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Park Fees Increase

Effective January 1, 2025 some park fees will increase. Please see the Reservation page for a breakdown of the fees that are impacted.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

We are excited to announce the launch of the Travis County Parks Comprehensive Plan. Over the next several months, we will gather your opinions and ideas to create a parks plan that reflects the needs and desires of our diverse community. Check out the project website to provide your input.

Allen Park

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Arkansas Bend Park

Park Fees Increase

Effective January 1, 2025 some park fees will increase. Please see the Reservation page for a breakdown of the fees that are impacted.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

Arkansas Bend Phase II

Phase II of the master-planned Arkansas Bend Park development is currently in construction and set to be complete soon. Improvements include adding 20 improved campsites, 18 cabins, and an extension to one of our boat ramps.

We need your input!

Barkley Meadows Park

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

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Bee Creek Sports Complex

Park Fees Increase

Effective January 1, 2025 some park fees will increase. Please see the Reservation page for a breakdown of the fees that are impacted.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Ben Fisher Park

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

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Bob Wentz Park

Bob Wentz Park Capacity

Bob Wentz Park experiences large crowds during holiday weekends. When the park reaches capacity, it will close to all vehicular and pedestrian entry. Visitors traveling to the park should be aware of potential closure.

Bob Wentz Boat Ramp

The Bob Wentz Boat Ramp is closed due to low lake levels.

Water Hazard

Due to overgrowth of the invasive plant hydrilla at the non-motorized boat launch at Bob Wentz Park, visitors are advised to take extreme caution. Swimmers, pets, and windsurfers may become entangled in these plants, increasing the risk of drowning or injury. Other shoreline areas are free from hydrilla and should be visited in preference to the non-motorized boat launch.

Accepting CASH only

Park Entry and Amenity fees can only be paid with by CASH. We are unable to accept credit cards or any other form of payment at this time. Thank you.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Cypress Creek Park

Cypress Creek Boat Ramp

The Cypress Creek Boat Ramp is closed due to low lake levels.

Accepting CASH only

Park Entry and Amenity fees can only be paid with by CASH. We are unable to accept credit cards or any other form of payment at this time. Thank you.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Del Valle Adult Softball Complex

Park Fees Increase

Effective January 1, 2025 some park fees will increase. Please see the Reservation page for a breakdown of the fees that are impacted.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

East Metro Park

Park Fees Increase

Effective January 1, 2025 some park fees will increase. Please see the Reservation page for a breakdown of the fees that are impacted.

Prescribed Burn

A prescribed pile burn is planned to begin Tuesday, April 8, 2025. This is part of the post oak restoration project that has been ongoing at this site. These piles are located in the area between the disc golf course holes 6, 12, and 13. The work will be completed from Tuesday through Thursday and portions of the disc golf course will be closed during this time.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Fritz Hughes Park

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

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Hamilton Pool Preserve

Guided Hikes Suspended

The Saturday morning guided hikes at Hamilton Pool Preserve are suspended until further notice.

Trail Under Overhanging Cliff Closed

The section of trail that goes underneath the overhanging cliff at the pool is closed for safety concerns. Visitors can access the beach, but cannot walk all the way around the pool to below the waterfall. Rocks have been falling from the cliffs above the trail. We continue to consult with geologists about this hazard.

Accepting CASH only for Day Use Fees

Park Day Use fees can only be paid with CASH. We are unable to accept credit cards or any other form of payment at this time. Reservations required every day of the week to visit. Please make your reservation online before arriving at the preserve.

Reservations Needed Every Day of the Week

Reservations are required every day of the week to visit Hamilton Pool Preserve. Please make your reservation online before arriving at the preserve. Visitors cannot remain in the preserve after their reservation period ends. Please arrive at least an hour before your reservation period ends to give yourself time to enjoy the preserve. No entry allowed after the reservation time period is past.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Now Accepting Reservations Through July 2025

You can now make Hamilton Pool Preserve reservations online for dates through July 2025. Reservations for dates in August 2025 and beyond are not available yet. Swimming is not guaranteed with your reservation. The trail underneath the overhanging cliff that leads to the bottom of the waterfall is closed. See alert message above titled "Trail Under Overhanging Cliff Closed."

Water Access - Currently Allowed

Hamilton Pool Preserve visitors are currently allowed to get into the water from the beach. Only a very limited portion of the pool is available for water access due to the problem of falling rocks. As always, whether swimming will be allowed depends on factors beyond our control, such as bacteria levels and recent rain. Water access is never guaranteed with a reservation. Even when swimming is not allowed the preserve is open for hiking and reservations are still required.

Hippie Hollow Park

Water Hazard

Due to overgrowth of the invasive plant hydrilla at Hippie Hollow Park, visitors are advised to take extreme caution. Swimmers and animals may become entangled in these plants, increasing the risk of drowning or injury. Other shoreline areas are free from hydrilla and should be visited instead when possible.

Accepting CASH only

Park Entry and Amenity fees can only be paid with by CASH. We are unable to accept credit cards or any other form of payment at this time. Thank you.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Little Webberville Park

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Loop 360 Boat Ramp

Loop 360 Boat Ramp-Day Use Closed

The Loop 360 Boat Ramp is open for watercraft launching and boating only. Day use activities such as picnicking, grilling, swimming, and shoreline fishing are prohibited due to safety issues.

Accepting CASH only

Park Entry and Amenity fees can only be paid with by CASH. We are unable to accept credit cards or any other form of payment at this time. Thank you.

Parking

Due to TXDOT construction, parking at the Loop 360 Boat Ramp is limited to the 10 boat trailer spaces within the park. Visitors meeting friends or chartering a boat are encouraged to use rideshare services.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Mansfield Dam Park

Mansfield Dam Courtesy Dock

The Courtesy Dock at Mansfield Dam is closed for maintenance and repair.

Park Fees Increase

Effective January 1, 2025 some park fees will increase. Please see the Reservation page for a breakdown of the fees that are impacted.

Accepting CASH only

Park Entry and Amenity fees can only be paid with by CASH. We are unable to accept credit cards or any other form of payment at this time. Thank you.

Mansfield Dam Boat Ramp

The Mansfield Dam Boat Ramp is currently closed due to unsafe conditions.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Mary Quinlan Park

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Northeast Metropolitan Park

Killingsworth Ln Entrance

The secondary entrance to Northeast Metro located on Killingsworth Ln (accessed from Wells Branch Pkwy) is only open on weekends and holidays. It is not meant as a public road to be used for daily commutes.

Splash Pad Closed for the season

The splash pad is closed for the season! Reopen in April, 2025.

Park Fees Increase

Effective January 1, 2025 some park fees will increase. Please see the Reservation page for a breakdown of the fees that are impacted.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Pace Bend Park

Pace Bend Boat Ramp Status

2 Pace bend boat ramps are closed due to low lake levels, however we are allowing launching from the Tournament Point ramp.

Park Fees Increase

Effective January 1, 2025 some park fees will increase. Please see the Reservation page for a breakdown of the fees that are impacted.

Accepting CASH only

Park Entry and Amenity fees can only be paid with by CASH. We are unable to accept credit cards or any other form of payment at this time. Thank you.

Improved & Primitive Camping Booked Dates.

Improved: 4/18 - 4/20, 4/25 - 4/27, 5/2 - 5/4 North Gracy: 4/18 - 4/20, 4/25 - 4/27 Taylor: 4/18 - 4/20, 4/25 - 4/27 Kate & Johnson: 4/18 - 4/20, 4/25 - 4/27

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Reimers Observatory

Accepting CASH only

Park Entry and Amenity fees can only be paid with by CASH. We are unable to accept credit cards or any other form of payment at this time. Thank you.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

Reimers Observatory Public Programs

Reimers Observatory offers several public programs per month. Reservations are required. We typically post a new program about one to three weeks in advance. We avoid scheduling public programs within a few days of the Full Moon. The programs always fill up, often only few days after they are posted on this web page. See the Reservations Section of this web page. Once a program fills up it will no longer be displayed on this web page.

We need your input!

Reimers Ranch Park

Please Bring Cash - No Credit Cards Accepted

Day Use Fees are being charged for visitors to Milton Reimers Ranch Park. Please be sure to bring cash. We do not accept credit or debit cards.

CLOSED AREA: South Side of Climbers Canyon and Southern Areas of Park

The southside of Climbers Canyon is temporarily closed to all visitors. Also temporarily closed is the area south of Climbers Canyon. This includes hiking trails and climbing walls. We have had a recent rock fall and the safety hazards in the area are being assessed. The north side of Climbers Canyon remains open.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

Reservations Not Taken at Reimers Ranch Park

Reimers Ranch Park does not take reservations. We are first come, first served. We are a large park and do not expect to fill up or reach capacity.

Road To Beach Now Open 7 Days a Week

The road to the beach at Milton Reimers Ranch Park is now open 7 days a week for dropping off people and supplies. No parking on beach level allowed. We expect to close it in late spring 2025 on busy swimming weekends and holidays for public safety reasons.

We need your input!

Mountain Biking Trails Status

The mountain bike trails at Milton Reimers Ranch Park are open. They sometimes close after rain. .

Richard Moya Park

Park Fees Increase

Effective January 1, 2025 some park fees will increase. Please see the Reservation page for a breakdown of the fees that are impacted.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Sandy Creek Park

No Water Available

Sandy Creek park has no potable water available at this time. Please bring your own supply.

Park Fees Increase

Effective January 1, 2025 some park fees will increase. Please see the Reservation page for a breakdown of the fees that are impacted.

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Selma Hughes Park

TC Parks Foundation Merchandise

There is still time to explore exclusive TCP Foundation merchandise and support your Travis County parks. Visit the online store here.

We need your input!

Southeast Metropolitan Park

Park Fees Increase

Effective January 1, 2025 some park fees will increase. Please see the Reservation page for a breakdown of the fees that are impacted.

Back road closed

The road leading to the back of the park to the dinosaur playground and primitive hiking trail will be closed until 1pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 and Wednesday, April 23, 2025 for a training scenario. The playground and trailhead will be closed while the training is taking place.