Alerts

Arkansas Bend Park

Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels have been found along the shoreline of our lake parks. Swimmers and others seeking water-based recreation should exercise caution when in or near the water.

Barkley Meadows Park

Barkley Meadows Playground Closed

The playground at Barkley Meadows Park is closed due to damage from flooding. Please stay clear of the playground until repairs are completed.

Bob Wentz Park

Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels have been found along the shoreline of our lake parks. Swimmers and others seeking water-based recreation should exercise caution when in or near the water.

Cypress Creek Park

Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels have been found along the shoreline of our lake parks. Swimmers and others seeking water-based recreation should exercise caution when in or near the water.

East Metro Park

Multiple Prescribe Burns at East Metropolitan Park

Travis County Parks plans to conduct multiple prescribe burns at East Metropolitan Park sometime between January 20, 2020 and March 30, 2020. We do not know the exact date because the projects are weather dependent. The projects are being implemented to improve the health of the park ecosystem and reduce wildfire hazards. There are four projects planned. Each project is 5-10 acres and will be completed in a day. Additional information will be provided as the projects get closer to implementation.

Fritz Hughes Park

Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels have been found along the shoreline of our lake parks. Swimmers and others seeking water-based recreation should exercise caution when in or near the water.

Hamilton Pool Preserve

Swimming Status

We are currently not allowing swimming at Hamilton Pool Preserve due to recent rain and high bacteria levels. We are open for hiking to the pool and waterfall. The earliest swimming might be allowed is Saturday, February 1, 2020. You may call our Public Information Phone Line (512-264-2740) at that time to hear the most up to date information. Swimming is not guaranteed with your reservation. The deadline to reschedule is midnight before your reservation. See the HP FAQ link for detailed rescheduling instructions.

Now Accepting Reservations

The reservation system for Hamilton Pool Preserve is now accepting reservations for 2019!

Reservations for Dates After February

We are currently accepting reservations at Hamilton Pool Preserve only for dates through February 2020. We expect to open up reservations for dates in the Spring and Summer sometime in January. Periodically check this web site for updates. We will post notices on this web page when we begin taking reservations for dates after February.

Reservations Required Weekends and Holidays

The only Travis County holiday through the end of February is Monday, February 17, 2020. From November through February, reservations are required to enter Hamilton Pool Preserve only on weekends and official Travis County holidays. Click on the reservation system link to see our calendar. We do not use a reservation system on weekdays that are not holidays. We will require reservations 7 days a week beginning in March.

Hippie Hollow Park

Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels have been found along the shoreline of our lake parks. Swimmers and others seeking water-based recreation should exercise caution when in or near the water.

Little Webberville Park

Webb Boat Ramps

The Webberville Park boat ramp and Little Webb boat ramp is OPEN! Thanks for your patience with this project and we hope you enjoy the Colorado River.

Loop 360 Boat Ramp

Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels have been found along the shoreline of our lake parks. Swimmers and others seeking water-based recreation should exercise caution when in or near the water.

Mansfield Dam Park

Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels have been found along the shoreline of our lake parks. Swimmers and others seeking water-based recreation should exercise caution when in or near the water.

Mary Quinlan Park

Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels have been found along the shoreline of our lake parks. Swimmers and others seeking water-based recreation should exercise caution when in or near the water.

Pace Bend Park

Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels have been found along the shoreline of our lake parks. Swimmers and others seeking water-based recreation should exercise caution when in or near the water.

Milton Reimers Ranch Park

Mountain Biking Trails Status

The mountain biking trails at Reimers Ranch Park are currently closed due to recent rain. They will reopen after they have thoroughly dried.

Road To Beach Now Open 7 Days a Week

The road to the beach is now open 7 days a week for dropping off people and supplies. It had been closed on busy summer weekends and holidays for public safety reasons.

Sandy Creek Park

Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels have been found along the shoreline of our lake parks. Swimmers and others seeking water-based recreation should exercise caution when in or near the water.

Selma Hughes Park

Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels have been found along the shoreline of our lake parks. Swimmers and others seeking water-based recreation should exercise caution when in or near the water.

Tom Hughes Park

Zebra Mussels

Zebra Mussels have been found along the shoreline of our lake parks. Swimmers and others seeking water-based recreation should exercise caution when in or near the water.

Webberville Park

Webb Boat Ramps

The Webberville Park boat ramp and Little Webb boat ramp is OPEN! Thanks for your patience with this project and we hope you enjoy the Colorado River.