TRAVIS COUNTY and ALL TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS ARE CURRENTLY UNDER A BURN BAN.
Due to increased fire danger NO CHARCOAL OR WOOD FIRES are allowed. Only enclosed propane grills are allowed at this time in parks that allow grilling. "A person violates this order if he/she engages in any activity outdoors, which could allow flames or sparks that could result in a fire unless done in an enclosure designed to protect the spread of fire or orders such activities by others." For more on the Burn Ban, please see here.
Barkley Meadows is a quiet day-use park nestled along Onion Creek where visitors enjoy catch-and-release fishing, hike and bike trails, a playground, and pecan shaded picnic areas.
Address
4529 S SH 130
Del Valle, TX 78617
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Park Hours
Every day
8:00 am to civil twilight
(Today's civil twilight is 07:48 pm)
Fees
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Acreage
256 acres
Activities and Amenities
Access for kayaking
Barbecue grills
Catch and release fishing in Berdoll Pond
Extra-large shelter*
Fishing in Onion Creek
Paved multi-use trail
Picnic tables
Playground
Portable toilets
* Reservations required
Know Before You Go
Activities
While the park provides access to the listed activities, Travis County Parks does not provide any equipment.
Amenities
There is no electricity or drinking water.
Berdoll Pond
Only catch and release fishing is allowed in Berdoll Pond. No motorized boats.
Onion Creek
The park provides access to Onion Creek to fish or kayak. A hike-and-bike trail follows along the creek and provides opportunities for walking or biking while enjoying nature.
Wildlife
Parks are home to wildlife, please respect them by giving them distance. Be aware that snakes are an important part of the ecosystem and reside here, please do not harm the snakes.
Shelter
The park offers a shelter for family reunions, birthday parties, company picnics, school groups, and more. Shelter features include:
- Arrangeable wooden picnic tables
- Barbecue grills
- Shingled roof on steel beams with open sides
- Smooth rectangular concrete floors
- Trash and recycling
Note: We do not have any smokers at Barkley Meadows only barbecue grills.
Fees
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Travis County Resident Reservation Fee (Non-Refundable) | $10 |
| Non-Travis County Resident Reservation Fee (Non-Refundable) | $30 |
| Large Shelter with No Electricity | $65 per Day |
| Shelter Deposit (Refundable) | $50 |
For more information, please contact the Parks’ Main Office at 512-854-PARK.
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Requiring a License Agreement | $150 per Event |
| No License Agreement Required | $100 per Event |
For more information, please contact the Parks’ Main Office at 512-854-PARK.
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Weekday Rental | $20 per Day |
| Weekend/Holiday Rental | $40 per Day |
Reservations
Shelter
Shelter reservations are required. Our extra-large shelters accommodate up to 100 visitors.
Make a Reservation RequestRules
The following are prohibited:
- Fireworks
- Glass containers
- Ground fires
- Off-leash pets
- Public display of consumption of alcohol
- Swimming or motorized boats in Berdoll Pond
- Tobacco products
For more information, view the Parks Rules and Safety page.
About
Barkley Meadows Park is located in eastern Travis County, an approximately 20-minute drive from downtown Austin.
Barkley Meadows Park offers visitors the gentle topography typical of the Blackland Prairie. Large pecan and oak trees provide ample shade to the grassy picnic areas scattered throughout the park. The peaceful, wooded surroundings, bordered by Onion Creek, provide an ideal locale for nature study, family gatherings, fishing, and bird watching.
