Grassy sidewalk by the water
Barkley Meadows Park
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Bridge lined with trees and grass
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Playground area
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Crane flying over lake
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Sign of park layout
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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 06:47 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

Reservations

Shelter

Shelter reservations are required. Our extra-large shelters accommodate up to 100 visitors.

Make a Reservation Request

Rules

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.