Recreation in Austin, Texas

State Parks

McKinney Falls State Park 512-243-1643
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, TX 78744
There are two sets of falls on the scenic Onion Creek that runs through this park; the park also features the stabilized ruins of the McKinney homestead and a trainer's... more info map

Lake Austin
Redbud Trail at Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, TX 78703
Boating is one of the popular sports at this lake that is the "sixth lake down" in a chain of Texas Highland Lakes that are found on and along the Colorado River. The... more info map
Lake Travis
Lake Travis is an 18,622-acre reservoir on the Colorado River in central Texas' Travis and Burnet Counties. Visitors enjoy such activities as fishing, boating,... more info map

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
805 North Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, TX 78746
Managed as part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, the 227-acre Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is owned jointly by Travis County and St. Edwards University. Visitors... more info

Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex 512-472-6932
1156 Hargrave Street, Austin, TX 78702
Located Near Downtown
Bowling, skating, theater and arcade all in one facility. more info map

Fast Eddie's Austin-NorthFork 512-331-5607
13945 North Highway 183, Suite D122, Austin, TX 78717
As sports taverns, each Fast Eddies® houses a sports viewing area, complete with multiple big screens, the latest in video gaming technology, almost World Famous eats,... more info map

Lake Travis Yacht Rentals 512-981-6409
16107 Farm to Market Road 2769 Eeast, Leander, TX 78641
Luxury boat rental/charter services on Lake Travis in Austin, TX. more info map

Walter E. Long Lake
East of Austin, Austin, TXThis lake has a maximum depth of sixty feet, and encompasses 1,210 acres. It offers angling for catfish, hybrid striped bass, sun fish and large mouth bass. more info map

Austin Golf Instruction 512-574-5232
21114 Dirby Day Avenue, Pflugerville, TX 78660
John N. Iung is a professional golf coach certified by the San Diego Golf Academy of the Carolinas in 2007. more info map
Circle C Ranch Golf Course 512-288-4297
11511 FM 1826, Austin, TX 78737
This scenic golf course includes a pro shop. more info map
Riverside Golf Course 512-386-7077
1020 Grove Boulevard, Austin, TX 78741
This golf course was built in 1950, and includes a pro shop and carts for rent. more info map

Bartholomew Municipal Pool 512-928-0014
1800 East 51st Street, Austin, TX 78723
This large, open pool includes a diving board, drink machines, and shaded tables. more info map
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool 512-472-8546
401 Deep Eddy Drive, Austin, TX 78703
This large pool includes roped-off areas for lap swimmers, and another large area for wading, swimming, and recreation. more info map

Caswell Tennis Center 512-478-6268
2312 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78705
Built in 1949, this is the oldest operational tennis facility in Austin. Located in an area that is quiet, sheltered, peaceful and green, the courts are in excellent... more info map
South Austin Tennis Center 512-442-1466
1000 Cumberland Road, Austin, TX 78704
Although located within the city of Austin, this tennis centre has a feeling of remoteness and seclusion. The lush green surroundings, and the well tended courts give an... more info map

Airscape Parasail 512-257-9675
16107 FM 2769, Austin, TX 78732
VIP Marina
Airscape Parasail offers ten minute rides that take one several hundred feet above Texas Highland Lakes for an exhilarating adventure. more info