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8 places tagged “free”
Clear filtersSlaughter Creek Trail
Five-mile crushed-granite loop through juniper and oak — hikers, runners and mountain bikes share it politely.
Bauerle Ranch Park
Rugged little greenbelt with singletrack, creek crossings, and a real feeling of being out of the city.
Bear Creek Park
Quiet county park on Bear Creek with picnic tables and a shallow, kid-safe swimming spot after rain.
Circle C Metropolitan Park
Big fields, disc golf, playgrounds, and access to the Violet Crown Trail.
Dick Nichols District Park
The pool everyone swims at in July, plus a shaded loop trail and a good playground.
Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park
Slaughter Creek frontage, disc golf, an equestrian trail, and the neighborhood's favorite dog park.
Onion Creek Metropolitan Park
One of Austin's largest parks: soccer fields, dog park, and long stretches of creekside trail.
The Veloway
A 3.1-mile paved loop for bikes and skates only — no runners, no strollers, no cars.