Unforgettable Austin Parks
If you're visiting Austin, don't ignore the attractive parks in the region for beauty, solitude, and quiet. Even though the city has a large selection of entertainment and shopping complexes, the parks offer a fantastic change of pace without having to leave the region. There are three distinctive places close by worth a glance, even if it's a quick one.
Zilker Park is the first place to visit. This beautiful park set on over 300 acres of pristine land is filled with tree-lined walkways and an amazing skyline vista of Austin. The park is open all year long, and is situated on the bank of Lady Bird Lake. In addition to its beauty, Zilker Park also is home to an assortment of special entertainment activities throughout the year, from a kite festival in the spring to outdoor concerts on the hillside throughout the summer to the famous Austin City Limits Festival each fall.
Situated next door to Zilker Park is Barton Springs Pool. This natural spring-fed pool stays at a continual 68 degrees all year, making it a refreshing cool spot to break away from the hot summer sun. The pool area is enclosed by trees and meadows, and stays occupied virtually all the time. The region has a "beach-like" feel, with sunbathers, Frisbee throwing, and readers all intermingled in and around the pool. It is also not uncommon to see some of Austin's braver souls out during the winter months to take a dip.
Lastly, make McKinney Park a have to see vacation spot. This large park is an all-natural resource area where folks hike, bike, fish, and camp. A river, Onion Creek, goes via the middle of the park with a waterfall and natural pool basin at the end, creating fun for the entire family. Wildlife is natural and plentiful here as well, so if you're a naturalist or really like to take pictures, this is certainly a place you want to visit.
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