Unforgettable Austin Parks
If you're traveling to Austin, don't overlook the gorgeous parks in the area for splendor, solitude, and quiet. Even though the city has a huge assortment of entertainment and shopping complexes, the parks offer a fantastic change of pace without having to leave the area. There are three special places nearby worth a look, even if it's a quick one.
Zilker Park is the first place to see. This charming park set on over 300 acres of untarnished land is filled with tree-lined walkways and an amazing skyline vista of Austin. The park is open all year long, and rests on the edge of Lady Bird Lake. In addition to its attractiveness, Zilker Park also hosts a variety of special entertainment events throughout the year, from a kite festival in the spring to outdoor concerts on the countryside during 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 escape the hot summer sun. The pool area is surrounded by trees and meadows, and stays occupied virtually all the time. The area has a "beach-like" feel, with tanners, Frisbee throwing, and readers all intermingled in and around the pool. It is also not unusual to see some of Austin's braver souls out throughout the winter months to take a dip.
Finally, make McKinney Park a need to see destination. This massive park is an all-natural resource location where people hike, bike, fish, and camp. A river, Onion Creek, runs via the middle of the park with a waterfall and natural pool basin at the end, making it entertainment for the entire family. Wildlife is natural and plentiful here as well, so if you're a naturalist or love to take pictures, this is definitely a place you want to come.
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