Top Rated Parks to Visit in Pflugerville

"In the summer, sun-drenched Austinites and visitors alike find solace in the naturally cool Barton Springs Pool, the backbone of Zilker Park. After a hike around Lady Bird Lake or a suspenseful game of Frisbee with the dog, the springs provide much-needed relief. Other attractions like the Zilker Botanical Gardens and Umlauf Sculpture Garden make the park a year-round playground."

"The gem of Austin’s parks system, Zilker Park is 350 acres of forested areas, open spaces and trails. If you’re bringing a dog with you, head to the 46-acre Great Lawn near the western edge of the park along the MoPac highway. You and your dog may have to share the space with soccer players, picnickers and Frisbee hurlers."

"Zilker Park is 358 acres of green space and home to Barton Springs (below) and Zilker Botanical Gardens. This is an all year round park!. In summer, families come to swim and in winter locals visit the annual Trail of Lights which you can read about in our festive guide to Austin."

"5-10 minutes North of Downtown Austin, this sweet Austin city park has a ton of walking trails and an added bonus of roaming peacocks. This park is a registered historic landmark with 21 acres of protected wildlife."

"With a trail length of just about 0.98 miles, Mayfield Nature Preserve are located near Mount Bonnell and Westwood Country Club. The hike is beginner-friendly with beautiful surroundings, wooded trails, and gardens."

"Mayfield Park, previously known as the Mayfield–Gutsch Estate, is a gorgeous park. It features postcard-perfect gardens, a nature preserve, and a historic cottage."

"Located in the northwest region of Austin’s city limits, Emma Long Metropolitan Park was originally called City Park, and is still called that by some locals. The large park borders Lake Austin and is named for Emma Long, a woman who served in Austin’s city council during the 1940s, became the first female Mayor Pro Tem in Austin, and vehemently supported the parks system throughout her career and her life. The sunny green space, dotted by trees and picnic tables, is a fitting tribute to her legacy."

"In the heart of Hill Country, just 25 minutes from downtown Austin, Emma Long Metropolitan Park is a lovely little escape from city life. Dig your toes into the sand, build a castle, or go for a dip in the shallow waters of the roped-off swimming area. The calm waves of Lake Austin are perfect for floating by the shores or heading out further in a kayak or canoe."

"Located in West Austin, there’s a five-dollar entry fee per person to enter Emma Long Park. However, the price of admission is worth it. In addition to volleyball courts, basketball courts, and a huge array of picnic tables, Emma Long Park is unique in that it also offers primitive camping while still inside Austin city limits."

"With Hyde Park, West Campus, and the University of Texas nearby, Pease Park is easily accessible from some of the best Austin neighborhoods. It was the first public park and is still one of the best parks in Austin. Right in the heart of the city, Pease Park offers the Shoal Creek Greenway, plus limestone bluffs, big shade trees, and beautiful green spaces that will make you feel like a time traveler — Is this the Texas of centuries past?"

"A favorite location that is popular with lovers of disc golf and students from the University at Texas Austin, Pease Park is centrally located in the city of Austin. Since the 1970s, Pease Park has been the home of Eeyore’s Birthday Party, an annual event that includes plenty of music, dancing, costumes, and games. There’s also an annual drum circle that takes place at the party, which generally attracts thousands of attendees every year."

"Pease District Park features numerous programs for people to enjoy and learn about sports and culture. There are trails for dogs and people. Furthermore, the park is popular for art installations by various artists."

"Wooldridge Park is located in downtown Austin, and it is sometimes referred to as Wooldridge Square. At Wooldridge Park, there is a central gazebo and bandstand which is often the home of many types of events, including wedding ceremonies, community performances, and outdoor concerts. The steep hill facing the bandstand provides comfortable natural amphitheatre seating where visitors and attendees spread out blankets so they can sit back and enjoy the show."

"I finally crossed off Hippie Hollow on my things to do in Austin list on my 30th birthday. The rumors are true, it’s a nude park so clothing is optional but you must ask for permission if you want to take photographs. The entrance fee is $15 per vehicle."

"If clothes aren’t your cup of tea, then Hippie Hollow is the perfect place for you. This park is clothing optional, but you have to be over 18 to get in. $15 gets a carload of free-spirited folks into the park."

"If you’ve always wanted to go to a nude beach, Hippie Hollow Park is something to put on your Austin bucket list. It isn’t officially known as a nude beach. In fact, it isn’t really a beach at all."

"For a fun-filled history and culture lesson second to none you can bring the children to have an adventure at the Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms in Northeast Austin. The Pioneer Farms experience includes walking tours through six themed historic areas which will lead children and their parents through the fascinating history of Texas. You will visit an 1841 Tonkawa Encampment, an 1868 German Immigrant Farm and an 1887 Cotton Planter’s Farm, amongst others."

"Pioneer Farms is a longtime establishment that makes learning about Central Texas fun (really!). That’s because it’s immersive, offers participatory events, and, most important, has a petting zoo. If you don’t make an event there, you can still enjoy its themed historic areas on self-guided walking tours; they include everything from an 1841 Tonkawa encampment to an 1899 rural village."

"Take a step back in time at the Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms in Northeast Austin. Five individual settlements with working docents provide families with hands-on experiences that really show what life was like in the past. The living-history park and museum has new exhibits and displays, historical reenactments and family fun."

"Gourdough’s Public House isn’t for the faint of heart (or stomach!) Try a burger served on a donut bun, a donut Po’boy, or a salad that’s served with…yep. Fried garlic donuts. WEBSITE | 2700 S Lamar Blvd"

"Gourdough's is the home of very decadent and rich doughnuts, used in every way imaginable. There are burgers, salads, fried chicken, and desserts topped with so many sweets."

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"Founded in the fighting spirit of Angelina Eberly, who helped fend off a rebellion and preserve Austin as the Texas capital, Eberly is a “gathering place for risk takers, creative types and liberated thinkers.” Its historic mahogany Cedar Tavern bar was brought from its original home in Greenwich Village, New York, to Austin. Find your adventurous, romantic spirit and snap a few photos at the legendary bar (where the likes of Bob Dylan and Jack Kerouac have lingered), the study room (which is spectacular in its own right), the dining area or the patio with a water fountain. A hidden speakeasy-esque room with a two-way mirror has its own entrance and bar."

"In 2016, Austin restaurateurs Eddy Patterson and John Scott (of popular Stubb’s BBQ) renovated an old print shop into one of the city’s classiest restaurants. Eberly has the corner on swanky, old-timey ambiance, from its leather furniture to crowded bookshelves to the 150-year-old mahogany bar that was purchased from now-closed iconic New York City bar Cedar Tavern and rebuilt right inside the restaurant. But most importantly, executive chef Jo Chan’s menu is a local treasure, with unique farm-to-table offerings, including tagliatelle with forest mushrooms and braised short rib with cheddar polenta and roasted Tokyo turnips."

"The Eberly female chef team (Jo Chan and Sarah Seghi) are giving one more chance to enjoy the recently shuttered Eastside Prohibition Creamery by inviting Chef Laura Aidan to partner with them to create a special boozy, ice cream dessert flight during the week of Valentine’s Day (Tuesday, Feb. 9- Sat. Feb. 13) at Eberly. The flight ($16) meant for two will encompass three different desserts and flavor profiles served side by side in different “cocktail” glassware that represent components a specific cocktail would have — but constructed in dessert form only."

"The park is a long, narrow 76-acre greenbelt along both sides of Shoal Creek. The leash-free area is located in the Pease Park portion of the greenbelt, between 24th and 29th Street. Parts of the trail are made up of large, rough-hewn boulders that can be hazardous to dog paws and human ankles, but most of the trail is simply hard-packed dirt."

"This park located in the heart of Austin offers picturesque views of both the city and natural landscapes. Of course, there is also a mile of off-leash terrain between 24th and 29th streets. While this park offers only trails, it is a great alternative to the traditional fenced-in dog park."

"This hiking spot includes 81 acres filled with scenic trails and a dog park. You can’t go wrong with a stroll through Shoal Creek!. 🗓 Open 24 Hours 📍 2600 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78705"

"Pair this Sea Salt Chocolate Chip cookie with a golden latte and be prepared to settle in for all the cozy vibes!. TBH, I’ve gone in just for the cookie after eating a solid lunch at Carpenter’s Hall and feeling extremely full."