10 Most Beautiful Parks in Austin

This floral sanctuary features a windmill, tiny ponds, and a butterfly garden.

1. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

2. Zilker Park

This park features a large expanse of grass crawling with pick-up soccer games, cute dogs and picnics.

3. Auditorium Shores

This park is famous for a splash pad for the little ones and a dog park for the furry ones.

4. Domain Central Park

This park is famous for the well-manicured landscape and sand volleyball courts.

5. Walnut Creek Park

This park is a mountain biker’s heaven. You certainly won't regret spending the day here.

6. Emma Long Metropolitan Park

The park offers a prime entrance to Lake Austin so get ready to drop in with a beach towel and stay awhile.

7. Festival Beach Park

The park is a generally quiet and calm area, runners often take a break from their training.

8. Red Bud Isle

There is plenty to do here, so take your pick: canoeing, hiking, picnicking, and more!

9. Mayfield Park

Want to know the real reason people come to Mayfield Park? The peacocks! Walk around and observe them relaxing in the trees.

10. Tom Hughes Park

This Park takes the cake for the best place to watch a sunset.