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Alliance Children's Garden at Butler Park

Playground · Austin

Last checked: Oct 29, 2026 · city/county sitesource

A two-acre children's garden in Butler Park, split into four Austin-themed areas with climbing, slides, rock play and skyline views. No pets in the play area.

Ages

  • Ages 0–2
  • Ages 3–5
  • Ages 6–9
  • Ages 10–12

Two-acre themed play garden with turf tunnels, slides and music play; a top parent pick for all ages

Price

Free

Free.

Hours

Opening hours
Monday5 am – 10 pm
Tuesday5 am – 10 pm
Wednesday5 am – 10 pm
Thursday5 am – 10 pm
Friday5 am – 10 pm
Saturday5 am – 10 pm
Sunday5 am – 10 pm

Good to know: Play area open 5 a.m.-10 p.m. unless posted (city rules). The Liz Carpenter splash pad next door is listed 'closed for repairs' on the city splash pad page (2026 season), and all city splash pads close after Oct 31.

Setting

Outdoor

Getting there

1000 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Rough drive times

  • about 45 min from Dripping Springs
  • about 15 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
  • about 25 min from Bee Cave
  • about 60 min from Wimberley
  • about 40 min from Driftwood

Estimated from distance, not live traffic.

Parent details

Parking
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Stroller access
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Restrooms
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Changing table
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Shade
Some
Fenced play area
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Splash pad
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Food on site
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Accessible
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Easy parking
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Nursing space
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