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Founders Memorial Park

Park · Dripping Springs

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

Dripping Springs' main in-town park, with colorful shaded playscapes, the Katherine Cannon walking trail, sports fields, the city skatepark, and a summer community pool. It's next to the historic Pound House farmstead.

Ages

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

Shaded playscapes for different ages, a walking trail, and a summer pool with a shallow area for little swimmers, right in town

Price

Free

Park is free. Founders Memorial Park Pool has daily entry fees in season, set in the city's master fee schedule (3 and under free; resident vs non-resident rates for ages 4-11, 12-59, and 60+).

Hours

Opening hours
Monday5 am – 11 pm
Tuesday5 am – 11 pm
Wednesday5 am – 11 pm
Thursday5 am – 11 pm
Friday5 am – 11 pm
Saturday5 am – 11 pm
Sunday5 am – 11 pm

Good to know: Park: Dripping Springs city code (Sec. 16.02.060) sets hours for all city parks, 5 am to 11 pm daily, unless a permit says otherwise. Kids under 13 need an adult with them. The pool is summer-only with its own hours and fees.

Setting

Outdoor

Getting there

490 Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Rough drive times

  • about 5 min from Dripping Springs
  • about 30 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
  • about 25 min from Bee Cave
  • about 30 min from Wimberley
  • about 15 min from Driftwood

Estimated from distance, not live traffic.

Parent details

Parking
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Stroller access
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Restrooms
Yes
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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