Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
Park · Austin
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Last checked: Nov 3, 2026 · city/county sitesource
A 290-acre north Austin park with a rebuilt playground for big and little kids, the city's first official Nature Play Space (with a Fairy Pavilion from Fortlandia), and miles of creekside trails.
Ages
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
Big wooded park with a shaded playground, the Fairy Pavilion nature-play area and creek trails
Price
Free
Free (pool has a fee in season).
Hours
| Monday | 5 am – 10 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 am – 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am – 10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am – 10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am – 10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am – 10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am – 10 pm |
Good to know: City rule: Austin parks are open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily unless posted. The pool is seasonal.
Setting
Outdoor
- Good in rain: Not really
Getting there
12138 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Rough drive times
- about 5 min from North Austin
- about 10 min from Pflugerville / Manor
- about 20 min from Central Austin
- about 20 min from Round Rock / Georgetown
Estimated from distance, not live traffic.
Parent details
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Shade
- Some
Not checked yet: parking, stroller access, changing table, fenced play area, splash pad, and accessibility. Know? Tell us
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