List Of Travis County Parks That Are Open, Closed

AUSTIN, TX — Much has been made of the importance of going outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic, an important step in averting cabin fever while seeking to self-isolate in avoiding crowds to help blunt the spread of illness. But those planning on visiting area parks should be aware of what recreational facilities are open and which ones are closed.

The Travis County Parks department has compiled a list of open and closed parks. Travis County has entered Stage 4 of the Austin Public Health guidelines — an alert level coded in orange. All Travis County Parks remain open except Sandy Creek Park and Tom Hughes Park. Open hours and access to amenities vary by park, so resident are urged to refer to the specific park page for details.

• Primitive Campsites remain closed.
• Improved Campsites at Pace Bend and Arkansas Bend Park remain open at this time - by reservation only.
• All athletic fields, group shelters, picnic tables, and BBQ grills are closed in the Travis County Park system.
• Boat ramps that are still operational due to lake levels, playgrounds, access to trails and some other amenities will remain open.

Anyone traveling to a Travis County park should continue to follow the current Travis County order and state orders. Reservations are not required to come to the parks for normal visitation (reservations are required for Hamilton Pool Preserve). If the park reaches capacity then it will not allow entry of any additional visitors for the rest of the day and a closure notice will be added to the specific park page. The park will reopen again the next day but again under capacity limits.

The following parks are open. Hours and access to amenities vary. Again, residents should refer to the specific park page for details.

• Allen Park.
• Arkansas Bend Park — Boat ramp is open daily. Improved Campsites are available by reservation only. Reservations can be made now.
• Barkley Meadows Park – The shelter is closed. Playground and trails are open.
• Ben E. Fisher Park – The shelter, picnic tables, and basketball court are closed.
• Bob Wentz Park – The pavilion and picnic tables are closed.
• Cypress Creek Park – The picnic tables are closed.
• Del Valle Softball Fields – Athletic fields and shelter are closed.
• East Metro Park – The basketball court, shelter, athletic fields and pavilion are closed. Playgrounds, disc golf and trails are open.
• Fritz Hughes Park – The picnic tables are closed.
• Hamilton Pool Preserve – Reservations are required. No swimming at this time.
• Hippie Hollow Park – Opens at 9:00 am daily.
• Little Webberville Park – Boat ramp and playground is open.
• Loop 360 Park – The boat ramp is open.
• Mansfield Dam Park – The boat ramp, trails and playground are open. Picnic tables, and pavilion are closed.
• Mary Quinlan Park – The boat ramp is open. Picnic tables and basketball court are closed.
• Milton Reimers Ranch Park
• Northeast Metro Park – The skate park, athletic fields, BMX track, basketball court and shelter are closed. The playgrounds, trails, and tennis court remain open.
• Pace Bend Park – Primitive camping and picnic tables are closed at Pace Bend Park. Improved Campsites are available by reservation only. Reservations can be made now. The west (cliff) side of the park is closed. Collier boat ramp is open. Trails are open.
• Richard Moya Park – The basketball court, picnic tables, athletic fields, and shelters are closed. Trails and playgrounds are open.
• Selma Hughes Park – Picnic tables are closed.
• Southeast Metro Park – The athletic fields, basketball court and shelter are closed. The trails and playgrounds are open.
• Webberville Park – The basketball court, athletic fields, picnic tables and shelters are closed. The trails and picnic tables are open.
• Windmill Run Park – The playgrounds and trails are still open.

The following Travis County parks remain closed until further notice:

• Sandy Creek Park (including boat ramp).
• Tom Hughes Park.