The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Austin

Ryan A.: Go mid-day on a weekday and get right on the track with no wait!

Chris More: Awesome course!

Austin American-Statesman: Walk, swim, play basketball or just relax in this cozy neighborhood park.

Rhonda Marple: Add an easy mile to your neighborhood run by doing 2 laps around the trail. It's partly shaded, nicely packed, pretty, & easy on the knees.

Valerie Vacante: Austin Dog Butler has some yummy treats near the agility track!

Haley P.: Bring your sunscreen! This playground is big and fun, but has no shade.

Ara Webb: If people would learn to park there would be a lot more parking spaces!!

JAMES CRAFT: Pick up the poo

Elizabeth Hall: Well maintained pool, park and basketball court nestled in a nice neighborhood.

Kevin V.: Synergy Fitness Bootcamp meets here 7pm Mon - Thurs, and 9am Sat! Check it out free on Saturdays and bring a can of non perishable food to donate.

carmella milicia-russell: Nice lil park clean with trees

Elizabeth Campbell: Great place to run or take the dog out- during daylight hours ONLY!

Lynne Stiller: On hot days, bring water for yourself & your dogs! ...and maybe let them splash in the water a bit to cool off.

Sheng Jiang: Bus 7, 300 stop nearby

Paula Smith: Great tennis center that's way cheaper on weekdays.

Betty Cruz: Midevil knights battling on the tennis courts again!

Vicente Lozano: Weekends the park is filled with birthday jumping castles. People are nice and will let you jump in their castle, usually.

Kristin Hoenicke: Great playground for kids of all ages.

Gerald Lockerby: Gr8 spot to consume 40s

David Johnson: Trails are great here

Austin American-Statesman: Great playground equipment, tennis courts and a wading pool in the heart of Travis Heights.

Huntley: Check out the Crossfit bootcamp here Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:15a. Sarah will let you give a class a try for free. You won't regret it!

Barbara Sadler: Great park

Kathleen K.: Lots less people and boats on the water when it is cloudy or sprinkling. Makes for a smooth row!

Brock Sampson: Early morning ruta maya cafe at the chevron on corner of riverside and s congress is a great start to a row mornin

Nanette Labastida: Swimming lessons at this pool are great - lots of shade!

Jody Ferguson: Bring your dog

A !!!: Family fun

Blake (McCaig) Haller: Scary and a little unsafe before sunup, but after about 6:30am it's a great little trail if you're in the area!

Randal S.: Try out a CrossFit Central Relentless Bootcamp for FREE! It meets 4:30-5:30pm Mon/Wed.

Anmol Deep: Excellent place to rent a kayak cheap and good quality . No need to think of any other option.

Nat Eliason: Great location and price for paddleboarding

Justin Richard: This place is a grownups playground! A bit pricey but totally worth it! Trevor is extremely helpful and all the instructors there are awesome! This place is a MUST if you're looking to get into AFF!

Jonathan Galloway: Pay for the 2 min fly... And the extra $10 for the high fly, if you want to get the most out of it.

DJ Mike Swing: Prepare to smile a lot.

Social News Network: Classic Austin spot. The water is always freezing, so be prepared for that. The lap pool can get crowded if you're into that.

Visit Austin: Off the beaten path and one of the best pools for kids in Austin. (Great for lap swimmers too.)

Social News Network: Deep Eddy Park is home to the oldest swimming pool in Texas! On Saturday nights during the summer, bring your favorite float, $3, and good company to enjoy the showing of a classic movie.