Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
| Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park | |
|---|---|
 A trail in the park | |
 Interactive map of Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park | |
| Location | 12138 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas, USA |
| Coordinates | 30°24′00″N 97°41′10″W / 30.400°N 97.686°W |
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park is a 293-acre (119 ha) public park in Northeast Austin, Texas.[1] The park features 15 miles of hiking trails, multiple softball fields, a swimming pool, a playground, and numerous barbecue pits and picnic tables.[1] It is notable for having a large off-leash area for dogs, and is also popular with local mountain bikers for its extensive network of trails.[1] The park is hilly and wooded, with access to Walnut Creek and the surrounding limestone bluffs.
History
[edit]Part of what is now Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park was historically inhabited by the indigenous Tonkawa people, and the area has yielded several archaeological finds.[2]
The land for Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park was purchased by the city of Austin in 1964. Before it was a park, it was owned by the Gracy family as a part of their farm.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park - Austin Parks Foundation". www.austinparks.org. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ^ "Archaeological Remains in Copperfield / Northeast Austin". fryr.tripod.com. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ^ "Walnut Creek Park". Austin Explorer. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
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