The listings below were put together specifically to provide locations where your family can drop-in for a few hours of outdoor entertainment -- no reservations, classes, parties, etc required. Of course, we suggest that you call ahead to verify weather appropriateness, season, times, etc. (If you find that this has changed when visiting/contacting any of these establishments, please e-mail us so that we may update our records.)
For your convenience the locations have been grouped by area.
Please note: All information presented below is subject to change. Please contact the listed establishment for information or details.
Barton Springs Pool
Zilker Park
Barton Springs Rd
867-3080
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Spring Rd
Austin, TX
472-1033
Westlake Beach
2509 Westlake Dr
Austin, TX 787746
327-9004
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
(canoes)
Zilker Park
Barton Springs Rd,
478-3852
Zilker Park Railroad
Zilker Park,
Barton Springs Rd,
478-8286
Austin Zoo
10807 Rawhide Trail
Austin, TX 78736
288-1490, 288-3246
Austin's Veloway
(inline skating)
4801 La Crosse Avenue
Austin, TX
974-6700
Day Break Golf Park
5971 Hi-line Rd
Austin, TX (Lake Travis)
266-9603
Deep Eddy Pool
401 Deep Eddy Ave
Austin, TX 78703
472-8546
Rowing Dock
(kayak and paddle boat rentals)
2418 Stratford Drive
Austin, TX 78746
459-0999
Wild Basin Wilderness
805 N Capital of TX Hwy
Austin, TX 78746
327-7622
Austin's Park N' Pizza
16231 North IH-35
Austin, TX
670-9600
Note: Offers both indoor and outdoor activities
Kiddie Acres
4800 W Howard Ln
Austin, TX 78728
255-4131
Pioneer Farms
11418 Sprinkle Cut-off Rd
Austin, TX 78754
837-1215
Note: Sunday, Wed and Fri only - call for times
Putt-n-Funn
301 Chisholm Trail
Round Rock, TX
255-3866
The Dinosaur Park
893 Union Chapel Road
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
321-6262
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
1884 State Highway 71 West
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
303-5073
Note: Closed until noon on Sundays, no camping
Capital of Texas Zoo
376A Jenkins Road
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
303-6675
Winter: Th-Sun ONLY,
call for hours
Volente Beach Waterpark
16107 FM 2769/Wharf Cove
Leander, TX
258-5109
Rockhoppers Family Fun Center
1501 Hwy 281 N
Marble Falls, TX 78654
693-4386
Note: includes indoor and outdoor activities
Hamilton Pool Preserve
(Nature preserve offering picnicking, hiking, swimming and nature study)
FM 3238 (Hamilton Pool Rd)
Dripping Springs, TX
264-2740