Austin is known to many for its plethora of green space, but residents do not need to stray too far from home to enjoy the great outdoors. Northwest Austin neighborhood parks offer many amenities for the whole family, even the family dog, to enjoy. Below is a list of parks in the city of Austin as well as those in the Anderson Mill Limited District. Those parks—Anderson Mill, El Salido, Harper, Memorial, Millrun, North, Old Stage and Pecan Creek parks—are also open to all city of Austin residents.
Alderbrook Pocket Park 12444 Lamplight Village • 1.91 acres Amenities: The city of Austin is planting native grasses, and public access is currently restricted.
Anderson Mill Park Lake Creek Parkway and Schoolhouse Road • 2.5 acres Amenities: pavilion, picnic tables, pool, tennis court, 0.2-mile trail
Balcones District Park 12017 Amherst Drive • 51 acres Amenities: barbecue pits, basketball, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, pool, playscape, tennis court, volleyball court, 1.3-mile trail
