Parks, Preserves and Greenbelts in Oak HillThere are 12 parks, 4 preserves and 4 greenbelts in southwest Austin.map of most of the green space in Oak Hill. If you would like to volunteer to help maintain your favorite park, contact The Austin Parks Foundation. Another organization worthy of note is the National Parks Service - Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program There are the parks, preserves, & greenbelts:
Blowing Sink Preservemap 167.73 acres nature preserve at 3705 Deer Ln.It is in the Slaughter Creek/Williamson Creek watershed. Cherry Creek Neighborhood Parkmap Type: NeighborhoodAddress: 3403 Silk Oak Acres: 0.9 Watershed: Slaughter Creek It has a playground Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park on Slaughter Creekmap 507 West Slaughter Ln545.78 Acres with the following:
Convict Hill Quarry Parkmap Type: NeighborhoodAddress: 6511 Convict Hill Rd. Acres: 2.81 Watershed: Williamson Creek Convict Hill Quarry Blog Davis Hill Parkmap Type: NeighborhoodAddress: 3402 Davis Ln. Acres: 8.36 Watershed: Williamson Creek/South Boggy Creek Dick Nichols District Parkmap 811 Beckett RoadDick Nichols has 1 unlighted softball field, 1 multi-purpose field, 1 lighted basketball court, 2 lighted tennis courts, 3 unlighted volleyball courts, 1 playground, 17 picnic tables, 1 picnic pavilion, 10 bar-b-que units, 1 indoor restroom, 1 parking area, wading, and a 1-mile trail. Gaines Creek Parkmap Type: NeighborhoodAddress: 4600 Republic of Texas Blvd. Acres: 37.92 Watershed: Barton Creek Trail Miles .83 Gaines Creek Greenbeltmap Type: GreenbeltAcres: 136.65 Watershed: Barton Creek Goat Cave PreserveAustin Explorer infoKarst Preservemap Type: NatureAddress: 3900 Deer Ln. Acres: 7.9 Watershed: Williamson Creek Legend Oaks Parkmap Type: NeighborhoodAddress: 7750 Escarpment Blvd. Acres: 36.12 Watershed: Williamson Creek Lewis Mountain Ranch Parkmap Type: NeighborhoodAddress: 8200-8300 Young Ln. Acres: 6.06 Watershed: Slaughter Creek Longview Parkmap Type: ParkAddress: 7609 Longview Rd. 1 multi-purpose field 1 unlit basketball court 1 unlit soccer field 1 Playground 3 Picnic Tables 1 Picnic Pavilion 1 Indoor Restroom Purchased in May 1981 .39 mile trail Oak Hill Parkmap 5400-5450 Southwest Parkway S14.5 acres Type: Neighborhood Slaughter Creek Greenbeltmap Type: GreenbeltAddress: 2328 Lavendale Court Acres: 305.58 Watershed: Slaughter Creek Slaughter Creek Water Quality Preservation Tract> Type: Water Quality PreservationAddress: 9901 Camp Ben McCullough Rd Acres: 700 Watershed: Slaughter Creek Will have six miles of mountain biking, hiking, and equestrian trails. The MOA Between City Government, Conservation Organizations and Biking Club Silk Oak Parkmap Type: NeighborhoodAddress: 3204 Silk Oak Dr. Acres: 4.5 Watershed: Slaughter Creek It has a playground Stephenson Preservemap Type: PreserveAddress: 7609 Longview Rd. 1.02 mile trail 147.23 acres Williamson Creek West Greenbeltmap Type: GreenbeltAddress: 6312 Brush Country Rd. Acres: 318.78 Watershed: Williamson Creek Windmill Run ParkwebsiteDirections from Oak Hill: Take Hwy. 71 west to Scenic Brook Drive. Turn left and proceed to Kirkham Drive. The park entrance is on the left at 7306 Kirkham Cove. Hours of Operation: Sunrise to sunset. Entrance Fees: No fees are collected at this park. 16 acres. Available Activities: picnicing, hiking Amenities: playscapes, ballfield, picnic tables, trails. This is a neighborhood park in Oak Hill that is the result of an interlocal agreement between the city of Austin and Travis County. Windmill Run plant inventory Travis Country ParkThis park is private property for the use of Travis Country residents and guests only. |