Walsh Boat Landing is a concrete boat ramp on Lake Austin, operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. Capacity issues at the dock have created the need to look at how access at the dock can be safely and efficiently managed for all dock users. After a significant community engagement, the Department began construction to address issues at the boat landing. Construction is currently in progress.
Construction Updates
Posted: 6/30/20 – Construction Activities are progressing; Public Access remains closed.
The construction of the new boat dock and accessible pathways are nearing final completion. Anticipated completion date for project is mid - July 2020.
Posted: 8/23/2019 - Revised Guideline: Public Access Closed at Walsh Boat Landing
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Director, as authorized in City Code Section 8-1-3, issues the following guideline:
Due to the construction activities at Walsh Boat Landing, the park, dock, and boat launch is closed to the public beginning September 23, 2019.
This guideline supersedes any prior guideline regarding usage of the park, dock, and boat launch at Walsh Boat Landing.
Location: 1600 Scenic Dr., Austin, Texas 78703
Community Engagement Activities - Phase A Implementation
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is proposing improvements to the Walsh Boat Landing 2.3 acre site that includes redevelopment of bulkheads and docks, installation of fish processing stations, resurfacing and modification to the access road, and improvements to sidewalks for compliance with the current American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Public Meeting #1
October 29, 2015, 6:30-7:30 PM, Lions Golf Course Club House
Public Meeting #2
April 19, 2016, 6:30-7:30 PM, Lions Golf Course Club House, 2901 Enfield Road
Public Meeting #3
January 18, 2017, 6:00-7:30 PM, Lions Golf Course Club House, 2901 Enfield Road
For more information, please email the Austin Parks and Recreation Department: Walsh Boat Landing.
Community Engagement Activities - Access at Walsh Boat Landing
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has held several focus group sessions with community and commercial stakeholders on the issue of space and access at Walsh Boat Landing. The goal of these meetings is to find a way to provide equal and efficient access at the dock for all of our users. Notes and agendas from each of the focus group sessions are included below.
November 20, 2014
The first focus group meeting was held with the general public / individual users of dock on November 20, 2014.
December 10, 2014
The second focus group was held with commercial users of the dock on December 10, 2014.
These focus groups sessions were to held to help define the issues from the stakeholder perspective and brainstorm possible solutions. A third meeting will be held on January 13, 2015.
January 13, 2015
This meeting was a joint conversation with both individual and commercial users of the dock on potential temporary and long-term solutions.
