Austin Parks and Recreation Locations

Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center promotes individual and community wellness that enhances the quality of life through services and programs that meet the emotional, social and physical needs of the Austin community.

Walnut Creek Pool12138 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78758Phone Numbers:  (512) 834-0824Status:  ClosedApply to be a lifeguard at Lifeguardaustin.com

Walsh Boat Landing is a concrete boat ramp on Lake Austin, operated by the Austin Parks and Recreation. Boat launch fee: $10, payable by card/credit at the kiosks located in the parking lot.

Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park and Lake is located at 6614 Blue Bluff Road. The park features open spaces and water for boating, jet skis (when the ramps reopen), swimming, two sand volleyball courts, picnic sites, tables, grills

West Austin Pool1317 West 10th St., Austin, TX. 78703Phone Numbers:  (512) 236-1303Status:  ClosedApply to be a lifeguard at Lifeguardaustin.com

Westenfield Pool2000 Enfield Rd., Austin, TX. 78703Phone Numbers: (512) 474-2682Status:  ClosedApply to be a lifeguard at Lifeguardaustin.com

Located on 28 acres nestled within Zilker Metropolitan Park in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas, Zilker Botanical Garden is often called “the jewel in the heart of Austin”.

Zilker Metropolitan Park, located 2100 Barton Springs Road, is Austin’s oldest metropolitan park. The park is located at the juncture of Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake and comprises more than 350 acres of publicly owned land.