Austin Parks and Recreation

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Montopolis Pool, 1200 Montopolis Rd., is closed until further notice for electrical repairs required after a lighting strike damaged equipment at the facility.

The City of Austin will close St. John Pocket Park, 889 Wilks Ave., beginning Thursday, July 16, 2026, through August of 2028. The City has partnered with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) and Greystar to redevelop 19 acres of adjace

The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail will have a detour near the pedestrian bridge over Barton Creek Monday and Tuesday, July 13-14.

Dittmar Pool, 1009 W Dittmar Rd., will be closed for repairs Monday, July 13, 2026, through Friday, July 17, 2026, for repairs to a large water leak.

We continue to celebrate "The Power Of..." parks, recreation services, and the professionals who make these spaces possible during National Park and Recreation Month all July.

Krieg Athletic Complex’s sand volleyball courts will be closed and the Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park trail near the east side of the new pedestrian bridge will be rerouted to reinstall an Austin Water reclaimed water line.

Krieg Athletic Complex’s sand volleyball courts will be closed and the Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park trail near the east side of the new pedestrian bridge will be rerouted to reinstall an Austin Water reclaimed water line.

Liz Carpenter Splash Pad, 201 Dawson Rd., is closed until further notice due to repairs needed after the splash pad pump room flooded.

Austin Parks and Recreation joins the National Recreation and Park Association, and park systems across the nation to celebrate Park and Recreation Month throughout the month of July.