Balcones District Park 12017 Amherst Drive, Austin, TX 78759

"I like to walk around with my partner, dogs, kids I baby sit, etc. there’s a lot of different trails and routes you can walk pretty easily, along with sand volleyball courts, green spaces, basketball, playground and pavilion. I’ve never seen a restroom here. Often, the sand volleyball court is swarming with bugs :("

"Balcones Park has been getting a lot of upgrades over the last year or two, with work done to the playgrounds and pool. They look like fun and it's usually full of kids. I'm mostly there because of Pokemon Go - there are 5-7 nearby spins and a gym. It's always a nest of some kind and I check back regularly, but it's a great place to park with some coffee, get in a bunch of spins and presents, and maybe catch something cool. It's one of my regular gaming and hiking parks and I like it."

"I love this little trail. Paved with some elevation change. It connects up to Walnut Creek if you want to take a longer walk. The loop through Balcones takes you by some nice street art as well."

"Connections and adventures. This park includes a pleasant wooded trail perfect for walking, running and biking. If you want to hang out at the pool in season or play a little hoop you can here. Kids? The playground area has been updated with a nice covered seated area with plenty of space to enjoy family lunch. Austin is full of kind folks who love the outdoors! I've also met cool dogs here. I love dogs."

"Great entrance to the walnut Creek trail system. Just like most Austin trails there are tons of great soon off trails. Also there is a pretty large spring that starts here, so it can be educational for the youngsters! If you want to hike through to walnut Creek the trails are marked well and keep you off of any roads. Most of the entire trail system here is very accessible. Please enjoy the Bluebonnet pictures :)"