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1. Zilker Botanical Garden
- Beautiful themed gardens covering 30 acres
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- Nile Expert Tip: The variety of flowers and plants at the Zilker Botanical Garden is astounding. This beautiful location...
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2. Zilker Park
- Wide open green space in the heart of downtown, plus cool spring water
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3. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Elegant grounds celebrate the beauty of native plants.
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4. Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
- Protected urban wilderness packed with pedestrian-only trails
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- West Lake Hills
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5. Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Camping, boat ramps, lakefront
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6. Austin Nature and Science Center
- Wildlife retreat
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7. Zilker Playground
- Outdoor playscape
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8. Commons Ford Ranch
- City park paradise
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9. Windy Point Park
- Diving, swimming, camping
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- Lake Travis
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10. Pease Park
- Hike, bike, walk the dog
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- Ah, to kick back in the greenery of Austin's parks. Whether you want to stroll, rent bikes, let the kids run loose or throw out a blanket and nap in the sun, nothing says leisure like a day in the park. Picnic, read a book or work up a sweat—it's all waiting in the parks of Austin.
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