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Lakeway Parks and Trails

Spanish Oaks is a luxurious gated community situated on more than 10,000 acres of preserved Texas Hill Country. Barton Creek runs through the development providing fresh water for the wildlife. In addition, a well-stocked 4.5-acre lake is an ideal fishing hole for the residents; this onsite Fish Camp includes a dock and a bait shop for the convenience of the eager anglers. Connecting hiking trails create a network of maintained paths throughout the preserve that are just waiting to be explored by the new owners of these Austin luxury homes. If thousands of acres of open terrain don't satisfy your adventurous spirit, the city of Lakeway maintains municipal parks and trails for the enjoyment of all its residents. City Park is a great place to go for people watching, and it allows swimming and fishing in the clear waters of Hurst Creek. If that's not challenging enough for you, visitors to Canyonlands Park can hike down the side of the cliff and try to catch sight of the waterfall. Whatever your preference, the Lakeway area is sure to please.

City Park

City Park is a 64-acre delight with gardens, hiking trails and the glistening waters of Lake Travis inviting residents to come spend an hour or a day within its boundaries. The park, which is located at 502 Hurst Creek Road, opens early and closes late. The park is situated along the banks of the Hurst Creek arm of Lake Travis, and water access is permitted as long as the boats avoid the designated swimming area. The water level may be too low for boating, swimming and fishing activities during the drier months, but rainy periods delight the sports enthusiasts as they watch the water levels rise. The colorful and fragrant butterfly garden and fields of wildflowers give nature lovers and photographers a serene spot to spend some quiet time renewing their inner selves. When the rest of the body needs some exercise, there are volleyball and basketball courts, a playground and a baseball field. A dog park lets your four-legged pal meet and greet other friendly canines. You and your leashed dog can also enjoy the nearly two miles of hiking and biking trails that run through the park.

Canyonlands

Texas Hill Country offers unique and spectacular landscapes, and the Canyonlands Park provides an excellent representation of this impressive scenery. This park contains three trails, including a walk-in access path. Visitors park at the Swim Center and must then walk a quarter mile trail across municipal property until they reach the entrance to the Canyonlands. Once they enter the park, they have a choice between two paths; one is along the rim of the canyon and the other leads down the cliffs to a water basin, which may be dry during the summer. After a hard rain, you may be treated to the sights and sounds of a roaring waterfall below the basin. No special hiking equipment is needed, but be careful during the wetter months because the path can be slippery. Be sure to bring water in the summer. You can bring a leashed dog if you want company on your adventure. The views from the rim are particularly spectacular in the fall when the leaves are changing color, and in the spring when the new growth is starting to make its appearance.

Hamilton Greenbelts

Hamilton Greenbelts is a lovely hiking area with four miles of trails in the middle of Lakeway. Although there are multiple entrances to the area, only two provide parking spaces; one of these is off Lohmans Crossing Drive, and the other is on Palos Verdes Drive. The trails offer challenges for all types of visitors. The lower ones are flat and easy to walk or jog; steeper paths provide a great cardio workout for the more enthusiastic participant. Lake Travis views, caves to explore and sparkling waterfalls add to the charm of this natural preserve.

Smith Greenbelt

The main entrance to the 4.5 acres of Smith Greenbelt is on Lohmans Crossing Drive across the street from the entrance to Hamilton Greenbelts. This small, scenic park is great for mountain biking and watching waterfalls. If you want a longer walk, the trail connects with the western end of a Hamilton Greenbelts path.

Dragon Park

Dragon Park is a fun place for neighborhood kids to get together for a basketball or volleyball game. A large field accommodates softball and soccer players. The younger children enjoy the swings and playscape. Restroom facilities are open during park hours.