Best sunset spots in Austin

Dawson

Cosmic Pickle

Specialty coffee, local beers, craft cocktails & live music, plus food trucks in a garden setting.

Spicewood

St. Edward's Greenbelt

80-acre park provides dog-friendly trails & swimming amid lush greenery, small waterfalls & ponds.

Bouldin Creek

Butler Metro Park

Winding park with city vistas, a night-lit fountain, a pond, walking paths & other features.

Mansfield-River Place

Emma Long Metropolitan Park

12 miles of forested trails on Lake Austin, with boat docks, BBQ pits & several swimming areas.

Medical District

Waterloo Park

This public park with a walking trail is the site of occasional events such as music festivals.

Riverside

Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail

Waterfront walking/cycling path featuring scenic views of the downtown skyline.

Gracy Woods

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

This large public park known for its system of hiking & biking trails also has a playground & pool.

Waller Creek District

Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

Downtown riverfront park & popular kayaking, picnicking & fishing spot with trail access.

Allandale

Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park

Popular space with a playground & pool, plus basketball & tennis courts & many picnic tables.

Bouldin Creek

Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

This urban greenspace features an off-leash dog area, seasonal events & picnic tables.

The Woods Of Westlake Hilltop

Hill of Life

Riverplace

River Place Nature Trail Canyon Trailhead

Park featuring a riverside walking trail with steps, elevation changes & picturesque views.

East Oak Hill

Barton Creek Greenbelt

This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.

Central Commerce Business Park

Austin’s

Attractions include go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, batting cages & a rock-climbing wall.

East Oak Hill

Twin Falls

Bull Creek

Bull Creek District Park

Tranquil, undeveloped park along the river with a variety of dog-friendly trails & picnic areas.

Barton Hills

Zilker Metropolitan Park

351-acre, urban park with botanical gardens, a spring-fed pool, a theater & sports facilities.

Rosedale

Ramsey Neighborhood Park

Neighborhood park with a playground, outdoor pool, tennis & basketball courts & a softball field.

Holly

Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail

Outdoors

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

Natural area focused on protecting animals & promoting environmental education with public trails.

Outdoors

Pedernales Falls State Park

5,200-acre park with hiking & horseback riding trails, campsites, river swimming & scenic vistas.

Mansfield-River Place

Turkey Creek Trailhead

Mansfield-River Place

River Place Nature Trail

Picturesque, riverfront park offering a popular forested hiking trail, waterfalls & wildlife views.

Bluff Springs

McKinney Falls State Park

Popular site for camping, hiking, biking & fishing, & for "Old Baldy," a 500+-year-old cypress tree.