Nature-Programs

Over 1,100 acres of diverse terrain along the Colorado River managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority with 18 miles of trails through pine forests and river bottoms. The park offers guided horseback rides that kids love and the riverside trails have several spots where families can wade into the Colorado. Regular nature programs include nighttime owl prowls and survival skills workshops that older kids find genuinely engaging.

A 227-acre preserve on the western edge of Austin with 2.5 miles of well-maintained trails through juniper and oak woodland. The waterfall at the end of the main trail is a rewarding turnaround point for kids and the preserve runs excellent nature education programs for school-age children. It is one of the quieter hiking spots in Austin and rarely feels crowded.