The Outdoors category is your guide to all outdoor family activities in Austin. From parks and hikes to swimming spots and family adventures, discover the best outdoor things to do in Austin for families that will keep everyone active and entertained.
Austin just got a brand new park, and it is GORGEOUS! The playground has something for kids of all ages and the view of the lake is stunning. You can also find bike lanes, pathways, and trails within the park. Read on to see all the things to love about the The Grove. Address What…
Gus Fruh (pronounced “froo”) Trailhead on the Barton Creek Greenbelt is by far the best spot to climb rocks in Austin with kids. There are giant boulder along the shady trail that kids of all ages will love to climb. Gus Fruh is The Best Spot To Climb Rocks in Austin With Kids When you…
Cedar Park just got a brand new park, and it is GORGEOUS! The playground has something for kids of all ages and the view of the lake is stunning—making it a perfect outdoor spot for both children and residents from Austin senior living communities to enjoy together. There’s also a trail that loops all the…
Want to try camping, but be close enough to home that you could leave if things start going horribly wrong? That was our idea the first time we took our kids camping. We chose Buescher State Park as our destination and it was the perfect location for our kids’ first time tent camping. Buescher State…
There are several trailheads along the Bull Creek Greenbelt, and in this post I will cover two of our favorites that we repeat several times a year. We love going to Bull Creek in every season! It’s a place we love to hike, and look forward to eating out at Waterloo Ice House for lunch…
We absolutely adore Springwoods Park! It has something for everyone (except for a splash pad). Read on to find out why we think Springwoods Park in Austin is tree-mendous fun! Springwoods Park in Austin One of the best things about this park is that there are two different play areas- one perfect for little kids…
One of the most unique park experiences in Austin is at Katherine Fleischer Park in Wells Branch. The little green playhouse is everyone’s favorite place to play. Check out this north Austin spot to bring your kids and see inside the little green playhouse at Katherine Fleischer Park in Austin. Check out these Katherine Fleischer…
When you have young kids at home and need to come up with something to do for the day, check out this list of where to bring your babies/toddlers/preschoolers to play in Austin! Here’s things to do with babies in Austin! Where to Bring Your Babies/Toddlers/Preschoolers to Play in Austin Babies Library story time is…
Ever wake up on a Saturday or Sunday morning and think to yourself how nice it would be to head out, grab a coffee, and stroll around a farmers market? Here’s a list of some of our favorites!
One of the best parts of living in Austin is how many hiking trails are so close by. You don’t have to travel far to feel like you’re worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Here, we’ve broken down the best trails to go hiking with kids in Austin and the surrounding…
These are the most unique playgrounds you can find in Austin!
The Brushy Creek Trail is huge and you can access different parts of it in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and even Leander. But did you know that you can access SIX different playgrounds in a 3 mile stretch of the trail that runs from Round Rock to Cedar Park? You could walk this (with a…