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Balcones District Park

Austin, Texas

Balcones District Park is a large urban community park in Austin, Texas. It has a developed section as well as a natural wooded section that is great for hiking and bird-watching.

When visiting any park in Austin Texas please respect the rules.

*The following activities require special permit, amplified sound, sales, camping.

*Metal Detectors are not allowed in the parks.

*Under Texas State Law Abandoned property, including motor vehicles, may be impounded and sold.

*Please do not use foul language or engage in boisterous behavior.

*All animals must be leashed (no longer than 6 feet) and waste removed.

*Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in athletic fields, swimming pool areas, and school parks.

*All glass objects are prohibited.

*No littering. Please place all trash in proper containers.

*All vehicles must stay in designated areas and obey all traffic laws.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Texas, and United States statutes. Be safe and have fun.

51.00 acresabout 39 football fields
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Acreage51.00
Managed byCity of Austin
Address12017 Amherst Drive, Austin, TX 78759
Coordinates30.412151, -97.720454
Websitenone on file
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