PARK INFORMATION
TOBACCO FREE POLICY: The City of Austin has adopted a policy which prohibits the use of tobacco in all city facilities or at any playground/park location. Please be considerate to others and abide by the policy.
PET RESTRICTIONS: Pets are not allowed in: Todd, Marcusen, Morning Lions, Shirley Theel, Nature Center, or Lafayette. Pets are allowed in other parks with the following restrictions: 1) Pets must be on a leash. 2) The owner must clean up after their pet.
PET EXERCISE AREAS: Areas have been established at the following locations: east of Marcusen Stadium and south of 9 Avenue SE, the area west of St. John's Church, north of 13 Avenue and west of 12 Street NW, the north end of Eastside Lake and south of 8 Avenue NE from the bridge west, and Whittier Park at 3 Avenue SE and 6 Street SE. In these areas pets may be off their leash but must be under control of their owners at all times. Owners must clean up after their own pet.
PARK RULES: Parks are closed from 10:30 pm to 7 am. No camping, no driving or parking on the grass, no glass, no hitting golfing balls. Speed limit is 15 mph. For your safety and the safety of others please follow these rules. Violations of this ordinance can carry up to a $700 fine.
BANDSHELL: If a group would like to use the Bandshell they must fill out a request form at the Office. Electricity is available - if used there will be a $25 charge.
BURNING IN PARKS IS PROHIBITED: A permit may be acquired at the Park and Recreation office to use the fire ring at Sutton Park. No fires in any park other than in grills for cooking.
WALKING PATHS: There is a 1/2 mile walking path at Shirley Theel Memorial Park which was provided by the Austin Zontas. The Mill Pond Path is .88 of a mile and located on North Main.
BIKE TRAILS
The Todd Park Bike Trail leaves from the Mill Pond Path. The trail heads east along 8th Avenue NE, then North on the East side of the railroad tracks and then into Todd Park. 2.1 miles in length.
The Cedar River Bike Trail leaves from the Mill Pond Path. This trail follows the Cedar River, winding through Driesner Park and ends at the Bandshell Community Park and Skinner's Hill. 2.1 miles in length.
The East Side Lake Bike Trail leaves the Mill Pond Path and follows 8th Avenue NE to East Side Lake. The trail continues around the lake and follows Oakland Avenue to Driesner Park where it connects to the Cedar River Trail. 2.1 miles in length.
SHELTERS: Shelters are available at all parks on a first come, first served basis. NO RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN.
DISC GOLF: Located throughout Todd Park is a 27 Hole Disc Golf Course. If you are looking for something new and challenging grab your disc and give the course a try. Course maps and scorecards are available in our Office. There is also a course located in Driesner Park.
KEG PERMITS: Permits are required for kegs in the parks. Permits are available in the Park and Recreation Office. There is a two week waiting period and a $10 fee. Cans are allowed without a permit. Please NO glass.
**NO GLASS IS ALLOWED IN ANY CITY PARK!** |
