Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family Park Spotlight: Mayfield Preserve

Looking for a short hike your kids can handle? Check out Mayfield Park and Preserve. Mayfield often tops the lists of best parks in Austin with its picturesque gardens and exotic peacocks. But behind the gardens are short hiking trails perfect for exploring with small children. Here, we’ve given you a step-by-step guide to the trail so you can meander through the woods with your kids and know what to look for and expect.

Family Friendly Hikes: River Place Nature Trail

Update: Hikers will be required to pay a $10 fee per person (credit card only) to use the River Place Nature Trail on weekends and holidays; children 12 and under are free. A few years ago, I started hearing about the River Place Nature Trail. …

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Family Friendly Hikes: Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

Update June 29: Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Austin-Travis County’s move to risk stage 4, crowding at area parks, and a June uptick in wilderness rescues reported by Austin-Travis County EMS, Wild Basin Preserve and trails will continue to remain closed through …

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