| The Best Parks of Lakeway | | | | freely by Lakeway residents but visitors need to |
| The Lakeway Parks and Recreation Department | | | | pay for entrance. City Park is open daily from |
| aims to provide excellent parks, facilities and | | | | 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Fun activities in the park |
| services to the Lakeway community. There are | | | | include two miles of trails, bike and skate paths, a |
| so many beautiful sceneries plus a variety of | | | | butterfly garden, playgrounds for toddlers and |
| activities for the whole family to enjoy. People are | | | | preschoolers and a dog park. |
| guaranteed to have a very relaxing and | | | | More Fun Parks |
| comfortable time with great year-round weather | | | | Dragon Park is located on Dragon Street just past |
| and park personnel constantly willing to assist. | | | | the Village Square Shopping Center. The park is |
| Top Parks | | | | open daily from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. It is a great |
| In midtown Lakeway just at the end of Porpoise | | | | place for picnics and sports. There is a basketball |
| Street, people will find Porpoise Park. The park | | | | court, volleyball court and an athletic field for |
| features playgrounds where kids can get to play | | | | soccer and Frisbee enthusiasts. Young children can |
| soccer, Frisbee and walk their dogs. The park is | | | | play in the swing set and playscape as parents |
| also great for afternoon picnics where families can | | | | can watch among laid blankets on green |
| simply lay a blanket and watch the sunset. | | | | comfortable grass spots nearby. A few simple |
| The Canyonlands is the newest park in the city. | | | | rules include no picking of vegetation, no unleashed |
| The park got its name for the beautiful canyon | | | | animals, no fireworks, no loud music and no |
| running through the area. The landscape is one of | | | | alcoholic drinks. |
| the best traits of the Canyonlands especially | | | | Smith Greenbelt is another great place to enjoy |
| during autumn when everything turns gold, orange | | | | hiking and walks. The area measures 4.5 acres |
| and red. Spring is a great time to visit as well | | | | and is accessible at two points. Parking facilities |
| wherein everything comes to life with beautiful | | | | are available at the main entrance. The trails are |
| flowers and a barrage of green foliage. The | | | | well-maintained to provide the ultimate hiking |
| department intends to keep the park as natural | | | | experience. There are also bike trails available for |
| as possible with only minor renovations like | | | | avid off-road riders. Dogs are allowed but require |
| benches and no other developments in the tract. | | | | a leash. |
| Individuals get to enjoy the Rim Trail in | | | | There are a number of centers in the city of |
| Canyonlands. Canyon Trail is better suited for the | | | | Lakeway as well like the Swim Center, Heritage |
| experienced ones looking for more challenge. Dogs | | | | Center and Activity Center. People who own |
| are allowed with leashes and there's really no | | | | lakeway real estate and homes in lakeway get to |
| need to invest in special hiking gear except for | | | | enjoy activities that let them know more about |
| comfortable and tough walking shoes. | | | | culture, tradition and environmental awareness. |
| For picnicking families and individuals, City Park is a | | | | Some activities are coordinated and monitored by |
| great place featuring 64 acres of breathtaking | | | | park personnel. The activities follow a certain daily |
| area. The park is at 502 Hurst Creek Road | | | | schedule as well so visitors may need to ask for |
| accessible via water as well from Hurst Creek | | | | information first before going. |
| Cove on Lake Travis. The park can be accessed | | | | |