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Yett Creek Neighborhood Park
12538 Riata Vista Cir, Austin, TX 78727, United States
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Je
Review №1

Great park tucked away in a neighborhood. This is a great park that you havent heard of. The trails are well kept up and there are a lot of birds and some cool bugs to see. The trail is pretty easy and should be accessible to most people. There is a mix of shade and sun so be prepared for some exposure, in particular the stretch along the railroad tracks. Of you like dragonflies, this park has you covered. Near the creek there are loads of them. If you are looking for a nice walk in the woods, definitely recommend.

Sh
Review №2

A hidden treasure in North Central Austin. My kids love playing in the stream and tracking animals. Only a few local walksrs and bike riders.

Ma
Review №3

Pretty dead place. Water had dried out and has lots of ants.

Ja
Review №4

Lots of well kept trails with good vegetation around to hide the surroundings. You can still hear the city around you but it seems very peaceful and a great place to hike. My kids and I enjoyed exploring and having a snack near the makeshift shelters.

Mi
Review №5

Beautiful secluded park in the middle of the riata neighborhood. A network of tangled trails that are fun to explore.

Er
Review №6

Pretty walk, a nice mix of shaded forest and meadows, convenient location, paths are level but rocky in places.

An
Review №7

Nice trail. Empty most of the times, so it’s great when trying to avoid crowds.

Ma
Review №8

I love this park. So quiet, and there are huge turtles wandering around! Love it

Ga
Review №9

Spooky, has a small River and rocks to cross it. But dont go after dark fellas.

Ch
Review №10

Very cool over grown park

Ca
Review №11

Looking to head off the beaten path into an undeveloped park and wilderness area. This is the place to explore. A Creek runs through the trails but its narrow enough to navigate without getting your shoes wet. Tread lightly and keep your eyes and ears peeled for flora and fauna as you hike the trails, watch dragonflies at the creek, or stay shaded under the canopy and tree forts.

ri
Review №12

Good nature trail. Not a big park; outer loop takes about 15 minutes to walk. Lots of rock on trail and a small stream crossing. Peaceful and quiet with nice amount of shade.

ki
Review №13

I absolutely loved the tranquility of these woods ♡ and I found so so many trails I couldnt take them all on my first trip!

Ra
Review №14

Nice little trail

Sa
Review №15

I saw butterflies, lizards, turtles! It’s a secret spot few know about

Ni
Review №16

Great neighborhood nature trail.

Jo
Review №17

Great park with long quite trails, lots of trees and cool breezes to get away from the summer heat.

Be
Review №18

Fun park, might need to walk the loops a few times if youre looking for an extended hike

Ja
Review №19

The park is very nice. I found the abundance of wildflowers and stream crossings pleasant. There are a few areas that are dicey and it is easy to miss the park entrances if you route from South of the park. One can be found at the cul-de-sacs on the North end of West Cow. The others are all accessable from Riata Trace.

Go
Review №20

Please protect this park from development! It is a little nature island where you can see deer, possums, rabbits, turtles in the pond, migratory birds, birds of prey that hunt here etc

Cu
Review №21

Its a deer trail. Not maintained and no benches, etc. Its nice for a walk in the woods though

Ad
Review №22

Was a cool little trail with small stream through it.

Ca
Review №23

A great park with lots of trails. Really relaxing you wouldnt know you were so close to a highway. I love nature and just relaxing. Great place to do it for sure.

Me
Review №24

Loved it! Great little hiking trail.

Lo
Review №25

The park has a couple pf creek crossings on the north side amongst the trees. A nice make shift tree branch teepee. All these items are on the north west side of park. One previous comment said there was excercise equipment, but not here... At adjacent park about two blocks away. No easy access parking, had to park in a neighborhood street away from google point... Which ended up being believe it or not another 10min journey by car. Not sure if i would return.

Pe
Review №26

This is a nice little nature area. There arent too many amenities just dog waste bags and a couple of informative signs, but the trails are fun to walk with a dog.

Di
Review №27

Good for morning walkers.

Ch
Review №28

Yett creek is a great place to enjoy nature, with wonderful creeks trees flowers and paths great for riding a bike going on a run or just enjoying the view.

Da
Review №29

Good place to relax in walk it off style.

Mr
Review №30

State parks are awesome

jo
Review №31

Fun little trail

Na
Review №32

Nice trails to walk when its not 100 in Austin

De
Review №33

Quiet place for a lunch walk.

An
Review №34

Small park with a large pond, workout equipment and attached to the riata walking trails. No parking lot

Lo
Review №35

Love free birds!

Sh
Review №36

Peaceful

Gr
Review №37

The trails are not well kept.

ce
Review №38

Cute cute cute

Br
Review №39

Hidden park, very Terabithia

Ja
Review №40

Great

Sh
Review №41

Beautiful

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  • Address:12538 Riata Vista Cir, Austin, TX 78727, United States
  • Site:http://www.austintexas.gov/page/park-directory#y
  • Phone:+1 512-974-6700
Categories
  • State park
  • Park
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:5am–10pm
  • Tuesday:5am–10pm
  • Wednesday:5am–10pm
  • Thursday:5am–10pm
  • Friday:5am–10pm
  • Saturday:5am–10pm
  • Sunday:5am–10pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:No
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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