If you search for it, you can find so many good spots (although sometimes heavily littered), definitely worth going a bit off the trail sometimes.Provided pics: Just under MoPac and just above the creek

I love this place so much! Not only can you find hidden gems there are well worn trails and an off leash area for the dogs!! They can run free along the trail with you!

Super park in north Austin. Over 200 acres in size, lots of walking and dirt bike trails. Many softball fields, so I can imagine it gets busy. Huge pool that would be great to swim in during the summer.

Great trail for the whole family. I saw people walking their dogs, in-line skating, riding their boards, and of course bike riding.The paved path is smooth and people are really respectful. The real fun is in the bushes in the dirt paths. Theyre unsteady and have sharp turns in my opinion but are well worth it.

This park is a case study in lovely vibes/awful vibes. We had our first date here 3 years ago, pre-pandemic. It was quiet, lovely. We picnicked under a copse of cedar trees.We just went back for our 3rd anniversary. People seem to have lost their decorum. We found the same little spot in the trees, shifted over because of the nearby pile of dog poop, then settled in. It wasnt 2 minutes before we were overrun by loose dogs trying to get to our meal. The dogs are supposed to be leashed until they enter the trail. When one peed out of excitement just a few feet away, the romantic moment was gone.We retreated to the other side of the park, to between the pavilion and basketball court and worked to repair our date. This went much better. Our neighbors were two guys playing soccer, some lightsaber duelers, some people watchers, and a family that was very excited to find a still lit BBQ. Much cooler, chiller group. Date ended well, despite the rough beginnings.Anyway, the dog people here are rude, do expect to find loose dogs all over. Everyone else is great and I highly recommend chilling here.

This is a great park with nice mountain biking trails as well as a long paved path thats good for walking biking or blading. Theres some parts that are good for taking your dog off leash and other areas where you should have a leash. Theres a child playground or even a swimming pool but I havent swam in the pool yet. Many good times on a mountain bike.

Amazing piece of trail amidst a city.No wonder Austin is most sought out..great bike and run/walk trail...has dirt bike trails as well on and off road biking...

Great trails right here in our neighborhood! Off leash dogs are allowed so thats a big plus. I have met so many great people coming here over the years, not to mention the great animals too! Love this place.

This is a very calm and serene type of place.Take cold water because the fountain there is hot water. You can do some geochaching here. Creek beds dry. Love all the painted rocks whenever did that ️

A wonderful park for all. They have paved walking areas and many trails for hiking, biking and dogs. I spent a few hours walking the trails while my husband mountain biked. The trails are all mapped out on Google map too so you can literally just wander and if you get turned around just open Google maps and work your way back.

This park has been a favorite of mine for years. I personally go trail running for the ability to run a few miles. The trails are also meant for bikes, so stay aware and practice good trail etiquette with everyone. Dogs are free to run off leash, I havent had any issues with unfriendly pups, but thats not saying they arent out there. There is usually running water to splash around in as well, so it is kid friendly. Theres also a pool, kid playgrounds, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, all kinds of thing to do.Snakes have been seen in the summer months, but usually they move off the trail pretty quickly. Again, just stay aware of your surroundings and you will be good.

My favorite local park. There are so many labyrinthine trails that one can get peacefully lost for hours. Ive been coming here for six years and still feel like theres more to discover. The parking gets crowded, but generally you can find a spot near the baseball fields if the main lots are full. Theres something for everyone here: lots of picnic/grilling areas for families and gatherings, a little play park for the kiddos, lots of creek access for off-leash dogs, tons of bike trails, and so many beautiful nooks and crannies for quiet contemplation. One of the main trails goes all the way into the Domain and has access to popular residential areas, making it a great place for longer runs, too. There are also some great hill trails, if you enjoy trail running and need the challenge of some incline/elevation. Check out this park - you wont be disappointed!

Perfect as allways. Been going to this location for years. The consistency has been amazing.

The park is huge and the trails are super pretty. It is very clean and the trails are clearly marked toward the front. There are a few times where I ran across a few where labeling was missing. But other than that it is a great place for play and exercise.

Best park ever its only 5 minutes away from wells branch parkway and has a million walking and biking trails! Bring your dogs!!!!

It is a great place to take your family. The park has a kids playground and a walking path also a swimming pool but the pool is closed because of covid19 .nice shade trees and lots of parking and picnic tables. All around great park. Enjoy

One of the hidden gems of North Austin.Los of unique geological areas. Lots of creeks, basins, valleys and hill tops.The trails have undergone lot of changes in recent years including the addition of a dirt BMX park and a multi park planned trail.There is something for everyone but the crown sport here is mountain biking and hiking.

Loved this park. It is an off leash park so be prepared to run into a LOT of dogs! Great hikes though and a gorgeous creekbed.

Such a awesome slice of nature.Beautiful walking trails

The trails are fun and swoopy and very beginner friendly. I went with my 10yr old daughter and she knocked out 12 miles no problem. However, the place is crawling with people and dogs. At least 1/2 of the park, if you drew circles around a few high use areas, smells like microwaved diapers and tuna. You cant get away from the smell or dog walkers or piles of poo - its pervasive. If youre riding here and youre using a water bottle, I promise youre eating dog poo. As fun and easy as the trails are, this park is gross.

Honestly best park so far to me it is beautiful and since I love mountain biking the trails are so much fun to ride. I HIGHLY recommended you see for yourself if you have not already.

Summary: Shaded, diverse landscape, off leash puppy trailsDetails: This is a great park for the whole family! Have a mountain bike? Bring it along and get in some seriously awesome single track riding up and down hills.Also there is a great playground for the kids and an Olympic size swimming pool.

If you like off-road cycling this is def. the place for you. I’m more of a high speed cyclist but this is a great park to work on your motor control skills.

My friend and I take our there all the time. A great place to let your furry friends run.

Great trails and mixed use spaces hiking cycling and just enjoying some hill country spaces without leaving town.

Very nice park. Main trail we walked was clean and well maintained. It must be great in the cooler weather. Would recommend!

Hands down some of the best trails to take your dog in Austin. Theres plenty of spots for your dog to take a dip in the creek, plus furry friends & nice people. If you havent checked this place out yet, please do -- Just be conscious of the wildlife & pick up after your pup #scoopthepoop

I love this place it has too many paths to explore

Nice enough hiking spot. Walk along the dry creek, see some tall birds, watch out for the log full of flies

One of my favorite places to hang out!IG: Atx Latina Heat

Awesome for running and biking. There are places for mountain biking on the trails. And an awesome paved trail as well.

5 stars for the size, nice BIG park which is awesome, tons of different trails, could go back many times & walk a new area. East side of town, but still okay, once you get deep in the trails there are some really pretty natural areas, & plenty of space to explore, some cool bridges with neat overlooks, & some creeks for doggies to cool off which is great. Nice big parking lot, & they allow dogs off leash which is great. Lots of great rock formations along the southern creek near Walnut Creek Crossing.

Tons of trails and nice terrain changes off the paved path for bikes. Slightly too crowded for my husband but we love the proximity and length it goes.

This Park is amazing! There a trail for bikes and walking. Doggy Friendly! Theres a basketball court, baseball field and plenty of areas to sit and enjoy nature. Theres a couple spots with covered seating. Throughout the trial there is a small park available for the little ones as well as seating. I love this place!

I love this park. It just has a lot of garbage lying around.

It was my first time here and was very impressed with the trails and views. Such a gorgeous spot in North Austin. I definitely plan to go again!

Beautiful trails, with a doggie park.

Great place because dogs are allowed off leash and we both love the trails and creeks. Its nice as well to visit with the regulars

Very large and spacious with lots of options (leashed and paved paths, off leash tough terrain hiking (no steep inclines), swimming in the creek), family and dog friendly!

This is actually a great park and I would love to hit the trails going further in . But my biggest and only issue is that you have a lot of dogs that are not being controlled by their owners. I understand this is a leash free park, however too many people allow their 60 + pound dogs to get way ahead or behind them. My first time there a few weeks ago made me think twice of at least bringing something to protect yourself. The owner allowed a huge 100 + pound mastiff to follow at least 100 feet behind him. Others had dogs inn packs running around and you would not see the owners until up to 3 minutes later . After talking to other people who were packing up to leave they had similar stories. One guy told me he had to deal with that several times including his dog getting bit a lot. As I stated the dogs that attacked his did not have the owners nearby and they would not show up until about 3 minutes later. One ladys dog growled at me as it walked up to sniff me. She tells me it doesnt bite but it senses my fear. Same with her , the dog did not show until one minute later to the location that I was talking to her at . No one on patrol at the park at all. I believe there should be a few park staff patrolling the area especially during peak times . Allowing your dog t roam freely without a leash shouldnt mean allowing it to go anywhere it wants and out of your sight . After this second visit I will not be going back

Nice... U can run naked at night. And feel safe... The water its so clean

This place is amazing. It has trails for hikers and bikers of all levers(almost). I just wished that people were responsible enough to pick up after their dogs. It does make some parts of the trail very stinky. I love Walnut Creek Park and ho there at least once a week.

This is a great park to visit for hiking, biking and just taking your dogs where they can be leash-free. As others have mentioned, it would be nice to have a few trash cans throughout the park as there are none. My dogs love running around free exploring. Ive visited this place a few times and wouldnt hesitate to go back again.

Off the long paved trail there are some wonderful small trails leading to the creek. Hiking shoes suggested if you do go off the paved walk, a lot of bumpy big rocks on some. There is some amazing bike trails good for all kinds. Probably the bigger off leash park I’ve been to in Austin and a lot of people with their good pooches.

A very kind man named Jorge save me my brand new electric bike was no match for the construction side across from Walnut Creek Park and it caught a nail in the tire and no sooner had I made it up the hill and almost around the playing field that the tire and gone completely fat flat so I picked the bike up all 65 lb will 70 with accessories but its rear tired and rolled along on the one good tire so I didnt damage the rear tire any further and thats when an angel named Jorge on his bike mountain bike when I asked if he had a pump totally fixed my flap and taught this fancy new ebike Rider a lesson and community charity helping your fellow man we are all the same people hasta la Victoria siempre

Walnut Creek is an excellent park for trail running and trail bicycling.Walnut Creek used to have a large dog off leash area. Recently it looks like dogs are required to stay on leash, but many people are not observing that.

In a city full of great parks this is one of the best. The mountain biking can be challenging for an expert but a good place for a beginner to ride. My grandson turns 4 next week and weve been riding here since he was 2 1/2. Theres a fun play park and a pool for the end of the ride. Its a good place for you to bring your off-leash dog, to take a hike, or to practice your pump track skills (north side of the park).

Nice clean and tidy place to run, cycle, walk your dog or just have a quiet picnic. Ample parking spots for everyone and it’s so spacious that even when it’s crowded you’ll feel the peace and quiet

Beautiful park with even more trails than whats shown on the map! Its so much fun to walk around and get lost here! Its well-marked so you can always find your way back!

My dogs favorite place on the weekend. Great place for a walk or some mountain biking. Highly recommend.

Great place for an easy and fun hike with the dogs. Wish it had more trashcans along the path because people leave their poop bags on the ground.

Coolest park and thank u to all that helps keep it going! This is a nice mountain bike and hiking trail. Better for mountain biking, please keep dogs close because bikers like to keep moving. There should be better markers for the trail that is the only reason no 5 stars..

Always beautiful. I like running on the trails - people usually dont have their dogs on leashes, even though the signs say to, so be aware if you arent necessarily a dog lover! I havent explored the whole park, but I love all the hidden trails, and the pool is very fun!

Love going here to eat my ramen from Ramen Tatsuya.

A deceptively spacious park with lovely colour changing leaves on the autumn trees

Great off leash area for dogs. The creek is shallow enough for dogs to run in without having to swim.

Loved the hike. Trails were numerous couldnt believe I was right downtown...plus the POOL was the right price ($5 for adults) for all day swimming...kiddie pool, swimming section, lap area and diving board, snack machines, bathroom with shower, lockers...what more could you ask for???

This is my first time actually going to this park and I can say from the experience. I’ve had I definitely would love to visit again the trails are so peaceful and there are so many paths to take I love sitting by the water and meditating. ️

I didnt know I would be such a fan.Cycling, running, hiking, walking, parking.... If no water is required, you can probably do it.Picnic tables and puppy potty bags adorn this entire park, and occasionally youll hear a local highschool band play.Downhill trails and uphill rocks, theres just a lot going on and its surprising because you wouldnt even know it was back there if someone didnt tell you.Bring the family or go solo, its a fun place for beginners.#ianofaustin approved

Walnut Creek is so beautiful and has tons of trails! It is very popular in the evenings and weekends, so be prepared to share the trails with hikers, off leash dog sand mountain bikers. Watch out for the poison ivy because it is all over the place! Theres also a nice pool, playground, basketball court and baseball fields.

Nice place. Not semi friendly, but thats apartments for you. I am just delivering the elevator for the pool house. This is a well planned apartment community. Settled perfectly amongst the trees and hillside by Walnut creek. Spacious balconies and beautiful stone work is what stands out to me. I like that great care has been taken to keep a in the woods feeling. Landscapes have been planned to match the indigenous plants in the area. Very nice and well thought out property design. I feel looking around the property that I am in the woods somewhere and not just outside Austin.

My favorite off leash dog area. Friendly dogs and friendlier people.

Great park to take dogs, a date, or to get out of the house for a walk/run/bike.

Huge park w many trails for bikes and hikes. Heavily wooded so you get lots of shade. Can be challenging if youre looking to get a workout.

We absolutely love the trails and the creek. Having an off leash trail is so awesome! Our doggo has an awesome time every time. There’s a rad little area where people and their dogs congregate but exploring and getting lost is so fun. We climbed down to another part of the creek yesterday, weather was awesome, had a blast.There are lots of other activities in this park, too! It’s very well maintained and generally not busy at all. Very easy to get to! I see a lot of adventurous cyclists around, all exercise good etiquette and aren’t ever in the way.One of my favorite places when the weather is nice!

Mtn bike trails are in good shape, marked and easy to follow. Trails are for levels and have some advance sections. Can easily get 10+ miles on your ride.

We ABSOLUTELY LOVE visiting this park. It’s a great hike and fun for the dogs, too. Look how happy my babies are!! ️️️

One of my favorite parks in the Austin area. A walk between and the sheer cliffs of limestone... I never regret the trip.

I love this park. I hiked here everyday during quarantine. Thanks to Walnut Creek park I lost weight and got physically and mentally healthy during what could have been a very stressful time.

Nice place to bring the kids and family for a great walk down the trails. Feels more like a hike when u go into the wooded areas .. they have paved walk areas as well . Lots of space and friendly people when we went... Also there are lots of dogs off of their leashes so be aware. (Most vere extremely friendly)

It was great. Unfortunately LOTS of people dont pick up their dog poop. But still nice trails and places for dogs to play in water.

Beautiful park! Great mountain bike trails! Kind of confusing though.

I honestly used to think of this place as unsafe, but was really surprised to see so many people out and about on the trails. We spent about 45 minutes hiking and only covered a tiny portion of the park. The trails have great variation in steepness and are all well maintained. Will be back!

Had a nice hike. Glad I got out and about early before the hotter weather!

Beautiful park, but very difficult to navigate the trails for the first time visitor. Trail markers are EXTREMELY lacking. I came across more than one split in the trail where there was no signage, and then another split in the trail that had a sign with arrows pointing toward each trail, but it didn’t have the NAME of the trails. It’s like, “duh, I see that the trail splits in two. Why do I need a trail marker to show me this?”Most of it is wooded and shaded, so thats a positive. There are a couple of places where you can cross the creek and get to the other side - the water is only a couple of inches deep on these parts.Parts of it are an off leash park, so your dogs can run free.If I had the time to wander around I would have, but I didn’t, so I ended up cutting it short because I was concerned I would get too far out and not have time to get back to the trailhead I parked at.Ill try it again when I dont have time constraints.

I always enjoy walnut creek park, the only thing is that there is not a lot of water there this time of year. But still a beautiful place to take the kiddos and puppers to.

Huge! You can trek through this park for hours and hours. Only issue is that you have to watch out for the bicyclists, but for the most part they are courteous and safety conscious. Finding the rope swing is a special treat.

Our family, dogs, and RV loved this location. Plenty of trails for bicycles, hiking and puppies. We prefer Walnut Creek metropolitan park over Austins state park. If youre looking for a place to stretch your legs or explore with the family, this is a great stop. We will definitely come back to explore some more.

My boys love it, tons of other dogs for them to play with and its a good place for a hike or just an afternoon walk.

Its a great park! I just wish people cleaned up after themselves. not the parks fault

I love this park! So many trails and so much beauty! Its leashless for our furry friends and has many level of difficulty bike trails for us! Water runs through invase you need to cool off, dip your feet on in!

Walnut Creek was more of a summer destination experience years ago when the pool was still open. Now it remains a local favorite for hiking and biking, with a maze of looping trail alternatives weaving through the brush and trees. This park forms a duopoly with its neighbor Balcones District Park to the west as an approximately 2.5 hour round-trip hike from the Domain-area apartment complexes. Most people however arrive by car to the main parking lot by the softball fields and now-forlorn pool. This is a dog-friendly place so expect to see plenty of happy dog faces as you gallivant through the Texas version of a forest. Occasionally there are a few deer to be seen, and snakes by the creek.

Scenic. Very green. The bike trail is real nice.

Quite and interesting place to visit, so big with different outdoor game/fun facilities. It can fit into your personal, family or group outings or picnics. Its equally good place for your walk out, biking and training your pets like dogs etc. There are different ball game pitches for your use and swimming pool which has different depth from 1-10 ft I guess to accommodate different ages, for you to make of the facilities like swimming pool you pay little fee like $1 and $3 per child and adult respectively. This is applicable to other facilities in place you will pay little fee which I guess is for the maintenance of the facilities in question. But you dont need to pay for the public toilet though Lol! So I would say this park is good and would worth your visiting if need be. One other good thing about this place is multiple parking space available all for free.

I love the off leash portion of the park. Well maintained park. Lots of cool trails and well shaded.

Best place to go for a walk, a hike with your dog or your friends! I really liked the spot for the dogs they can play and enjoy like a dog park and all people is happy having their pals playing together

This is a great place to hike and walk a dog or two.

Beautiful. Lots of fun trails. My dogs loved the off leash trails. I wish that others would follow the rules and leash their dogs in the parking lot area. Might get crowded on weekends with cyclists, dogs, kids!

My go to hiking spot with miles of paved and unpaved trails. Great for mountain biking. Lots of beautiful scenery and even some deer! Ive seen tons of wildlife here even though its in the middle of the city in North Austin.

Nice place to walk or ride bikes. Great place.

This place is so big, I have to admit I have gotten lost a few times. But I love it! It is fairly easy walk/hike

Gorgeous creek bed with plenty of water for pups to splash in, and a huge variety of mountain bike trails. The single-track and foot paths arent clearly marked, so be cautious as this is a popular destination for mountain bikers of all skill levels.Parking gets rough on the weekend, but youll be rewarded with some of Austins best woodland scenery and plenty to enjoy.

Incredible trails every direction... Concrete bike trail... Smell of nature and critters everywhere... Love this place...!

Great park with alot of shade for your walking/jogging/biking experience.

Great park but watch out for families, predominantly a mountain bike park

A awesome park in North Austin

Very nice trails. Great off leash area with the creek. My dog loved it. Will definitely be back.

Nice trails. Good park for dogs. Easy hiking trails, just watch out for bikes. Walnut Creek runs through the park creating several nice places to just sit.

I love to take my dog off leash hear. There is a large Creek that people like to let their dogs run around in and its usually pretty busy on the weekends, especially if the weather is nice.

Great off leash trails. Lots of bicycles so your puppo needs to be kewl with that. The creek usually has water. Its quite the dog social center.