Park Projects
Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse Rehabilitation at Barton Springs Pool
Date of closure: February 15, 2024–TBA
Description: Closed for construction starting on February 15, 2024 with substantial completion anticipated in spring 2025. As with any construction project, schedules may change as the work progresses. Temporary restroom and shower facilities will be provided next to the bathhouse while it is under construction.
Pedestrian Bridge at Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park
Date of closure: May 28, 2015–2025
Description: The pedestrian bridge is closed due to flood damage until further notice.
Dick Nichols Park Beckett Meadows Pond Rehabilitation
Date of work: Fall 2024–2025
Description: Repair work on the Beckett Meadows stormwater control pond (work duration approximately 6 months).
POOLS & SPLASH PADS
Ricky Guerrero Splash Pad
Date of closure: October 5, 2024–TBD
Description: The Ricky Guerrero Splash Pad is closed for emergency repairs.
Lott Splash Pad
Date of closure: May 28, 2025–TBD
Description: The Lott Splash Pad is closed until further notice due to damage from the May 28 storm.
Eastwoods Splash Pad
Date of closure: May 28, 2025–TBD
Description: The Eastwoods Splash Pad is closed until further notice due to damage from the May 28 storm.
TRAILS
Shoal Creek Trail (24th to 29th along N. Lamar)
Date of closure: Closed Indefinitely
Description: Damaged by landslide. Austin Parks and Recreation Department is working with Public Works and the Austin Transportation Department to plan, design and implement improvements to the trail detour route east of the creek.
Trail Access Closed at Willow Street
Date of closure: September, 2021–2026
Description: Trail access at Willow Street is temporarily closed due to construction. See map for the nearest trail access point. The trail access will be closed throughout construction of 98 Red River for an approximate duration of 64 months.
Roy and Ann Butler Hike and Bike Trail Detour at the Wishbone Bridge/Longhorn Dam
Date of detour: July 15, 2024–January 2026
Description: The Wishbone Bridge/Longhorn Dam construction project begins July 1, 2024. The construction project will involve a detour route for pedestrians and cyclists. The project time line is July 1, 2024 – construction begins, July 8, 2024 – Closures start, July 15, 2024 – Trail detour begins, January 2026 (approximately 18 months) – Detour ends.
Get more project information.
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail Detour along Barton Creek Streambank
Date of detour: November 4, 2024–Summer 2025
Description: Beginning Monday, January 27, 2025, there is a trail detour along Barton Creek rerouting trail users through Toomey Rd. and baseball diamonds. The Watershed Protection Department is managing a project to repair the Barton Creek streambank failure that occurred in May 2018 during a flooding event. The streambank repair began in early November 4, 2024 and is expected to continue until Summer 2025.
FACILITIES
Morris Williams Golf Course
Date of closure: May 28, 2025 – June 3, 2025
Description: Morris Williams Golf Course is closed Thursday, May 29, 2025 for clean up from the May 28 storm. The course is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The Morris Williams Driving Range is closed until further notice.
Hancock Golf Course
Date of closure: May 28, 2025 – May 31, 2025
Description: Hancock Golf Course is closed Thursday, May 29, 2025 for clean up from the May 28 storm. The course is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Northwest Recreation Center
Date of closure: May 28, 2025 – TBD
Description: Northwest Recreation Center is closed due to a power outage from the May 28 storm. Northwest Recreation Center will reopen once power is restored.
PLAYGROUNDS
Metz Neighborhood Park Playground
Dates of closure: February 10, 2025–late May 2025
Description: The Metz Neighborhood Park Playground will be closed from Monday, February 10, 2025 to late May 2025 due to the installation of a new playscape and nature play features. The remainder of the park (splash pad, bike polo court, basketball court) will remain accessible during construction. Read more about the Metz Neighborhood Park Playground replacement project.
ROAD/PARKING LOT CLOSURES
Barton Springs Pool, North Parking Lot
Date of closure: February 15, 2024–TBD
Description: Starting on Thursday, February 15, public parking on the north side of Barton Springs Pool will not be available, and William Barton Drive will be limited to emergency vehicles and construction deliveries. For more information, visit the Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse Rehabilitation project page.
Zilker Metropolitan Park, Polo Field Parking Lot
Date of closure: May 29, 2025 – May 31, 2025
Description: The Polo Field Parking Lot at Zilker Metropolitan Park is closed for parking through Saturday, May 31, 2025 due to muddy conditions from recent rain storms on May 28 and May 30. Parking is available at the Stratford Lot.
PARTIAL CLOSURE
Zilker Eagle Mini Train
Date of closure: May 24, 2025–TBD
The Zilker Eagle Mini Train is currently closed due to track damage. It will reopen as soon as the tracks can be repaired. More info: zilkertrain.org.
Boat Ramps at Lake Walter E. Long
Date of closure: October 16, 2024–TBD
Description: The boat ramps at Lake Walter E. Long are closed until further notice as water levels levels are too low for boaters to safely enter and exit the lake. Lake access will remain available for shore-launched watercraft such as canoes and kayaks. All other park amenities, including volleyball courts, picnic sites, grills, and walking trails, will remain available. Austin Energy will be upgrading Decker Dam's nearly 60-year-old infrastructure. In preparation for upcoming equipment upgrades, the lake level will be gradually lowered through natural evaporation and the boat ramps will remain closed for the duration of the project for the safety of boaters. The boat ramps will reopen when water levels once again allow boaters to safely enter and exit. For more information on the repairs to Decker Dam, visit PublicInput.com/DeckerDam.
The following PARD facilities are CLOSED to the public:
- Girl Scout Cabin indoor space
- Sunshine Camp indoor space
- Zilker Caretaker House