PARK PROJECTS
Springdale Neighborhood Park - Playscape
Date of closure: July 25, 2025—TBA
Description: The playscape at Springdale Neighborhood Park is closed until further notice due to vandalism.
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).
Bartholomew Park - 5-12 Playscape
Date of closure: August 14, 2025—TBD
Description: The Bartholomew Park 5-12 Playscape is closed for maintenance until further notice.
Zilker Park - The Great Lawn
Date of work: September 10, 2025
Description: Portions of the Great Lawn at Zilker Park will be closed intermittently for a fire ant bait application from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Wednesday September 10, 2025. Lou Neff Rd. will remain open. We ask that park patrons avoid equipment in use, and follow any directions given by Austin Parks and Recreation turf staff.
Zilker Park - Austin City Limits Festival Closures
Dates of Closures: September 22, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Description: The fall festival season is underway and Zilker Park will experience the following closures in preparation for ACL Festival:
- The Great Lawn at Zilker Park will be closed at 12:00 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025.
- The Rugby Field at Zilker Park will be closed at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025.
The following Zilker Park amenities will remain open during the ACL load in, load out, and festival weekends: Barton Springs Pool via the South Gate Entrance, Barton Springs Pool parking lot FOR POOL VISITORS ONLY (absolutely no festival drop-offs or festival parking), Barton Creek Greenbelt, and some park concessionaires. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND using alternative Greenbelt trailheads such as Gus Fruh, Spyglass and Hill of Life.
No vehicles will be allowed near the festival area during ACL Festival Weekends dates of Friday through Sunday, October 2-5, 2025, and Friday through Sunday, October 10-12, 2025.
Consult the Austin Transportation Public Works Austin City Limits Mobility website for additional information and maps.
POOLS & SPLASH PADS
Chestnut Splash Pad
Date of closure: September 1, 2025—TBD
Description: The Chestnut Splash Pad is closed until further notice due to a water line break leak.
Mabel Davis Pool
Date: September 15, 2025
Description: Mabel Davis Pool will close early for the season on Monday, September 15, 2025, due to a break on the main pool fill water line.
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.
Waller Creek Greenbelt (5th St. and 6th St.)
Date of closure: June 5, 2025—TBD
Description: Waller Creek Greenbelt trail is closed between 5th St. and 6th St. due to a fallen tree. Trail users will be redirected on to the sidewalk at Sabine Street while the tree is removed.
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail - Lou Neff Point Observation Deck
Date of closure: June 25, 2025—November 2025
Description: Lou Neff Point Observation Deck is closed for repair work to the observation deck foundation, wall, and bank. The observation deck is expected to reopen in August 2025.
Shoal Creek Trail - 38th St. Bridge to Seider Springs
Date of Closure: July 8, 2025—August 2025
Description: The Shoal Creek Trail will be closed to repair erosion control and creek embankment work from Tuesday, July 8, 2025, into August 2025.
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail - South Shore Detour Between S. First and S. Congress
Date of detour: August 4, 2025—August 2025
Description: Beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, there is a minor Trail detour between South First Street and South Congress Avenue lasting approximately 2 week. The trail detour s due to the One Lady Bird Lake project construction. Please slow down in this area and use caution.
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail - North Shore near Rainey St. and 1-35 Bridges
Date of detour: September 2025—2033
Description: Due to the TxDOT I-35 Capital Express Central project, Butler Hike and Bike trail users should expect significant north shore trail reroutes beginning September 2025 and continuing through 2033. The detour, located along the south side of East Avenue, is designed to balance safety and accessibility without crossing traffic.
TxDOT operations will happen on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake west of the "Holiday Inn" boat ramp between 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., nightly to ensure that the trail is operational during daytime hours. The "Holiday Inn" boat ramp west of I-35 is reserved for emergency vehicles for the duration of the construction. All work on the trail and parkland is within TxDOT's right-of-way.
Trail Reroute Construction Timeline
- September 15, 2025 – Parking lot under the I-35 bridge (north shore of Lady Bird Lake) closes
- Late September/Early October 2025 – Detour west of I-35 opens (construction expected to take 3 weeks)
- Late November/Early December 2025 – Detour east of I-35 opens following construction in November
Shoal Creek Trail - Near 29th St. and N. Lamar Intersection
Date of work: September 12, 2025
Description: City contractors will drill two holes for a water and wastewater improvement project next to the Shoal Creek Trail near the 29th St. and N. Lamar intersection on Friday, September 12, 2025. Cones and pedestrian safety workers will be on hand to direct traffic around the work. We strongly encourage trail patrons to slow down and use caution in this area of the Shoal Creek Trail.
FACILITIES
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 Park Parking Lot and Street Closures - Austin City Limits Festival
Date of closure: September 19, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Description: Zilker Park will experience the following parking lot and street closures during the Austin City Limits Festival "load in," festival weekends, and "load out."
Zilker Park Parking Lot Closures
- Pecan Grove Lot and Polo Picnic Lot - Friday, September 19, 2025, through Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Rock Garden Lot - Wednesday, September 24, 2025, through Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Disc Golf Lot, Moon Tower Lot and Playscape Lot - Monday, September 29, 2025, through Sunday, October 19, 2025
The Polo Field parking lot will be open, weather permitting, on:
- Monday, September 22, 2025, through Thursday, October 2, 2025
- Monday, October 6, 2025, through Thursday, October 9, 2025
Zilker Park Steet Closures
Stratford Dr. Closures
- 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday, September 22, 2025
- 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2025, through Friday, September 26, 2025
- 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday, September 29, 2025, through Thursday, October 2, 2025 - Stratford Dr. will be open with flagging operations - EXPECT DELAYS
- 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 2, 2025, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 5, 2025
- 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 9, 2025, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 12, 2025
- 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2025
- 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2025, through Friday, October 17, 2025
Barton Springs Rd. Closures
- 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 2, 2025, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 5, 2025
- 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 9, 2025, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 12, 2025
- 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Daily, Monday, October 13, 2025, through Friday, October 17, 2025
Azie Morton Rd. Closures
- 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Daily, Friday, October 3, 2025, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 5, 2025
- 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Daily, Friday, October 10, 2025, through Sunday, October 12, 2025
There are other significant street closures and reduced access associated with the ACL festival. Consult the Austin Transportation Public Works Austin City Limits Mobility website for additional information and maps.
PARTIAL CLOSURE
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