Here in Austin downtown we have Lake lady Bird there is a hiking trail as well as a boardwalk for miles . So myself and Fancy my puppy walked from S First st.yo Zilker park at Barton Springs. Im my pics you will see people dressed in shark costumes. They were handing out hand sanitizer and dancing around . Of course wearing mask . FYI. Its Shark germ Co. Afterward we walked to Barton creekup to the spillway. Fancy loved the water always a teal color tubing, kayaking, canoes . Be earned there are usually some ladies without tops, but thats just Austin . IAlso Tuesday.nights 7 pm and Sunday nights at Barton creek is The Drum Circle, many musicians, drummers mostly the jimbae drum. Sit and play for you Free dancing and drink of course BYOB. I never want tl live anywhere but here . Oh and Florida.Have a blessed day.

Were sensitive to the homeless problem, but there has to be a better solution than using the neighborhood parks as encampments. The last time we brought our two year old here there was a stray pitbull wandering (seemed nice), people screaming obscenities at each other, garbage most places, and a camp around the bathrooms. We spend a lot of money in property taxes to live here, doesnt seem right to not be able to use the parks.

Super chill lady back. Perfect for a first date or a cheering up a bestie Old arcades, pool, foos. Drink are cheap and there’s a huge selection of beers etc. bathrooms r a trip.

Great new spot...parking is rough! I suggest a ride share to get here, but once youre in the place was very fun, pickle ball courts are a cool idea...taco truck was decent...had pastor and lamb barabacoa both tasty.

Too many homeless people. Cant enjoy the park

Alas Gillis Park has, like many parks here become unsafe. This is currently a NO GO ZONE for families. It’s worth the drive to Zilker as long as it remains safe in open areas. Parents beware!

Need to get your kiddo off the local media and tv? Bring em to the park, here the tree canopy is vast, located near big Stacy public pool, an inventive parent can turn the combination of park and pool into a relatively inexpensive day of pure enjoyment that electronics just cant give! I sit with my lady as her daughter has the park to herself, living the dream!

The playscapes here are awesome! Nice trail and space for kids to run around. Bathrooms had a lot of people camped out there when we visited, but all seemed friendly.

Its like paradise

Nice park.

Not exactly family-friendly. Adults were congregating around the restroom / shelter area and using inappropriate language and being aggressive with each other. I understand why the adults were hanging out there. However, leaving a comment for full disclosure to families with small children that may not be familiar with area. The play equipment looked new and the park area was large including a baseball diamond

Its good I guess

You can’t really go there with small kids. It’s got decent playground equipment but it has been taken over by a homeless camp and there’s a lot of strange stuff going on around that park. There were a lot of big dogs running around off leash.

Nice semi-shaded park, perfect for 3-10 yr olds. Decent sized parking lot and full baseball diamond. Pool wasnt open on Sunday, but looks to be just a little smaller than Garrison Park Pool.

Its a park with lots of housing.

Not family friendly. Lots of junkies hanging out by the restrooms engaging in various forms of anti social behavior. The playground equipment is nice and new but it made me uncomfortable to see crackheads vomiting, crapping, smoking crack and fighting with each other right in front of the kids area. It’s like a mini Ben White underpass back there.

My 2 year old had fun on the playground set here. Was nice and looked new. The one drawback were the homeless people hanging out close by. They were respectful, and I didnt realize they were homeless until the city workers left and a few odd things were still in the restroom/ maintenance building. It was a nice place to spend an hour outside

Nice hidden gem.

Good park except all the homeless being around

No rush in this park, a volleyball court exist in this park, and a big round for running.

I love this park. I have been taking my children their, since my eldest now 4 learned how to walk. The only downsides is it has a heavy homeless population, which can sometimes mean items you do not want your children touching get left on the ground. For the most part however it is very clean and I have only ever had one uncomfortable incident where a homeless woman with track Marks attempted to offer my son a donut from a grocery bag. I only saw her that one incident and we immediately left after she started making comments about my then newborn.I recommend watching your children cautiously on the bridge to the big kid playscape as I have also seen a few children fall through the rope bridge.

Its a cool park, but theres a lot of homeless people.

The homeless also crazy activity going on u feel unaafe

Perfect place for the hoopers. There is some concerns with one side because the tree has some over hang but it doesn’t matter if your winning. There’s even a light for night ball. I wish more people knew about this place.

Love this place. Bring your dog (and leash).

Nice place. Good vibes.

No children present only very sketchy adults blocking the restrooms. Not to mention, one male adult would not break eye contact with my two year little girl. Very uncomfortable. Didnt stay for more than 5 minutes.

Best for large groupsMassive car park, park setup for baseball, volleyball, basketball and has a childrens play park. There is a water fountain and bbq pit, there are toilets but they looked closed when visited.Not the cleanest park but if you are into the sports above might be your cup of tea.There is above good bar across the road gs lounge of you need refreshments afterwards.

Too many drunk homeless people around to feel comfortable with my baby there.

Great parks make great cities!

Hade alot fun with my kids

Nobody would bother to review this park, but it seems important to say a couple of things. The playground is brand new and of this writing, and has a couple of nice features like a rope wall. There is a small homeless population that mostly hangs by the picnic benches. Ive never seen any trouble, and spend a fair about of time there playing basketball.

This is a lovely experience in the beauty of childhood expression. This park offers all children and families of all sorts a serene and brightening opportunity to reflect and relax among the evolution in our ever growing society. Plenty of room for running, jumping, laughing, and playing for everyone. Dog and American friendly, its Mom tested and kid approved.

Great park when I was a kid, and now I am sharing it with my grandchild.

A good place to hang and play ball not the best place to do family functions

There are homeless camps nearby. You would have to be careful when walking around as there were reports of hypodermic needles being used by drug addicts.

Cool people...

A lot of homeless people around. Makes it feel unsafe for the kids.

No soccer goals is like i did not have a foot

Cool and modern obstacle but very sketchy. Lots of homeless hanging around near the restroom area.

Best place to come to at night, completely friendly.

Great family park....afew cons but transition is taking place

Homeless took over the place, not well kept.

Its pretty cool but to many homeless people.

Glad they finally cleaned this place up..

Always been a nice park but when we find a needle, couple of knives, broken glass and lots of trash it doesnt make for such great memories

We are trying to get it adopted by DANA or the Parks Foundation.It has potential with neighbor and pool use but weirdos sleep all night in the bathroom and pavillion area, its unsafe and needs more police patrols.

Lovely place..

The field is a great location, however I feel as if the field needs more attention. The parks field is bumpy and has areas unfit for play due to uneven surfaces. Also the bathrooms are pretty gross.

Alot of homeless people. I be kind of scared for my kids.

Overrun with homeless

I LOVE this park. The set up is great however I only give it three stars because the homeless population that lives here constantly harass me and I dont feel safe coming at night

Nice, friendlyand clean

It was great lovely place to have a picnic.

Basketball Cout baseball/softball/kickball field (x2) Volleyball court kiddie playground walking path nearby poolLively little park with a couple baseball fields, basketball court, kiddie playground, walking path that surrounds the park, and a nearby public pool. Well kept park, clean, & good lighting at night.Large parking lot considering the small size of this park.

Nice neighborhood park

Homeless has moved in the pavilion.

Peaceful place to play and participate in group activities. Adult friendly playground and volley ball nets.

Beautiful park now that redone. BUT why are bathrooms locked at 10 am? Happened twice in last week. And you wonder why people pee in the bushes!

Just going down memory lane I grew up 6 blocks away from here. I spent many days at gillis park.

Nice park

Simple and relaxing right downtown

Grew up in the area stores local restaurants good

Has enjoyable parks

Easter for a birthday party

Nice park!!

Good place to take the kids..

Fields are a little beat up but great for kickball. Convenient to a few local bars.

Nice park to take your dogs to run.

Nice park

Good play fields, 2 poke stops, 2 ingress portals.

Thats an old pic. The new equipment is very nice and fun.

Great park . Even the bums are friendly

Not bad. Pool is nice

I grew up about 3 blocks away from this place. Even back in the day when this was a rough neighborhood I still love this park and still missed to this day.

Nice place to visit. People are friendly

Awesome park with modern structures.

Nice park tucked in a good neighborhood

We play kickball here...its not a great field but it isnt the worst. As long as its mowed it works for what we need.

Someone said meet me meet meet me at Gillis I waited that person never showed up

Great park with lots of space.

Nice pool, quiet location. Lots of homeless people nearby, however

Loved it!!!!

Pick up water

Good

Peaceful

Grew up in this hood

Great basketball games.

A walk and relax

Agree

Nice

Ok

The acoustics are to die for!

Childhood memories i cold never forgot this park

Awesome

My childhood park disappearing

Excited

Great Pokemon stop

Open but not well kept

Great park