Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park

About

Great for picnics, riverside relaxing, dog-friendly outings, kayaking, and enjoying quiet sunset views away from the city crowds.

Why go

• Enjoying quiet sunset views away from the city crowds
• Peaceful and quiet
• Great alternative to Barton Springs

Must try

• See the wildflowers
• Kayaking
• Natural waterfall flowing into Lake Austin
• Easy hike
• Swim

Pro tips

• Walk to the lake area from the parking spots
• Open daily 5am-10pm

Good to know

• Many dogs off leash, not all behaved
• College age crowd and beerpong

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (592 reviews)

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