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James A. Garrison District Park

Park · Austin

Last checked: Oct 28, 2026 · city/county sitesource

A south Austin district park with a playground for toddlers and big kids, a big stone picnic shelter, and one of the city's fee pools. The pool has a wading area for little ones in summer.

Ages

  • Ages 0–2
  • Ages 3–5
  • Ages 6–9
  • Ages 10–12

2-5 and 5-12 play structures with bucket swings, and a summer pool with a wading pool

Price

Free

Park is free. Garrison Pool charges daily entry in season: under 1 free; child 1-11 $2 resident / $4 non-resident; 12-17 $3/$5; adult 18-62 $5/$9; veterans free.

Hours

Opening hours
Monday5 am – 10 pm
Tuesday5 am – 10 pm
Wednesday5 am – 10 pm
Thursday5 am – 10 pm
Friday5 am – 10 pm
Saturday5 am – 10 pm
Sunday5 am – 10 pm

Good to know: City rule: Austin parks are open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily unless otherwise posted. Garrison Pool is closed for winter and reopens in summer 2027 (schedule not posted).

Setting

Outdoor

Getting there

6001 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745

Rough drive times

  • about 35 min from Dripping Springs
  • about 10 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
  • about 25 min from Bee Cave
  • about 50 min from Wimberley
  • about 30 min from Driftwood

Estimated from distance, not live traffic.

Parent details

Parking
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Stroller access
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Restrooms
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Changing table
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Shade
Some
Fenced play area
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Splash pad
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Food on site
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Accessible
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Easy parking
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Nursing space
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