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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve

Park · Austin

Last checked: Oct 29, 2026 · city/county sitesource

A walled historic garden in west Austin where peacocks wander among lily ponds and old palms, with trails into a small preserve. Kids love the birds; don't touch or feed them.

Ages

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

Spotting free-roaming peacocks around lily ponds, plus short shaded preserve trails

Price

Free

Free to visit.

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: Park 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily (city page). The walled gardens close for private rentals; they are most often open Mon-Thu and holiday weekends.

Setting

Outdoor

Getting there

3505 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703

Rough drive times

  • about 45 min from Dripping Springs
  • about 15 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
  • about 20 min from Bee Cave
  • about 60 min from Wimberley
  • about 40 min from Driftwood

Estimated from distance, not live traffic.

Parent details

Parking
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Stroller access
PartlyCity says historic paths mix dirt, grass, cobblestone and sidewalk.
Restrooms
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Changing table
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Shade
Lots
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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