Reservable Picnic Areas

16 parks have reservable picnic areas: Bartholomew Park | Commons Ford Ranch| Dick Nichols Park | Dove Springs Park | Eilers Park | Lake Walter E. Long | Lake Emma Long | Martin Park | Mountain View Park | Northeast Balcones | Northeast District Park | Northwest District Park | Patterson Park | Pease Park | Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park | Zilker Metropolitan Park

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Bartholomew picnic shelter

Commons Ford picnic area

Dick Nichols Picnic area

Dove Springs Picnic shelter

Emma Long Metropolitan park picnic area

Mountain View Park picnic area

Northeast District Park

Walnut Creek picnic area

Zilker Park polo picnic area

Zilker Park Rock Garden picnic area

How to Reserve: A complete list of reservation policies and procedures are available.

Bartholomew District Park: 5201 Berkman:
Located east of IH 35 at 51st and Berkman Drive. The park has a "first come, first serve" lighted basketball court, swimming pool, disc golf course, horseshoe pit and playground. Three sites have been identified for picnic reservations. Only two of the three sites are rented at one time. BBQ grills are available at each site. Parking is available in the parking lot and along Greenbrook Drive.
Shelter A - The area is located just west of the parking lot. It will seat 24-32 and accommodate 50. Electricity is not available. Restrooms are available at Shelter B.
Shelter B - The area is located south of Shelter A and west of the playscape. It will seat 18-21 and accommodate 50. Electricity is available.
Shelter C - The area is located directly in front of the parking lot. It will seat 18-24 and accomodate 50.

Common's Ford Ranch: 614 Commons Ford Ranch: Common's Ford Ranch: 614 Commons Ford Ranch: Lake front picnic area available for up to 100 people. One composting type restroom is available, drinking water is not available. Swimming is not permitted in lake. 60 car limit, reservable between 10am and 6pm (no lights).

Dick Nichols: 8011 Beckett Road Covered picnic shelter area that seats 50-60 people. Large BBQ grill, handicapped access, restrooms, drinking fountain. First come, first serve lighted tennis courts, lighted sand pit volleyball courts, lighted basketball court, softball and football fields.

Dove Springs Park: 5801 Ainez: Covered picnic shelter area that seats 50 people. Large group BBQ grill, 1 small BBQ grill, handicapped access, restrooms by pool, drinking fountain, electricity is available, adjacent to volleyball pit, playscape, swimming pool and a hike and bike trail.

Eilers Park: 401 Deep Eddy Avenue
A rectangular shaped park area next to Deep Eddy pool and Town Lake, off Lake Austin Blvd., west of MoPac. Concrete table picnic area on north end of the park with 3 BBQ grills, seats a maximum of 100 people. Restrooms available during swimming season located in pool area. 2 Security lights located in the area are on a timer. Electricity is not available. An additional picnic area located at the bottom of the park close to the lake is available on a first come, first serve basis. Volleyball stands are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Lake Walter E. Long: 6614 Blue Bluff Road
4 picnic sites are available for reservation. An entry fee of $5 per vehicle Monday thru Thursday and $8 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. Fee is in addition to any rental fees.
Mesquite Shelter, a covered picnic area on a concrete slab with a triple grill, will seat 20 and accommodate up to 100, electricity and water not available, located just east of the restrooms.
Cedar Shelter, a covered picnic area on a concrete slab with a triple grill, will seat 20 and accommodate up to 100, electricity and water not available, located east of the Mesquite Shelter, in the same area.
Sycamore, includes 8 concrete picnic tables with 5 handicap accessible, a triple grill, electricity and water not available, located across from the restrooms. Will seat 50 and accommodate 200.
Post Oak, will seat 40 and accommodate 200, concrete picnic tables with 2 triple grills and 1 single grill, electricity not available, water available, located west of the entry station.

Lake Emma Long Metropolitan Park: 1600 City Park Road (located north on RR 2222 to City Park Rd.)
3 picnic sites are available for reservation. An entry fee of $5 per vehicle Monday thru Thursday and $8 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. Fee is in addition to any rental fees.
Areas A & B overlook Lake Austin, each site has a large family style grill, with seating capacity of 100. Groups over 100 will need to reserve both sites. Electricity is available.
Turkey Shelter, located on the left side of City Park road just before the entry station. The Turkey Shelter is a rustic primitive covered area with a capacity for parties up to 100 persons (not seating capacity). The area includes a fire place, BBQ grill, covered shelter, 1 handicapped port-o-potty and parking. The shelter does not have water or electricity. Amplified sound in not permitted. The shelter is available for use 10am to dusk. Tables and benches are available upon request.

Mountain View Park, 8700 Westerkirk Drive Covered shelter with 4 tables and electricity. The park has tennis courts, basketball courts, playground and water fountain.

Martin Park,10 Chicon
Located in East Austin on the corner of Chicon and Festival Beach Road. The park has a covered shelter that accommodates 60 people. Electricity is not available, water fountain with 2 BBQ pits. Parking available for about 60 cars.

Northwest Balcones, 10203 Talleyran Drive
Covered shelter with 4 tables and electricity. The park has tennis courts, basketball courts playground and water fountain.

Northeast District Park, 5909 Crystalbrook Drive
Located east of Ed Bluestein Blvd. (HWY 183) at the corner of Loyola and Crystalbrook. The park has a "first come, first serve" lighted basketball court, volleyball pit, 2 horseshoe pits and playground. Restrooms are located between the playscape and the basketball court. parking is limited to the street, although there is handicapped parking in a small lot north of the shelter. One large shelter is available for reservations. It will seat 84, accommodate 100. Electricity is available. There are 4 BBQ grills adjacent to the shelter.

Beverly S. Sheffeld Northwest District Park, 7000 Ardath Street
a 31 acre park located in northwest Austin. The park has a "first come, first serve" lighted basketball court, 4 lighted tennis courts, swimming pool and a playground. 3 sites have been identified for picnic reservations, A, B and C. Only 2 of the 3 sites are rented at one time. Electricity is available at area A & C, BBQ grills, seating for 75-100. Alcohol consumption permitted only at area C. Section A is closer to Toddler playground area and Section B is close to infants playground area.

Patterson Park, 4200 Brookview Road
Located east of IH35 directly across Airport Blvd. from the "Old Airport." The park has a "first come, first serve" basketball court, lighted tennis courts, ballfields, swimming pool, volleyball pit and playground. One large shelter is avaiable for reservation. Restrooms are located just west of the large shelter. It will seat 36-48 and accommodate 75. Electricity is available. There are 2 large BBQ grills adjacent to the shelter

Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury Street
A large group of tables located on the south end of the park near parking lot are available for reservations. The area will seat 100 on the four rows of concrete tables. The single tables area available on first come, first serve basis. Electricity is available. Restroom, water fountain, play equipment and wading pool are located near by. Parking is very limited. Use of BBQ pit must be requested.


Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, 12138 N. Lamar
The Park Shelter is a 1,680 square foot shelter with 8 handicap accessible tables. The shelter is accessible as well. The shelter will accommodate parties up to 100, parking is limited.

Zilker Metropolitan Park: 2100 Barton Springs Road
4 picnic sites are available for reservation.
Playscape Shelter, located south of the playscape, a covered shelter with seating capacity of 75, alcohol and BBQ cooking are not permitted in this area, electricity is not available. Reservation at this are must begin at 11am
Pecan Grove, located east of the playscape going to the left as you enter Zilker park from Barton Springs road, seating capacity 100, maximum 200, 2 long concrete tables with a head table, 1 large grill, electricity is available, (3-110v each with 30 amp breaker duplex outlets) near head table, area is lighted.
Polo Tables, located in the southwest area of the park near the restrooms, 3 rows of tables with seating capacity of 150, maximum 250, one large grill, restrooms near by, water fountain and water available, electricity is available, (3-110v each with 30 amp breaker duplex outlets) near head table, area is lighted.
Rock Garden, located just north of the Zilker Hillside Theatre, veer right as you enter main entrance, picnic area on left, with seating capacity of 150, maximum 300, 3 concrete picnic tables with a head table, electricity is available, (duplex outlet with 30 amp breaker duplex outlets)and water is available, one large grill, area is lighted.