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Location. Address. Boardwalk: 1820 S Lakeshore Blvd, Austin, TX 78741. Roy and Ann Butler Hike and Bike Trail: 900 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704. Hours & More Information. For more park information or reservations visit: Austin Parks & Recreation. Popular For. Trails. Scenic Views. Biking. Paddleboarding. Kayaking. Hiking. Canoeing.
Lady Bird Lake (formerly, and still colloquially referred to as Town Lake) is a river-like reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas, United States. The City of Austin created the reservoir in 1960 as a cooling pond for a new city power plant.
Jan 14, 2020 · On any of the more than 300 days of sunshine in Austin each year, there’s no better place to go than Lady Bird Lake. Whether hiking or biking the trails, doing stand-up paddle board yoga, or taking a river cruise, you’ll find no shortage of outdoor fun to be had in the heart of beautiful downtown Austin.
Explore this 2.5-mile out-and-back trail near Austin, Texas. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 45 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, road biking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) is the easternmost of a chain of reservoirs on the Colorado River. The reservoir was formed in 1960 by the construction of Longhorn Dam at its eastern boundary by the City of Austin. The western end of the lake is bounded by Tom Miller Dam, built in 1939.
Lady Bird Lake. Public Lake Access and Launch Areas. IH 35 and East Avenue - unimproved boat ramp. IH 35 behind the Holiday Inn - unimproved boat ramp. Paid on street parking. Stephen F Austin Drive under Mopac - unimproved path to north shore. Paid on street parking.
Feb 23, 2023 · Your Guide to Paddling Lady Bird Lake. By Kinsey Gwinn on Feb. 23, 2023. Lady Bird Lake is the epitome of the Austin lifestyle. Every day of the week, the lake is filled with people taking advantage of this stretch of dammed-off Colorado River that offers endless recreation opportunities.
