Lake Travis - Westlake Edition | July 2022

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Swim Guide 2022

Places to cool o in the Lake Travis and Westlake areas

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STEINER RANCH BLVD.

LAKEWAY

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BULLICK HOLLOW RD.

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EMMA LONG PARK

LAKE TRAVIS

COMMONS FORD RANCH

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WEST LAKE HILLS

N. CUERNAVACA DR.

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HURST CREEK RD.

The Texas heat is in full force this summer. During the summer months, these places are the perfect location to cool o with friends and family. This is not a comprehensive list.

LOW WATER CROSSING RD.

STEINER RANCH BLVD.

LAKEWAY DR.

ROLLINGWOOD

LAKEWAY

family pool, kids pool with waterslide and splash pad, complimentary Wi-Fi, compli- mentary self-parking Cost: $40+ (adults age 13 and older), $20 (children ages 312), free (infants), $300 (cabana for maximum of six) Hours: various hours from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (pools and spas), various hours from 59 p.m. (re pits), various hours from 8 a.m.-midnight (bars and grills), 24 hours (tness center) 101 Lakeway Drive, Lakeway 5122616600 www.resortpass.com/hotels/lakeway-resort- and-spa 6 Lakeway Swim Center Features: lap pool, pool with zero-depth en- try, two large body slides, frog slide, lily pads, terraced sunning area, lounge chairs, large shade umbrellas, climbing wall, picnic tables, prepackaged food items, coin-operated lock- ers, restrooms, outdoor showers, skate park, basketball and volleyball court, canyonlands trails for primitive hiking Cost: free (infants age 2 and under), $6 (children ages 317 and seniors age 55 and older), $7 (adults ages 1854), $1 o (Lakeway residents) Hours: Hours: Tue.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Mon., Wed., Fri. 67:30 a.m.; Sun. noon-6 p.m. 3103 Lakeway Blvd., Austin 5122613000 www.lakeway-tx.gov/84/swim-center 7 Nitro Swimming Features: swim lessons, swim team, adult programs Cost: $192 (rst session) and $144 (second session) per swimmer for summer recreation program; $122.65 per ve-pack swim lessons Hours: Mon.-Thu. 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Sun. 15506 W. Hwy. 71, Ste. D, Bee Cave 5128617946 www.nitroswim.com 8 West Lake Beach Features: picnic tables, grills, water volleyball, volleyball court, shing area, horseshoe pit (horseshoes and stakes not provided) Cost: $5 (age 11 and under), $8 (adults) Hours: Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., open Mon.-Fri. by special arrangement 2509 Westlake Drive, Austin 5123279004, call ahead for availability www.westlakebeach.com BEE CAVE

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BARTON CREEK HABITAT PRESERVE

Lake Travis/Westlake 1 Bob Wentz Park Features: grills, drinking fountains, picnic tables, sailing, boat ramp (nonmotorized watercraft), scuba diving, restrooms, showers, pavilion (reservation required), sand volleyball court, windsurng Cost: day use: $5 per person, day use (62 and older): $3 per person, day use for 12 and under: free Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., park stops taking new guests 30 minutes before closing 7144 Comanche Trail, Austin 5128547275 https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/bob- wentz 2 Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park Features: shing, picnic area, barbecue pits, boat dock, historic artifacts, walking trails Cost: free Hours: Mon.-Sun. 5 a.m.-10 p.m. 614 Commons Ford Road, Austin 5129746700 www.austintexas.gov/department/commons- ford-ranch 3 Jessica Hollis Park Features: shing, picnic tables and grills, pet-friendly, restrooms, pontoon boat rentals Cost: $1 an hour to park up to 12 hours Hours: Mon.-Sun. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. or sunrise to sunset 14100 Low Water Crossing Road, Austin 5124733366 www.lcra.org/parks/jessica-hollis-park 4 Lakeway City Park Features: trails for running and hiking, shing, kayaking, play areas, picnic tables, grill, dog park, buttery garden Cost: free Hours: Mon.-Sun. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. during daylight savings time, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. during standard time 502 Hurst Creek Road, Lakeway 5123147530 www.lakeway-tx.gov/126/city-park 5 Lakeway Resort and Spa Features: adult pool with swim-up bar, poolside food and beverage service, courtyard

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EMMA LONG PARK

SERENE HILLS DR.

COMMONS FORD RANCH

MAP NOT TO SCALE

BEE CAVE

BARTON CREEK HABITAT PRESERVE

Hamilton Pool Preserve is located in Dripping Springs.

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TAKE A DAY TRIP Although these places to cool o are a little farther away, taking the trip and spending the day can be worth it.

A Hamilton Pool Preserve Features: swimming, hiking trails, guided hikes, educational programs, picnic tables, portable toilets Cost: $12 per vehicle (eight people maxi- mum) for online reservation, $8 per person for in-person reservation, $3 (seniors age 62 and older), free (age 12 and under, and disabled veterans), cash only, card not accepted Hours: reservation required, swimming is not guaranteed with reservation due to bac- teria levels and recent rainfall, check website for swimming availability Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (morning reservations), 25:30 p.m. (afternoon reservations) 24300 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs 5122642740 https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/ hamilton-pool-preserve B Krause Springs Features: pets not allowed, barbecue pits, shing (in certain areas), bathrooms, showers

Cost: free (children under 4), $5 (ages 411), $9 (adults age 12 and older), over- night camping rates dier Hours: Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 424 CR 404, Spicewood 4012367554 https://krausesprings.net

HAMILTON CREEK

MILTON REIMER'S RANCH RD.

STAGECOACH RANCH RD.

LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK

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LAKE TRAVIS WESTLAKE EDITION • JULY 2022