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Parks and Outdoor

Bark Park

August 26, 2008

Bark Park is located in a beautiful pecan grove providing significant shade for dogs and their owners alike. There is parking available as well as water fountains and trash containers for owners and their dogs. Additional features will be added to the park such as picnic tables, benches, and a trail around the park in [...]

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Berry Springs Park and Preserve

June 27, 2008

Williamson County’s Berry Springs Park and Preserve is located on 300-acres along Berry Springs between I.H. 35 and C.R. 152 with the main entrance off of C.R. 152. Berry Springs Park and Preserve is utilized for passive recreational uses including camping, hiking and fishing. The park features a 2.5 mile hike/bike trail that will eventually [...]

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Blue Hole

June 27, 2008

Blue Hole is a scenic lagoon on the South San Gabriel River. The entrance to Blue Hole Park is located at Second Street and Rock Street, one block west of N. Austin Avenue. This scenic park lined by limestone bluffs is a good wading spot to cool down a little bit in the summer. For [...]

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Cedar Breaks Park

June 27, 2008

Cedar Breaks Park is located on the south side of Georgetown Lake, which is located in the hill country area of Texas approximately 25 miles north of Austin. The park is aptly named for the abundance of cedar (Ashe Juniper) present. Cedar Breaks offers 64 campsites with water and 30amp/20amp electrical hookups, and 2 group [...]

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Disc Golf Course

August 26, 2008

The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department maintains two Disc Golf Courses. There is a 9-hole Disc Golf Course in San Gabriel Park and there is an 18-hole Disc Golf Course in the Rivery Park. For more information regarding the Disc Golf Courses, please call (512) 930-3595.
http://parks.georgetown.org/category/disc-golf-courses/

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Founder's Park

June 27, 2008

Williamson County’s first six commissioners met here under a stately oak tree in May 1848 to choose a location for the county seat. George Washington Glasscock offered to donate the land he owned jointly with Thomas B. Huling as a site for the county seat. The land was bounded by the oak tree at one [...]

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Georgetown Challenge Course

June 27, 2008

Nestled among the trees lining the North San Gabriel River, the course consists of many low team elements, 22 new and exciting high elements (including parallel zip-lines), and two climbing walls. Our course is open year round to accommodate your team building needs, special event, or corporate training schedule. We can also provide special skill [...]

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Hike and Bike Trail

June 27, 2008

The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department has more than 7 miles of hike and bike trails along the North and South San Gabriel Rivers. There is a 1.7-mile granite trail that loops around San Gabriel Park. On the North San Gabriel River, there is a 5.6-mile trail that goes from San Gabriel Park to Lake [...]

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Jim Hogg Park

June 27, 2008

Jim Hogg Park is located on the north side of Georgetown Lake, which is located in the hill country area of Texas approximately 25 miles north of Austin. The park was named for former Texas Governor Jim Hogg. Visitors enjoy camping, fishing, boating, picnicking, and all nature has to share. Jim Hogg Park offers 148 [...]

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Lake Georgetown

August 28, 2008

 

For the more serious angler or water enthusiast, this 1200 acre lake offers boating, skiing, fishing, four separate camping areas, a wildlife preserve and 16 miles of hiking trails. Cedar Breaks Park and Jim Hogg Park have boat ramps and camping facilities with RV hook-ups and restrooms with showers. Russell Park has both a camping [...]

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