Category: Parks and Outdoor

Inner Space Cavern

jessi kilbane photo inner space cavern4200 S. IH-35
512-931-CAVE
innerspacecavern.com

Inner Space is a living cave, which means that its formations are continuing to develop and take shape. For over 80,000 years the cavern has been constantly changing, allowing for spectacular displays and breathtakingly beautiful  formations. Inner Space Caverns has a friendly kennel available free of charge for visiting pets as they wait for their owners.

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm

sweet eats fruit farm

14400 E State Hwy 29
512-766-3276
sweeteats.com

Whether you go to pick fruit, enjoy live music, attend a special event, or just have a great time with your family, Sweet Eats Farm has plenty to offer to keep you entertained. There’s pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, live music, beer & wine, and special events! Most families typically spend 3-5 hours there. See their website for more information.

Garey Park

Garey Park

6450 RM 2243
512-930-6800
parks.georgetown.org/gareypark

• There are no official eclipse activities planned at Garey Park; however, we welcome visitors to come experience the eclipse with us.
• Garey Park entry fees will be collected at the park entrance. Fees are $2/Georgetown Resident and $4/Nonresident. Children 3 years and younger are free. Please bring cash to expedite the entry process.
• The park will close to incoming traffic if/when the park reaches capacity, and can no longer accommodate any additional vehicles.
• Garey Park hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. beginning April 1. Please do not attempt to access the park outside of the posted hours of operation. Parking will only be allowed in designated parking areas.
• The Garey House grounds will be closed all day for a private event.
• It is possible that traffic will get backed up along the entry and exit roads. Please remain calm and exercise patience when entering and exiting the park. Park staff will process entry as quickly as possible.
• Consider delaying your exit to avoid anticipated heavy traffic on roadways after the eclipse. Garey Park offers a variety of amenities, including playground, hiking trails, and a dog park to enjoy before you head home.

Amenities at the park include a playground, a splash pad, a dog park, an equestrian arena, the Garey House event space (rented separately), pavilions, two fishing ponds, 4.7 miles of hiking trails, and 4.2 miles of equestrian trails. For more information about Garey Park and admission fees, please visit their website.

San Gabriel Park

445 E. Morrow Street
512-930-3595
parks.georgetown.org/san-gabriel-park

Meandering right through the heart of Georgetown are the North Fork and the South Fork of the San Gabriel River. Along the banks of the San Gabriel River where the two forks meet, between the river and Austin Avenue, you’ll find one of the most beautiful parks in the state of Texas.

San Gabriel Park was designated a Lone Star Legacy Park by the Texas Recreation & Parks Society in March 2012. San Gabriel Park is one of only nine parks in Texas to be awarded this designation in its inaugural year. These parks were chosen for their historical prominence within their communities and the state by providing natural respite and social interaction as those communities were founded, developed, and prospered.

San Gabriel Park is graced with 200-year-old oak trees that offer shady spots for family picnics. The 180-acre park also provides space for concerts and festivals, as well as fields for soccer, football, lacrosse and baseball.

A hike and bike trail goes through the park, including a 1.6-mile loop in the park and other segments that connect to Blue Hole Park, Rivery Park, Chautauqua Park and all the way to Lake Georgetown. View our interactive parks and trails map. There is also a 9-hole disc golf course at the north end of the park.

For a complete list of ammenities, please visit parks.georgetown.org/san-gabriel-park

Blue Hole

Blue Hole Downtown Georgetown100 Blue Hole Park
512-930-3595
parks.georgetown.org/blue-hole

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! Blue Hole Park is open from 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Free public parking is available at the corner of 3rd Street and Rock Street in the parking lot or the parking garage.

Lake Georgetown

500 Lake Overlook Dr.
877-444-6777
Lake Georgetown Army Corps of Engineers

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 and swimming area, a boat ramp and restrooms with showers. Tejas Park offers primitive camping and picnic areas. Fishing is some of the best in the region, with small and largemouth bass, white bass, flathead and channel cat. Online advance registrations are required to enter all Lake Georgetown Parks: Call 877-444-6777 or online  Lake Georgetown Reservations

City of Georgetown Hike & Bike Trails

georgetown hike and bike trail512-930-3595
parks.georgetown.org/hike-bike-trails/

The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department has nearly 9 miles of hike and bike trails along the North and South San Gabriel Rivers. There is a 1.6 mile granite trail that loops around San Gabriel Park.

On the North San Gabriel River, there is a one mile lighted concrete trail that goes from San Gabriel Park to Rivery Park. On the South San Gabriel River, there is a one mile lighted concrete trail that starts at Walden and College and goes to Blue Hole Park. See all Georgetown Parks here: parks.georgetown.org/parks-and-trails and you can access an interactive map here: parks.georgetown.org/interactive-parks-and-trails-map.

San Gabriel River Trail (Goodwater Loop)

san gabriel river trailSan Gabriel River Trail, also known as Goodwater Loop, is a 26.9 mile trail along the San Gabriel River and Lake Georgetown. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. See Army Corps of Engineers Hiking Trail Map>

D-Bat Georgetown

101 Patriot Way
512-886-3228
dbatgeorgetown.com

Premier indoor baseball/softball training facility, private lessons, cage rentals, state of the art pitching machines, fully stocked pro shop, personal weight training, and much more. Located across the street from East View High School. Kids birthday parties, personal training, boot camps for kids and adults available.

Georgetown Indoor Pool

georgetown's indoor pool at the rec center1003 N. Austin Ave.
512-930-3541
parks.georgetown.org/rec-center-indoor-pool

Hours:
Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
(Programming takes up portions of the pool throughout the day)

The Indoor Pool is available for year-round use with a Recreation Center membership or the purchase of a $5 day pass. Please visit the Recreation Center page for membership information! Completion of a waiver is required for facility use.

The Indoor Pool is 25 yards wide, with 8 lap lanes (6 ft. deep), a transition lane and a shallow end with areas designed for swim lessons and relaxing (3 ft. deep.)

Both the men’s and women’s locker rooms have doors to the pool deck. There are also two family changing rooms in the vending area between the pool and the lobby. There are two rinse-off showers on the pool deck as well. An ADA accessible hydraulic chair lift is available.

Georgetown Splash Pool

Georgetown splash poolLocated at the Recreation Center
1003 N. Austin Avenue
512-930-3596
parks.georgetown.org/rec-center-play-pool

Open during the summer, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (closed Sundays). Please see website or call for pool locations, fees, holiday closures and other information.

Georgetown Tennis Center

georgetown tx tennis center
400 Serenada Drive
512-931-2444
tennis.georgetown.org

This tennis facility offers tennis lessons, including private lessons, leagues, tournaments, and camps. The center includes 11 hard surface lighted tennis courts, a swimming pool for summer enjoyment, and a clubhouse complete with dressing rooms, showers, and a pro shop. Call to reserve court time.

Georgetown Recreation Center

georgetown tx rec center
1003 North Austin Avenue
512-930-3596
parks.georgetown.org/georgetownreccenter

In addition to the weight room and indoor track, the Georgetown Recreation Center has an indoor pool, a game room with video games, a pool table, foosball, ping pong, and more. You can purchase daily passes or annual memberships.

Disc Golf Course

georgetown tx disc golf course512-930-3595
parks.georgetown.org/topics/disc-golf-courses/

The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department maintains three Disc Golf Courses. The Pinnacle Disc Golf Course and the San Gabriel Park Golf Course are 9-hole Disc Golf Courses. There is an 18-hole Disc Golf Course in the Rivery Park.  For more information regarding the Disc Golf Courses, please call or visit website above.

Bark Park

bark park in downtown georgetown151 Holly Street
512-930-3595
parks.georgetown.org/bark-park

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 the future. Be sure to locate, read, and understand the Rules for Use posted at the park for an enjoyable visit to Bark Park for yourself, your dog, and your neighbors.

 

Georgetown Challenge Course

challenge course

512-931-2644
parks.georgetown.org/challenge-course/

Nestled among the trees lining the North San Gabriel River, this year-round course consists of many low team elements, 22 new and exciting high elements (including parallel zip-lines), and two climbing walls. We can also provide special skill workshops including rock climbing or rappelling. The 4-hour program includes: a team assessment of needs prior to the event and four hours of our lower team building initiatives. These activities present the group with a base of discussion for how to improve the productivity and quality of the group.

*Prices vary due to group size, activities, etc.

Founder’s Park

811 Main Street
512-930-3595

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 corner and the San Gabriel River to the north and west. The commissioners named the town Georgetown in Glasscock’s honor.

 

Veteran’s Memorial Plaza

Veterans Memorial Wall in Georgetown

2 Texas Drive
(512) 864-1200
sctexas.org

The Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial honors all veterans who have served in our military services. The memorial plaza is lined with 2500 engraved bricks; two walls: the 16-foot Williamson County Memorial Wall and a second, 82-foot limestone Memorial Wall; and nine granite plates engraved with the names of Williamson County residents who had given their lives in either World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War and the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Memorial Day and Veterans Day Services are held every year which are open to the public.

 

South Fork Food Truck Park

Southfork Food Truck Park3309 W. State Hwy 29
512-297-8042
southforkgtx.com

South Fork is a fun family atmosphere with food trucks and a permanent bar serving beer and wine. Pet and kid friendly with a jungle gym playset and closed-in gates, shaded areas during the summer and enclosed areas during the winter. See their website for hours,  live music and special events.