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Summer is Fun Near Bryson

Written by The Bryson Blogster | Jul 8, 2019 4:35:08 PM

With a resort-style pool, playscapes, ponds and trails right in their backyard, Bryson residents don’t have to go far for summer fun. That doesn’t mean they don’t take advantage of all the great summer activities to be found nearby. Take a look at some of our favorite places to play.

 

Wet and Wild

Quarry Splash Pad

Southwest Williamson County Regional Park

3005 CR 175

Leander, TX 78641

10 a.m-7 p.m. daily

$2 cash only

Splash through fountains and sprinklers. Shoot at each other with water cannons. Run through the waterfall. There’s also a little slide, a mini climbing wall, a sandbox and plenty of picnic tables.

 

Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark 

16107 FM 2769

Leander, TX 78641

$12.99-$19.99 depending on day and height

Lake Travis is the place to be in the summer and this boutique waterpark offers four slide attractions, a private beach and swim area, two pools, a pool and beachside bar for adults, indoor and outdoor dining, bungalows for overnight stays and more. 

 

Waterloo Adventures

14529 Pocohontas Trail

Leander, TX 78641

All day

$54 per person

Challenge yourself with a 600-foot obstacle course track in the water! Your ticket includes a scenic boat ride, the course, unlimited use of four stand-alone obstacles and beach games in the Aqua Park area. Complimentary saddle floats, drink coolers, lockers, resort style chaise loungers and umbrellas, hammocks and more.

 

Typhoon Texas, Austin

18500 TX-130 North Service Road

Pflugerville, TX 78660

Hours vary

$20-$29.99

Plan the ultimate adventure at the ultimate water park! Enjoy surf simulators, water slides, splash  pads, a lazy river and more along with food, fun and sun.

 

Perfect Parks

Devine Lake Park

1807 Waterfall Ave

Leander, TX 78641

Open daily

Free

Fish, picnic, kayak and more at this 45-acre regional park which also offers barbecue grills, a playground and trails.

 

Benbrook Ranch Park and Disc Golf Course

1100 Halsey Drive

Leander, TX 78641

Open daily

Free

Get in some batting practice and let those frisbees fly at this 46-acre park. Or bring your bikes and ride the trails, grill some hot dogs and enjoy family time.

 

Brushy Creek Trail

3400 Brushy Creek Road

Cedar Park, TX 78613

Open daily

Free

Six Cedar Creek parks can be found along this trail system that is accessible to walkers, joggers and cyclists. Together, they have a collaboration of splash pads, swimming areas, climbing rocks, fishing docks, canoeing and kayaking, restrooms and multiple picnic and pavilion areas.  

 

Garey Park

6450 RM 2243

Georgetown, TX 78628

Open daily

$5 resident/$10 non-resident up to two people. Additional person $2. Free for ages 3 and under.

Play all day at this former 525-acre ranch that boasts a playground, a splash pad, a dog park, an equestrian arena, fishing ponds, the Garey House event facility, pavilions, picnic shelters, and more than seven miles of hiking and equestrian trails.

 

Zilker Park

2100 Barton Springs Rd

Austin, TX 78746

Open daily

Free

Planning a trip to Austin? Make sure to visit Zilker Park, named one of the 18 Best City Parks in America by Thrillest. The park houses the famous Barton Springs pool, Zilker and hosts music festivals throughout the year.

 

You’ve Got to Try This

Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
14529 Pocohontas Trail

Leander, TX 78641

$125 call for reservations
Billed as the longest and fastest zipline in Texas, this Lake Travis adventure is worth the price of admission.

 

Austin Steam Train

401 E Whitestone Blvd Suite C-100
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Sat. and Sun. Times depend on adventure booked.

Prices vary.

Ride the rails when you climb aboard the Austin Steam Train. Enjoy the firsthand experience of the historic steam era on the Bertram Flyer or Hill Country Flyer and get acquainted with the rich heart of Hill Country. Special events happen all summer including sunset and princess rides.