The best parks & outdoor spots in Bastrop

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Colorado River Refuge- Two Bridges Trailhead (opens in a new tab)

281 Riverside Dr

Need a quick nature breather that still feels like Bastrop? Colorado River Refuge- Two Bridges Trailhead traces the Colorado through shady…

Need a quick nature breather that still feels like Bastrop?

From the Bastrop newsletter, October 29, 2026

Ferry Park (opens in a new tab)

Ferry Park, 502 Water St

When you want a quick breather without leaving town, Ferry Park slips right off the June Hill Pape Riverwalk Trail and puts you by the…

When you want a quick breather without leaving town, Ferry Park slips right off the June Hill Pape Riverwalk Trail and puts you by the Colorado River near the SH 71 bridge. It’s tiny, calm, and a perfect pause before or after a Historic Downtown stroll.

From the Bastrop newsletter, October 21, 2026

Liz Carpenter Splash Pad (opens in a new tab)

1000 Barton Springs Rd · Austin

Urban park featuring a playground, swings and slides, plus a fountain and a splash pad.

Urban park featuring a playground, swings and slides, plus a fountain and a splash pad.

Bartholomew Splash Pad (opens in a new tab)

5200 Berkman Dr · Austin

Play area for kids featuring a splash pad that's shaded and has a button to turn on the water.

Play area for kids featuring a splash pad that's shaded and has a button to turn on the water.

Skyline Park (opens in a new tab)

7800 Apogee Blvd · Austin

Spacious playground featuring swings, slides, a splash pad, a zip line and picnic tables.

Spacious playground featuring swings, slides, a splash pad, a zip line and picnic tables.

Ricky Guerrero Park (opens in a new tab)

2006 S 6th St · Austin

Small urban recreational area with a playground, picnic shelter & public restrooms.

Small urban recreational area with a playground, picnic shelter & public restrooms.