DICK NICHOLS PARK, POOL & SPRAYSCAPE
Ok, so it's only a splash dolphin, not a whole pad. Still, this is a perfect park for a morning of running, swinging, and splashing!
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NAME:
Dick Nichols District Parlk
LOCATION:
8011 Beckett Road, Austin TX 78749
DISTANCE:
The trail around the park is just over 1 mile long, and features exercise stations along the way
HOW TOUGH?:
Dick Nichols District Parlk
LOCATION:
8011 Beckett Road, Austin TX 78749
DISTANCE:
The trail around the park is just over 1 mile long, and features exercise stations along the way
HOW TOUGH?:
HOW PRETTY?
Most of the path is tree-lined and shady, with plenty of squirrels and various wildflowers throughout the year.
TYPE OF PATH:
Dirt trail and sidewalk
DOG FRIENDLY?
For running: Yes
For playgrounding/splashing/swimming: Yes at the playground, but not the pool
PLAYSCAPE FEATURES:
Swings for little ones and big ones
"Zip lines"
Squirting dolphin (operates only during the summer)
Two separate playscape with slides of different sizes
Kid-sized jeep to drive in
Sidewalk around the playground perfect for scooters, bikes, and trikes
PLAYSCAPE SURFACE:
Mulch, and some sand in the volleyball area
POOL FEATURES:
Covered kiddie area
BATHROOMS (BECAUSE POTTY TRAINING HAPPENS):
Bathrooms both in the pool area and next to the playground
PARKING:
Large parking lot, but limited shade.
EXTRAS:
Covered picnic tables for snacking
Sand volleyball court
Tennis courts
SUGGESTED ROUTE(S):
Most of the path is tree-lined and shady, with plenty of squirrels and various wildflowers throughout the year.
TYPE OF PATH:
Dirt trail and sidewalk
DOG FRIENDLY?
For running: Yes
For playgrounding/splashing/swimming: Yes at the playground, but not the pool
PLAYSCAPE FEATURES:
Swings for little ones and big ones
"Zip lines"
Squirting dolphin (operates only during the summer)
Two separate playscape with slides of different sizes
Kid-sized jeep to drive in
Sidewalk around the playground perfect for scooters, bikes, and trikes
PLAYSCAPE SURFACE:
Mulch, and some sand in the volleyball area
POOL FEATURES:
Covered kiddie area
BATHROOMS (BECAUSE POTTY TRAINING HAPPENS):
Bathrooms both in the pool area and next to the playground
PARKING:
Large parking lot, but limited shade.
EXTRAS:
Covered picnic tables for snacking
Sand volleyball court
Tennis courts
SUGGESTED ROUTE(S):
NICE, EASY TO FOLLOW LOOP 1.09 MILES
