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Sport Fields Rain-out Number

Call (512)854-9489 for a recorded message listing which sports fields are open or closed. This message is updated daily (including weekends).

Southeast Metropolitan Park

Virtual Tours

Take a few minutes to tour Southeast Metro Park right from your computer. (Requires RealOne Player Version 6.0 or later.)

Directions

From the intersection of Highway 71 and FM 973 take Highway 71 East approximately 1.5 miles. The park entrance is on the left.

Hours of Operation

Park Hours:
Day use is 8:00 AM to civil twilight (dark).

Sports Fields by reservation only:
7:00 am to 10:00 pm year-round.

Sports facilities are closed every Friday year-round for prepping, and December 1st through February 15th for rehabilitation.

Entrance Fees

No entrance fees are collected at this park.

Description

Southeast Metro Park contains a 2 mile long concrete multi-use trail, which is ADA accessible and is suitable for bicycling and in-line skating.

Perhaps the gem of the park is a 3 mile foot traffic only primitive hiking trail which threads its way through forest steep hills, valleys and offers a glimpse of downtown Austin from ridge tops. The trail skirts two ponds and Onion Creek, providing opportunities for wildlife viewing and bird watching.

Acreage: 299 Annual Visitors: n/a - new park

Available Activities

baseball
soccer
picnicking
hiking
biking
fishing
roller blading
wildlife/nature observation

Amenities

baseball fields (5)
soccer field (4)
playscapes
restrooms

Sports

Southeast Metro Park offers five baseball fields and four soccer fields and a concession stand that may be reserved. Sports fields hours are 8:00am - 10:00pm.
Fee information

Concession Stands:

Many tournament coordinators and other visitors coordinating company picnics enjoy using the concession stand facilities. While we do not provide food, beverages, or serving staff, we do provide a clean, easily accessible facility for people to set up as they wish.

Park staff are responsible for checking to see that the concession stand is clean, that all equipment is functioning properly, that there are ample trash bags for the day, and that the area is free of litter. It is the responsibility of the event coordinator to leave the concession stand clean and free of litter, and to notify park staff if any equipment is damaged or malfunctioning.

The event coordinator must see that all Texas Department of Health regulations are adhered to when selling food to the public.

Special Notes

Day use only park.
For shelter reservations, you may call the Travis County Parks reservation desk at (512) 854-PARK (7275).
Ground fires are prohibited in all day use parks.
Glass containers an fireworks are prohibited in all Travis County parks

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Last Modified: Friday, May 22, 2009 11:34 AM