Travis County Parks
Ben E. Fisher Park
Virtual Tours
Take a few minutes to tour Ben Fisher Park right from your computer. (Requires RealOne Player Version 6.0 or later.)
Directions
From IH-35, take Highway 183 south approximately three miles to Highway 290. Take Hwy. 290 east approximately four miles and exit at Old Highway 20. Turn right onto FM 973 and travel one block to Carrie Manor Road. Travel two blocks to the entrance to the Southeast Rural Center. The park is on the north side of the center.
Hours of Operation
Sunrise to civil twilight (dark).
Entrance Fees
No fees are collected at this park.
Description
Ben E. Fisher Park lies in northeastern Travis County in the Town of Manor, approximately seven miles east of Austin. This small rural park is primarily open grassland dotted with a few large trees. Gilliland Creek runs through the northwest corner of the park. The park features one small playscape, two basketball courts, a volleyball court, a short walking path and a covered shelter that can be reserved.
Ben E. Fisher Park, the only public park within close proximity to the northeast Travis County community, sits adjacent to the East Rural Neighborhood Center & Health Clinic. The community center offers local residents a variety of emergency and medical services, as well as youth and senior activities. For information, call (512) 272-5561.
Shelters
One covered group shelter with lights and electrical outlets can be reserved up to one year in advance. Shelter rental fees are required for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. Shelter usage is free Monday through Thursday).
Fees must be paid at the time you make your reservation.
Visitors who wish to reserve a shelter may call (512) 854-PARK (7275) Monday
through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm to check on availability; however, no reservation
are taken by phone. Shelter fees may be paid by mail; however, to guarantee
the date of your reservation, we recommend that you come to our head quarters
and pay at: 1010 Lavaca, 3rd Floor, Austin, TX 78701
Special Notes
Day use only park. Ground fires are prohibited in all day use parks. Glass containers and fireworks are prohibited in all Travis County Parks.
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Last Modified:
Friday, May 22, 2009 10:57 AM