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McKinney Falls State Park

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Waterfalls, creek and trails inside city limits, including the 2.8-mile paved Onion Creek trail (stroller-friendly). Free Junior Ranger journals. Often reaches capacity; day passes recommended.

Babies–17 yrs$SoutheastGate 8 AM–10 PM; Visitor Center Fri–Sun 9 AM–4 PMOutdoor
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Waterfalls, creek and trails inside city limits, including the 2.8-mile paved Onion Creek trail (stroller-friendly). Free Junior Ranger journals. Often reaches capacity; day passes recommended.

Ages
Babies–17 yrs
Price
Adults 13+ $6; kids 12 & under free
Hours
Gate open daily 8 AM–10 PM; Visitor Center Fri–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
When
Gate open daily 8 AM–10 PM; Visitor Center Fri–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
Days
Saturday, Sunday, Weekdays
Setting
Outdoor
Where
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy., Austin, TX 78744Southeast · 78744

Good to know

  • Stroller friendly

  • Typical hours

    Gate 8 AM–10 PM; Visitor Center Fri–Sun 9 AM–4 PM

  • Season

    Busy season March–November: day passes can sell out, so reserve online. Onion Creek floods after rain.

  • Accessibility

    Onion Creek Trail is hard-surfaced (good for strollers and road bikes); all-terrain wheelchairs available to borrow.

Parent tips

  • Adults $6; kids 12 and under free.
  • Borrow a Junior Ranger Explorer Pack at the visitor center.

Details come from the organizer's public website. Times and prices change — please verify before visiting. Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Source

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