Austin’s Best-Kept Secret: St. Edwards Park

Finding a park with waterfalls to swim at this summer sounds like the ideal activity. A well-marked path underneath open skies sits the start of your journey to finding the quiet, hidden waterfall in St. Edwards Park. St. Edward’s Park and Greenbelt in Austin is home to gorgeous trails to hike on, swimming spots, and even places to go mountain biking. This hike is easy, and the Creek Trail is a 2-mile out and back. The Green and Red Loop is one of the more popular trails at St. Edward’s, thanks to its easiness and access to a cool, tranquil waterfall.

✨ Rope swings & regular swings by the water

✨ There is very little parking along the shoulder & small parking lots, so get there early & don’t leave belongings in your car.

✨ Lots of shade to protect you from the sun & you can swim here

📍7301 Spicewood Springs Road