What People Are Saying About Bull Creek District Park and Greenbelt
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In Short – Just north of the Farm Road 2222 exit and on the east side of Loop 360, Bull Creek is a small district park complete with a volleyball court and hike-and-bike trails. Picnic tables are available when your stomach calls and bathrooms when nature calls. The epicenter of Bull Creek is, of course, the creek. The creek is low in the summer months, but draws the most swimmers in the spring when rains fill the creek.
08/29/09
Good place for the dogs to get some swimming in
by LAngus
My dogs love swimming in the creek! There don't ever seem to be a ton of people, which is good if you'd like to have some quiet down time.
My only complaint was that one of the times we went, there was a warning sign about toxic spillage. I don't know how often that is a problem but it was disconcerting.
- Pros: Dogs love it!
- Cons: Warning sign about toxic runoff.
04/25/09
A Insane Place with Baby-Faced Killers
by austinbig
This Place, Man, has got to be the Wildest, on Earth. I'm from the Sixties, dig it, but, when I saw all of the Austin, Homosexuals, shooting up, that Green Algae, whoah!! differences.. Then, Two, Young College Men, were mad because, they couldn't get into UT, or, wow-man, the One Dude, Stabbed the Other One, in the Throat-Daddy, turned that Creek into a Fountain of Blooood Essee!!!!, Other than that, a Beautiful Place, to take the Kids.
- Pros: Crazy Austin Homosexuals Shooting Up
- Cons: All the Dead Bodies and The Horses Eating Them
05/16/08
My pups' favorite park!
by lizlovestoeat
The major dog attraction at this park is the creek itself, along with the grassy areas alongside. Both are away from the parking lot, so you don't have to worry about your off-leash dog running into traffic. Both shallow and swimming-depth (for dogs) areas are available so all sizes of dogs can enjoy the water. Big trees provide shade on hot days and squirrel-chasing opportunities. I've never seen the sand volleyball area used for volleyball, but the dogs sure enjoy rolling and digging in the sand! There are usually dogs around to play with, but the best playtime is usually around 10 am to 2 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. There's a no-swimming sign posted at the leash-free area of this park, but wear water shoes to wade in the creek for a wet version of fetch. The parks department keeps dispensers well stocked with Mutt Mitts, so picking up after your pooch is easy. If you choose to bring food to the park, be prepared to be harassed by begging pups. Lakewood Drive is accessible from both 360 and 2222.
- Pros: Fun social time and exercise for dogs, multiple play areas at the same park, parking is usually adequate, naturally beautiful
- Cons: Can be crowded on sunny weekends, not all dog owners pick up after their pets
The Details on Bull Creek District Park and Greenbelt
The Extras:
The hike-and-bike trails at Bull Creek are separated, preventing any unfortunate accidents between pedestrians and pedal pushers.
Know Before You Go:
Swimming is allowed in the creek, but you do so at your own risk. It's not a designated swimming area, so there are not lifeguards on duty. And it is a natural creek, so as common sense would have it, if the water looks funky, stay out.
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