Day Trips & Beyond: Water Park Updates From Around the State

Daytripping in the age of a pandemic

"...It wouldn’t be summer without water parks. Around the state, parks with a water theme..."

June 19, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

8 Water Parks Near Austin to Keep You Cool and Active

Regular old lake just not cutting it?

"...and hotter, a cool, exciting day spent at a water park or wave park becomes more and more enticing...."

May 14, 2019 Events Post

Water Parks, Swimming Holes, and More Options to Keep You Cool

Beat the heat with these H2Options

"...Texas temperatures? Austin has an abundance of enjoyable outdoor water activities to choose from. From floating obstacle courses to..."

July 18, 2018 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Alamo Drafthouse’s Rolling Roadshow Presents Jaws on the Water

Scary summer fun at its finest

"...Alamo Drafthouse’s Rolling Roadshow presentation of Jaws on the Water is about as immersive an experience you can get..."

June 27, 2018 Events Post by Danielle White

Water Distribution Sites Open Around Austin

Boil water notice, water use restrictions still in place

"...power is no longer a problem for most Austinites, water issues continue: The city and county are still under..."

Feb. 21, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Visit These At-Risk Hill Country Water Sources

While you still can

"...pool with your feet dangling in the ice cold water on a hot summer's day. That vision might become..."

April 21, 2017 Features Feature by Gerald E. McLeod

Class Action Park

The stunning tale of New Jersey's unfathomable Action Park

"...Theme parks are about the pretense of danger. No matter how..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Saving Water in Big Stacy

City opens public first rain garden

"...This week in Big Stacy Park, the city of Austin opened its first public rain..."

May 7, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson

Water Boil Order Could End This Weekend

City issues official notice on water quality

"...While the water boil notice has so far been a precautionary measure,..."

Oct. 24, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Day Trips: Goose Island State Park, Rockport

Coastal park offers campsites and a fisherman's paradise

"...Goose Island State Park, across the causeway from Rockport, is a fisherman's paradise...."

Aug. 13, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Ellen Bartel and Global Water Dances

Joining a global cause, choreographers invite Austin to the water's edge

"...Ellen Bartel is worried about privatization of clean water. Given the utterly intimate worries that have surfaced in..."

June 23, 2017 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Day Trips: Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, Houston

Historic water reservoir becomes one-of-a-kind public space and theatre

"...The Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern in Houston is like walking into the ancient..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Kerrville-Schriener Park, Kerrville

Former state park offers scenic camping and nature exploration on the Guadalupe

"...Kerrville-Schreiner Park encompasses a scenic stretch of the Guadalupe River on..."

July 15, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

No Water, Plenty of Sewage

"...Visitors Bureau and the Georgetown Industrial Foundation consider a water park for economic development and tourism, to be underwritten..."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Day Trips: Lake Arrowhead State Park, Wichita Falls

Finding the charms of North Texas’ relaxing recreational area on the water

"...Lake Arrowhead State Park, 15 miles south of Wichita Falls, isn't a particularly..."

April 21, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Hot Wells County Park

Ruins of historic resort anchor SA park

"...Hot Wells County Park in San Antonio preserves the ruins of a once-famous..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Walking on Water

Portrait of renowned environmental artist Christo is more of a thumbnail sketch

"...the Reichstag and Pont-Neuf, draped gated pathways in Central Park, and fenced the rolling terrain of Marin and Sonoma..."

May 24, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

How Much of Zilker Park Can Austin Return to Nature?

Balancing ecological preservation and the human element in city's Zilker Park Vision Plan

"...Austin has parks, and then it has Zilker Park. With more than..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Thomas Dambo Troll Is Coming to Pease Park

Made from recycled materials, this troll is the newest Art in the Park

"...be squatting in Central Austin’s longtime gem of a park – the 43-acre Pease Park, which runs along the..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Plan Reimagines Walter E. Long Park

New plan reimagines Austin's largest park

"...Austin's largest park is slowly getting closer to a long-promised makeover, with..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips: Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway, Mineral Wells

North Texas state park is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise

"...Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway offers a diverse list of outdoor activities..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

City Lifts Boil Water Notice

Here's what you need to know before using your tap water

"...You can stop boiling water, Austin! The city officially lifted the week-long boil water..."

Oct. 28, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Zilker Park: Paved Paradise, or Vice Versa

When is a parking lot not a parking lot? When it’s next to the beloved park.

"...Drive Redevel­op­ment Project, a joint endeavor of the Austin Parks Foundation, C3 Presents, and the city's Parks and Rec­reation..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Day Trips: Tyler State Park, Tyler

Appreciating the handiwork of Depression-era park built by CCC

"...The waterfall at Tyler State Park can be heard before it..."

March 18, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Welcome to Carnage Park

Director Mickey Keating's SXSW shocker reaches VOD

"...Director Mickey Keating knew his thrill-kill shocker Carnage Park had to be set and shot in the California..."

July 1, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

2nd Annual Blue Hole Concerts for the Park

Best of both summer solar systems – live music and coolant

"...of Wimberley’s 2nd Annual Blue Hole Concerts for the Park, beginning today at 5pm...."

June 7, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Water

Dive into Schlitterbahn, tubing on the Comal and Guadalupe, watsu, powerboats, and more

"...amenities has skyrocketed, but the magic remains. The now-expansive water park has stayed true to their aesthetic, especially when..."

May 25, 2012 Features Feature

Jaws on the Water is Back for Another Bite

Signature Drafthouse floating screening returns in July

"...After over a year of still waters, Lake Travis is once again no longer safe for..."

June 24, 2021 Screens Post by Avery Wohleb

The Far View From the Water's Edge

Neighbors fear an overconstruction of mansions along Lake Austin

"...Roddy lives across the water from the Far View property. He says he got..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Trailer Park: SXSW Film Day 6

Three picks (and clips) from today's screenings

"...This is … the Trailer Park...."

March 13, 2013 SXSW Post by Monica Riese

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