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Summer has begun to wrap itself up, and that means it's time to start making the mad dash to cease each day. One such way to do just that would be checking out the best playgrounds of Austin. Below are some of the most unique and entertaining parks in the area. This will give you and your little ones one last thing to do before summer comes to an end!
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2207 Lou Neff Rd, Austin TX, 78746 (1)With an antique fire truck to climb over and a ridable mini-train that runs under the playground, Zilker Park is a one-stop-shop for unique and excellent attractions. This playground wonderland is next to Barton Springs Pool, perfect for an after-play dip. It's suitable for children of all ages with swings, climbing structures, and Zilker Botanical Gardens, just to name a few amenities.
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3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock TX, 78665Joanne Land Playground at Old Settlers Park is another top-of-the-class playground in the area. With what could only be described as a roller coaster zip line and climbing structures at all different heights are the highlights of this playground but are not where the fun ends. There are towers to climb, slides to slide down, and other obstacles to traverse through.
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9117 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin Tx, 78729Springwoods Park Playground is a shady playground covered under the breeze of the various trees sprawled around the vicinity to bring some much-needed shade. With two playgrounds, one for kids younger than five and one for those older, this place is perfect for parents with more than one child. With slides, tree-themed structures to climb, and more, Springwoods Park Playground is definitely worth checking out.
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4550 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX, 78723With a long lake and a greenway decked out with native plant life, this park is for those looking for a serene and spacious getaway. On the Northwest Greenway lies the play-scape, picnic peninsula, and loop trail. With fountains, restored prairie land, and waterfalls, it provides countless beautiful nature-centric locations to marvel at.
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2106 Klattenhoff Dr, Austin TX, 78728With a mini green playhouse that looks like somewhere a garden gnome or storybook character would reside, Katherine Fleischer park is worth giving a visit to. On top of the miniature mansion lies a soccer field, trails to bike, a tiny stream, climbing structures, and other playground features.
