Cool Summer Fun in Austin, TX

Cool Down Fun!

As the temperatures continue to increase here in central Texas, finding fun and safe places for kids to cool down and play is imperative. Here are just a few in the Austin area:

• Shore Club Volente Beach: Like a small Schilterbahn, SCVB is located on the north edge of Lake Travis. It has a couple different rides/structures for each age and a lovely lagoon. Lines are crowds are rarely too large, and there are lots of picnic areas. (You can bring your own food!) One of the best features is the small beach and lake area activities. There is now an adult only pool as well. To check is out: http://www.shoreclubtx.com/water-park.php
• Ground Fountains behind Palmer Event Center: Right off W. Riverside Dr. and South 1st street (towards Zilker) there is a small lagoon and lots of fun fountains shooting up from the ground. A great place to cool off during the day, and listen to the free Sunday symphony concerts at the Long Center at night!
• Brushy Creek Lake Park: Located in Cedar Park, Brushy Creek not only has one of the best fenced fountain play area, but also lots of playgrounds, walking trails, and picnic areas. The fountains shoot up and down in all directions it was rated the “Best Place to Play in a Fountain” by the Austin Chronical in 2007. For more information see: http://www.ci.cedar-park.tx.us/cp/pr_bclp.aspx
• Bull Creek: Bull Creek is located of 360 just north of 2222. A fun place where pet lovers also go, it has some natural pools, and naturally formed slides. There is great hiking all around, and plenty of area to play. 
• Austin Children’s Museum: The Children’s Museum located downtown is always full of wonderful activities and projects for kids. The current special exhibit is all about using golf balls to explore gravity and other concepts in physics. For more information see: http://www.austinkids.org/
• Inner Space Caverns: When it’s just too hot to stay above ground, go exploring in the cool underground caves. There are many amazing natural formations to see. For More information see: http://www.myinnerspacecavern.com