Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Austin

A treehouse net to climb and nature play under shade, with a splash pad beside it for hot days.

Nature climbers, a grass maze and a slide that runs down the hillside under the trees.

Tower climbers, slides down the hillside, a zipline and swings, so older kids have plenty to take on.

A play area under a giant octopus sculpture, with built-in tables for a picnic once kids are done climbing.

Climbing walls, sand play and slides a short walk from the lake, so the diggers and the climbers are both covered.

Modern climbers and slides beside a loop around the lake, so a walk and a play fit into one stop.

A rescue zoo with lions, tigers and bears, a train around the grounds and a pen where kids hand-feed goats and alpacas.

A three-acre pool fed by natural springs and cool all year, with shady grass slopes to spread out on. It gets deep, so keep small swimmers close.

Real artifacts and interactive exhibits on the state's history, so kids get to try things as well as look.

World-themed climbing with a toddler zone and an infant area, so siblings of different ages each have a spot. Bring socks for yourself too.

A giant indoor playscape with a separate toddler area. Socks are required for everyone who goes in, you included.

Outdoor mini-golf among oversized storybook figures, so the holes double as something to look at.

A water and flow gallery, a light lab and a workshop for building, so kids can go from splashing to tinkering in one visit.