Emma Long Metropolitan Park
About
12 miles of forested trails on Lake Austin, with boat docks, BBQ pits & several swimming areas.
Visitors rate it highly — 4.6 out of 5 across 3,309 Google reviews.
It keeps the same hours every day — 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a free lot, a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more parks in Austin are listed further down this page.
The quick take
Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other parks in Austin.
What works
Consistently well reviewed
4.6 stars held across 3,309 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
A genuine local landmark
3,309 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Dogs welcome
Listed as dog-friendly — bring the leash and waste bags anyway.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Worth knowing first
Popular enough to be busy
3,309 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
Planning a visit
General guidance for parks, adjusted for what this listing records.
What to expect
Open lawns, paths and benches — the kind of place that works for a twenty-minute break or a whole afternoon, depending on what you bring with you.
A good fit for walkers, picnickers and anyone after a green pause from the surrounding blocks.
When to go
Mornings are the quietest stretch; the lawns fill up in the hours before sunset. The gates are open 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
What to bring
- Water
- A blanket or folding chair
- Sunscreen on clear days
- Leash and waste bags
Hours
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Amenities
Common questions about Emma Long Metropolitan Park
What is Emma Long Metropolitan Park?
12 miles of forested trails on Lake Austin, with boat docks, BBQ pits & several swimming areas. It is a park in Austin, TX, at 1600 City Park Rd.
What are the opening hours at Emma Long Metropolitan Park?
Emma Long Metropolitan Park is open 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM every day of the week.
Are dogs allowed at Emma Long Metropolitan Park?
Yes — Emma Long Metropolitan Park is listed as dog-friendly. Leash rules still vary from area to area, so watch for posted signs.
Is there parking at Emma Long Metropolitan Park?
Parking options here include a free lot, a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking.
Is Emma Long Metropolitan Park good for kids?
Yes — Emma Long Metropolitan Park is flagged as family-friendly.
How is Emma Long Metropolitan Park rated?
Emma Long Metropolitan Park holds 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,309 Google reviews.
What else is nearby?
Austin has 19 other parks listed on AllParx, including Play for All Abilities Park, Lakeline Park and Pease District Park.
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