Hiking Trail · Austin, TX

St. Edward's Greenbelt

About

80-acre park provides dog-friendly trails & swimming amid lush greenery, small waterfalls & ponds.

Reviews lean positive — 4.5 out of 5 across 1,180 Google reviews.

It keeps the same hours every day — 5:00 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, 16 more hiking trails 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 hiking trails in Austin.

What works

  • Solid local standing

    A 4.5 average from 1,180 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.

  • A genuine local landmark

    1,180 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.

  • Open every day

    The same hours all week (5:00 AM – 10:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.

  • Dogs welcome

    Listed as dog-friendly — bring the leash and waste bags anyway.

  • Free parking

    A free lot and free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.

Worth knowing first

  • Popular enough to be busy

    1,180 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 hiking trails, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Marked trails that can run from a short loop to a half-day out, with the trailhead as the only real commitment.

A good fit for hikers and trail runners looking for a route close to town.

When to go

Start early — trailhead parking is the first thing to disappear on a good weekend. The gates are open 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

What to bring

  • More water than feels necessary
  • Shoes with grip
  • A downloaded map — signal thins out
  • Leash and waste bags

Hours

  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Amenities

Dogs Allowed
Parking Available

Common questions about St. Edward's Greenbelt

What is St. Edward's Greenbelt?

80-acre park provides dog-friendly trails & swimming amid lush greenery, small waterfalls & ponds. It is a hiking trail in Austin, TX, at Parking lot.

What are the opening hours at St. Edward's Greenbelt?

St. Edward's Greenbelt is open 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM every day of the week.

Are dogs allowed at St. Edward's Greenbelt?

Yes — St. Edward's Greenbelt is listed as dog-friendly. Leash rules still vary from area to area, so watch for posted signs.

Is there parking at St. Edward's Greenbelt?

Parking options here include a free lot, a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking.

How is St. Edward's Greenbelt rated?

St. Edward's Greenbelt holds 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,180 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Austin has 16 other hiking trails listed on AllParx, including Brushy Creek Trail, Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Hamilton Greenbelt.

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