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Waterloo Park (Waterloo Greenway) — Austin, Texas
Waterloo Park (Waterloo Greenway) in Austin: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free.
Address500 E 12th Street, Austin, TX 78701
HoursDaily 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; hours subject to change on event days (Waterloo Greenway Conservancy visit page)
PricesFree
Price notesPark entry free; Moody Amphitheater concerts/events inside the park are separately ticketed.
Age notesNot confirmed - Conservancy gives no age band; 11 acres, trails and gardens described on official visit page.
BookingNo reservation for park visit; amphitheater events ticketed separately.
Suggested timeAbout 2.0 hours
ParkingNearby Capitol Visitors Parking Garage, 1201 San Jacinto Blvd per area summaries; Conservancy parking detail Not confirmed in text fetched.
Hours in detailDaily 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; hours subject to change on event days (Waterloo Greenway Conservancy visit page).
Tickets & bookingNo reservation for a park visit; Moody Amphitheater concerts/events inside the park are ticketed separately.
ParkingWaterloo Park guests can park at the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage, 1201 San Jacinto Blvd: first 2 hours free daytime, then $1 per half hour, max $12/day, no overnight parking, special-event rates may apply. Bike parking at 15th St. & Red River St. and along Trinity St. between 12th and 15th. State parking garages have ADA parking spaces, first-come first-served on event nights, immediately east across the street from the designated ADA entrance; CapMetro Access riders should be dropped off at 1401 North Trinity Street.
AccessibilityThe Conservancy states Waterloo Greenway 'was designed and built with people of all abilities in mind' and is ADA compliant. At Waterloo Park specifically: accessible pathways, entrances, seating areas and amenities are integrated throughout the park; multiple ADA-accessible entrances are located along the park perimeter; ADA-accessible stalls are available in all restroom facilities in the park. ADA questions: info@waterloogreenway.org.
Official tipsPark entry is free; the amphitheater is a separate ticketed venue inside the park. Event days can change park hours and the ADA parking arrangement (garage-based, first-come first-served).
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.