Fenced playgrounds in Austin

A gated turf-surfaced play area under tree cover, with a small seasonal splash feature, bocce courts and a fenced dog park. Parking is two-hour limited.

A clean fenced dog park using old playground equipment as enrichment, with running water and bowls. A separate children's playground sits on the other side of the fence — useful if you arrive with both.

A fenced, covered playground with three slide levels and an unusually complete swing set — baby, big-kid and five-point harness bucket seats. Little-kid area is shaded; the big-kid side catches midday sun. No restrooms.

A well-designed modern playground surrounded by a sturdy fence with positive-catch gate closures, two complex slide systems and a large rope climber. Bathroom on site; parking is limited.

A 360-degree fence with secure gates, well shaded throughout, with multiple play structures split by age, numerous swings under trees, an astroturf ball area and a gravel track around the site. No water fountains.

A fenced playground segmented by age with a wheelchair ramp into the play area, shaded benches, restrooms better than expected and tons of parking. River trails run for an hour or more from here.

An enclosed children's playground under heavy tree cover, with several picnic tables and grilling stations, a large covered pavilion, basketball and restrooms. Regularly cleaned by the city.

A secluded, fenced, shaded mini park with two playscapes and a variety of structures a three-year-old can manage alone. No official parking, and fire ants hide under the wood chips.

A fenced neighbourhood playscape with lots of shade across a wide age range, and a free pool. Technically residents-only, though visitors report nobody minding occasional outside use of the park itself.

A roomy, fenced, off-leash dog park with separate areas for pets and a small older kids play space on the side, free to use and generally calm, though shade is scarce and a few visitors note occasional lapses in cleanup.

A bare-bones school park that is essentially a fenced field with a running path and some basketball hoops, but no picnic tables, so bring everything with you.

A small fenced playground that shades about half its area and suits older kids best, with a grassy field for leashed dogs, but parking is a headache with no lot and restricted street signs.

A compact, fully fenced neighborhood playground that is a hit with babies and toddlers and still fun for bigger kids to climb on, but parking is tight, especially on school days.