Park
Southeast Metropolitan Park
Primitive hiking trail, as well as trails through the picnic area, are well marked and rather secluded. Very few people use the park at this time, but families and others do go through on occasion. Just be careful.
- Best time
- The park closes at dark.
- Crowd
- Go East from Austin on Highway 71 about three miles passed the airport.
- Last verified
- Not yet · updated 2018
4511 Highway 71 East, Garfield 78617
The guide
Where exactly
Go East from Austin on Highway 71 about three miles passed the airport. Ross Rd. goes South toward Del Valle high school, and the park is North of the intersection. Follow the road to the right to get up the hill behind the sports fields. Capital Metro also uses the parking lot as a stop for route 271 going to ACC on Riverside.
When to go
The park closes at dark.
Sunset today · Sunrise tomorrow
Etiquette
Most of the action seems to be on the hiking trails. Guys drive through in the afternoon that used to go to the rest area near Garfield.
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