Southern Walnut Creek Trail
| Southern Walnut Creek Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 7.3 miles (11.7 km) |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Trailheads | Govalle Park, Walnut Creek Sports Park |
| Use | cycling, walking |
| Website | https://www.austintexas.gov/department/southern-walnut-creek-trail |
| Trail map | |
Southern Walnut Creek Trail is a 7.3-mile (11.7 km), multi-use trail in eastern Austin, Texas that follows a portion of the route of Walnut Creek.[1]
The trail is a 10-foot (3.0 m)-wide concrete path extends from Govalle Park to the Walnut Creek Sports Park at Johnny Morris Road and Daffan Lane and includes 5 bridges.[2]
Constructed with $7.3 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Construction began in May 2012 with a grand opening in October 2018.[3]
It connects multiple neighborhoods and centers including Govalle Park, the East Communities YMCA, Davis-White Northeast Neighborhood Park, Walnut Creek Greenbelt, The Austin Tennis Center at the Walnut Creek Sports Park, and phase I of the Austin to Manor trail system.[4][5]
See also
References
- ^ "Southern Walnut Creek Trail". Austin City Council.
- ^ Shah, Hasina (December 11, 2024). "Running Trails in and Around Austin". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ LeBlanc, Pam (December 28, 2016). "Southern Walnut Creek Trail provides miles of pedaling bliss". Austin-American Statesman. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ McLeod, Gerald (August 29, 2014). "Day Trips". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ Pagano, Elizabeth (September 23, 2014). "Walnut Creek trail progresses, despite concerns". Austin Monitor.