When is Waterloo Park open?
Every day, 5 AM–10 PM.
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Waterloo Park
- 4.71.1k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 10 pm
Waterloo Park is a spacious urban greenway offering winding walking trails, gardens, and a large lawn that often hosts community activity. Expect playgrounds, picnic areas, and dog‑friendly spaces—perfect for leisurely strolls, jogging, or relaxing with city skyline views. Visit for a peaceful outdoor escape in central Austin and regular casual events that draw families, students, and visitors.
Quick answers
Waterloo Park in short
When is the best time to visit Waterloo Park?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Waterloo Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Waterloo Park?
500 E 12th St,Austin, TX 78701.
Right now · 1:15 pm
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better tomorrow at 7 am.
In its favour
- Open till 10 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
83°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 88°
- Rain
- 1%
- Wind
- 3mph
- 2pm
84° - 3pm
84° - 4pm84°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pm- monday
- 5 AM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 5 AM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 5 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 5 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 5 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 5 AM–10 PM
- sundayToday
- 5 AM–10 PM
Where and how
- 1 Waterloo Park
- 2 Texas Capitol · 7 min
- 3 Capitol Cafe · 9 min
- 4 Cafe 508 · 9 min
- 5 Franklin Barbecue · 10 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 1.1k reviews
Known for
- Picnics
- Jogging
- Nature walks
- Walking trails
- Playgrounds
- Dog friendly
The feel
- Spacious
- Lively
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Pet owners
Around Medical District
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Texas CapitolSight · 7 min walk
Capitol CafeCafé · 9 min walk
Cafe 508Café · 9 min walk
Good nowFranklin BarbecueBarbecue · 10 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses until 3 pm. Sunscreen until 3 pm. Water all day.
SunglassesUntil 3 pm
SunscreenUntil 3 pm
WaterThe whole time