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Mayfield Park And Nature Preserve
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th St
Austin, TX 78703
p: (512) 974-6700
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  • Mayfield Park And Nature Preserve

    Mayfield Park, a tranquil 23-acre oasis in Austin, Texas, features a charming cottage available for weddings and events, alongside unique ponds adorned with water lilies. It's famously home to vibrant peacocks, adding a unique ambiance with their presence and calls. The park also hosts a variety of wildlife including herons, koi fish, turtles, and boasts the largest stand of Sabal Texana palms north of the Rio Grande. Walking paths meander through volunteer-maintained cottage gardens, offering a serene escape filled with heritage plants that bloom year-round.

    The park’s history dates back to 1909 when Allison Mayfield purchased it for his family. Over the years, the Mayfield-Gutsch family expanded and beautified the property, eventually bequeathing it to the City of Austin in 1971. Since then, the community and the Mayfield Park/Community Project have been dedicated to its restoration, following a master preservation plan. Karen Cannatti, a long-standing volunteer, emphasizes the park’s historical and restorative significance.

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      Open Daily
      Free

     Nearby

    • Central Austin Including Downtown, East Austin, North Austin, Northeast Austin / Mueller, Northwest Austin, South Austin, Southeast Austin, Southwest Austin, The Domain, and West Austin

     Suitable For Ages

    • 0-3 Years Old, 3-7 Year Olds, 8-13 Year Olds, Teenagers, and Adults

     Indoor/Outdoor

    • Outdoor

     Misc

    • Exercise and Outdoors
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