Dick Nichols Park Austin, Tx.

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:06:42 +0000

If you are thinking of living in Southwest Austin, do yourself a favor and check out this beautiful park where you can hike and bike on a well-kept 2 mile trail, play tennis, basketball, volleyball with a sand-pit, take the kids to the elaborate playground, and even swim in an outdoor heated pool year-round! The pool is free in the summer and has a $1 entry fee for children and seniors in the fall, winter, and spring. Regular winter adult admission to the pool is a nominal $2.00. What a bargain! There are also large reservable areas for large groups and parties. Dogs on leash are welcome in the park as well, so bring your furry companions for a run!

Hike and Bike Trail Dick Nichols Park winds through delightful oaks and cedars. A truly delightful park for southwest Austin residents to enjoy! Come out and play!

The photos below show the incredible size of the pool with its many lap lanes and for those who prefer a more leisurely pace, there is a huge open swim area that is reserved for those who prefer to do water aerobics or perhaps swim with their children. Both sides of the pool are heated in the winter swim season (October through May).

Dick Nichols Park is located at 8011 Beckett between Convict Hill and Davis Lane. From Mopac, take William Cannon West to Beckett and go (left) South on Beckett.

Dick Nichols Pool

A gorgeous fall day at Dick Nichols Pool

How to Walk Your Way Into Wellness–Austin Style!

admin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:18:07 +0000

[[Show as slideshow]]Happy New Year to all from Cool Houses Austin! If you are like most of us, you are making those New Year’s resolutions to get your metabolism up and burning off those Christmas calories! Did you know that one hour of walking briskly burns 170 calories which is the same as low impact aerobics? Now I don’t have anything against aerobics but what could be more fun than exploring some of our incredible trails in and around Austin for a great nature walk? Austin boasts over 50 miles of trails! Yes, and there are maps available online that you can download if you are unfamiliar. (For all the maps, visit Runtex.com) Want to bike or rollerblade in the city and almost double the amount of calories burned, then head on over to the Veloway located in the Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park where there is a 3.17 mile trail dedicated to bicycles and in-line skating! No walking or jogging allowed here, but hey, you have 47 miles of other trails to walk and run to your heart’s content! How about going over to Town Lake and walking along the gorgeous Colorado River for the afternoon? That trail is 10.1 miles and loops from Mopac to the Longhorn Dam and it is where the statue of Stevie Ray Vaughan is also located. We just spent the day along the river to celebrate this wonderful New Year and it was a beautiful sunny 65 degrees out on the trail! What could be more perfect than that? See you around our trails!

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How to Walk Your Way Into Wellness–Austin Style!