Outdoors, Parks & Swimming Holes in Westlake
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Outdoors, Parks & Swimming Holes in Westlake, checked by People of Austin. Swimming holes, trails, parks, pickleball courts, climbing gyms, golf and the Greenbelt, with the details that matter: reservations, parking and when to go.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
A 227-acre preserve run by St. Edward's University with 2.5 miles of trails, a small waterfall, and nesting golden-cheeked warblers; no dogs, no bikes, small entry fee.
Barton Creek Wilderness Park
A rugged preserve with hilly trails above upper Barton Creek, reached from Loop 360 near Camp Craft Road, for hikers who want a quieter stretch of the greenbelt area.
Vireo Preserve
A city nature preserve off Loop 360 with short, steep trails through juniper and oak, protecting nesting habitat for the black-capped vireo.
Loop 360 Boat Ramp
A three-lane Travis County boat ramp on Lake Austin beside the Pennybacker Bridge, open sunrise to dusk for launching boats, kayaks and paddleboards.
Happy hours in Westlake
| Venue | Days | Hours | Deals | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Allen's Kitchen (360)Westlake · Monday runs 3pm to close | SMTWTFS |
3pm to 6:30pm | Half off all starters, $1 off all cocktails, beer and wine Low-carb lane: wine by the glass |
Venue-confirmed source |
| Vaqueros Cafe & Cantina (Westlake)Westlake · Kids under 12 eat free on Mondays 4 to 9 pm with an adult entree | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 6pm | Happy hour drinks in the whole restaurant and appetizers in the bar area only, dine-in only | Venue-confirmed source |
| Las Palomas Restaurant & BarWestlake | SMTWTFS |
5pm to 6:30pm | $4 beers, $5 house margaritas, $5 wine glasses, $5 botana bites Low-carb lane: house margaritas, wine by the glass |
Press-confirmed source |
| Sway ThaiWestlake | SMTWTFS Today |
4pm to 6pm | Half off all cocktails, wine, beer and sake Low-carb lane: wine by the glass |
Press-confirmed source |
| Kerbey Lane Cafe (Westlake)Westlake | SMTWTFS Today |
4pm to 6pm | $3 mimosas, $10 carafes, $5 beers, $7 cocktails | Press-confirmed source |