Barkley Meadows Park
Park Description
Medium-sized park in southeastern Travis County, just south of the intersection between 130 and 71. It has two large retention ponds, several wide paved hiking trails, a playscape, and lots of picnic tables with barbecue grills.
Park Address
Park Website
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Additional Links
No additional links at this time.
Park Category
Metropolitan
Park Type
County
County
Travis
Accessible Amenities*
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Playground
- Accessible Trails
- Accessible Picnic Area
Park Amenities*
- Playground
- Trails
- Picnic Area
Detailed Access Information
Park Entrance Fee
Park is free
Accessible Drinking Fountain
There is no accessible drinking fountain.
Accessible Picnic Area
Paved 36″ wide pathway to the picnic area, Picnic area is in a level shaded area.
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible Portable Toilet
Accessible Playground
Paved 36″ wide pathway to the playground, All of the playground has smooth surface, All playground features are accessible by wheelchair.
Accessible Trails
At least one trail is paved, Trail is at least 36 in. wide, Trail can accommodate two wheelchairs side-by-side, Trail is step-free, There is a curb cut from the parking lot to the trail, Any objects on the path including trash cans and signs are within 27 in. of the ground, Hanging objects and tree branches are at least 80 in. above the ground, Trail slope is ADA compliant (trail rises 1 in. per 12 in.), There is an out-and-back trail.
Is there something unique to this playground?
Part of the playscape has fake logs and rocks for children to climb on and through.
Pool
There is no pool.
Any other park amenities?
Paved picnic areas also include barbecue grills that a wheelchair user can access. Catch and release fishing with a paved trail that runs to the edge of the pond.
Other Park Services
None
Accessible Parking
At least one van-accessible parking space (8 ft wide with an extra 5 ft wide space for a ramp), Curb cut from the parking lot to trails, Accessible spaces marked with ADA signage.
What does this park do well in terms of accessibility?
Great access to play areas. Wide paved trails allow for great hiking and wildlife observation for wheelchair users.
*Data may be incomplete
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