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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