Gillis Neighborhood Park
Park Description
Small neighborhood park with playground, accessible picnic area, and large grassy area.
Park Address
Park Website
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Park Category
Neighborhood
Park Type
Neighborhood
County
Travis
Accessible Amenities*
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Picnic Area
Park Amenities*
- Playground
- Trails
- Soccer Field
- Basketball
- Drinking Fountain
- Restrooms
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Use Field
Detailed Access Information
Park Entrance Fee
Park is free
Accessible Drinking Fountain
There is no accessible drinking fountain
Accessible Picnic Area
Paved 36-inch wide pathway to the picnic area, Wheelchair space(s) at tables and one bench picnic table that is fully accessible, Only one picnic table is level, Picnic area is partially shaded, There is a barbecue grill, but it is not on a paved surface.
Accessible Restrooms
There are no accessible restrooms
Accessible Playground
Paved 36-inch wide pathway to the playground, Playground area is partially shaded, playground surface is wood chips
Accessible Trails
Crushed granite trail runs the perimeter of the park, occasional benches that are not connected to the trail and limited shade
Is there something unique to this playground?
There is one rotating park play object, like a small merry-go-round, that fits about 4 children and may be accessible for more ambulatory people.
Pool
There is a pool with a chair lift, but it was not open at the time of this survey (November 2023)
Any other park amenities?
Sand volleyball court
Other Park Services
none
Accessible Parking
South parking lot is shared with Austin Public Health center and contains at least one van-accessible parking space (96-inch wide with an extra 60-inch wide space for a ramp), Curb cut from the parking lot to playground area nearby, Accessible spaces marked with ADA signage
What does this park do well in terms of accessibility?
nothing further
*Data may be incomplete
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