# Emma Long Metropolitan Park Winter Lake Trails & Shoreline Strolls > Place to go for families in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Emma Long Metropolitan Park, 1600 City Park Rd, Austin, TX 78730 - Ages: All ages - Price: $5-$10 per vehicle day pass - Organizer: Austin Parks and Recreation Department - Official page: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/emma-long-metropolitan-park - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/emma-long-metropolitan-park-winter-lake-trails-and-shoreline-strolls--listing-b45e9873931987e8b2fc1f4e ## About Emma Long Metropolitan Park is a sprawling 1,150-acre city park located on the scenic shores of Lake Austin. In the peaceful winter months, the park's sandy beaches and mile-long waterfront provide a tranquil setting for family beachcombing, duck feeding, and outdoor picnics under giant bald cypress trees. The park features open grassy lawns, a playground, and the challenging Turkey Creek Trail nearby for nature hikes. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved parking and waterfront pathways accommodate strollers easily; beach area is fine sand. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Hundreds of picnic tables, BBQ pits, and heated modern restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: All ages. • Sensory Tips: Relaxing lakefront environment with gentle lapping waves and low winter visitor traffic. ## Similar picks in Austin - [Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve Winter Nature Hikes & Creek Trails](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/wild-basin-wilderness-preserve-winter-nature-hikes-and-creek-trails--listing-645a1bbd2eeb8bdb10c5b641) — Open on its own schedule · Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve protects 227 acres of pristine Texas Hill Country habitat along Bee Creek in West Austin. 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