# Mayfield Park & Nature Preserve Winter Peacocks & Historic Lily Ponds > 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: Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve, 3505 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free admission & parking - Organizer: Mayfield Park Community Project & Austin PARD - Official page: https://mayfieldpark.org/ - 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/mayfield-park-and-nature-preserve-winter-peacocks-and-historic-lily-po--listing-8d00e35700b5332bd05dab5c ## About Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve in Central Austin is a beloved historic 21-acre oasis famous for its colorful flock of free-roaming Indian peafowl. In winter, families stroll through historic rock-walled cottage gardens filled with giant water lily ponds, stone bridges, and heritage palms. Children delight in watching magnificent peacocks display their iridescent plumage and perched in tall trees. A network of gentle dirt trails winds through protected oak-juniper woodlands down to the shores of Lake Austin. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat crushed-granite pathways around the cottage and main ponds; nature trails have natural roots and stones. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Shaded stone benches around the ponds and public park restrooms near the parking area. • Age Suitability: Exceptional for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children (ages 1 to 10). • Sensory Tips: Gentle bird calls and soothing garden water features create a wonderfully tranquil environment. ## 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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