El Salido Park — Attraction in Austin

Pool is probably great for AMLD residents, otherwise pricey on a drop-in basis. If your kids are specifically splash-pad aged, your $30-$40 may be better spent at Splash Shack (in terms of age appropriate water activities).

Lifeguards are great though, and super thoughtful of the kiddos.

Wish all of the splash pad amenities were turned on, but when we went the 7 features on the perimeter were all off.

Also some very, very rough/sharp white tile on the structure in the splash area, though admittedly just off the beaten path of most...

The tennis courts, which is maintained by AMUL, (for an annual fee) have good surface. The lighting at night is horrible.

Edit: The MUD has raised the annual membership fee to $250. And yet, when people report issues with the courts, it takes forever to get issues addressed. For example, the Old Stage court lights have been nonfunctional for 3 months. Every time people call the office, the response has ALWAYS been: "it's been reported to the maintenance." -...

El Salido Park has a massive looping hike/bike trail that has intermittant areas with directions and equipment for doing stretches and exercises. A good portion of the trail is covered by trees to keep you out of the Texas sun. If you get overheated, you can take a detour to El Salido Pool that is right off of the trail. Close to the pool and right by the elementary school is a large playground that is a little off the trail. Lots of fun equipment and lots...