Shipe Neighborhood Park — Attraction in Austin

Oh my goodness does this place bring back sweet memories..♥️ it's good to see that old oak tree still there by the club house..I first came to Shipe Park back in the early 60s..around 64. My brother's even before that..late 50s I suppose..there use to be two cement ping-pong tables right there by the beautiful oak tree and we'd sit there day in day out..what fun we all had.. memories I will hold dear all the years of my life...

There is a memorial bench for my very dear friend Daniel orr in the park I love this park and I know it's been around for ever It's relatively small but it does have a pool, a playground, and a little walking trail. There's even a little bridge that sometimes has water in it. There is tennis courts close by very good...

I take my doggo (Chai) here regularly when it's not really hot and we're always met with other friendly dogs and people. It's not technically an off-leash park but I haven't been yelled at. He's small and well-behaved though. There's a basketball court, open double tennis court, swinset, playground, and plenty of space to...