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Park Hours

5:00am–10:00pm
Hours are subject to change on event days.

Park Rules

The following are prohibited:

• Littering
• Glass containers
• Alcohol consumption outside of designated areas
• Smoking, vaping, or illegal drug use
• Off-leash pets
• Skateboarding, scooters, or motorized vehicles
• Climbing on buildings and railings
• Entering Waller Creek or feeding wildlife
• Entering garden beds or disturbing flowers and plants
• Obstructing entrances, sidewalks, and trails
• Performances or amplified sound, except by permit
• Commercial activity including photography, except by permit
• Camping prohibited, except by permit

All visitors are subject to City of Austin and Parks & Recreation regulations and ordinances.

Accessibility

Waterloo Greenway was designed and built with people of all abilities in mind. It is our top priority to provide equitable access to guests with disabilities at Waterloo Park, 4th St to Ladybird Lake, and future park spaces along the trail system. The park is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). See below for ADA details at specific destinations..

Downtown Austin Alliance

Waterloo Greenway is operated and maintained by Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, with significant support from the Downtown Austin Alliance and their Ambassadors Program. The Downtown Austin Alliance Ambassadors are stewards for the downtown area and serve as resources for both locals and visitors. Each day, a group of these ambassadors serve Waterloo Greenway by providing guests general park information, direction assistance, local insider tips, and beautification services.

Through their support and promotion of downtown businesses, beautiful parks, open space, nightlife, arts and culture, they help us make Waterloo Greenway and all of downtown Austin a welcoming place for everyone to enjoy!

Rental Inquiries

For rental inquiries, click here.

Field Trips

We’d love to host you and your students! Waterloo Greenway features ADA-accessible trails and shaded greenspace, plus a children’s playground and public restrooms at Waterloo Park — perfect for a school visit. To learn more about field trip accommodations, email [email protected].

Volunteers

Whether you love plants, creek cleanups, or meeting new community members, there’s a Waterloo Greenway volunteer opportunity for you. It’s your support that keeps the park’s authentically Austin events and programs going and growing.

Learn about volunteer opportunities with Waterloo Greenway.

Sign up to volunteer at Moody Amphitheater.

Newsletter

Something new is happening all the time at Waterloo Greenway as it continues to come to life. Sign up to get the latest updates on your park’s progress, special events, programs, and more.

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Waterloo Park

Get lost exploring 11 acres of revitalized greenspace, 1.5 miles of trails, stunning Hill Country Gardens, the Moody Amphitheater, and so much more. Waterloo Park is a natural haven where Austinites and visitors alike can enjoy the outdoors, gather with friends, and build community.

Address

500 E 12th Street, Austin, TX 78701

Parking & Transportation

Waterloo Park guests can find parking at the nearby Capitol Visitors Parking garage located at 1201 San Jacinto Blvd. Daytime parking is free for the first 2 hours, then $1 per half hour (max $12/day; no overnight parking; special event rates may apply). Paid evening/weekend parking is also available in State Garages A & F (Monday–Friday daytime visitor parking is prohibited, as these garages are reserved for State Employees).

Personal bike parking is available at 15th St. & Red River St. and along Trinity St. between 12th St. & 15th St.

Capital Metro bus stops located near the park:
Stop ID 593: Lavaca/15th St.
Stop ID 864: Trinity/12th St.
Stop ID 919: San Jacinto/14th St.
Stop ID 6382: Red River/11th St.

Additionally, you can use the Trip Planner at capmetro.org/plan for public transit options.

ADA Accessibility

Waterloo Park is designed as a welcoming and universally accessible public space for visitors of all ages and abilities. Accessible pathways, entrances, seating areas, and amenities are integrated throughout the park to help ensure an inclusive experience for the entire community.

Multiple ADA-accessible entrances are located along the perimeter of Waterloo Park for convenient access throughout the site. ADA-accessible stalls are available in all restroom facilities within the park.
Questions about ADA accessibility? Contact us at [email protected].

ADA Parking

State parking garages have ADA parking spaces available first-come, first-served on event nights, with convenient venue access immediately east across the street from the garages to the designated ADA entrance. If you are receiving a CapMetro Access ride, please instruct the driver to drop you off at 1401 North Trinity Street. Expect possible delays at the end of the night during special events.

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Moody Amphitheater

Moody Amphitheater is your go-to destination for live entertainment in downtown Austin. Visit moodyamphitheater.com to purchase tickets and view upcoming events.

Address

1401 N Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701

Box Office

The Moody Amphitheater box office is open any day there is a concert at the venue. For most event days, the Box Office opens at 5pm and remains open until the main act goes on stage.

For detailed Box Office information, click here.

Premium Seating

Elevate your live music experience with premium seating at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, Austin’s state-of-the-art open air venue in the heart of downtown! Featuring front row seats, VIP boxes, pod seating, and exclusive access.

Premium seating season packages provide you and your guests with the ultimate VIP experience, including complimentary parking, exclusive access, and much more. To reserve your spot, please contact [email protected].

Interpreter Requests

If you need a sign language interpreter for an event at Moody Amphitheater, please give us at least 2 weeks’ notice. Guests requesting an interpreter will pick up tickets at will call, be introduced to their interpreter, and escorted to their seats. There is no charge for interpreter services. Email [email protected] to arrange.

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Lady Bird Lake to 4th St — Now Open!

Waterloo Greenway’s newest greenspace opened June 6, 2026 — 13 stunning acres of restored parkland, native landscapes, and connected trails running from 4th Street down to the shores of Lady Bird Lake in the heart of downtown Austin.

This section of the park sits at a remarkable cultural crossroads, adjacent to Palm Park, the Rainey Street Historic District, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, the Austin Convention Center, and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail.

Things to Discover and Explore

• Reconstructed and stabilized creek banks with improved water quality along Waller Creek
• Robust native Central Texas creek landscapes featuring over 200,000 new plants and 1,600 new trees providing shade, habitat, and improved access to nature
• Three lattice bridges providing new east-west pedestrian connections over Waller Creek
• An 800-foot-long boardwalk embedded in Waller Creek, bypassing intersections at Red River St. and Cesar Chavez St.
• A continuous, off-street bike and pedestrian trail connecting the Lance Armstrong Bikeway, Sir Swante Palm Park, Rainey St., and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
• New public gathering spaces including a Lagoon Overlook and Leaf Deck adjacent to Lady Bird Lake
• The shaded, family-friendly Lakeview Terrace and Explorers Garden
• A new Cypress Grove and Trailhead Plaza at 4th St., connecting to Waller Creek and the Waterloo Greenway Trail
• A first-of-its-kind Biofiltration Pond treating 26.2 acres of urban stormwater runoff

Environmental Restoration

This newest section of the park represents one of downtown Austin’s most significant environmental investments. A lush new landscape of nearly 1,550 trees, 200,000 mature plants, and 10 acres of seed mixes will improve downtown air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce the urban heat island effect. Eroded creek banks have been reconstructed to build upon the Waller Creek Flood Control Tunnel’s capacity for flood mitigation.

Getting There

There are many ways to enter and explore this new stretch of Waterloo Greenway.

Entrances

• 4th St & Sabine St at the Lance Armstrong Bikeway
• 3rd St & I-35 Frontage Rd
• 2nd St & Sabine St near Fairmont Austin
• Cesar Chavez St near Trinity St
• Red River St & Davis St in the Rainey Street Historic District
• From the Hike-and-Bike Trail Near Trinity St
• Hike-and-Bike Trail South near the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

Personal bike parking is available near Grandpa’s Lakeview Terrace.

CapMetro bus stops located near by:

• Downtown Station – Stop ID 5534
• Stop ID 5633: Cesar Chavez/Trinity
• Stop ID 1038: Cesar Chavez/Trinity
• Stop ID 995: Cesar Chavez/Red River

Additionally, you can use the Trip Planner at capmetro.org/plan for public transit options.

Accessibility

This section of the Waterloo Greenway was designed for universal accessibility. ADA-accessible trail connections serve the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, and adjacent developments on both sides of Waller Creek.

Questions about ADA accessibility? Contact us at [email protected].

Explore the Neighborhood

While you are in the area, visit our neighbors and partners in the surrounding area to plan a full day!

• Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
• Rainey Street Historic District
• Old 6th Street

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Future Phases

Click here to learn more about the future of Waterloo Greenway.