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Liz Carpenter Splash Pad

Butler Metro Park, Austin, TX

Year-round downtown splash fountain at Butler Metro Park with long evening hours and skyline-adjacent play.

Children playing at the Liz Carpenter Splash Pad in downtown Austin.

Official City of Austin image of the year-round splash fountain at Liz Carpenter Splash Pad.

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What stands out

One of the strongest spontaneous splash options in Austin thanks to its year-round operation and downtown park setting.

Good fit

  • Year-round splash play
  • Downtown and South Austin families
  • Evening outings
  • Visitors pairing water play with a walkable park stop

Consider another option if

  • Families wanting a fully enclosed splash area
  • Visitors seeking a classic neighborhood spray ground feel

Know Before You Go

Season
Year-round

What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Ground sprays
  • Drop-in visits
Visit type
Urban destination splash stop
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Liz Carpenter Splash Pad is a year-round interactive fountain in Austin’s Butler Metro Park area. It is one of the easiest downtown options for spontaneous water play, with daily recreational-play hours extending into the evening. Families who want an urban park stop with iconic Austin setting and flexible timing will likely find this one of the region’s most useful splash outings.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Monday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Location

201 Dawson Rd.

Austin, TX, 78704

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Sources & Updates

2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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Last check on record
Apr 10, 2026
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