Resources
Resources for every triathlete. Resources include places to train, shop, and learn. The list includes local shops in the Austin, Texas area.
Balcones Neighborhood Pool and Park
Address: 12017 Amherst Drive
We meet for some workouts at the Balcones pool and park. Located in north Austin, conveniently off Mopac (near the Domain), this little neighborhood pool is heated year-round and has lap lanes. The park is nice for runs and walks. Minimum entry fee for the pool and limited...
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks...
Barton Creek Greenbelt
The trails are gorgeous and offer many interesting geological features. The city will close the trail after heavy rains, so when in doubt, call the hotline at 472-1267.
There are numerous access points -- try different ones to see different parts of the trail! (See the link for details about the different trailheads and a map of the greenbelt)
http://www.hillcountrytrailrunne...
Barton Springs
Address: 2101 Barton Springs Road
Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies one of the crown jewels of Austin, Barton Springs Pool. Three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round.
Barton Springs is a popular swimming hole for practicing open water swimming. The length is approximately 1/8-mile, and there are no lane lines. But there is plenty of marine life to view...
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks...
Brushy Creek Regional Trail
Address: 3300 Brushy Creek Rd., Cedar Park
A hike and bike trail in Williamson county. The entire length of the trail is over seven miles (out and back). There is a 1mile loop on the west end. There several trailheads along the length of the trail as it runs through several parks. The west end starts at the Brushy Creek Lake Park. The eastern end has recently...
http://wcportals.wilco.org/parks...
Bull Creek District Park
The park is one of Austin's dedicated off-leash dog parks. It is also the southern end of the Bull Creek Greenbelt Trail, which runs north along both sides of the creek for 3.5 miles to the northern terminus just off of Old Spicewood Springs Road.
The address is
Butler Park
Address: 1000 Barton Springs Road
Butler District Park is located between Riverside Drive and Barton Springs road next to Palmer Events Center and the Dougherty Arts Center. The park consists of a total of 22 acres.
This unique park features a fountain that displays programmed morning, afternoon and evening water shows, an observation hill overlooking Lady Bird Lake, a children's garden and a meadow.
We meet at Butler Park for some of our workouts.
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks...
Canyon Ridge Middle School
We meet at Canyon Ridge Middle School for some of our bike workouts. It's located in Steiner Ranch and offers access to some great hilly rides.
Directions:
From 2222 and 620, head west (south) on 620 (towards the dam). Turn left onto Quinlan Park Rd. At the third stop sign, turn right. CRMS is on the left.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&...
Caraway Elementary School
Address: 11104 Oak View Dr, 78759
Click on link below for directions.
http://www.roundrockisd.org/Modu...
Circle C Pool
Address: 5919 LA Crosse Ave
Clayton Elementary School
Address: 7525 LaCrosse Ave
We meet at Clayton Elementary for some of our team bike workouts. It's very close to the Veloway, and offers easy access to the South Mopac "Autobahn."
Click on link below for directions.
http://www.austinschools.org/cam...

