1Butler Shores at Town Lake outdoor fitness area
- Gymnastic rings
- Monkey bars
- Parallel bars
- Pull-up bar
- Sit-up bench
- Wall bars
8 stations
Free outdoor gyms in Austin, TX
There are 42 free outdoor fitness areas in and around Austin, with 7 with pull-up bars, 6 with sit-up benches and 3 with parallel bars. 1 is lit for evening workouts. All are open to the public at no cost.
- Free spots
- 42
- Pull-up / calisthenics
- 8
- Lit at night
- 1
- Equipment types
- 12
All 42 spots
2Mary Elizabeth Branch Park outdoor fitness area
- Balance beam
- Plyo box
- Pull-up bar
- Sit-up bench
- Step-up stairs
5 stations · Lit at night
3Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park outdoor fitness area
- Parallel bars
- Pull-up bar
- Sit-up bench
- Stretching station
6 stations
4Mueller Lake Park outdoor fitness area
- Gymnastic rings
- Pull-up bar
- Sit-up bench
4 stations
5Highland Greenway Park outdoor fitness area
- Pull-up bar
- Sit-up bench
5 stations · Not lit
6Rattan Creek Park outdoor fitness area
- Ab bench
- Pull-up bar
2 stations
7Rattan Creek Park outdoor fitness area (2)
- Pull-up bar
- Sit-up bench
2 stations
8Fitness area on Harris Ridge Boulevard
- Calisthenics area
9Dick Nichols District Park outdoor fitness area
- Parallel bars
Wheelchair accessible
10Quail Creek Neighborhood Park outdoor fitness area
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6 stations
11Dick Nichols District Park outdoor fitness area (2)
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4 stations
12Rattan Creek Park outdoor fitness area (3)
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4 stations
13North Star Greenbelt outdoor fitness area
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3 stations
14Fitness area on East Side Drive
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2 stations
15Dick Nichols District Park outdoor fitness area (3)
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2 stations
16North Star Greenbelt outdoor fitness area (2)
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2 stations
17Rattan Creek Park outdoor fitness area (4)
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2 stations
18Village of Western Oaks Karst Preserve and Watershed Management Area outdoor fitness area
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2 stations
19Fitness area on West William Cannon Drive
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20Fitness area on Riata Trace Parkway
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21Fitness stop on Cimarron Trail
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22Fitness area on Navasota Street
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23Fitness area on Lakeshore Point
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24Fitness area on Serenity Landing Road
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25Fitness area on Northway Drive
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26Fitness area on North Lamar Boulevard
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27University of Texas at Austin fitness area
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tartan surface
28Attayac Exercise Station
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29Dick Nichols District Park outdoor fitness area (4)
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Wheelchair accessible
30Dick Nichols District Park outdoor fitness area (5)
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Wheelchair accessible
31Dick Nichols District Park outdoor fitness area (6)
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Wheelchair accessible
32Dick Nichols District Park outdoor fitness area (7)
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Wheelchair accessible
33Dick Nichols District Park outdoor fitness area (8)
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Wheelchair accessible
34Dick Nichols District Park outdoor fitness area (9)
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Wheelchair accessible
35Dick Nichols District Park outdoor fitness area (10)
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Wheelchair accessible
36Rattan Creek Park outdoor fitness area (5)
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37Settler's Ridge Park outdoor fitness area
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38Settler's Ridge Park outdoor fitness area (2)
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39Treemont Park outdoor fitness area
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Hours: 24/7
40Village of Western Oaks Karst Preserve and Watershed Management Area outdoor fitness area (2)
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41Village of Western Oaks Karst Preserve and Watershed Management Area outdoor fitness area (3)
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42Village of Western Oaks Karst Preserve and Watershed Management Area outdoor fitness area (4)
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A free 30-minute workout at Butler Shores at Town Lake outdoor fitness area
Built around the equipment at this spot. Rest 60–90 seconds between sets.
- Ring rows — 3×10
- Ring support holds — 3×20s
- Monkey-bar traverses — 4 lengths
- Dips — 4×6–10
- L-sit holds — 3×15s
- Pull-ups (or negatives) — 4×5–8
- Hanging knee raises — 3×10
What to bring
All gear guides →- Liquid chalk
Most outdoor sessions
Guide: Grip chalk and gloves for outdoor bars - Multi-strength band set
Most people: covers you from first rep to unassisted
Guide: Resistance bands for pull-ups - Wooden rings with cam-buckle straps
Most people training outdoors
Guide: Gymnastic rings for outdoor bars
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FAQ
- Are the outdoor gyms in Austin free?
- Yes. All 42 spots listed here are public outdoor fitness areas with no membership or entry fee. They are usually in parks, so they follow park hours.
- Which outdoor gym in Austin has the most equipment?
- Butler Shores at Town Lake outdoor fitness area has the most mapped equipment: gymnastic rings, monkey bars, parallel bars, pull-up bar, sit-up bench, wall bars.
- Where can I do pull-ups outdoors in Austin?
- 8 spots have a pull-up bar or calisthenics setup, including Butler Shores at Town Lake outdoor fitness area, Mary Elizabeth Branch Park outdoor fitness area, Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park outdoor fitness area.
- Are any outdoor gyms in Austin lit at night?
- 1 of 42 spots are marked as lit after dark.