Wooldridge Park, Austin

Name: Wooldridge Park
Address: 900 Guadalupe St, Austin, 78701, United States
Telephone: +1 512-499-6700

#78 among attractions in Austin

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Facts and practical information

Wooldridge Park, also known as Wooldridge Square, is an urban park in downtown Austin, Texas. The park consists of a city block containing a natural basin whose sides slope inward to form an amphitheater with a bandstand at its center. The park was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. ()

Built: 18 June 1909 (115 years ago)Elevation: 528 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°16'21"N, 97°44'44"W

Address

900 Guadalupe StCentral Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin 78701 United States

Contact

+1 512-499-6700

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Day trips

Wooldridge Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Texas State Capitol, Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Mexic-Arte Museum, Cathedral of Saint Mary.

~1850 ftNE
Home to the state legislature
Texas State Capitol, Austin
9 min walk • The Texas State Capitol, located in the heart of Austin, is a prominent landmark that serves as the home of the Texas legislature and the office of the governor. Completed in 1888, this historic structure is an architectural marvel, renowned for its distinctive...
~1680 ftE
Monuments and statues
Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Austin
9 min walk • The Heroes of the Alamo Monument is an outdoor memorial commemorating those who fought and died during the Battle of the Alamo, installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds, in Austin, Texas, United States. It was designed by J.S.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin
11 min walk • Mexic-Arte Museum is a fine arts museum in Austin, Texas. The Mission of the organization is to enrich and educate the community through the presentation and promotion of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latino art and culture.
~1840 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Austin
9 min walk • Saint Mary's Cathedral is the cathedral parish of the Catholic Diocese of Austin located in Austin, Texas, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, as St. Mary's Cathedral.
~1650 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Austin
8 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a live theatre venue/movie theatre located in downtown Austin, Texas. The classical revival style structure was built in 1915. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1976.
0.5 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Ritz, Austin
13 min walk • The Ritz is a historic theater in the 6th Street district in Austin, Texas. The building's history includes use as a movie theater, music hall, club, and comedy house. It reopened after renovations in fall 2007 as the new downtown location for the Alamo Drafthouse.
~1800 ftS
Park
Republic Square, Austin
9 min walk • Republic Square is an urban park in central Austin, Texas. Located in Downtown Austin, the park features a grassy area meant for festivals and events as well as shaded areas under live oak trees.
0.7 miSE
Music venue, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Emo's, Austin
17 min walk • Emo's, formerly known as The Back Room, is a music and event venue located in Austin, Texas. Emo's got its start as a Houston punk club in 1989, with the Austin location opening in 1992. The Houston location closed its doors in September 2001.
~310 ftS
Collection of Austin cultural history
Austin History Center, Austin
2 min walk • The Austin History Center is the local history collection of the Austin Public Library and the city's historical archive. The building opened as the official Austin Public Library in 1933 and served as the main library until 1979, when library functions moved to the John Henry Faulk Library, a newer facility next door.
~790 ftE
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Texas Governor's Mansion, Austin
4 min walk • The Texas Governor's Mansion is a historic home for the governor of Texas in downtown Austin, Texas. Designed by prominent architect Abner Cook, it was built in 1854 and has been the home of every governor since 1856.
~1860 ftSE
Shopping, Department store
Scarbrough Building, Austin
9 min walk • The Scarbrough Building is a historic commercial building in downtown Austin, Texas. Located on the corner of Congress Avenue and Sixth Street, the Chicago-style building was originally home to the flagship E.M. Scarbrough & Sons department store. The building was the first steel-framed high-rise in Austin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wooldridge Park open?

Wooldridge Park is open:

Monday 5 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 5 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 5 am - 10 pm
Thursday 5 am - 10 pm
Friday 5 am - 10 pm
Saturday 5 am - 10 pm
Sunday 5 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wooldridge Park?

Nearby attractions include Austin History Center, Austin (2 min walk), Travis County Courthouse, Austin (2 min walk), Austin Public Library, Austin (2 min walk), Royal Arch Masonic Lodge, Austin (3 min walk).

How to get to Wooldridge Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wooldridge Park:

Bus

5th/Rio Grande • Lines: 663 (10 min walk)
Museum • Lines: 1, 3 (13 min walk)

Train

Downtown (18 min walk)
Austin (19 min walk)