Emma Long Metropolitan Park, Austin

Name: Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Address: Austin, United States

#149 among attractions in Austin

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Emma Long Metropolitan Park is a large municipal park in northwest Austin, Texas. The park is on the shores of Lake Austin and was originally called City Park. The park features open space, camp sites, boat ramps, picnic table sites and a designating swimming area. ()

Elevation: 614 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°20'6"N, 97°49'48"W

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Emma Long Metropolitan Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lions Municipal Golf Course, Mount Bonnell, Austin Country Club, Deep Eddy Pool.

4.4 miSE
Golf, Outdoor activities
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Hill, Natural attraction, Park
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Golf, Outdoor activities
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5.3 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Body of water
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Museum, History museum, Art museum
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Park
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Park
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Museum, Military museum, History museum
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