Williamson County, Texas

On-line reservations can be accessed here: Online Services (activecommunities.com)

Or you can call the Parks Department HQ at 512-943-1920

Not currently, but when River Ranch County Park opens, the Interpretive Center will have classroom and conference room space available for rent.

A deposit is not required, only the appropriate facility use fee for the type of reservation you are making.

View or download a pdf copy of our Cancellation and Refund Policy.

These are permitted with some special guidelines and advanced coordination only at Champion Park.  Please contact the Parks Department HQ at 512-943-1920 to coordinate.

All Williamson County Parks are open year-round (weather permitting) from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Berry Springs Park & Preserve is open year round from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., except for registered overnight guests.

Yes.  Park rules and regulations require pets to be on a leash and under control at all times.

Only service animals are allowed in the Quarry Splash Pad.

Please pick up after your pet.

Due to health and safety concerns, petting zoos and pony rides are not permitted in Williamson County Park locations.

Berry Springs Park & Preserve allows equestrian riders, however you must plan ahead and coordinate with the Park Manager at 512-930-0040 at least 24 hours in advance of arrival.  

The Expo Center offers equestrian riding opportunities.

River Ranch County Park will offer equestrian trails once the park opens.

Section 1.16 of the Williamson County Park Rules and Regulations (https://www.wilco.org/Departments/Parks/Rules-and-Regulations) protects all wildlife in County managed parks.  For a variety of biological and safety reasons, feeding of wildlife is strongly discouraged.  Here are a few links to articles related to this topic:

• USDA APHIS | Don't Feed the Wildlife
• Are You An Animal Lover? (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
• News Release: Feb. 2, 2004: Feeding of Wildlife Banned In Texas State Parks - TPWD

Yes, but please limit treats to a handful of grass or hay and not anything else.  Our "fitness trainer" said the donkeys need to watch their health too.

Guidelines and use procedures can be found by clicking here: Southwest Williamson County Regional Park or by calling the Park HQ at 512-943-1920 between 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday.

Please contact the rain-out number at 512-943-3366 for current field conditions. You can also find this information at Williamson County Parks

If your reservation for field rental is “rained out” due to inclement weather, it is your responsibility to contact the Parks HQ at 512-943-1920 within 7 calendar days from the date of your field reservation to reschedule or request a refund; otherwise your reservation fee will be forfeited.

Cricket facility guidelines are outlined at https://www.wilco.org/Departments/Parks/County-Parks-Trails/Southwest-Williamson-County-Regional-Park

• Unless the stadium complex is officially reserved, a portion of the track is open to the general public for running, jogging and walking during normal park operational hours of 7:30am-10pm.  
• No bicycles, strollers or other wheeled devices are permitted on the track to prevent track surface damage.
• No pets are allowed inside the fenced stadium complex.
• Organized track activities (e.g. trainings and instruction) may require a facility rental and commercial use permit.   Prior to use, refer to the Doing Business With Us information on our website and then contact the park office at 512-943-1920.
• The stadium/track complex is not currently designed for track and field throwing activities such as javelin, shot put and discus.  For safety reasons, these activities are restricted to an organized and pre-approved track meet/event only.

Please contact the Parks Department HQ at 512-943-1920 for more information.

Motorized (gas or electric powered) vehicles are not allowed on the Williamson County Parks and Trails. Exceptions are made for differently abled visitors who require use of motorized wheel chairs.

Berry Springs' campsites are not designed to accommodate RV's.   Tents and pop-up campers are permissible in the improved tent camping area.   The primitive camping area is only designed for tents.

Expo Center can accommodate RV's

When opened, River Ranch County Park will accommodate RV's.

Eight (8) at Berry Springs Park & Preserve and River Ranch County Park

Six (6) at the Expo Center

Yes, but Park rules and regulations do require pets to be on a leash and under control at all times.  

There is a 14-day stay limit, per month.  Please contact the Parks Department HQ at 512-943-1920 for further information.

Not required, but highly recommended, especially if you intend to camp on a weekend or holiday.

All park fees are listed here: Park Fees 

Due to the risk of introducing unwanted pests and other diseases to the park landscape, we strongly urge you to obtain your firewood from our on-site supply (modest donation accepted).

Check-in is at 2pm and check-out is at 12 noon at Berry Springs Park & Preserve and River Ranch County Park

At the Expo Center, check-in is at 8am on day of arrival and check-out time is 8pm on day of departure.

Instructors, trainers, professional photographers, and any others who wish to use our parks and trails for private business ventures must adhere to the guidelines found here: https://www.wilco.org/Departments/Parks/Doing-Business-With-Us

Please contact the Park HQ at 512-943-1920 for more information.

No. Parks and trails are regulated by the Antiquities Code of Texas.  As such, any unauthorized digging is prohibited by law.

In those cases when something of value may have been lost (heirloom, jewelry, keys, etc.), please contact the Park HQ at 512-943-1920 to coordinate an appropriate search.

No.  For safety reasons, Park rules and regulations prohibit these activities in or over any Williamson County Park or Trail, except for park staff, public safety and / or emergency services personnel in the discharge of official duty.

No.  Fireworks are not permitted in Williamson County Parks and Trails.