Jessica Hollis Park

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Discover Lake Austin’s Coldest Water

Just downstream from Mansfield Dam on Lake Austin, Jessica Hollis Park offers crystal-clear waters perfect for paddle sports. Don't have your own? Feel free to rent one from our friends at Love and Boat and Greenbelt Outdoors. This day-use park is your go-to spot for a lakeside picnic with no overcrowding-guaranteed. It’s popular on weekends and holidays, so make sure to reserve your picnic table for entry!  Come “chill” with us.

You Need A Place to Set Your Stuff

Get A Table All to Yourself

15 Picnic Tables

Capacity up to 8 people
$45 per table
  • Grill
  • Shade structure
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Activities for Every Adventurer

Fishing
Kayaking
Picknicking
Stand-up Paddleboarding
Swimming
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Jessica Hollis Park

General Information

Hours 

Weekday Entrance Fees (Mon-Fri)

  • Adults – $5
  • Children (12 and younger) – Free
  • Seniors (65 and older), Military and Disabled – $2
  • Free with LCRA Parks Pass

Weekend Entrance Fees

  • Reservations are required on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Each reservation includes full-day park access, a shaded picnic space, two parking spaces and two park entrance fees.

Facilities and Equipment

Available on-site

  • Pet Friendly
  • Picnic Tables and Grills
  • Restrooms (flushing)
  • Swimming Areas
  • Watercraft Rentals