Parks and Open Spaces
Mueller’s parks, trails and open space weave through the community, establishing a native, local ecosystem and bringing outdoor recreation and education options to Mueller residents, employees and neighbors. With 20 percent of the neighborhood dedicated to parkland and open space, every resident will live less than 600 feet away from a community greenspace.
Mueller’s park system features:
- Approximately 140 acres of parks, trails and open space
- 5 miles of new hike and bike paths
- At least 15,000 new trees throughout the development
- The Mueller Greenway – a “green necklace” surrounding the neighborhood that connects to existing Austin parks including Bartholomew Park, Patterson Park and the public Morris Williams Golf Course
- Lake Park – a large, centrally located park with a 6.5-acre lake and an outdoor performance venue
- 5 neighborhood parks with unique sets of amenities
Mueller’s greenspace will be developed along with the rest of the neighborhood, connecting the many elements of the project as a part of the Mueller vision to create a walkable and sustainable community. Parks and trails include:
Northwest Greenway
- Now open
- Located near the Mueller retail center, Dell Children's Medical Center and the future town center
Features:
- 10-foot-wide hike and bike trail made of decomposed granite
- Accessible playscape
- Picnic area with trellis shade structure
Southwest Greenway
- Now open
- Located near Mueller’s first neighborhood along Tom Miller St.
Features:
- Restored Texas blackland prairie incorporating native plants in partnership with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Educational amenities about the ecosystem and prairies of Central Texas
- 10-foot-wide hike and bike trail made of decomposed granite
Lake Park
- Now open
- 30 acres centrally located at Mueller near the Mueller Central information center and the future town center
Features:
- Completed 6.5-acre lake adjacent to Mueller Central
- Open air amphitheater and stage
- Interactive playscape
- Picnic peninsula
- Loop trail
- Jogger stretching area
- Public Art
Southwest Neighborhood Park
- Now open
- 2.5-acre park located in the heart of Mueller’s first neighborhood
Features:
- Playscape with one acre of open lawn
- Junior Olympic-sized, 5-lane lap pool with adjacent wading pool for children and poolhouse
- Basketball/sport court
- Shaded picnic areas
