Boardwalk Entrances
The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, is a 1.3-mile scenic, accessible stretch of the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail that provides safe, continuous ADA-compliant pedestrian and bicycle access along a beautiful section of the public’s lake and parkland.
The $28 million project- a partnership with the city of Austin- features over 300 piers, 2,200 pre-cast concrete deck planks, 13,000 LED lights, 1.3 million pounds of structural steel, 7 viewing areas, an ADA accessible pier, and a new trailhead restroom along the 7,250-foot boardwalk.
HOURS
Open: 5 am to midnight
Curfew: midnight and 5 am.
FISHING
Fishing is allowed on rest areas of the Boardwalk, but not along the main trail.
Boardwalk Location
Art on The Boardwalk
"Belting It Out"
Art in Public Places, a program of the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME), commissioned artist Ken Little to create artwork for the Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake. Belting It Out is an installation of 36 cast bronze, western-style belts integrated into the railings on both sides of the Boardwalk. Song lyrics from well-known Texas singers and songwriters are embossed on each belt.
In 2023, The Trail Conservancy introduced an Arts + Culture Plan for the Butler Trail. Programming empowers local artists, amplifies diverse voices, and creates vibrant, inclusive spaces that reflect our city’s rich heritage.Â
