A Neighborhood Park.
A Lasting Legacy.

Reed Park has served the Tarrytown community since 1954 — wild, peaceful, and unlike any other park in Austin.

What We Stand For

To restore, enhance, and maintain Reed Park while preserving its peaceful, natural character that makes it so special to our neighborhood.

Friends of Reed Park (FORP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit comprised of neighborhood volunteers organized through the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the Austin Parks Foundation Adopt-A-Park program.

About Reed Park

A 6.37-acre neighborhood park at 2614 Pecos St, Austin, TX 78703. The land was gifted to the City in 1953 by Mrs. Fagan Dickson, who asked it be named for her daughters Rebecca Reed and Lucy Reed.

  • One of Austin's oldest surviving industrial landmarks, built in 1871 and preserved right here in Reed Park.

  • A beloved neighborhood pool open for lap swimming and recreation, 3 to 8 feet deep, with regular seasonal hours.

  • A fully updated nature-inspired playscape, completed in March 2022, designed for kids of all ages.

  • A sweeping 240' × 130' recreational field — room for pickup games, picnics, and everything in between.

  • A natural creek running through the park, home to native plants and wildlife, and a focus of our restoration efforts.

  • Tree-lined trails connecting Reed Park to Scenic Drive — a quiet, shaded walk through one of Austin's most beautiful streets.

  • Picnic tables, benches, and Reed Park's iconic red chairs scattered throughout — the unofficial living room of Tarrytown.

Park Milestones

1871
The Taylor Lime Kiln is built — a historic landmark preserved within the park to this day.
1953
Mrs. Fagan Dickson gifts the land to the City of Austin, asking it be named for her daughters Rebecca and Lucy Reed.
1954
Reed Park opens and begins serving the Tarrytown community.
2022
New playscape completed. Water fountains, tables, and benches upgraded through grants. Reed Pool successfully re-opened with regular programming.
2023–24
Friends of Reed Park organized as a 501(c)(3). Over 60 community members contribute. $25,000 raised toward Phase 1.
2024
FORP gathers 2,400+ signatures opposing the Watershed Protection plan to use the playfield for water retention basins.
2025
🏆 Victory
The City of Austin agrees not to use Reed Park's playfield for water retention basins. The field is staying.
Now
Phase 1 fundraising underway. Goal: $850,000 for the Great Lawn, Entry Gateway, Creek Restoration, and more.

About Reed Park

  • Reed Park is a neighborhood institution.

    Generations of Austinites have made memories here—school field trips to the creek, soccer games on the playfield, birthday parties at the pavilion, and summer afternoons at the pool. Reed Park continues to be a place where neighbors of all ages gather for play, connection, and celebration.

  • The legacy of the park.

    The land for Reed Park was gifted to the City of Austin in 1954 by Mrs. Fagan Dickson, honoring her daughters. What began as six acres of green space has grown into a community hub treasured by families throughout Tarrytown and beyond.

  • The hottest spot in Tarrytown since 1871.

    Reed Park’s 6 acres hold something for everyone: a pool to cool off in, a shaded playground, a wide play field, winding Taylor Slough, and plenty of natural beauty. At its heart stands the historic Taylor Lime Kiln, built in 1871—a reminder of Austin’s early days and a landmark unique to our neighborhood. With so much to see and do, we encourage you to walk or bike and enjoy the park the way generations before us have.

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View fullsize Because of YOU 🌳❤️ We’re so excited to share that four beautiful new sycamore trees have been planted near the playground at Reed Park — providing much-needed shade now and for generations to come. These improvements are only possible
View fullsize Save the date, Tarrytown! 🌳❤️ Our Second Annual Kiln Fest is happening at Reed Park on Saturday, May 2 from 3–6 PM — and we can’t wait to gather our community again! More details to be announced soon!
View fullsize Mark your calendars, neighbors! Our final Fall Family Days event at Reed Park is this Saturday, December 6 from 9am - 12pm! Join us for holiday fun — face painting, hot cocoa, bike demos, crafts, and more. Can’t wait to celebrate the se
View fullsize So excited to welcome @woombikes to Reed Park for our December Fall Family Days! 🌳❤️ Bring the kiddos for demos, obstacle courses for big and little kids, bike lessons with @austinyouthfitness, and a raffle for a FREE Woom bike! See you there - S
View fullsize BIG news for Reed Park! 🌳❤️ The City of Austin has officially confirmed the Watershed Plan is defeated — our beloved ball field stays a ball field, forever. Huge thank you to our neighbors whose passion and grassroots efforts made this happen
View fullsize Reed Park’s trees are feeling the love! 🌳❤️ Thank you to @lifeatbartlett for fertilizing our trees to keep them thriving for years to come — and for donating saplings for kids to plant at Fall Family Days on 12/6! Let’s keep Reed P
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View fullsize Our second Fall Family Days event is this weekend and we couldn’t be more excited! 📍Reed Park 🗓️ Sunday, Oct. 26 ⏰ 9am - 12pm With activities galore and costumes encouraged, let’s make some fall magic! See you there 🌳❤️

Friends of Reed Park (FoRP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit powered by neighbors who care deeply about our shared green space. We work in partnership with the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD), Austin Parks Foundation (APF), and the West Austin Neighborhood Group (WANG). Together, we advocate for improvements, raise funds for projects, and mobilize volunteers to keep Reed Park thriving.

If you’re looking for a way to give back locally, Reed Park is the perfect place to start. We’d love your help to make it even better.

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