Emma Long Metropolitan Park — Austin

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Emma Long Metropolitan Park — Austin

Historic Park TX • Travis County County
Description
City of Austin lakeside park on Lake Austin at Turkey Creek, developed from city-owned ranch land acquired in the 1930s–1940s.
Historical Notes
Named for Emma Long, first woman elected to the Austin City Council (1948). The park occupies a peninsula on Lake Austin with campsites, boat ramps, and Turkey Creek trails. One of Austin's largest municipal parks; Hill Country shoreline recreation west of the city core.
Status / Verification preserved — Verified

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