Even if you don't spot a real alligator, you can enjoy this idyllic crossroads where Barton Springs joins Town Lake; you can watch kids at play, dogs that romp, joggers at work, turtles at rest, kayaks that better not flip, and the reverie of your own mind, imaginary alligators and all. There's archaeological evidence that prehistorics also sat here looking toward the future Austin skyline. Melt into the past, ponder the future, and be happy, here, now.
