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All Sports & Recreation - Readers Poll


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Place to Tube

Don’s Fish Camp (San Marcos River)

Finalists: Frontera Tours (San Marcos River), Lions Club Tube Rental (San Marcos River), River Forest Haven (Colorado River), Texas State Tubes (San Marcos River)

“Fun excuse to ride a school bus again.”

Don's Fish Camp

105 Nelle Ln. | Beyond Austin

donsfishcamp.com

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Place to Camp

Inks Lake State Park

Finalists: Krause Springs, McKinney Falls State Park, Pace Bend Park, Sherwood Forest Faire

“Wonderful campground, wonderful staff.”

Inks Lake State Park

3630 Park Road 4 W. | Beyond Austin

tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/inks-lake

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Dog-Friendly Space

Yard Bar

Finalists: BARk House Social, Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park, Neighbors Dog Park, The Watering Bowl

“RIP to a legend.”

Yard Bar

6700 Burnet Rd. | Midtown

yardbar.com

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photo by John Anderson

Swimming Pool

Barton Springs

Finalists: Big Stacy, Deep Eddy, Rancho Moonrise, Shipe

“My health bar increases every time I visit Barton.”

Barton Springs Pool

2131 William Barton Dr. | South Lamar and Barton Springs

austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool

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Swimming Hole/Lake

Krause Springs

Finalists: Blue Hole Regional Park, Jessica Hollis Park, Hamilton Pool Preserve, Hippie Hollow Park

“Beautiful setting and family-friendly.”

Krause Springs

424 County Road 404 | Beyond Austin

krausesprings.net

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Sports Venue

Q2 Stadium

Finalists: DKR–Texas Memorial Stadium, House Park, Moody Center, UFCU Disch-Falk Field

“The atmosphere is electric! Never had anyone say they didn’t have an amazing time when they went. It’s just a blast.”

Q2 Stadium

10414 McKalla Place | North

austinfc.com/stadium

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Bowling Alley

Highland Lanes

Finalists: Pins & Wheels at Playland, Spare Time Texas, Texas Union Underground, Westgate Lanes

“Good.”

Highland Lanes

8909 Burnet Rd. | Midtown

highlandlanes.com

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Courtesy of Butler Pitch & Putt

Golf Course

Butler Pitch & Putt

Finalists: Hancock, Lions Municipal, Morris Williams, Onion Creek Club

“Authentic Austin. Everyone is welcome.”

Butler Pitch & Putt

201 Lee Barton | South Lamar and Barton Springs

butlerpitchandputt.com

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Gym

Austin Bouldering Project

Finalists: Archetype Boxing Club, Austin Women’s Boxing Club, Crux Climbing Center, OutWellness

“Best indoor climbing in Austin!”

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Personal Trainer

Bri Ellsworth (Austin Bouldering Project)

Finalists: Patty Brewton, Sage Broussard (Camp Gladiator), John Cioffredi (Community Strength Austin), Marlow McShan (Marlow’s Fitness)

“Bri’s encouragement and body positivity makes working out fun, not punishing.”

instagram.com/littleb_fit

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Yoga

Black Swan

Finalists: My Vinyasa Practice, Open Form, Shuniya Yoga Collective, Wild Heart Yoga

“I’ve been to studios all over and Black Swan is the place that always makes me feel good & welcome.”

Black Swan Yoga

Multiple Locations

blackswanyoga.com

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Bike Trail/Track

Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake

Finalists: Southern Walnut Creek Trail, The Veloway at Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park, Violet Crown Trail, Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

“It’s on the water. It’s in Downtown. It goes by the library. It occasionally has goats. That is all.”

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Place to Walk

Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake

Finalists: Barton Creek Greenbelt, Pease Park, Shoal Creek Trail, Stephenson Preserve

“Nicely shaded, lots of people out who make it feel safe and fun, and 3-, 5-, and 10-mile loops make it nice for training for long runs.”

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Out-of-Town Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Finalists: Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, Lost Maples State Natural Area, McKinney Falls State Park, Pedernales Falls State Park

“Top of the rock every time.”

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Photo by Noah Morales

Outdoor Race

ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot

Finalists: Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Hill Country Ride for AIDS, Statesman Cap10K, Texas Water Safari

“It’s like a family reunion every year. I’ve run it every year for the last 30 years.”

thundercloud.com/turkeytrot

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Photo by Benji Freilich

Alternative/Amateur Sports

Texas Roller Derby

Finalists: Austin Rowing Club, Austin Sandlot Baseball, Austin Women’s Boxing Club Competition Team, Nelson Ranch Pétanque Club

“When they say ‘Keep Austin Weird,’ they’re talking about TXRD! 25 years of athleticism and shenanigans on 8 wheels!”

txrd.com

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Photo by Jana Birchum

Pro/Semi-Pro Sports Team

Austin FC

Finalists: Austin Outlaws, LOVB Austin, Round Rock Express, Texas Stars

“Love Austin FC! Love the fans!”

austinfc.com

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Courtesy of Recovery Outside

Sports & Recreation Wild Card

Recovery Outside (sober outdoors group)

Finalists: Nocturna (movement sanctuary), Skate VIDA (figure skating academy)

“This group and the founders have kept me sober for six years. Changed my life.”

recoveryoutside.org

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