Austin is an outdoorsy person's dream city. It's home to Ladybird Lake, Zilker Park, and many smaller, local green spaces, such as Mayfield Park. Mayfield Park exists thanks to the generosity of namesake Mayfield Gutsch, who donated the land to Austin in 1971 for the express purpose of creating a park.

Its two rolling acres encompass a rainbow of gardens that surround a quaint and historic cottage. Vibrant peacocks roam amid the swaying palm trees, floating water lilies, and other greenery indigenous to the park. Beyond the boundaries of the park, the Mayfield Preserve offers an additional 21 acres of hiking trails and flora and fauna to explore. So the next time you have a nice afternoon to spare in Austin, consider going to Mayfield Park.

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