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Northwest District Park
7000 Ardath Street, Austin, TX, USA
With a swimming pool, soccer pitches and basketball courts, you'll find plenty of welcome distractions in this park, along with car cruisers in the parking lot. Avoid Sunday mornings and 4-6pm during the week as it's popular with families at these times. The cruisiest spots are apparently behind the game restrooms, the big restroom at the picnic area, down the creek, open fence behind restrooms. Located between Burnet Road and North Mopac Expressway, take exit Anderson Lane right at Shoal Creek Blvd.
Men Only, Younger Crowd, Cruising
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Cruising Bars in Austin
The Austin Eagle
The Austin Eagle gives the city’s bear, leather, gear and fetish communities a proper home, while making a point of welcoming anyone who wants to join in. Regular programming includes leather and gear nights, DJs, go-go dancers, drag, fundraisers and community events, with food and drinks making it as much neighbourhood bar as late-night club.
Unlike Austin’s walkable 4th Street gay scene, the Eagle is in North Austin and needs a rideshare from Downtown. That separation is part of its character: the crowd is more local and community-focused, with bears, leather guys and kink regulars mixing with curious newcomers in a deliberately relaxed, judgement-free environment.
The Iron Bear
As the name suggests, The Iron Bear is primarily a place for Austin's bear community, but its doors are open to anyone. It's a space to relax and make friends with no drama or attitude, as laid-back staff create a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy cold beer on tap and chat with butch guys at the bar or join the (often topless) crowds on the dance floor. Live DJs make sure there's always something going on for you to enjoy
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