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Mayfield Park and Preserve is an island of restful respite located in the middle of Austin, Texas. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this estate was presented to the city of Austin in 1971 by Mary Mayfield Gutsch for all Austinites to enjoy as a park. It includes 2 acres of colorful cottage gardens with towering palm trees, brilliant peacocks and delicate water lilies, all blending in beautiful harmony, as well as 21 acres of nature preserve, walking trails and wildlife habitat.

Historic Mayfield Park is ideal for small/medium events such as weddings and other social gatherings, business conferences, workshops and retreats. It is not recommended for theater events, large concerts, or events that require temporary installation of hardware and structures within the gardens and cottage. Soft exterior lighting, as though moonlight is peeking through the trees, creates a suitable setting for evening events. The grounds are a public park and remain open to the public during reservation hours. The cottage and gardens are both wheelchair accessible.

Look for the new signs: Peacock Crossing - Please Slow Down

Mayfield lost another Peacock in early August, 2010 due to a traffic injury. In early June 2010, a white peahen was hit by a car near the Mayfield Park entrance. She died of injuries. Peacocks roam freely in this area so please use caution while driving in the area. Please Slow Down.

Picture of the new peachicks born this summer on The Peafowl page:

Friends of Mayfield Preserve is a recipient of 2010 Keep Austin Beautiful Neighborhood Beautification Grant!
Check out the Friends of Mayfield Preserve page for details and watch for workdays!
Check out the Keep Austin Beautiful website describing the project and other grant recipients!

Hours: open on a daily basis and closed between 10 PM and 5 AM,
** No Pets Please, No bicycles, No fishing **

Monthly Volunteer Workdays * gardens, ponds, preserve projects * * bring gloves * Join us as we work to update all the volunteer garden beds with heirloom plantings.	2nd Saturday of every month 9:00 am - noon Next monthly workday - Sept 11th Special thanks go out to the volunteers that came out for the Aug 14th Workday! Check out our Workday Photo Page!
Special Project Workdays for Groups Preserve Manager is discussing projects with two Eagle Scout candidates, hopefully to replace bridges! Mayfield Preserve Stewards Info Reporting Log for Stewards	As requested. Please email to inquire. We welcome the Girl's School of Austin who will be coming out to Mayfield twice a month for after school workdays!
Guided Garden Tours	By Appointment. Please call 467-1868 to schedule
Trowel & Error: Mayfield's Annual Spring Gardening Symposium	April 2, 2011

Mayfield Park/Community Project is one of many park groups supported through the non-profit organization Friends of the Parks of Austin. The Mayfield Council is the Governing Board for the Mayfield Park/Community Project and consists of volunteers dedicated to restoring and improving Mayfield Park. Donations toward the many Mayfield Park restoration projects and membership to Friends of the Parks of Austin are welcome: Email Friends of the Parks of Austin for information

The Friends of Mayfield Nature Preserve is a volunteer group dedicated to improving and restoring Mayfield Nature Preserve. Donations toward the many Mayfield Nature Preserve projects are welcome: Austin Parks Foundation, 816 Congress Ave, Suite 1680, Austin, TX, 78701, Direct to "Friends of Mayfield Preserve" please.