The park is named after Richard Moya, who was the first Mexican American elected to a county-level office in Travis County.
The park's location, Pilot Knob, is considered one of the largest extinct volcanoes in the Austin area.
It contains a segment of the Onion Creek riparian corridor, which serves as a critical habitat for diverse local wildlife.
Richard Moya Park is a 105-acre park situated along Onion Creek in Southeast Austin. The park provides various recreational facilities including multiple baseball fields, a basketball court, and soccer fields. It features over 1.5 miles of paved hike-and-bike trails that connect to broader regional trail systems. The grounds include historical markers, specifically the Pilot Knob site, an extinct volcano. Picnic areas and a large covered pavilion are available for public use. The park is managed by the Travis County Parks Department.
The elevated overlook area offering a view of the park's wooded landscape and the Pilot Knob geological formation.
Check the official Travis County Parks website for field closure notices during wet weather.
Bring sun protection as the sports fields and picnic areas have varying levels of natural canopy cover.
Utilize the designated picnic areas if planning a group outing, as they are first-come, first-served.
Attempting to access the creek bed during or immediately after heavy rainfall due to potential flash flooding.
Park gates typically close at night; specific fields may be closed seasonally for turf maintenance.
Leash laws apply to all pets; clean up pet waste immediately; do not climb on historical marker structures.
