💦 Splash Pad Season Meets Mosquito Season in ATX 🦟 Keep the summer fun going without the worry — here's how | ||||||
Let's be honest — summer in the North Austin area means one thing: getting the kids out of the house and into the water before the heat wins. 🌊 But you've probably seen the headlines this week too. Mosquito traps in both Williamson County and Hays County have tested positive for West Nile virus this season, and local health officials are reminding families to take a few simple precautions before those evening park trips and backyard hangouts. Before you panic-cancel the rest of your summer plans — don't. This isn't a "stay inside" situation. It's a "here's what to toss in your park bag" situation. 🎒 | ||||||
🔍 What's Actually Going On Health officials in both counties have confirmed West Nile–positive mosquito samples this season, with Williamson County's first detection coming from a trap near Geneva Park in Georgetown, and Hays County's first two positive samples collected in San Marcos on July 7. Statewide, over 460 traps have tested positive as of early July. | ||||||
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🎒 The 3 D's — Your New Park Bag Checklist Local health departments are recommending the same three simple habits all summer long: | ||||||
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None of this means skipping the splash pad. It just means a 30-second spray-down before you head out the door. 💪 | ||||||
🌊 Where to Keep Cooling Off This Summer Here are some of our territory's go-to spots for beating the heat — pack the repellent and go enjoy them: | ||||||
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☀️ Bottom Line You picked one of the best places in Texas to raise a family for a reason — the parks, the splash pads, the outdoor lifestyle are all part of it. A couple of small habits (repellent, long sleeves at dusk, dumping standing water) let you keep enjoying all of it worry-free. Got a favorite splash pad or park we didn't mention? Hit reply and let us know — we're always adding to our guides! | ||||||
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