Lady Bird Lake, formerly known as Town Lake, is a man-made reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. The lake is used for recreation and flood control and is owned and operated by the City of Austin. There is no fee to use the lake or its trails; however, there are charges for renting boats and paddleboards. Lady Bird Lake is named after former First Lady Claudia Alta Lady Bird Johnson who was instrumental in its beautification.
The cost of Lady Bird Lake varies depending on what you want to do there. If you just want to walk or run around the lake, it will cost you nothing as entry to the park is free. However, if you want to rent a boat or a stand-up paddleboard, prices start at $15 per hour.