# Bat viewing site > Park features a lively atmosphere with crowds gathering at sunset to watch thousands of bats emerge from under a bridge. The setting is hot and humid, with many people bringing chairs and fans to stay comfortable. Viewing from the bridge offers a free, accessible spot with natural surroundings of bushes and trees along the river. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/BatViewingSite - Address: Austin, Texas, United States ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Parks — 7.5/10 - Sunset — 6.4/10 ## What people say - "Seeing the bats emerge from the Parks was a phenomenal experience." - "The best sunset view is from the bridge near the trees." - "It was cool to see the bats emerging in waves." ## Good to know - The best time to see the bats is about 20 minutes after sunset. - Parking costs $15.50 for a minimum of 2 hours. - Arrive 45 minutes before sunset to secure a good viewing spot. - The southeast corner of the S. Congress St. bridge offers the best view. - Bring a red flashlight to enhance visibility of the bats. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.