Mayfield Park and its peafowl

Mayfield Park is a small city park and historic cottage surrounded by gardens and walking paths that is maintained by the City of Austin. The grounds are notable for a population of free-roaming peafowl that have lived on the property for many decades and are commonly observed by visitors. The park is a frequent neighborhood destination for birdwatching, picnics, and quiet strolls rather than a major tourist attraction. The site includes the Mayfield-Gutsch House and is managed as a public park.