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Scenic Running Trails in Texas
Texas has 838 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 229 cities and towns — Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and 225 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
The 250 most-reviewed in Texas
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 11,034 reviews
Big ravine with 800-ft cliffs, multi-use trails, campsites & the musical "Texas" in an amphitheater.
Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 10,826 reviews
Expansive city park with lush natural features, popular running trail, golf course & lots of shade.
Landa Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,747 reviews
51-acre riverside park with a miniature train, nature trail, mini-golf, picnic tables & more.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,110 reviews
Dramatic 425-ft. pink granite monolith & wilderness area offering hiking, climbing, camping & more.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,080 reviews
This 200-acre park features a trail system, playground, picnic pavilion & public restrooms.
McKinney Falls State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 8,091 reviews
Popular site for camping, hiking, biking & fishing, & for "Old Baldy," a 500+-year-old cypress tree.
Covert Park at Mount Bonnell
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,189 reviews
At 785-feet tall, or 106 steps, this hilltop park is the highest point in the city.
Buffalo Bayou Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,348 reviews
Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.
Old Settlers Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,164 reviews
645-acre park offers recreational activities & picnic space, plus 6 complexes for a range of sports.
Cole Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 6,121 reviews
Bayside park with a playground, lighted fishing pier, skate park & open spaces for outdoor activity.
Trinity Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,826 reviews
Public 252-acre park along the Trinity River, home to a pond, a fishing pier, playgrounds & trails.
Cedar Ridge Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,688 reviews
Audubon nature preserve offering 9 miles of hiking trails through 600 acres of hill country habitat.
Little Elm Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,609 reviews
Beachfront park offering swimming, athletic fields, hiking trails, picnicking & a playground.
White Rock Lake Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,154 reviews
Green space circling an artificial lake offering trails, boating, picnicking & bird-watching.
Pedernales Falls State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,188 reviews
5,200-acre park with hiking & horseback riding trails, campsites, river swimming & scenic vistas.
McAllister Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,939 reviews
Natural area with jogging & biking trails, picnic spots, a dog park, playscapes & athletic fields.
Rio Vista Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,786 reviews
14-acre regional park featuring sports courts, a swimming pool, picnic areas & hiking/biking trails.
Barton Creek Greenbelt
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,508 reviews
This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.
Tyler State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,307 reviews
Serene pine forest with a lake offering camping, hiking, nature study, fishing & a bike trail.
Cameron Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,124 reviews
400-acre park featuring 2 rivers, cliffs & playgrounds, plus hiking, biking & festival areas.
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,190 reviews
This large public park known for its system of hiking & biking trails also has a playground & pool.
Terry Hershey Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,077 reviews
Extensive network of hiking & biking trails along a stretch of Buffalo Bayou encompassing 500 acres.
Galveston Island State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,144 reviews
This 2000-acre park features campgrounds, hiking trails, birdwatching spots & unsupervised swimming.
Vitruvian Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,996 reviews
Residential area with shopping & services plus an attached park with trails, creek & amphitheater.
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,930 reviews
Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.
Cedar Hill State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 4,048 reviews
Wooded campsites & facilities for mountain biking, bird-watching, fishing, boating & swimming.
Mary Jo Peckham Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,827 reviews
Community park with a fishing pond, walking trails & an indoor swimming pool & fitness area.
Brushy Creek Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,826 reviews
Park set around a 38-acre lake with trails, a playground, fishing pier & wildlife viewing area.
Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,651 reviews
Natural 800-acre park around a small lake with a pavilion, amphitheater & nearly 13 miles of trails.
O. P. Schnabel Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,559 reviews
Sprawling 202-acre park with nature trails, pavilions, picnic tables, athletic fields & a playscape.
Arthur Storey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,538 reviews
Green space centered around a pond, with a jogging trail along a narrow bayou & a tai chi court.
Oyster Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,183 reviews
Community park offering a 3-mile hike & bike trail, a pond, rose garden & an amphitheater.
Burroughs Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,008 reviews
Expansive, 320-acre park showcasing trails, lake fishing, many playgrounds, sports fields & more.
Eisenhower State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,058 reviews
Scenic wooded areas & Lake Texoma are the setting for hiking, fishing, boating, camping & more.
Franklin Mountains State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,937 reviews
24,247 acres of scenic desert offering climbing, hiking, wildlife, camping & views.
Comanche Lookout Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,931 reviews
Scenic park with a vantage point, playground, picnicking areas & trails for hiking.
Friedrich Wilderness Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,718 reviews
A wide range of hiking & walking trails loop through 232 acres of woodlands, grasslands & canyons.
Government Canyon State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,564 reviews
Tranquil park featuring multi-use trails from rugged to beginner-friendly, plus guided canyon hikes.
Chisholm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,537 reviews
Baseball fields, basketball courts, an aquatics center, a fishing pond & picnic pavilions.
Cottonwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,532 reviews
City park features playground, picnic area, swimming pools, tennis & volleyball courts & trails.
Sugar Land Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,519 reviews
Riverfront green space with bike & walking trails plus a playground, dog park & picnic areas.
Blue Hole Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,514 reviews
Bordered by limestone bluffs, this picturesque lagoon offers trails, picnic spots & a wading area.
Bastrop State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,512 reviews
Large state park featuring forest space filled with pine trees, hiking trails & a lake.
Oak Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,448 reviews
Lakefront park featuring paved trails, picnic tables & sports fields, plus a marina & fishing pond.
Live Oak Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,412 reviews
Large park centered around a reservoir, with athletic fields, disc golf & movies in the summer.
Chalk Ridge Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,419 reviews
This park along the Lampasas River features hiking trails, a suspension bridge & waterfalls.
Eldridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,411 reviews
Community park with 10 soccer fields, miles of trails, a 5-acre fishing pond & a picnic pavilion.
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,444 reviews
Expansive learning center featuring an array of flora & fauna; classes & tours are available.
Louise Hays Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,288 reviews
Riverside park with colorful interactive fountains, picnic pavilions, a playground & open-air stage.
Bob Woodruff Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,300 reviews
Community park featuring a playground, volleball court, fishing pier & some hard-surface trails.
Spring Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,234 reviews
Park with a trail, fields, playground equipment & a disc golf course plus a lake with fishing piers.
Cleburne State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,233 reviews
6 miles of wooded mountain bike trails over rocky hills, & a lake for fishing & boating.
San Gabriel Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,226 reviews
San Gabriel River park featuring playgrounds for kids and paths, plus disc golf and baseball.
Goose Island State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,259 reviews
Abundant recreational activities on 320 acres of marsh & prairie, with a tree dating 1,000+ years.
Trammell Crow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,301 reviews
Riverside park around a lake with a skyline backdrop, cow sculptures, soccer fields & trails.
Andrew Brown Park East
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,155 reviews
Neighborhood park with volleyball, softball & basketball courts, a playground & a fishing pier.
Marion Sansom Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,215 reviews
Hiking & mountain-biking trails through forestland with a scenic waterfall & lake vistas.
Walter Hall Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,074 reviews
Expansive park with soccer fields & tennis courts, plus a creek pier & boat ramp.
Dana Peak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,111 reviews
Peninsula shoreline park & campgrounds with water sports, hiking, biking, hunting & horse riding.
Breckinridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,040 reviews
Multiple soccer & softball fields plus ponds & picnic areas fill this approximately 417-acre park.
Hamilton Pool Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,052 reviews
A scenic natural swimming pool in a canyon below a 50-ft waterfall, surrounded by a grotto.
Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,957 reviews
This 80-acre preserve features Marshall Lake, fishing piers, a canoe launch, paved trails & more.
Bonnie Wenk Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,946 reviews
Park with an amphitheater & fishing pond plus a dedicated splash area, car park & trail for dogs.
John Ward Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,029 reviews
Traditional waterside park offering a children's playground, splash pad, ducks & picnic tables.
Harry Myers Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,974 reviews
Sprawling recreational area, featuring a splash park, a wading pool, playground, and walking trails.
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,960 reviews
3,621-acre preserve with 20 miles of hiking trails, plus bison, gators, deer & myriad birds.
Eisenhower Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,914 reviews
Sprawling 320-acre natural area with picnic & BBQ spots, plus 5 miles of hiking & jogging trails.
Heritage Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,865 reviews
Neighborhood park with a playground, a pavilion, picnic tables & multiuse trails.
Lucy Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,006 reviews
176-acre park set in a river bend, with a pool, nature center & paved trail for hiking & biking.
Burke Crenshaw Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,910 reviews
Large, serene park offering opportunities for fishing, baseball games, wildlife viewing & more.
Cullinan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,910 reviews
Preserve featuring lakes, bird-watching, trails & picnic areas on 750 acres of prairie & woods.
Granbury City Beach Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,991 reviews
This public beach offers swimming access, sand volleyball courts & a splash pad for kids.
Victoria Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,852 reviews
Green space with a large playground, an amphitheater, trails, picnic tables & a pond.
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,788 reviews
Lakeside camping, cabins, water sports, hiking, birding & more on a natural prairie.
South Lakes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,785 reviews
Lakeside park offering many sports fields, playgrounds, trails & picnic areas, plus dog stations.
Prairie Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,818 reviews
A serene creek with a waterfall runs through this wooded, linear park with trails & picnic tables.
Bowman Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,787 reviews
This 14-acre waterfront park features a paddling trail, a fishing pier & an 8-lane boat ramp.
Olmos Basin Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,819 reviews
This outdoor park offers various ball fields, trails, party rental house, playground & picnic area.
Tom Bass Regional Park Section III
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,736 reviews
Park with a fishing lake & pier plus a roughly 1-mile jogging trail, volleyball courts & BBQ areas.
Fischer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,721 reviews
Large green space with 2 mi. of trails, 2 fishing ponds, a splash pad & a playground.
Cedar Breaks Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,751 reviews
Scenic park offering 64 fully equipped camping sites, plus a dump station & hot showers.
Sea Rim State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,783 reviews
Area includes 5 miles of beach & opportunities for birding, nature walks & wildlife viewing.
Bergfeld Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,692 reviews
Neighborhood park with a playground, tennis courts & an amphitheater for events & movie nights.
River Place Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,701 reviews
Picturesque, riverfront park offering a popular forested hiking trail, waterfalls & wildlife views.
Eagle Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,654 reviews
Recreation area with 400 acres of unspoiled green space, hiking trails & a scenic overlook.
Keith-Wiess Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,755 reviews
This expansive park features ball fields & tennis courts, plus trails & picnic areas.
Boerne City Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,668 reviews
Park on Boerne Lake with a fishing pier, boat dock, BBQs & picnic tables, plus a butterfly garden.
Towne Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,632 reviews
Park boasting a large lake with a fishing pier & paddleboat rentals plus trails & a playground.
Spring Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,626 reviews
Park with campsites & RV hookups plus playgrounds, trails, picnic areas & athletic facilities.
Carl Barton Jr Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,604 reviews
201-acre park housing athletic fields & playgrounds, plus a picnic pavilion, trails & fishing ponds.
Buffalo Run Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,629 reviews
Park on 4 lakes with an observation tower, boat launch & fishing piers, sand volleyball & trails.
El Franco Lee Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,636 reviews
Grassy spot with a community center, baseball fields, playgrounds, fishing pond & picnic pavilions.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,501 reviews
Wild expanse with trails, kayaking & fishing, bird blinds & an amphitheater, plus nature classes.
Armstrong Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,524 reviews
21-acre park featuring a rec center, outdoor theater, sports courts, historic sites & a playground.
Stude Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,557 reviews
Urban recreation area with a pool, a playground & water playground, a sports field, a gym & a trail.
Cypress Bend Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,553 reviews
Forested area on a river with fishing, swimming, picnic & play areas, plus BBQ & horseshoe pits.
Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,516 reviews
Over 300 acres of land with facilities for hiking, horseback riding, grilling, disc golf & more.
W.L. Jenkins Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,508 reviews
Public green space with numerous activities such as dog & skate parks, disc golf, hoops & trails.
Carl Levin Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,517 reviews
This park offers sports facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, amphitheater & restrooms.
Armand Bayou Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,477 reviews
Vast nature preserve with walking trails & many educational activities, such as guided canoe trips.
Mont Belvieu City Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,439 reviews
Sports and aquatic fun for kids at this woodsy park featuring a splash pad and baseball field.
Port Neches Riverfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,495 reviews
Family-friendly, wood-based playground featuring climbing structures and slides.
Bear Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,455 reviews
Bustling park featuring a playground, baseball field, volleyball nets, soccer fields and walking trails.
Bill Schupp Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,481 reviews
Family-oriented park on 19 acres offers picnicking, a fitness trail, merry-go-rounds & play areas.
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,449 reviews
The southern tip of the Rio Grande shelters 400 bird species & a diverse butterfly population.
Challenger Seven Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,395 reviews
Challenger Space Shuttle disaster memorial & learning center in a 300-acre park with wetlands.
Capp Smith lake
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,310 reviews
A 36.7-acre park on a lake offering catch-&-release fishing, a playground & an amphitheater.
Baytown Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,364 reviews
Home to many migrant birds, this 500-acre peninsula offers picnic shelters, fishing piers & trails.
Bethany Lakes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,334 reviews
Large city park with 4 ponds offering fishing, a clubhouse, picnicking sites & a play area.
San Angelo State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,410 reviews
Park features 50 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking & equestrian use, plus hunting program.
Five Mile Dam Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,406 reviews
Destination for river swimming & boating, also offering walking trails & a soccer complex.
Leonard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,300 reviews
30-acre community park with a small zoo, ball fields, a large wooden playground & an aquatic center.
Texas Avenue Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,298 reviews
Urban park with baseball, softball & basketball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds & walking track.
Mi Familia Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,366 reviews
Rentable pavilion at a popular lakeside park, with BBQ grills, picnic tables & restrooms.
West Guth Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,321 reviews
Spacious park, pond and pool featuring disc golf, walking trails and play equipment.
Phil Hardberger Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,237 reviews
Modern nature-education center & events venue with exhibits, classes & picnic areas.
Old Tunnel State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,252 reviews
3 million bats emerge from an old railroad tunnel at select times in this park with a trail.
Berry Springs Park & Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,217 reviews
Big, tranquil park with campsites, a nearly 3-mile hiking trail, fishing, donkeys & more.
Mills Pond Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,240 reviews
Quiet neighborhood park featuring walking trails amid lush foliage, plus a pond with a fishing pier.
Cathedral Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,236 reviews
Leafy local park with cycling & walking trails, play equipment, a pavilion & picnic tables.
Swantner Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,256 reviews
Scenic park featuring paved trails, fishing, kites, picnic spots and ocean views.
Stewart Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,253 reviews
Set on the shorelines of Lake Lewisville, this park offers camping, swimming, trails & a boat ramp.
North Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,232 reviews
City park with a playground, picnic tables, and a skate park, plus facilities for sports.
W G Jones State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,231 reviews
Known for its champion sweetleaf tree, this public forest features trails, picnic areas & 2 lakes.
Centennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,224 reviews
Commemorative town park with a history pavilion, picnic areas, large fountain & walking trail.
Pickrell Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,246 reviews
City park with an outdoor swimming pool, a basketball court, a playground & picnic facilities.
The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,187 reviews
7,250-ft. boardwalk along & across the lake, offering views of the shoreline, city & turtles.
Medina River Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,181 reviews
511-acre oasis with riverfront paved & dirt hiking & biking trails, a variety of terrain & wildlife.
Memorial Park- Brushy Creek
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,194 reviews
Park featuring 2 playgrounds, picnic tables, tennis courts & a creek for fishing & feeding ducks.
Lost Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,194 reviews
Recreational park featuring sports fields & courts, picnic facilities, a BMX track & playground.
Bulldog Championship Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,192 reviews
Clean playground plus a splash pad in a park featuring ponds and picnic tables.
Tyrrell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,173 reviews
Park featuring an 18-hole golf course, a walking trail, picnic tables, basketball & a playground.
Erwin Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,141 reviews
Popular park featuring paved and off-road trails, playgrounds, campgrounds and pavilions.
Lockhart State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,188 reviews
Lush setting offering opportunities for hiking, camping, golfing, swimming & wildlife-viewing.
St. Edward's Greenbelt
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,174 reviews
80-acre park provides dog-friendly trails & swimming amid lush greenery, small waterfalls & ponds.
McDade Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,110 reviews
Small, dog-friendly park featuring a playground, disc golf course and basketball court.
Rowlett Creek - Dallas County Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,130 reviews
This park known for its bicycle trails also offers a pavilion, grill & picnic tables.
Temple Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,121 reviews
Natural park on a 12,300-acre lake popular for fishing, boating, picnicking & swimming.
LLELA Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,145 reviews
Scenic nature preserve offering a visitor center, walking trails, fishing, camping, kayaking & more.
Lancaster Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,136 reviews
Family-friendly place with sports fields, playgrounds & trails, plus a senior center & library.
Huffhines Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,087 reviews
Large city park featuring duck feedings, baseball fields, and tennis courts.
Converse North Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,131 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring multiple playgrounds, as well as baseball and basketball courts, plus trails for jogging and walking, plus a zip line.
Stillhouse Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,098 reviews
Lake in a park setting featuring a boat launch, fishing and swimming areas, plus trails.
Dutch Branch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 reviews
Sprawling park for kids and adults, featuring a playground, a duck pond and baseball diamonds.
Slaughter Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,107 reviews
Expansive public park offering a sports complex, basketball court & fitness stations.
Panther Canyon Nature Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,056 reviews
Kid-friendly area offering trails, picnic tables, and playscapes, as well as wildlife sightings.
Oak Cliff Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,102 reviews
121 rolling acres of woodlands & wildflower meadows, with 8 miles of hike-&-bike trails.
Maxey Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,099 reviews
Expansive playground features cushy flooring & shaded areas, plus a nearby lake & sports facilities.
Lakeside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,039 reviews
Lush, creekside landscape with walking paths, benches & a bridge, plus teddy bear statues.
Southside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,034 reviews
Green space featuring wooded walking & cycling trails, a large playground & picnic facilities.
Sunset Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,042 reviews
Lakeside park providing a scenic setting for walks, kite flying, fishing and watching shorebirds.
Holland Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,038 reviews
40-acre park with nature trails & a pond, plus a softball complex, pavilion & historic log cabins.
Brazos River Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 985 reviews
This 67-acre riverside park features walking trails, picnic tables, BBQs grills, restrooms & more.
Mike Lewis Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,033 reviews
Grassy expanse with basketball & volleyball courts, plus a playground, horseshoes, trail & fishing.
Bonham State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,033 reviews
Picturesque spot with a lake for swimming, fishing & canoeing, plus campsites & biking trails.
Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 989 reviews
Clean park offering hiking trails and mountain biking, plus slides and swings.
Waterloo Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 984 reviews
Park offering hiking trails, picnic tables, a playground and a cave, plus lake views.
Yettie Polk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 983 reviews
Local events are hosted in this public park with lawns, a playground & walking trails.
Town East Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,018 reviews
Park with a playground, pool, picnic areas & a 1.2 mile trail plus basketball & volleyball courts.
Doubletree Ranch Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 946 reviews
Grassy park featuring a splash pad, soccer fields and playgrounds.
Sam Houston Trail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 965 reviews
Greenbelt providing a paved 22-mile pathway for walking, biking & rollerblading alongside the river.
Thomas Jefferson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,007 reviews
Public park with a basketball court, grill, picnic shelters, a playground & a pond.
Northwest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 985 reviews
Recreational park featuring a central pond with ducks & turtles, plus a playground & picnic area.
McKelvey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 970 reviews
City park featuring a playground, a trail for hiking and cycling, and a picnic area.
Twin Falls
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,014 reviews
Greenbelt hiking area featuring waterfalls and a creek, plus swimming and a rope swing.
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 949 reviews
Destination for nature lovers, with a science center & trails for walking & horseback riding.
Lindsey Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 988 reviews
Outdoor athletic complex with several soccer & softball fields, a playground & a disc golf course.
Ennis Bluebonnet Trails (an April driving route)
4.6 ★★★★★ 966 reviews
Miles of mapped routes for viewing natural local wildflowers, open annually from April 1 through 30.
Heritage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 962 reviews
Well-maintained outdoor space with baseball fields, playgrounds, soccer fields and a river for swimming.
Pendleton Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 959 reviews
Recreational park offering a playground, picnic areas, and courts for tennis and basketball, plus a duck pond.
Boerne City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 958 reviews
Swimming, kayaking & picnics are main activities at this lawn & beach beside a manmade reservoir.
Spring Creek Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 939 reviews
This scenic park known for its towering trees, wildflowers & rare plants features trails & a creek.
Ernesto Gamez Cascade Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 935 reviews
Modern park with a water playground, sports facilities, walking trails & picnic areas.
Buda Amphitheater & City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 906 reviews
Spacious, verdant park with picnic tables, playground and splash pad.
Doornbos Heritage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 914 reviews
Open, green space with a playground, picnic shelters & paved paths, plus a small pond & fountain.
Estero Llano Grande State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 869 reviews
230-acre wetlands space attracting many birds, including endangered & colorful coastal species.
Harker Heights Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 904 reviews
Sizable park with softball & baseball fields, a lighted trail, a playground & picnic facilities.
Lions Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 894 reviews
100-acre park featuring playgrounds, a pond, picnic facilities, softball fields, a dog park & more.
East Metropolitan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 884 reviews
Recreational area provides a disc golf course, fishing piers, a pool, sports fields & a playground.
Dow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 864 reviews
Sprawling park with a pool featuring slides for kids and a playground, plus a tennis court.
Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 843 reviews
Privately-owned forest reserve & wildlife haven spanning 18 acres with an educational nature trail.
Miller Spring Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 895 reviews
Scenic outdoor space for hiking and fishing, plus kayaking and picnics.
Crescent Bend Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 853 reviews
Nature park featuring a walking trail, restrooms & blinds for watching birds & other wildlife.
Running Bear Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 890 reviews
Popular park with playgrounds, ponds & picnic areas plus courts for basketball & sand volleyball.
Champion Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 847 reviews
Family-oriented park including a covered playground with sand box, picnic areas & a water feature.
Linda Spurlock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 841 reviews
Community park featuring a kids' playground, walking/jogging trail, open fields & a pond.
Oakmont Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 838 reviews
Park featuring play equipment, open grasslands, and paved pathways perfect for walking.
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 827 reviews
Recreational area offering playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, a dog park and a pool.
Mae Simmons Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 862 reviews
Open, grassy park with a tranquil vibe offering a playground, disc-golf course & a lake for fishing.
River Road Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 824 reviews
Park featuring a river walk alongside abundant ducks and turtles.
Sonora Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 841 reviews
A natural 22-acre urban park with trails, woods, sports fields, a playground & 9 holes of disc golf.
Pine Gully Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 859 reviews
Large park with a fishing pier on Galveston Bay plus nature trails, playgrounds & picnic facilities.
Bailey Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 838 reviews
Pet-friendly park with a network of hike & bike paths surrounding a fishing lake stocked with trout.
Lakeway City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 812 reviews
Riverside recreation area with trails & a beach, plus 2 playgrounds, a baseball field & a dog park.
Palos Verdes Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 811 reviews
City park featuring a playground, pond, walking trails, disc golf, and picnic areas.
Paul Boorman Trail Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 828 reviews
Park offering trails for walking, running, and biking, plus a playground, and a dog park.
Springfield Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 844 reviews
Lakeside park on 117 acres with football fields, disc golf & a playground, plus an R/C airfield.
City of Waco Brazos Park East
4.7 ★★★★★ 808 reviews
Sprawling city park abutting the Brazos River, with scenic views, boat ramps & horseshoe pits.
Harry S Moss Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 882 reviews
This single-track trail designated for mountain biking features more than 5 miles of loops.
Lake Wichita Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 842 reviews
This 234-acre park features a hiking/biking trail, picnic shelters, a playground, sports & more.
Cibolo Center for Conservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 781 reviews
This educational center aims to bring nature alive through hands on-farm activities.
Willow Waterhole Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 804 reviews
Large greenway providing a series of ponds, walking trails & gazebos, plus diverse wildlife views.
Buffalo Ridge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 814 reviews
Community park on 95 acres, with trails, a multi-use shelter, a playground & several picnic areas.
Murphy Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 828 reviews
120-acre park with athletic facilities, playgrounds, swimming pools, a lake & ample picnic sites.
Comanche Trail Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 793 reviews
Spacious community park with an amphitheater, fishing lake, golf course, trails & playgrounds.
Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 743 reviews
900-acre wildlife refuge boasting 8+ miles of trails, many bird species & scenic wetland boardwalks.
Bluebonnet Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 805 reviews
Bucolic, sprawling parkland known for its wildflower fields, walking trails & lakes.
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
4.5 ★★★★★ 787 reviews
Part of a coastal wetlands complex & wildlife refuge offering nature trails, bird blinds & fishing.
Purgatory Creek Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 752 reviews
Recreation area with scenic overlooks & a trail system for hiking & biking, plus parking areas.
Ben Gill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 803 reviews
Community park with sports facilities including softball & tennis as well as a reservable pavilion.
Terry Hershey Park Hike & Bike Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 750 reviews
Biking and pedestrian-friendly trail network featuring a playground (for kids) and a water fountain.
Quakertown Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 798 reviews
Clean park with a basketball court, seating areas and a playground. Picnics, sunsets and grassy patches are also popular.
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 760 reviews
Huge wildlife preserve featuring a canyon, river & fields inhabited by migratory birds.
Stokes Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 794 reviews
Green space centered around the San Marcos River offering walking trails & picnicking space.
Woodway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 739 reviews
City park featuring a disc-golf course, 2 pavilions with BBQ grills, a playground & lake views.
Windhaven Meadows Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 701 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a playground, a dog park and trails for biking and walking.
Bob Eden Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 731 reviews
Tree-filled park with a playground, picnic areas & fields for soccer & softball.
Pecan Acres Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 714 reviews
Family-friendly park with picnic areas, a playground, disc golf course, and walking paths.
Crowley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 722 reviews
City park featuring a playground, athletic fields, ponds, pavilions, trees & restrooms.
Lakeside Park South
4.6 ★★★★★ 718 reviews
Lakefront park with volleyball courts, picnic tables and playgrounds.
Lick Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 715 reviews
This 516-acre park features restrooms, walking & jogging trails, wildlife & a nature center.
Lakewood Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 685 reviews
Large park featuring a playground, a basketball court, and a dog park.
River Place Nature Trail Canyon Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 725 reviews
Park featuring a riverside walking trail with steps, elevation changes & picturesque views.
The Preserve at McCormick Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 694 reviews
12-acre park featuring a 1/3-mile walking & biking path, picnic tables, a gazebo & play equipment.
Trinity Trails Trinity Park Main Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 692 reviews
Park featuring a waterfall and a trail system for walking and biking.
Dellwood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 720 reviews
Sports facilities and a playground highlight this park with a pool, walking trails, and picnic areas.
Hometown Heroes Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 704 reviews
City park featuring a community center with indoor gym, sports fields & playground on 28 acres.
Woodcrest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 701 reviews
Kid-friendly, paved park offering a playground and fitness equipment; frequented by deer.
Paul Hopkins Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 716 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic facilities, and a bridge, plus seasonal Christmas lights.
Stoney Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 700 reviews
Large open space offering a dog park, a soccer field, disc golf, a playground & exercise equipment.
George Mitchell Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 685 reviews
This large, forested nature preserve offers a hiking trail loop, bike trails & a lake.
Hugh Ramsey Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 693 reviews
54 acres of woodlands with a walking trail, wildlife viewing, gardens & water features.
Eastham Thomason Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 703 reviews
Green space with an aquatic center, basketball/volleyball courts & walking/biking trails.
Pecan Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 668 reviews
Waterfront park offering 2 playgrounds, an open-air amphitheater & fishing in Dean Gilbert Lake.
Village Creek State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 710 reviews
A forest, cypress swamps & a creek offering opportunity for birding, camping, fishing & canoeing.
MASON CREEK NORTH HIKE & BIKE TRAIL
4.6 ★★★★★ 677 reviews
Wetland habitat featuring a paved trail with exercise stations, plus a playground & fishing spots.
Kleb Woods Nature Preserve and Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 657 reviews
Tranquil preserve made up of wetlands & forest, with trails, ponds, wildlife & nature programs.
Bird's Fort Trail Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 671 reviews
A 58-acre preserve on a historic riverfront site featuring trails, a pavilion & picnic areas.
Veterans Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 701 reviews
Park featuring a playground and picnic facilities and a pond for fishing.
Katie Jackson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 682 reviews
This 45.5-acre park features a playground & a pavilion, plus a bike trail & picnic tables.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 666 reviews
Natural area focused on protecting animals & promoting environmental education with public trails.
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