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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Texas
Texas has 554 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 177 cities and towns — Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and 173 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,080 reviews
This 200-acre park features a trail system, playground, picnic pavilion & public restrooms.
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.
Cole Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 6,121 reviews
Bayside park with a playground, lighted fishing pier, skate park & open spaces for outdoor activity.
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.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,012 reviews
Paleontological site featuring in-situ fossils of a herd of Ice Age mammoths & other animals.
McAllister Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,939 reviews
Natural area with jogging & biking trails, picnic spots, a dog park, playscapes & athletic fields.
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.
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.
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.
Chisholm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,537 reviews
Baseball fields, basketball courts, an aquatics center, a fishing pond & picnic pavilions.
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.
Live Oak Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,412 reviews
Large park centered around a reservoir, with athletic fields, disc golf & movies in the summer.
Eldridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,411 reviews
Community park with 10 soccer fields, miles of trails, a 5-acre fishing pond & a picnic pavilion.
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.
City Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,279 reviews
Park on a lake with a little-league field, a tennis court & picnic tables, plus an activity center.
San Gabriel Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,226 reviews
San Gabriel River park featuring playgrounds for kids and paths, plus disc golf and baseball.
Trammell Crow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,301 reviews
Riverside park around a lake with a skyline backdrop, cow sculptures, soccer fields & trails.
Marion Sansom Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,215 reviews
Hiking & mountain-biking trails through forestland with a scenic waterfall & lake vistas.
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.
Bonnie Wenk Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,946 reviews
Park with an amphitheater & fishing pond plus a dedicated splash area, car park & trail for dogs.
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.
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.
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.
Cedar Breaks Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,751 reviews
Scenic park offering 64 fully equipped camping sites, plus a dump station & hot showers.
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.
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.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,501 reviews
Wild expanse with trails, kayaking & fishing, bird blinds & an amphitheater, plus nature classes.
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.
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.
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.
Challenger Seven Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,395 reviews
Challenger Space Shuttle disaster memorial & learning center in a 300-acre park with wetlands.
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.
Mi Familia Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,366 reviews
Rentable pavilion at a popular lakeside park, with BBQ grills, picnic tables & restrooms.
Phil Hardberger Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,237 reviews
Modern nature-education center & events venue with exhibits, classes & picnic areas.
Valley Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,285 reviews
This green space features a baseball complex, football fields & trail, plus spots for fishing.
Faulkner Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,243 reviews
City park with a large tennis complex, plus a fishing pond, baseball field, playground & splash pad.
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.
Stewart Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,253 reviews
Set on the shorelines of Lake Lewisville, this park offers camping, swimming, trails & a boat ramp.
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.
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.
Tyrrell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,173 reviews
Park featuring an 18-hole golf course, a walking trail, picnic tables, basketball & a playground.
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.
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.
Stillhouse Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,098 reviews
Lake in a park setting featuring a boat launch, fishing and swimming areas, plus trails.
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.
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.
Cottonwood Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,020 reviews
Picnic tables & a large-scale playground at a city park bordering Cottonwood Creek.
Bonham State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,033 reviews
Picturesque spot with a lake for swimming, fishing & canoeing, plus campsites & biking 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.
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.
Heritage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 962 reviews
Well-maintained outdoor space with baseball fields, playgrounds, soccer fields and a river for swimming.
Spring Creek Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 939 reviews
This scenic park known for its towering trees, wildflowers & rare plants features trails & a creek.
Harker Heights Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 904 reviews
Sizable park with softball & baseball fields, a lighted trail, a playground & picnic facilities.
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.
Oakmont Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 838 reviews
Park featuring play equipment, open grasslands, and paved pathways perfect for walking.
Shady Grove Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 883 reviews
Free park featuring a clean beach for swimming, kayak rentals and fishing.
River Road Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 824 reviews
Park featuring a river walk alongside abundant ducks and turtles.
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.
Harry S Moss Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 882 reviews
This single-track trail designated for mountain biking features more than 5 miles of loops.
Cibolo Center for Conservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 781 reviews
This educational center aims to bring nature alive through hands on-farm activities.
Sue Haswell Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 826 reviews
Park with athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and picnic and grilling areas.
Willow Waterhole Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 804 reviews
Large greenway providing a series of ponds, walking trails & gazebos, plus diverse wildlife views.
Murphy Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 828 reviews
120-acre park with athletic facilities, playgrounds, swimming pools, a lake & ample picnic sites.
Graham Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 815 reviews
Park featuring a disc golf course and playground and dog-friendly area, plus picnic tables near a pond.
Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 743 reviews
900-acre wildlife refuge boasting 8+ miles of trails, many bird species & scenic wetland boardwalks.
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
4.5 ★★★★★ 787 reviews
Part of a coastal wetlands complex & wildlife refuge offering nature trails, bird blinds & fishing.
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.
Cherry Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 739 reviews
Neighborhood park offering a swimming pool, a children's playground & picnic pavilions.
Harold Bacchus Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 731 reviews
Spacious sports park known for volleyball & 5 baseball fields, batting cages & a covered playground.
Crowley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 722 reviews
City park featuring a playground, athletic fields, ponds, pavilions, trees & restrooms.
Lakewood Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 685 reviews
Large park featuring a playground, a basketball court, and a dog park.
Olde City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 698 reviews
Informal park featuring picnic tables and swings for kids of all ages.
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.
Exall Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 708 reviews
Outdoor playground & sports fields, walking trails, picnic grills & an indoor recreation center.
Trinity Trails Trinity Park Main Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 692 reviews
Park featuring a waterfall and a trail system for walking and biking.
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.
Hugh Ramsey Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 693 reviews
54 acres of woodlands with a walking trail, wildlife viewing, gardens & water features.
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.
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.
Herman Baker Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 646 reviews
Vast wooded setting with a 34-acre lake, a 1.5-mi. nature trail system & numerous picnic tables.
Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 672 reviews
Picturesque 58-acre preserve featuring hiking trails & 3 ponds for catch-&-release fishing.
Texarkana Parks & Recreation
4.7 ★★★★★ 628 reviews
Popular park featuring playgrounds, a fishing pier, a splash pad and disc-golf courses.
Rose Rudman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 625 reviews
Recreational trail through forested terrain with playground equipment & grassy areas.
Miller Springs Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 620 reviews
Peaceful nature preserve offering running & walking trails, diverse wildlife & sightseeing.
Rick Rice Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 607 reviews
Peaceful 13-acre space offering a walking trail around a lake with a fountain, plus yoga and Zumba classes.
Round Rock West Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 609 reviews
Tranquil city park with tennis & volleyball courts, walking trails, a duck pond & a playground.
Fish Creek Linear Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 612 reviews
Walkers, runners bikers & rollerbladers head to this wide, concrete path along Fish Creek.
Coppell Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 575 reviews
Vast wildlife conservation area with diverse native plants & wildlife, including 130 bird species.
Rivery Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 573 reviews
Park featuring a playground for kids, and a 18-hole disc golf course, plus a serene pond.
RV Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 619 reviews
Belton Lake outdoor recreation area offering swimming, boating & water slides from May - October.
Gateway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 577 reviews
Park offering a peaceful space for watching and feeding geese and ducks.
McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge
4.4 ★★★★☆ 602 reviews
Waterfowl habitat with opportunities for fishing, hunting, wildlife-watching & photography.
Oakwell Trailhead Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 579 reviews
Trailhead for a 2.1-mile greenway path for hiking & biking, plus picnic tables by a local artist.
Wadley-Barron Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 566 reviews
Scenic park with a duck pond and turtles plus picnic areas and a gazebo.
Colleyville Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 552 reviews
46-acre preserve with multi-use trails amid woods & ponds, plus a playground & a picnic pavilion.
Hurst Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 564 reviews
Community recreation area featuring playgrounds, soccer fields, baseball diamonds & picnic pavilion.
Ponderosa Walking Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 547 reviews
Park with a pond, flower-filled butterfly gardens and wooded walkways.
Devine Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 581 reviews
A 45.5-acre regional park on a lake with a pavilion, trails, barbecue grills & a picnic area.
Seabourne Creek Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 542 reviews
Recreation site on 164 acres with trails, a prairie, a butterfly garden & a lake with fishing.
Helen's Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 540 reviews
Serene garden popular for walks, picnics & other low-key activities, plus outdoor photography.
Kathy Seei Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 563 reviews
Large Western-themed sculptures, scenic trails & an amphitheater are a draw to this spacious park.
Veterans park
4.6 ★★★★★ 550 reviews
Shaded, clean urban park featuring playgrounds, barbecues and paved paths for jogging.
Paul D Rushing Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
Green space with a nature trail & a wetlands habitat, plus sports fields, a tree farm & a dog park.
Limestone Quarry Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 529 reviews
15-acre park with a picnic shelter, playground & public art, plus trails, a pond & basketball court.
Brays Bayou Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 538 reviews
Paved hiking & biking greenway trail that winds along the bayou, passing by city parks.
Hutto Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 542 reviews
39-acre park with a bird blind, playground & picnic areas, plus a boat launch, fishing pier & trail.
Colleyville City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 503 reviews
Baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball & basketball areas plus horseshoes, a pond & an amphitheater.
Bellaire-Zindler Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 511 reviews
Sporting spot with lighted tennis courts & a baseball field, jogging trail, gazebo & picnic area.
Terry Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 489 reviews
Relaxed park featuring playgrounds and boat ramps, plus lakeside walking trails, docks and gazebos.
Cross Mountain
4.6 ★★★★★ 498 reviews
Popular picnic spot on a park-like mountain featuring a lighted cross on its peak, known for scenic views.
Kennedy Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 507 reviews
Charming local park with a community garden, children's play space & outdoor fitness stations.
Shanley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 483 reviews
City park with a trail, picnic tables, and creek, known for its holiday lights.
Walker Ranch Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 471 reviews
Natural area with trails for walking, hiking, and biking, plus a playground and picnic areas.
Crabing Bayside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 491 reviews
Peaceful waterside community park with a gazebo, picnic tables & a walking trail.
Teague Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 513 reviews
Well-kept park for military veterans boasting a pond with fountains.
Little Cypress Creek Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 500 reviews
This 58-acre preserve features 10 artificial ponds, plus hiking, jogging, biking & horseback riding.
C.J. Kelly Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 491 reviews
Outdoor recreation area with baseball diamonds & sports fields, plus a pond & play equipment.
Stone Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 474 reviews
Scenic creekside park featuring trails, green space, athletic fields & courts, plus a playground.
Shearer Hills/Ridgeview Walking Trail - Olmos Basin Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 471 reviews
This simple spot in Olmos Basin Park features a paved walking trail with fitness stations.
Elgin Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 478 reviews
Relaxed kids' park featuring slides, a sand volleyball court and a basketball court.
Lake Friendswood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 455 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a boardwalk trail around a lake.
Watersong Wild Space
4.5 ★★★★★ 473 reviews
Urban playa lake habitat with hiking trails & wildlife spotting from viewing platforms & blinds.
Celestial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 462 reviews
Green retreat offering running trails & steps engraved with poetry & quotes leading up to a sundial.
Bamberger Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
This tree-filled natural area offers trails for hiking & cycling, plus a playground.
Kiwanis Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 489 reviews
Public park with with tennis, basketball & volleyball facilities as well as on-site restrooms.
Cartwright Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 467 reviews
Sprawling green space featuring a popular fishing lake, soccer fields, picnic areas & a playground.
Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
City park popular with families boasting 3 playgrounds, trails & an indoor recreation center.
Rawhide Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 442 reviews
Quirky urban recreation area with climbing structures, metal sculptures & 3 walking trail loops.
Juergens Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 441 reviews
Green space with a basketball court, swings, slides, and picnic tables.
Ablon Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 456 reviews
This city park features a reservable pavilion, a fishing pier, playground & portable restrooms.
East End Lagoon Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 428 reviews
Nature preserve featuring 684 acres of coastal prairie with opportunities for activities like fishing.
Lakeline Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 409 reviews
Clean destination featuring a lake, a playground, zip lines and picnic tables.
Booty's Road Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 404 reviews
Gated park hugging the banks of the San Gabriel River featuring access to popular hiking trails.
MacNaughton Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 385 reviews
Park with exercise equipment, a playground, walking trail, and restrooms, plus disc golf.
Les Lacs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 393 reviews
Cozy residential park with a. duck pond, a playground, picnic tables & walking/jogging paths.
Liberty Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
Neighborhood spot with a pond for fishing and ducks, plus a playground and walkways.
Prather Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 373 reviews
Green space with a creek, bridges, playgrounds and tennis courts.
Central Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 416 reviews
Large green space featuring a playground, a wooden obstacle course and tables for picnics.
Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 369 reviews
Laid-back waterside trail offering views of downtown, picnic tables and a playground.
Bringle Lake Park East
4.8 ★★★★★ 365 reviews
Clean park offering trails, playground, grills, and a lake for kids, picnics, and hiking.
Villages of Bear Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 371 reviews
Large recreation area featuring trails for walking and picnics as well as areas for dogs.
Monte Bella Trails Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 369 reviews
Open since 2007, a park with a 7-mi. mountain-bike track, disc-golf course & wildlife.
Northshore Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
Popular, 9-mile, 27-mile loop trail for walking and hiking, plus mountain biking.
Ellwood Park
4 ★★★★☆ 424 reviews
Leafy public park with green expanses, beach volleyball courts, a dog run & picnic tables.
Gabbard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 368 reviews
10-acre neighborhood park offering a fishing pond, playground, picnic areas & jogging trail.
Red Bird Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 368 reviews
Picnicking, play equipment, and a jogging trail are featured at this public park.
Riverwalk: Theo Pkwy Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 339 reviews
Tranquil area for kayaking, jogging, and hiking, plus picnic and play areas.
Farmers Branch Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 353 reviews
Park with a playground, walking trail, baseball field, picnic tables, and restrooms.
Russ Pitman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 337 reviews
Large park and nature preserve with a playground and a sandpit for kids. Animals, squirrels and turtles are all on show. Trails crisscross the space.
Bayfront Peninsula Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Bayfront park with an expansive pier and various spaces for relaxing.
Heritage Park Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 335 reviews
Waterside recreation spot featuring walking and biking trails, plus ducks and turtles to watch.
Wuthering Heights Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
Peaceful, forested area providing a trail for walking & jogging, benches & open picnic space.
Rowlett Nature Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
Riverside nature park offering 1.3 mi. of hiking & biking trails & picnic space amid native trees.
Wilshire Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 339 reviews
Charming park for fishing and walking, with a pond, swings and a fishing dock.
Independence Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
Laid-back, waterfront 50-acre park with a boat ramp, fishing pier & a 1-mile walking/jogging trail.
Stagecoach Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Park featuring a playground, ponds, a windmill and fire pits.
Gateway Park & Horse Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 338 reviews
Park featuring a pond popular for fishing and jogging, plus picnic areas.
Buena Vista Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 344 reviews
Scenic park with a baseball field, a pond, a playground and paved paths.
Dixieland Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Large destination featuring a disc golf course, along with a playground and a picnic area.
Brushy Creek Greenbelt
4.8 ★★★★★ 315 reviews
Park with a picnic area and restrooms, plus trails for walking and mountain biking.
Duck Creek Linear Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Wildlife-rich urban park featuring jogging trails, a playground and picnic tables for a fun family outing.
Live Oak Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 333 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring baseball fields alongside duck ponds.
Miss Nellie's Pretty Place
4.7 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
Nature preserve with wildflowers, picnic facilities, and a fountain, plus a playground.
Natural Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 322 reviews
Shaded, serene, wooded open space offering paved and concrete trails, plus a dog park, pond and waterfall.
Riverside Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 314 reviews
Discussions & exhibits about the local environment hosted in a building with trail access.
Walnut Creek Greenbelt
4.6 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Wide paved & unpaved pathways cut through this rugged creekside area that links 2 parks.
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