We were nearby supporting a Taiwanese restaurant so I randomly pulled up kids activities in San…read moreMarcos on Yelp. The Children's Park appeared and looked like a lot of fun. Since the kids were still wide awake and the little one hates car rides, getting their wiggles out before heading back to Austin seemed like the right strategy. We came and this park did not disappoint! It was a Saturday afternoon at 3:15pm and all the kids were out having fun. We couldn't park in the parking lot so had to do roadside parking with a short walk. I especially loved the smaller kids area for the 1.5 and 5 year old. We spent a good hour here just goofing around. We spent the next 30 minutes in the bigger area and my 5 year old had a blast, 1.5 year old, not too much. Overall, I really like the layout and will be back when we visit San Marcos again!

Awesome and fun place to take the kids. This place is definitely worth the drive if you are coming…read morefrom San Antonio.

Short walkway in the walnut springs park if you plan to walk back and forth but crossing towards…read morethe library is like a hidden gem. Beautiful painted squirrels definitely recommend walking this area leading to max stark park.

Small but beautiful park. Water was low. Got to see a water moccasin in The little creek. Nice…read moresidewalks to walk on. Also have baggies and trash cans for puppy poo

Loveeeed this splash pad for my girls! Not too far from our home and they had so much fun. Main…read moredownside is since it is free and open to the public, the place was PACKED! But well it is what it is. I like that you have the availability to rent an area in case you want to host a party such a great idea. I do recommend bringing your own roll of toilet paper roll, because obviously they run out since a lot of people go. There is also a playground next to the splash pad :)

This is place is really nice I will definitely be taking my kids more often and it's free I love…read morehow the sitting area is shaded for the parents to sit a relax while kids play.

Beautiful park and splash pad! Didn't get any pictures but the picnic tables do cost for…read moreNON-residents. $25, not sure per table or per hour. There are codes to scan on the tables.

Fischer Park is a neighborhood favorite that embraces the natural landscape and critters. The…read morewalking trail winds through trees, around the lakes, and flowers too! This is not an athetics park which is wonderful! There is a splash pad at the top of the hill with swings and a jungle gym.

This is a very peaceful and beautiful spot along the river. There is only one hiking trail. Very…read morewell shaded. Seems this is where the tubers stop for a break. The water is kind of shallow They have a playground for kids and definitely a good spot to walk your dog in this Texas heat

Great place to cool off. Secret tubing area. Great for kids. Place your picnic area, walk up a ways…read moreand float down.

Conway Park is a small park on the corner of Bliss and Sturgeon in the Blanco Gardens neighborhood…read more It's fenced in, so your kids or pets don't run off. It's a pretty good sized park at 3 acres and the amenities include a Playground, a half basketball Court, and plenty of Benches. It's a nice looking park, and you can tell it's been recently renovated. The paint is fresh, and the jungle gym looks safe. It's nicely landscaped, and there are sidewalks to ride your bike on, and shady areas to hang out under. Unfortunately, there's no restrooms here.

Great, secluded state park next to a neighborhood. I'd consider Palmetto a hidden gem in Texas. I…read moredrove here from Austin and it took me about 1.5 hours. The way I took lead me down a neighborhood street, which led me straight to the park's headquarters. They had a small and very limited selection of gifts for purchase, but the park ranger there was friendly and recommended a couple of trails and points of interest. I hiked a series of trails along the outside perimeter of the park, which combined was about 3.5 miles. Each new segment had a different ecosystem and it was interesting to see different sights and hear new sounds. The trails are mostly shaded, though I went on an overcast day. There's also a low river crossing where I saw some people fishing on. At all Texas state parks, no fishing license is needed to fish. The sound of the river was soothing and refreshing. I genuinely enjoyed my time here and would love to return here to visit again someday.

Beautiful hiking trails with clear paths and easy accessibility. It's very inexpensive to enter the…read morepark. You can stay overnight and camp and swim and fish.

Kevin was nice and helpful and made in very fun for me and me and would come back againread more

Overall the experience was pretty cool.And Kira our guide was very friendly and informative.Me and…read moremy wife got the full experience which was the cave the little gravity room and the little safari park.The only thing I can say is,it's a bit overpriced for what you get.Other then that it was good.

Best place to relax. I love the river and playing volleyball or even throwing a football around…read more This place is great!

So even though Tx State regs allow the general public to Sewell Park (02.01"Sewell Park is a…read moreproperty of Texas State ... Generally, it is open to the public if the applicable policies and procedures are adhered to"), the City of San Marcos started charging $15 parking at Lions Club (if over 2 hrs, in nearly empty lot during weekday) and, although not clearly communicated, the City Marshall's sit and watch if anyone walks into Sewell Park and then issues a $100 ticket on the vehicle for being "parked in a No Parking Zone" and "Driver observed leaving city park". Much more militant/surveillance atmosphere than I was used to visiting Sewell Park since the 1970's but I guess that is where most our tax dollars go to promoting these days. Parks are becoming just for the wealthy. Sewell Park itself was great otherwise.

Was invited to a birthday party and it was hot out. This park has a lot of trees to help with the…read moresummer heat. It's very open and clean. They also have a basketball court that is covered. A couple of playgrounds spread throughout the park. The only downfall is that you have to be a member to swim in the pool. But I understand. But make sure to pack a cooler to stay hydrated.

Great place to take kids to burn off some extra energy. The playground space is really large…read moreallowing for plenty climbing and creative play. My only gripe is that the trash at the picnic area was overflowing. The covered space with picnic tables is nice to grab a bite to eat, drink or even cool off. The parking lot is very small and is not easy to maneuver through. Nice field for kicking balls , playing tag or throwing frisbees.