This is an amazing park on the East Side of Buda. Located in the Green Meadows subdivision is this…read morehidden gem! There are two playgrounds that are designed to give a play area to children of all ages. The covered pavilion has picnic benches and is located between the playgrounds and the splash pad which gives you the best view of the entire park while your kids run around. The jewel of this park is the splash pad. I recommend bringing chairs and blankets to sit on as there are not any right near this area. The bathrooms are located right next to this spot which is great for changing your kids in. I suggest wearing water shoes if your kids will be running in and out of here, there are many "stickers" all around. I hope the city continues to bring more to the East Side of Buda. There are communities here that have been ignored but are thriving!

I took my kids here for a fun day in the sun but also in the water because it's so hot out. We had…read morea blast, myself included!

Small, clean, and spacious municipal park…read more The little burg of Buda has dedicated and developed a nice and functional space for positive activities at one end of its Main St. The park has plenty of space for all sorts of activities If you're the sporty, there's a pavilion-covered and lighted basketball court. Also, there are sand volleyball courts. The kids can play on the recycled parts made playground or splash around on the splash pad in the summer. The bathrooms are clean, and drinking water is available On this recent trip up to Buda we were audience to the a free summer show. The Central Texas Theater Academy put on a fantastic rendition of Grease in the amphitheater of the park's Great Lawn. Now I will remind you that it's still hot during the Texas summer, but as the sun broke and sunsetted, a breeze passes through, the park grounds become better than bearable and all sorts of life and activity congregate. The city park in Buda is a wonderful place to enjoy your end of day with family and friends. Recommend.

I went there this past weekend for the Buda city dachshund races. It was wonderful. The Lions club…read moredid a fantastic job organizing this. Soooo many beautiful dogs. There were 20 races for the dachshunds. I must have seen about 200 dachshunds and 100 other breeds. So cute to watch. There were many vendors. I bought 5 new dachshund t shirts. They had a great cookie vendor as well. There were three different cook offs- chicken , ribs, and brisket. We were bussed from Cabella's. The buses came really often so we didn't wait long. This was a fantastic weekend. Thank you to all who worked so hard to make it run smoothly. I will be back next year to watch!

this is my go to place to go and disc golf with my dog! I have also come here multiple times to…read morewalk the trail and to go fishing! overall, it is a great nature escape inside of Austin! this park really has it all honestly though. whether you are coming there to shoot the basketball, practice tennis or play pickleball, or making your way to the sand volleyball court! If you've never been to this park, I highly recommend checking it out

This is our go-to park, especially because my boyfriend and I play a lot of pickleball…read more The park has 2 tennis courts with 2 practice walls, and inside the tennis courts, there are lines for 3 pickleball courts in total. It can get busy, but not so much that you can't find a spot--it's all first-come, first-served with no reservations required. There's also a basketball court and, on the other side, a sand volleyball court. You'll often see people playing frisbee or flying drones here, which adds to the lively atmosphere. The park has pet-friendly walking and running trails, a small play area for kids, and a few picnic spots. Restrooms are available, and there's plenty of parking. It's always clean, and you'll see enough people around to feel safe even if you're visiting alone.

A recently retired friend wanted to meet up and go for an early morning Sunday walk. I was more…read morethan willing. I'd never been to this park so I was excited and it didn't disappoint. It has well established walking trails, some have pretty good shade because of the surrounding trees another area is more of an open park with more of the feel of a school track. Both are nice. There were a few people when we arrived early and as the morning drew on more people arrived. But the area is so expansive it never felt crowded. It was a very pleasant morning on this trail. I'm hoping to come back on a consistent basis to walk here as an addition to my normal workouts.

A nice little park to enjoy in downtown Buda. It is nestled behind the library/police station aways…read morefrom the road so you can enjoy the calm of nature. There is basically one moderate-length loop with a few branching paths to shorten or make it longer; I'd guess only about a mile. My husband and I have gone there to run a couple times. The paths are a fine gravel/dirt. There's a shallow pond in the center, not for swimming or fishing, just a water feature, along with a windmill. Sometimes the train rattles by and that's fun to hear. There's a play structure for kids as well, though it is mostly monkey bars plus a slide. Bathrooms with running water nearby. Pretty good sized parking lot, well-maintained asphalt. This park gets transformed during the Christmas season into a walkthrough where many small/local businesses get a small plot to decorate and advertise, and they typically have a few concessions like hot cocoa or kettle corn, and a Santa Claus for kids to visit. That sort of thing.

Nice park to take a walk around and check out the exhibits. Definitely not for kids as there isn't…read moreanything for them to do. Pretty much a nature walk.

My coworkers recommended this park to me as I looking for somewhere that has trails…read more This park didn't disappoint! Upon driving, I was a bit confused with the lack of parking lot, but luckily there was a shared lot across the street. Absolutely beautiful! I instantly fell in love with this park. I've never been to a place that is dedicated to first responders. I'm happy to know that someone engineered this because those professions are often overlooked and are less paid. The bridge with constant flow of water reminded me of a park in Friendswood, TX (Heritage Park). It's so tranquil and relaxing walking around seeing all the plants in healthy conditions. The trails are easy to maneuver and are smooth. There are some parts that are interactive for children and adults to explore which is cool. Even have plenty of seating throughout the park to sit and enjoy the landscape. I even sparked a conversation with an engineer who was admiring the engineering/construction of the railings. I think this has been added to my second favorite parks and when I'm in the area, I'll frequent it more!

Live this playground! There are separate slides for be the big and little kids with a few seats on…read morethe sides of the playscapes. You can also grab a bite from one of the many surrounding restaurants.

This place is great for kiddos! There is a play scape for bigger kids as well as some that are a…read morelittle bit younger. There's some cool musical instruments and fun hills to roll down. The best part is there are lots of kid friendly restaurants surrounding the landscape area. You can get a pizza, ice cream, or a burger and sit right there while the kids play. The area has some shade, but not fully shaded. Also, it is not fully fenced in so you do need to keep an eye on your Littles..

Truly the best dog park I've ever been to. I saw some reviews that said it was poorly…read moremaintained...well, if that's your POV, you haven't been to a lot of the truly crummy dog parks I've been to in the past. This dog park is huge, with a section for large dogs and a section for small dogs. There is a strong and hearty fence, and a leash station to keep dogs from getting out. There are water fountains and benches for the humans, water fountains and a hose for the dogs, and agility equipment for the dogs. There are always plenty of poop bags provided and for the most part it seems most owners pick up after their dogs. There are burrs around, which stinks if you have a long-coated dog, but alas, that's anyone's front yard these days! Most dogs who come are well behaved. Our pup is shy and sometimes has to outrun the rowdy dogs, but I've never seen a fight or anything dangerous at this park. There is plenty of parking and bathrooms nearby.

This is a really nice dog park. Agility activities and yards for both large and small dogs. Each…read moreside has water fountains for people and pups. There is also an awning that provides shade for each side. The sign says under 13 is not permitted. Not sure why.. but I guess it's a liability for the city. Most dog parks don't have any of the amenities this one provides. There is a bathroom located right out the gate. Look for the softball fields when driving in. Can't miss it. Surprised there aren't a ton of dogs and owners taking advantage of this place. Completely empty for the past hour.

This isn't the best caverns I've visited within a Texas State Park, but it is pretty darn cool. The…read morebest caverns tour is at Kickapoo Caverns. I did a wild cave tour without the extra charges that Longhorn collects. At Longhorn, our guide, Johnson did an amazing job with our small group of six people for the 10:45 AM tour. My brother and I initially registered for the 11:00 AM tour and am glad that we were suggested another time. We passed by the 11:00 AM tour and they had 40+ people in their group. Johnson showed us cool geological formations. We saw dolomite, calcium bicarbonate, chert, limestone, geodes, stalagmites, stalactites, and quartz crystals. Johnson is somewhat funny; he had a bit of quirky and dry humor. I enjoyed the history of the caverns, but some of it I thought was interesting. It was really delightful to learn that in the 1800's, before the CCC got involved, the locals would dance and play music turning the cave into an auditorium of entertainment. Johnson said that if certain geological formations glows, it is growing. Very catchy phase for memory. I got to see a few bats hanging out. They were tricolor bats which are smallest bats. The cave is cool, but thankfully not slippery. I was wearing no grip support shoes, but I didn't fall or have the urge to fall. There are mats on the floor of the cave to prevent falls. Johnson gave us more time to look around and admire the geology. My brother and I weren't required to bring our own flashlights. Johnson had a flashlight, but forgot to grab the blacklights. What I find is strange is that this is a state park that you cannot renew your state park pass at. This park headquarters is very different than the rest considering that there's a third party company handing the cave tours, they sell ice-cees, popcorn, and the gift shop is very big and vast. The others don't have this. It is questionable to me. I was told that I needed to go to Inks Lake to renew my pass. The cave tours are very pricey. Kickapoo Caverns tour was very affordable at $10. You can use the park pass. You can't get your state park passport stamped at Longhorn Caverns either. It seems like Longhorn Caverns is more for profit and the history about the cavern could be overly exaggerated to attract customers. My opinion. It was hard to believe half of the things what Johnson was telling us. There's one portion of geological formation in the cave that is "dead" because in year 1919, the locals went exploring by touching the formation it "killed" it. I preferred Kickapoo Caverns and the Caverns of Sonora a lot more. Even Inner Space Caverns and Natural Bridge were very exciting to see. Longhorn is cool, but didn't give me that WOW-factor, but I still had a ton of fun on a Sunday morning.

One of the most unique experiences you've ever happens right here at Longhorn Cavern. It makes you…read morefeel like you've stepped into another world. the cave feels cool in temperature and vibes. Our guide shared stories about the cavern's formations including the stalactites and stalagmites. My favourite spot was the Cathedral area with its open space and unique rock shapes. Above ground, the park is just as lovely. There are short trails around the park in the middle of Texas Hill Country. Whether you're into geology, history, or just looking for a cool escape from the Texas heat, Longhorn Cavern is worth the trip out of the city.

Full of stickers. While this park is close to home and my pooch does enjoy it, it's always a major…read moredecision to take my long haired dog here. I spend a lot of time pulling stickers out of him when I get home. The entire park is heavily saturated.

Tried taking my dogs here since there really isn't another dog park out here in kyle. Full of…read morestickers, people don't pick up after their dogs, so full of crap. Couldn't get in due to not having a tag because I don't not live in the plum creek subdivision.