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    Cameron Park

    4.7 (45 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    The Brazos River
    Patricia N.

    I'm a freelance Model and this is one of my favorite spots when y Photographer and I want to take outdoors nature photoshoots of me. The scenary is nice at this park. Nobody bothers you out here and it is a big park the fact that it's not only just a park. They have a zoo and botanical garden at this park. The Brazos River is right next to the park. Cameron Park is also a great place to have events here and big enough for birthdays, weddings, etc. because they do have a clubhouse big enough for it. The park is also very calm and kept well clean as well as the restrooms.

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    Carly H.

    Gorgeous city park near the zoo with so many trail options, picnic areas, play grounds and beautiful vistas. Restrooms available throughout. Well marked trails and maps on display. Free to public use. I loved my visit and will be back.

    Eliza N.

    Beautiful park nestled in Waco! Lovely to see how green everything was in the spring! Only wish there was more parking, so that I could walk along the river.

    Playground near the river
    Sarah R.

    What a gift to have this park in Waco. Our family's favorite thing to do here is go on hikes. There are so many trails with a lot of variety for different difficulties. The bike trails are award-winning and many are safe for hikers. Cyclists have always been kind, polite, and patient when riding past my family. Our favorite trails are: The River Trail-- a paved and easy trail to take for a quick or longer walk, the breeze from the river is nice! And the animal sculptures they've added make it so fun for little ones. If you take the trip into the park (away from downtown) you will come upon some really beautiful and unique rock faces that my teenager loves to climb; The Pipeline Trail-- an easy trail further into the park that really makes you feel like you're in the forest-- magical and fun to walk because there is a bit of variety in the terrain; The Edge has awesome views and makes you feel like you're on the edge of a cliff! Our favorite playgrounds in the park to visit with our three-year-old are the main playground near the river (close to the splash pad) and the Northern Gateway playground near Lover's Leap. Also recommend the zoo-- what a treat to have this zoo right in the park. Cameron Park Zoo was such a pleasant surprise to us when we moved here and easily rivals zoos in bigger cities. The zoo has a really great playground and small but fun splash pad for little ones.

    Rachel S.

    This park is massive! One cannot simply visit once and call it a day. I spent the afternoon walking the trails near Lawson's Point where there is parking, a sand box for volleyball, and plenty of secluded, serene grass space to picnic. I couldn't find any designated restrooms nearby though. I was able to descend to the main trail that follows the river but unfortunately didn't find any overlooks or spectacular views. Still a great walk in a less traveled area. Plus, I was greeted by a friendly lizard!

    The view from Lovers Leap!
    Garry H.

    Quite possibly the best city park in Texas. Abilene has lots of parks, and all are...ok. But nothing even close to Cameron Park. It only takes a couple of minutes to tell this is Waco's pride and joy. They tell me it's 5 miles long. I believe it. And every inch of it is well manicured and beautiful. As you drive from end to end, there are so many different areas, each one being interesting. The trail system is magnificent. Walk, run, or ride, you'll love it. The trail goes right along the bank of the river so you can enjoy nature. Lots of different play areas for your kiddos. Baseball parks, gazebos, picnic areas with grills. Cameron Park has it all. Enjoy the zoo while your there. Go to Lovers Leap! No jumping please. Congratulations Waco. Your beautiful park has impressed me.

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    Karen 2.

    absolute must in Waco! there's pretty extensive & steep trails. plenty of parking. great views of the Brazos river. the jacobs ladder was very cool too!

    Lovers Leap (Cameron park)
    Claire T.

    Great for a good hike, came in from Dallas and was amazed with all the trails that intertwined! Make sure to download AllTrails or have a map because I got a bit lost but easily found my way back. I recommend taking the runners path off the river trail to get a great view! Will come back :)

    Stairs
    Nikita H.

    It is a workout for sure to go up and down Jacob's ladder but it was fun the kids thought it was really cool. If you haven't been you got to go just so you can say you climb Jacob's ladder

    Greg R.

    Favorite spot to ride bikes during my university years, now a great place just to bring the family. Simply a beautiful park.

    View in February from a hammock at Cameron Park.
    Jessica R.

    There is something for everyone at Cameron Park! My husband and I no longer live in Waco, but when we did, this was the place we went to the most. It's conveniently located right near the Baylor University Campus and downtown and has trails for people at all activity levels. There is a paved sidewalk that goes along the Brazos River for those that want a leisurely stroll that eventually turns into a well maintained path leading to the MCC campus. This is probably the easiest trail that we've been on, but still provides beautiful views of the river, the rock, and trees. If you're looking for something more strenuous, there are tons to choose from. Some of the extremely strenuous trails are petty short, so if you decide it's not for you, it won't be much longer until you are done. We don't mountain bike, but there are always a ton of people biking throughout the park. There are even trails specifically for bikes. There are also a ton of places to picnic, lay in a hammock, or just relax for a bit. I would recommend taking a drive through the whole park to check out the different areas because there are so many different landscapes. Two really fun locations are Lovers Leap and Jacobs Ladder. Lovers Leap is am overlook that allows you to see a ton of Waco and the Brazos. Jacobs Ladder is a set of really funky stone stairs. If you want q workout, climb those!

    Lovers Leap
    David B.

    Did not realize that you could hike in Waco so close to Baylor! This park is amazing! We really enjoyed the trail system that runs all through the hillsides by the river. Not sure if it was the weather or not but the trails were not that crowded on a Saturday and there was plenty of nature to see. The city of Waco should be very proud of this park. The restrooms were very clean and we saw very little trash on the trails. I would definitely recommend this place to any interested hikers out there.

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    AMAZING FOR PICNICS!! I had a wonderful time with my boyfriend on Easter, such a nice place!

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    Nice park with lots of trees and river views. Bathroom was clean. A number of areas to park. No cost for the park or parking.

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    1 year ago

    Walking trails was fun! Jacob's ladder was hard for my but I needed the workout. This park is just beautiful.

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    So many opportunities to walk or workout. It's so beautiful and the walk along the river is nice and flat. Jacobs ladder is a killer

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    10 years ago

    Great park! Clean, lots of stuff to play on and places to sit for the parents.

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    Off to the West (and not too far) is a gorgeous geological gem of a park along the banks of the Brazos River.

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    Hewitt Park

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    It was a beautiful November afternoon with temps in the low 80's so we took the toddlers to run and…read moreplay in the park. A lot of the playground equipment is out in the sun. There aren't a lot of shady spots. This park isn't the type with lots of picnic tables, benches and pavilions. It's centered mainly around kid play and the kids definitely enjoyed it. In addition to a regular swing set and the set for babies and toddlers they also have swings designed for children with special needs in 2 sizes up to 12 years old. That's pretty wonderful.

    This is a decent sized park. Today was my first time there. It is near the post office in Hewitt…read more There is a good sized parking lot by the track as well as bleachers and a frisbee golf course. The walking path is made of concrete and there isn't any large trees. My wife had been there before and said that the creek or ditch appeared filled in. There was some seating that was covered and I noticed quite a few BBQ pits as well. I liked the quantity of picnic tables. It is a good track but not much to see so I enjoyed talking w my wife. Unlike other parks this trail had little to no incline and was easy to walk since it was concrete. That is helpful since I am still recovering from surgery. I would recommend this walking path for people who are perhaps a bit unsteady on their feet like me w surgery or other reasons possibly. The only complaint I might have is the lack of larger trees and that means during summer it would be wise if me to go in earlier or later hours. All in all good park. They have portable potties not permanent ones if that makes a difference to ya!!!

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