This is such a beautiful and large park. It is on a hill so you get a lovely breeze. There are…read morewalking and biking paths, two playgrounds- one which is ADA accessible and restrooms. I can't believe it took me so long to visit this park. It really is beautiful. It does have some sewage smell in one part which is pretty off putting but luckily you can't smell it all over.

Loved it! We had so much fun and if we could we would spend the whole day here !! Super kid…read morefriendly and Safety

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.

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.

A nice way to take a little break from the heat…read more The track goes about a mile and it was about a ten ish minute ride. Tickets are $6 and I would recommend grabbing a couple $2 Popsicles for the ride. The kids loved it! If you kids are sensitive to loud noises, sit towards the back away from the train whistle.

The train offers a leisurely, scenic circuit around Landa Park. A must for those with littles or…read morefor your first time to the park. The price of $6 each is a little much for multiple trips on the same day, but maybe they have a season pass for locals. I have to admit it makes me is the Hermann Park train in Houston.

Lake Kyle Park is such a fantastic spot to unwind. With nearly 120 acres, it's huge and never…read morereally feels crowded. The walking paths are well-maintained and connect directly to the Plum Creek Trail, making it perfect for a morning run or a long walk. The lake itself is beautiful--it's a great spot for catch-and-release fishing--and they have a nice playground and covered pavilion if you're bringing the family. They even installed an outdoor fitness court if you want to get a quick workout in!

Big open range park with one single trail that leads to the lake with reflective water. Mini…read morewindmills surrounding the body of water. The terrain is flat and the views are the houses on the hill to the north and west. At the end of the trail, it leads to the catch and release fishing dock. There's a huge round yellow picnic table. This park is great for sunrise views, meditation and yoga in the park. The trail is less than a mile long. I would have liked it more if there were nature trails and longer paths to walk on. I think they use this park for community events. The air is crisp and fresh. It smells like sweet grass cornbread. No pollution.

The park was recently upgraded with new playground equipment & a splash pad for the kids. It was a…read morenice trail around the park and the disc golf course.

Great park. Lots of walking space and disc golf course fun. Have birthday parties, basketball…read morefootball. Baseball fields needs some work but still good

This review is for the swimming hole - an awesome swimming spot just an hour away from Austin!…read moreNumber one tip is to make sure you have reservations ahead of time on the website. You will want to show up a little bit ahead of time because people will be lining up to get in once the reservation time opens and you don't want to waste your reservation time just waiting in line. Service was kinda off-putting, the lady was not very friendly and she also wasn't very clear about the wristbands and whether or not all of us needed them or if just the kids needed them. Other than that, the place itself was very nice and other staff walking around were very nice too. They did round everyone up around 5pm because of lightning storms within 10 mile distance so they have to clear the area and hold for 30 mins before they can allow you back, but luckily we were pretty much ready to leave anyway. Our reservation specifically included a picnic table so we had a designated spot with our name reserved just near the swimming hole. The nice part about reservations means that the place doesn't get super crowded. The kids really liked the swing but even just floating around was really nice. The water itself is mostly shaded by large trees so you aren't burning in the sun. Definitely recommend bringing food and drinks to enjoy a picnic out here, since they had one vending machine nearby. The bathrooms were super clean and not terribly far from the water itself so that was super convenient, as well as nice changing rooms! This was a nice way to spend the afternoon cooling down from the Texas heat.

We visited during the 2-6pm time slot and now I understand why reservations are required. The place…read moreis smaller than I expected, but that actually makes it feel more peaceful and less crowded. Everything was very organized and the staff did a great job keeping things running smoothly. The water was great a bit cold but clear and so refreshing on a hot day. We also had a lot of fun using the rope swing! Just sharing a few tips: large umbrellas aren't allowed, but you can bring a small one, and you'll probably want it if it's sunny. There are some reserved spots available but they're very limited and book up fast. If you don't have one, make sure to arrive early because most spots are first come, first served. You could bring your own food and drinks but alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Overall, such a fun place to spend a few hours and cool off. Definitely worth the visit!

Love coming here & just listening to the water. Good views. Some good areas to sit & hang out…read more Limited space in my opinion to hang out but love taking the dogs for a walk out here. Parking can be difficult sometimes but overall it is a nice park. Hoping they will re-open the other side of it at some point.

You know those scenes in movies where kids are swinging off old ropes into a shady river while…read moretheir friends are making out downstream, and you think, "Where did these punks find such a cool and private place to hang?" Well, congrats, you just found that place via Yelp. John Stokes park is wedged between farmland on the other side of I35, down the narrow and unsuspecting Cape street. Even on a Sunday, the park wasn't so busy that there was nowhere to sit or have to ourselves, and the people there made a comfortable mix of college kids, adults, and families. The best part of the park is the 30ft high, man-made waterfall that drops into a sort of cove. A perfect touch. Chances are, you'll see fearless kids flipping from the falls into the water below, which is at least a sight to see, if you are not the daredevil type. There are also park benches here for eating, drinking, or talking. If you live here in town, forget the Sewell Park swimsuit competition. Forget the Cheatam Street theme park crowd. John Stokes state park is the best place to experience and enjoy the San Marcos river. Tip: Much of this river park is tree-lined, so if you need direct sunlight to enjoy swimming in the cool river water, visit around noon when the sun is overhead.

I was looking for a fishing spot, away from everyone. This is it. I didn't catch anything, but it…read morewas a nice, quiet, and peaceful day. If you want to get away from the noise of the city for a while, I highly recommend this quaint park. I spent several hours here and only saw a couple of people. The trails are great. For a nice walk and/or take a pet. Although it's requested to clean up after yourself, I was disappointed to see trash. There's a small free parking lot (gravel) at the beginning of that particular entrance.

I do really love this park, I come here all the time. It's super quiet and a great example of the…read morenative habitat in the area (post oak Savannah). However it's developed a bit of an off leash dog program. There's poop left everywhere, and dogs running loose despite the numerous environmental issues caused by off leash dogs, the citywide leash las, and the rule stated on the front sign. I even saw someone who let their cats run loose the other day who asked me to avoid a large section of the park with my (leashed) dogs. I would have been happy to, provided they were also leashed. And of course the people who let their dogs off leash aren't concerned about other people in the park so they'll yell and curse at you if you ask them to call their dog or try to defend yourself from a strange dog barreling at you across the field. It's happened several times. I bring my dogs on a long line and they get to run around and explore to their hearts content without increasing erosion, lowering biodiversity, or being rude to other park goers. The city really needs to take some responsibility for enforcing responsible pet ownership laws.