Here for the monarch butterfly event. What a fun place, and fun time. Highly recommend…read more Can't wait to come back and explore some more. Bottom line: Check the calendar, there's a lot of activities here!

Loved it here. I visited after I left Granbury and was needing to use some time up before i arrived…read moreat the hotel in Cleburne. The scenery was beautiful the attractions were great I loved everything. My dog was happy. I only wished I had used my off I had brought but forgot in the car. I went on the butterfly trail and the connection trail and part of the Jim Bowie trail. The bird blind and windmill were awesome. FYI if needed there is a restroom in the butterfly garden. The garden had so many flowers when I was there and the Bowie trail had lots of prairie view scenes as well as flowers and cedar bushes. I recommend highly. There are a lot of covered picnic tables. Entry is free but they have a spot for donations at the start of the trail by the " human sundial " attraction.

I'm not sure if the City of Joshua has more parks or just this one, because their website isn't…read morevery detailed. It's a small town so this is a very valiant effort and it's a very nice park. The park has a lighted full court basketball court, picnic tables, a splashpad (with seating for the adults) and a pretty amazing picnic shelter. There are three lighted baseball fields for amateur and tournament play. Large parking lot and a playground. Definitely a fan! [Review 16027 overall - 214 in Texas - 1532 of 2021.]

On Google maps it says that the park it's closed today Saturday but I came in and it's open…read more There's nothing special about this park. The grass and the plants look dry in gray But this is the closest one near me and I needed to walk my dog. I didn't walk my dog through the path because there is a snake warning. There's a basketball court, baseball court and a playground for kids, the parking lot has 2 sides, overall it's an ok park, it doesn't look well maintained to be honest the trailer park next door looks greener and more alive. Btw it's open from 5am to 11 PM.

Super helpful and so glad they have been here year after year. We have many great family memories…read morebecause of Rhodes.

Very fast, cash only. Owner gives good recommendations and drives tubes to landing arearead more

Come select the perfect Boy Scout patch for your scout!!! They have so many excellent patches to…read morechoose from. Prefect little gift shop to pick up great souvenirs, ice cream on those blazing days after a great hike and they also offer military discounts!

There are Dinosaur tracks along the river in this park but the tracks are only visible/accessible…read morewhen the water is low. The park's website and a sign at the entry gate let visitors know when the tracks are visible. We went after a heavy rain so the tracks were not visible but we still paid the day use fee and enjoyed the park. The park has tons of hiking trails, a swimming hole called the Blue Hole, Ranger led nature talks, picnic areas, camping sites, and a park store. The park also has 2 large Dinosaurs that were once displayed at the World's Fair alongside some tracks that were excavated from the park. There is a privately owned RV park and a privately owned Dinosaur museum nearby.

Great little park right on the Paluxy River. There are some historic buildings to explore. Covered…read morepicnic tables, a nice playground, and restrooms. Best part is the river walk. A paved trail that takes you to the dam, and Big Rocks Park. You walk across the dam to get to the big rocks! Oh, Master Gardeners also has their garden here. Also a short walk from the square, if you don't mind crossing the bridge the cars also use. Bottom line: Great diversion.

A nice little riverside park just east of historic, downtown Glen Rose- this park features a large,…read morelighted pavilion WITH FANS (amazing feature in TEXAS heat!!), walking trail, restroom, small flower/butterfly garden, a playground--part of which features a shade covering, a few, small, historic buildings, and access to the Glen Rose River Walk. This made a GREAT spot for us to eat our combo packed and takeout dinner after finding out that nearby Dinosaur Valley State Park now (last weekend of June 2020) closes at 7pm for day-use on weekends due to COVID-19. This was the perfect motivator to pick-up a to go order from one of the most uniquely Texan restaurants I know --Loco Coyote! With a bit of driving, we were able to pick up our order and head to this park where we found ample seating in the forms of picnic tables and benches with less than a handful of people visiting the park at the time. During our picnic dinner, a group of kayakers and SUPers paddled by on the river below the pavilion creating some lovely dinnertime entertainment!

We visited Fossil Rim on Thursday, June 18, for the Wildlife Safari Tour and an overnight stay at…read morethe Lodge. Overall, I would describe our experience as mixed. There were some wonderful employees and enjoyable moments, but there were also several disappointments that made it difficult to justify the $485 we spent for our family of three (including my 12- and 14-year-old sons). When we first arrived, the woman at the entrance was very friendly and helpful. We asked how to make the most of our day, and she suggested visiting the overlook, café, gift shop, and the Wildlife Experience before our 11:00 a.m. tour. She also explained that tour vehicles returned every 60 minutes and implied that we could either get off at the overlook or stay on the vehicle if we preferred. The Wildlife Experience was enjoyable, and we appreciated that recommendation. Our first tour guide was excellent--friendly, knowledgeable, and informative. However, he also told us we would stop at the overlook for about 45 minutes before another vehicle returned. It appears remaining on the vehicle was not an option. After eating lunch and browsing the gift shop, we returned outside around 12:05 p.m. A vehicle arrived, but it was for a private tour. We were told another one would arrive in about 15 minutes. Instead, we waited until approximately 1:05 p.m., with around 30 people waiting. This is where the experience became frustrating. The young female driver announced she was picking up the 10:00 a.m. tour group, but then allowed at least one couple from our 11:00 a.m. group to board. When I asked about our group, she said boarding was "first come, first served," which directly contradicted what she had just told everyone. After making a phone call, she rearranged passengers so our family could board, she knew I was upset. She was informative during the drive, although her microphone stopped working and she had to raise her voice. That part was understandable. What I did find unprofessional was her repeated use of slang such as "trust" throughout her presentation. It felt out of place for a guided educational tour. I also noticed several children who appeared to be three years old or younger sitting in seats without an adult directly beside them, which raised some safety concerns. After the tour, we arrived at the Lodge around 2:10 p.m., knowing check-in wasn't until 3:00 p.m. The front desk employee politely explained that our room wasn't ready unless we had purchased early check-in, which we completely understood. We spent some time shopping in town before returning. The staff member who checked us in later was very friendly, and gave us a tour of the lodge. Our room itself was nice, clean, and had an extremely comfortable bed. Unfortunately, the lodge itself was not what we expected based on the photos online. There is very little to do on the property. While it's understandable that guests cannot freely explore because of the wildlife, we expected more amenities. We discovered board games ourselves, only to find many were missing pieces or broken. We also learned there was no pool table, despite it still appearing in Google photos. We were later told it had been removed approximately two years ago. Updating the online photos would help set more accurate expectations for future guests. That evening, heavy rain moved through the area. The ceiling fan light in our room would not turn off, and the fan remote was not functioning properly. Since there is no room phone, we had to call through Fossil Rim's main system to reach someone at the lodge. A staff member came to our room around 12:14 a.m. and was extremely kind and apologetic. He attempted to fix the problem but did not have a replacement remote or battery. He offered us a portable fan and later a lantern, which we appreciated, although neither solved the issue. His customer service was excellent despite the situation being unresolved. Breakfast the following morning was acceptable, and we appreciated having access to the dining area throughout the evening. There were no spoons, so I had to go downstairs and ask for some. The lady came up and went into the blocked for "Staff Only" , kitchen and got them out of the dish washer, then proceeded to turn on the dishwasher, so we hope our spoons were clean. Overall, the Wildlife Experience was decent, especially for families with younger children, and several employees provided outstanding customer service. However, the confusion surrounding the shuttle system, inconsistent communication, outdated online photos, limited lodge activities, and maintenance issues made the overall experience fall short of expectations. For $485 for the lodge and tour, I don't feel the overnight lodge stay provided enough value, particularly for families with older children or teenagers. If you're visiting, I would recommend the Wildlife Experience and safari, but I would carefully consider whether staying overnight at the Lodge is worth the additional

We celebrated our anniversary at Fossil Rim, and we truly couldn't be happier with the experience…read more Our guide, Caitlyn, was absolutely phenomenal! I love her admiration of giraffes. She was so informative and shared fascinating insights about the animals and the history of the land. I was genuinely surprised to learn they've discovered dinosaur footprints and fossils right in the ridge--it added such a cool layer to the tour. From the giraffes to the cheetahs and everything in between, we loved getting up close. Being able to feed animals I never thought I'd encounter was a highlight. It felt like such a personal, high-quality experience rather than just a drive-through. We are already planning our return trip to try the "Behind the Scenes" package!

First timer! I accompanied my daughters class for a field trip! There is so much to do for fun…read morefilled day worth the trip!!! Plenty of activities, great little shop and the food smelled amazing!! I didn't get a chance to try the food because I was with my daughter's field trip and left little alone time for this mom! The staff was amazing in accommodating our little ones. We will return again with the family!

Make sure to buy tickets online. It's cheaper than purchasing at the gate. There was a flash sale…read moreonline, and I was able to get my tickets way ahead of time for $17.95 each. It's now $29.95 online and $35.95 at the gate. The pumpkin patch, obviously on the pricey side, is more of an attraction as there are a lot of activities to do. There's the typical photo-op setup filled with pumpkins in the background. As you walk further in, there is a playground area for kids to get on the swings and slides. You can also find a place to look at animals - goats, donkey, chickens, etc. Scattered throughout the farm are various cars kids can hop into and take photos in. We went on the hayride, which was a nice 10 minute ride to see the Christmas trees. They also have a dedicated area to buy pumpkins. If you get hungry or thirsty, they have a lot of shaded areas to sit and eat. They sell food and beverages. Overall, it was a fun experience for the entire family.

Awesome experience. Halley (sp?) was an excellent, informative guide, having had generations of…read moreher family in the area. An inexperienced and nervous rider fell off the horse and Halley handled it like a pro.

This company cancelled our family ride. No reason given. When we showed up they said "we cancelled…read moreyour ride, I think we sent you an email". Ruined our family vacation weekend. The individual at the stables could not have possibly shown less concern. Horrible attitude. Really just could not care less. Had a difficult time getting my $700 refunded. Had to do multiple follow ups. Ill never book with this place again. There are other providers in the area.