Haven't been to the park or duck pond in decades. Mom wanted to drive through and walk around the…read moreduck pond. There were a few people there already, and everyone was incredibly nice. Wish the people in the city where I live where this friendly. Trade you?! Ha ha! The grounds were well-kept and beautiful. Please come check out the park the city offers through your wonderful tax dollars. You will be glad you did.

Great birthday venue. Plenty of room, plenty of tables and pretty scenery by the river.read more

Small tranquil. Chill out family Spot. And let's keep it that way. I didn't see someone taking care…read moreof spots. So I'm guessing it's first come first served. But families don't stay long at the beach. Oh. And it's not deep here. For very far out!!!

Sand is sharp with glass and shells water dried all the way muddie honest scam. If you come here…read morenature walk is mainly bird poop and glass bottles would rather go to an oil rig.

My kids wanted to come to the park so we came. Kind of hidden but the kids had fun. Although they…read morewould probably have fun with a coloring book and crayons. Would love it more if the park had more shaded areas and cool breezes, lol

This is a great place for a run in the early morning hours. The park opens at 7 am and you don't…read moresee much traffic until the tennis players get there around 10 am. There are swings and a little pond with ducks to feed. There are tables and bbq pits. I wouldn't use the pits but some people do. They have a small amphitheater and the husband and I have enjoyed some live music there from time to time. It is a secluded park as it is behind the mall, so it is very peaceful in the morning.

very fun i had an amazing time a lot of memories and i always have a good time here recommendread more

I am working the South Texas Farm and Ranch Show, which we participate in every year. The community…read morecenter is very outdated and has very few choices when it comes to concession. The staff is very friendly and the facility is very clean.

We arrived at the advertised opening time of 9 only to be told they now open at 10 for winter hours…read moredespite being summer...ok. The zoo is very small. There is a small indoor section with a few rats, rabbits, a snake, a turtle and not much else. Outside there were more exhibits but either the exhibits were closed or the animals were already hiding from the heat. I did like the hawk and the whistling duck. The small walkways near the emu were closed and all in all there wasn't much there to see. You won't spend more that 35 minutes here. The parking was a small lot and was near the Pumphouse which was nice

A decent small town zoo. Not a fan of the quarters for the animals at my last visit. Small children…read moreare fascinated, but, not really a great zoo for older children, teens or adults. Zoo floods whenever the river rises and I'm sure it takes a lot to keep it in any kind of shape.

When I was planning our South Texas trip, I saw the Fannin Memorial Monument on the map, but I did…read morenot realize it was about James Walker Fannin... what a true Texas hero - and he was born in Georgia! I am so glad my daughters and I made the effort to visit the monument on May 27, 2025. At the Presidio La Bahía which is nearby to the west, we learned even more about the monument. In fact, I recommend you visit La Bahía first, then drive around the area to see all these other points of interest. Back to Fannin... The Fannin Memorial Monument marks the burial site of Colonel Fannin and over 300 of his fellow volunteer militia men known as the Texians. A massacre... During the Battle of Coleto, while Fannin and his men were retreating away from Presidio La Bahía, Mexican General José de Urrea and his men brutally attacked them. Snuck up on them! There were many mistakes made along the way, but I am sure Fannin tried his best with what he had. Ultimately, a wounded Fannin presented terms for surrender. Urrea wanted to fulfill those white flag wishes, but he first had to write to Mexican president and General Antonio López de Santa Anna who was already at that point a "take no prisoners" sort. After Urrea forced all of the Texians including Fannin to return to La Bahía as prisoners of war, Santa Anna later ordered them all to be executed at dawn. Not a single death request was honored. "His three dying wishes were to be shot in the chest, given a Christian burial and have his watch sent to his family. Instead, the Mexican commanding officer shot Fannin in the face, burned his body with the others and kept the timepiece as a war prize." Many Texans and historians believe, though, if it had not been for this massacre that Sam Houston and his Texas army would not have secured victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, thus Independence for the Lone Star State. While writing this review, I learned that "the Fannin site was the third historic site acquired by the state behind the Alamo and San Jacinto Battleground." "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!" Goliad is a treasure trove of much more history and other significant sites. The people of the town are friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend. Works Cited https://authentictexas.com/remember-goliad/ https://www.humanitiestexas.org/programs/tx-originals/list/james-fannin https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/coleto-battle-of https://www.history.com/articles/the-goliad-massacre-the-other-alamo

I was from Houston. I often drove Fannin street in downtown Houston. I got the reason why the…read morestreet name was Fannin. The street was named after James Fannin. The monument was not far from Presidio la Bahia. It was too hot to walk. I used my car. The monument was built in 1938. It was a small monument. But it was informative. I stayed here for 10 minutes. But I leaned history on Google for an hour. Let's learn history.

The Fannin Battleground marks the location where, on March 19 and 20, 1836, the Battle of Coleto…read moreCreek was fought between Texan forces commanded by Col. James Fannin and Mexican forces led by Gen. Jose Urrea. Believing they would be treated humanely, Col. Fannin surrendered; he and his troops were led back to Presidio La Bahia, near Goliad, and held as prisoners. On Palm Sunday, Col. Fannin and his men were slaughtered by the Mexican forces under the direction of Santa Anna, who re-instituted the Tonel Decree in late December 1835. The slaughtering of Col. Fannin and his men gave rise to the battle cry, "Remember Goliad!". (Some estimates say 400+/- were killed) This battleground is a little out of the way, but worth it if you're a history person. It's not much to look at, honestly - just a stone obelisk in a field, with a picnic area at one end, with a small (one room) museum under a gazebo. There are also a couple of informational boards. I was a tad disappointed with the maintenance of the location, but it's probably because the grass was so high, giving it an unmanicured look. However, there are signs present about the high grass - apparently they leave the grass high so wildflowers can regerminate. That's kinda cool. If you've never experienced a field of Texas wildflowers...that's also a must. I may go back to see how the battleground looks covered in flowers; that would be gorgeous. The small museum room had a non-functional A/C. In fact, it was blowing hot air. Thank God it doesn't take long to look at everything in the room. The ONE interactive "board" was not functional. I really love Texas history, so this was worth it. However, someone who may not be...or was expecting more will be disappointed. I fought disappointment writing this review. In the end, it's a very solemn place honoring the sacrifices of Texas Independence.

Historic Battlefield! So this is where Colonel Fannin was…read morefighting the Mexican Army, when things didn't go his way, so he surrendered, believing that his enemy was civilized and would treat them as prisoners of war. Boy, were they mistaken! Mexican General Santa Anna had them all shot down the street at the Presidio de Bahia. This battleground is marked with a fancy gate, an obelisk in the center of the battlefield, and a nice elevated pavilion and an area to enjoy your picnic with some tables. There seems to have been a museum going here at some time, but it appeared closed when I went. There's not too much to see around here. The grass was a bit long, but I guess they're doing that wildflower seeding thing, so I guess that's okay. It made for a fun few minutes to stop, and was only 2 miles off the main highway, so it was a fun quick stop!

The #1 private duck camp in Texas. A place full of scenic beauty and abundant wildlife in a…read moreuniquely coastal setting.