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3.0 (1 review)

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Pecan Bayou - Another pic on a slow flow of a spring flow.

Pecan Bayou

3.0(2 reviews)
62.6 mi

Love the river! This…read moreis a section of the Pecan Bayou that passes the 377 highway coming from the Brownwood Lake headed on to the gulf of Texas. (Not only highway 377, but also highways 67 and 84 as well. At this point all of these highways are combined.) This is a fun little area to fish, very tough to fly fish, due to the vegetation, but still due-able. If you're going fishing and you pass over this point, it is always a good idea to check out the water flow and the color of the water. The water flow can be unbelievable after a great rain. You always want to double check this after wet weather, there could be a lot of water released from the dam. If you check out the vegetation around the water it will also give you an insight to the bug life, which the fish feed upon. Another fun note about this place that it reminds me of all of the Texans that have come here before me. The ones that either fished here, swam, had romantic dates, gathered drinking water, it is just kind of a fun nostalgic little creek. The fish here in this area range from small mouth bass, large mouth bass, catfish, perch, sunfish and the list goes on for warm fresh water fish. Now what I recommend, if you're going to fish here is fishing from the bank. You want to test the waters temperature, fish are very sensitive to the temperature. They also like coverage, as in a submerged log or something that helps give them protection from predators. There are several ways to go after them, like a surface bug / rig and work it lick it was live animal. Or go just the opposite way and go deep where the big fish maybe located at. What ever you do work your rig like it was live! **On a safety issue, always let someone know where you are going fishing ahead of time and what time roughly you should be back. Another key note, is to watch for snakes. The snakes could come from the water, or land, but know that they most likely are there to feed. Looks before you step! You do also need to wash out for those 'pocket panthers', we did get a photo of one listed in the photos of the review. This is a fun little fishing spot with such easy access! Have fun, be carful and remember only catch the ones you are going to keep, unless you practice the 'catch and release' method which I think you should do! Have fun!

Nice Park but there are squatters in the area so lock your car. also some dude lives here in an RV…read morewhich is suss but its a park so I guess its better than parking in neigborhoods.

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Pecan Bayou
Pecan Bayou - Pecan Bayou right near the main highway!

Pecan Bayou right near the main highway!

Pecan Bayou - Low flow on the fall!

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Low flow on the fall!

Kids Kingdom

Kids Kingdom

4.6(5 reviews)
39.0 mi

Easily one of the nicest playgrounds we've been to…read more We're on a journey from San Antonio to Colorado Springs via Santa Fe with an 11 month old and a 3 year old. We plan stops every 3ish hours. Kid's Kingdom was one such stop. Obviously I peeped the pics ahead of time, so I was expecting a pretty nice large play area.. but we all know pics can be deceiving. Not here. The mulch, grass, fences, and equipment are all really well maintained. The picnic area and trash cans are kept clean. It's right across from the San Angelo River walk (which is really pretty, but we didn't check it out). There's a little body weight type of work out spot just a few feet away under the bridge, and plenty of benches or spots to sit on all throughout the equipment. My personal favorite thing about the playground was the tandem baby swing. My youngest loves swinging, but she gets a real quick when I get to do it with her! My oldest got a kick out of the huge sandbox (I didn't so much) Down sides? Even though there are a few covered spots sprinkled throughout the equipment, and a little shade from the surrounding trees, most of the playground gets direct sunlight. It's summer time in TX, so it was a cool 98-100 degrees while we were there. Some canopies would've made a huge difference! Also, even though the outhouse style (although flushable) toilets were kept generally clean, the smell of sewage was pretty severe when you got close. Yuck. Overall, though, great playground!

Small kids park off the road. Made of wood with tons of labrythin slides, monkeybars, climbing and…read moremore. In the shade even at mud day. Restrooms are not that far from the playground. They have a tot section for smaller kids. It was well kept when we went, no trash or graffiti. Picnic tables right outside the playground with plenty of parking.

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Kids Kingdom - Mommy and Me Swing

Mommy and Me Swing

Kids Kingdom - One of the parts of the mini park

One of the parts of the mini park

Kids Kingdom

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South Llano River State Park - Swanky visitor center with cool gifts

South Llano River State Park

4.3(31 reviews)
53.2 mi

I stopped by South Llano State Park on a roadtrip I took last year. What drew me to this park was…read morethe promise of enjoying the clear water in the river. When I went, it was near the end of day, but the park rangers still admitted me in as the park's gate doesn't close until 10pm. There didn't seem to be many people that day, though I believe it was because I went in the middle of July in very warm temps. However, I was rewarded by the cold and refreshing South Llano River which I enjoyed mostly by myself. Standing in the river near the shore, small fish came up to my feet and ankles and started feeding off of my dead skin. It felt like I was getting a pedicure, except in a natural environment. There were a few places to access the river and plenty of parking around. I saw that they had several miles of trails to explore though I didn't get the chance to hike any of them. It is important to consider that the park is susceptible to flooding as its on low ground, so time your visit accordingly. Personally, I really enjoyed this park and I hope to be able to return during the cooler months to see stars in the dark sky!

This is one of my top three favorite state parks because it was so quiet which allowed for full…read morerelaxation. The trails are well kept and I appreciated being able to do some birdwatching because they have designated areas for this. Additionally the river adds another perk to the park, you can go tubing, fishing, swim, etc. As far as the staff members, overall everybody was nice during check-in but on the night that there was a cold front and hail storm I was seeking help and no one was to be found. The hosts were off duty, the ranger we asked for help at the front that was sitting in his truck was dismissive, and the operator didn't answer. The good thing was that the park is about 15 minutes from the nearby town so I was able to get help there but in a case of emergency, I think somebody should be accessible. Overall, I really love the park. The sites good but beware of the cacti! Depending on which site you select, you may have more or less room for tents in the grassy area. I recommended the sites in the 40s for larger groups. Go to the observatory if you can, the hike is worth the beautiful view! Oh also there's plethora of animals! On this trip I saw deer, a roadrunner, a hog, armadillos, canaries, and hummingbirds.

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South Llano River State Park - Swanky visitor center with cool gifts

Swanky visitor center with cool gifts

South Llano River State Park - South Llano River Kayaks

South Llano River Kayaks

South Llano River State Park - Tamales

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Tamales

Grenwelge Park

Grenwelge Park

4.8(4 reviews)
76.3 mi

We had come to this park once before because we had gone to the museum up the way but we came again…read moreto explore more of it. Walking down to the water was much easier from the other side. There are tons of little stacks of rocks, art and other things. It's very calm and peaceful. If we had more time we would have gone up the way but we wanted to see more of the area this time. Parking was easy and next to lots of other businesses. The only downside was the gross bathroom. I wish they'd take more time to make sure they're clean. Otherwise I'll be back again to see more.

Perfect mix of wooooow, yaaaaay, and weeeeee. BOY am I glad we stopped here. We were headed…read moresomewhere else entirely and I told the kids, "Change of plans - let's check this place out!" I'll bet we ended up staying for at least two hours. The funky and eclectic outdoor art was an unexpected surprise for sure, and it was cool! Love it when cities and towns allow and promote stuff like this. The rocks and water were our main highlight, as we explored and rock-hopped all over the place. Had it been warmer, we would have taken off shoes and waded across to the strip of land in the middle of the river. But the water was freezing and we didn't. :) I've driven by the area when it's warmer / hotter out and it's clearly a popular area for kids of all ages, including teens. The dam and old metal truss bridge add a lot of character to the area. Just a really cool spot overall. There are also a couple of picnic tables and public restrooms (not just port-a-potties) that weren't as filthy as expected. Much to my amazement and satisfaction, I could take my little girl to the men's room and sit her on the toilet without... well, without bailing out completely and finding another toilet! (hahahaha) We'll definitely seek this spot out again.

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Grenwelge Park
Grenwelge Park
Grenwelge Park - Cool art at this park

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Cool art at this park

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