i was visiting Amarillo for a week and needed to get my runs in while training for a marathon and…read moreone of the closest trails and parks was Medi Park on the north side of town in the medical district. There's a large playground, the Amarillo Botanical Garden next door and a 1 mile loop around the pond which made it easy to do my runs. I was warned about the geese infestation and the possibility of geese poop on the trail. I didn't see any while I was visiting, but I thought that was worth noting. There's an extended part of the trail but you have to cross traffic for it, so the one mile loop worked best for me. A lot of people were walking the trail through my three visits, a school bus was there with kids in the playground and on Saturday plenty of people were fishing in the pond. A really great and well maintained park!

Medi Park in Amarillo is a true hidden gem -- peaceful, pretty, and perfect for a walk, a picnic,…read moreor just a deep breath. I stopped by not expecting much, and ended up staying longer than planned. The lake in the middle is calm and relaxing, with ducks waddling around like they own the place (and honestly, they do). There's a playground that kids were loving, plenty of open space, and shady spots to kick back. Everything was clean, safe, and just felt easy. Whether you want to stretch your legs, feed the ducks, or just enjoy some sunshine, Medi Park is one of those simple, happy places that makes a town feel like home. Five stars, no doubt.

This is a good location for running your dog and letting them socialize. I've only ever had good…read moreexperiences with the people who come here. The fence is in need of a little repair still. The lawn care service ran into the fence a couple years ago and it's a bit weak in the back. All in all it's better than the parks in Amarillo. No stickers in the grass is a real plus. Most people pick up after their dogs here also which is great.

On a work trip in Amarillo and thought I would do some sight seeing. A short 30 minute drive to the…read morestate park was worth it. A day pass is $8.00 and is good till 10:00PM (you can leave and come back). They give you a map as well. You can drive the whole thing and see a lot from your car. There's also plenty of pull-offs for picture opportunities. For ones that like hiking, there's plenty of that there. I'm not big into hiking, and I also didn't pack to do so. Lol. There is cave you see from the road, and if you want you can do a short hike to it. I wasn't on planning really hiking anywhere but this was short enough. Easy to get up, going down you have to be a lil careful. Good place for pictures too. Camping ground are available too. Anyways, if you're in town visiting or never have been there, I definitely recommend it!

Palo Duro Canyon State park is near Amarillo Texas. It's the second largest canyon in the United…read moreStates. It's 27,173 acres 120 miles and 600 to 800 ft deep. But you can only drive 16 miles on a paved road. Then you turn around and drive back. Palo Duro Canyon State Park officially opened on July 4,1934 and it cost $8.00 a person to enter. You can camp in tents-RVs with electricity and water. Also rental cabins that look pretty cool overlooking the canyon. Picnic tables and various locations over 40 miles of hiking and biking trails. They have stables with guided horseback rides. Parks Museum store has exhibits about history, geology, and wildlife. They have a natural observatory for birdwatching. And a trading post with restaurant and a park store. During the summer hours an open air outdoor drama theater nestled at the foothills of the cliff. This is a beautiful state park and we're glad we seen it.

No dogs playing today but this is a decently large space that is equipped with the appropriate…read morefencing and activities for both canines and humans. There are benches throughout and lots of open areas for dogs to run. The park is part of the Hobart Street Park and is located next to the Pampa Animal Control office. There is plenty of parking. No dogs in the park today. [Review 16163 overall - 340 in Texas - 1669 of 2021.]

I don't really know how to write a review about a Texas State Park, but last month, my girlfriend…read moreand I drove up through West Texas past Quitaque to visit Caprock Canyon. We hiked through the entire North Prong Trail which totaled about 7 miles and it was truly gorgeous. There were some difficult moments at points, but nothing I couldn't do. The weather was nice, there was plenty of parking to head into the trails, and I had a great time. The Canyons are absolutely stunning and mesmerizing know this is hidden away in Texas. Worth the adventure! RIYL: Hiking for the love of the game

Bison and more bison! Everything went amazing! Do your best to go prepared, it's a busy park. The…read moregift shop has the best trinkets and clean best bathrooms. I rec the north prong spur to the north prong camping area trail in AllTrails. Great parking and a great place to grab a snack.love love love the short and long trails here!

This is a great little park and it even has a merry-go-round and I drinking fountain! It has a…read morelarge play structure with 5 or 6 slides and about 3 toddler swings + 6 swings that would hold older children up to adults. It is filled with gravel or small Pebbles and there is a partial fence around it. There's lots of beautiful green grass for running and playing ball and walking dogs and some pretty trees to offer shade when they're full of leaves. We saw lots of families here when we brought the kids here to play. There is a church next door and a school right across the street so it feels like a perfectly safe place to bring the kids to play. They had a great time!.

I have to say, I was most pleasantly surprised by this park. I did not have high expectations, as…read moreit sits alongside Lake Meredith in a rather isolated region far away from other park sites. When we arrived on a cool, sunny Saturday in late spring, we found it totally empty and ours "for the taking". The drive from the main road to the interior of the park quickly becomes scenic over the rolling hills and outcrops of dolomite and flint. West Texas standard flora abounds on these short plateaus and rocky hillsides. Think agaves, cacti, yellow wildflowers, and wiry, weather-worn trees. You can drive on in two different directions from the visitor center and snag up-close-and-personal views of the limestone boulders strewn about the park. One particular road offers several further explorations via dirt roads. We even came upon a stand-alone hoodoo in the midst of a valley surrounded by sentinel hills. Back at the visitor center, you will of course find a typical large assortment of goodies. Stickers, patches, books, stuffed animals, t-shirts, magnets, and many more trinkets. Don't forget to get your parks passport stamped! The staff, though in short supply these days, was very helpful. There are ranger-led tours usually at 10:00 and 13:00 everyday if staff is available and if the weather is not too hot. (Y'all it gets hot here in the summer - it is the desert after all!) Last but certainly not least, there is a walk through mini-exhibit explaining the geological and historical significance of the area's flint deposits. Not to be missed are two videos - one on flintknapping and one on the history and relevance of the area and its people. Best of all? This park is totally free to visit, so you owe it to yourself to get out here.

We really had a great experience. We were driving to Utah from Texas and stayed in Amarillo to do…read morethis and Cadillac Ranch. This was way better then the ranch. We really enjoyed the hike and getting to see the beautiful flint that nature created out there. We loved Ranger Elaine and her inspirational life story and her passion for her job and the quarries.

Great place to fish. This is man made lake and it is big. Good place to bring your boat. Some big…read morefish has been caught here. Water can be choppy at times. Not to scare anyone off but have been several accidental deaths here so be careful. Have fun.

Pleasantly surprised. No cost, this is federal land. Stayed at Sanford-Yake campground. Clean, easy…read moreto access. Restroom/Shower room clean and well maintained. The campsites have no services at the individual sites so bring in what you need. Nearest town is Fitch just about 5 miles away.

Good place for a hike in west Texas. Not our favorite hike but it was fun. The nature center was…read moresupposed to be open when we went but it was not. We were not there long enough to get to go back on a different day.

Was looking for a trail running spot off of the 40 and found this spot on the All Trails app. Easy…read moreaccess from the parking area with several loops. Breathtaking change in scenery and terrain. Bookmarked for a longer run next time I drive through.