This park truly feels like once in a lifetime experience! I…read moredon't hike often, however, felt this was a worthwhile trip. We decided to head there in the morning. It was about an hour drive from Fort Worth, and it's eight dollars per person to enter the park. Your access gives you the ability to visit all national parks for the period in which you bought your ticket so 24 hours total. There's various trials you can do, we ultimately ended up doing two, and the moderate one is quite difficult due to the terrain. However, the overlook was a straightforward trail with a beautiful view at the end. I would say the times a lot to each trail are accurate, you wanna ensure you get there early because it does get hot in mind you it is Texas in the summertime. We packed lots of snacks, and had our water. We also took some time to dip our feet in and look at the Dino tracks up close. There's so many ways you can spend your day here, however, some quick exercise, and beautiful views definitely doesn't go wrong! You also get the opportunity to learn lots, and we took the time to take all the knowledge we could by reading through the exhibit in the welcome center. (:

Walking near the footsteps of creatures so many millions of years old is unbelievably fun- and our…read moregroup went there in hot summer. Not easy to climb but the value is unmatched. There was also the cutest little gift shop with the best merchandise. Highly recommended if one is able to meet the mild physical demands (one of us stayed up in the park on top instead of going into the valley where the dinosaur footprints are preserved.

Beautiful park. Big rocks for kids to climb on or sit. It's right on Paluxy river. Shallow enough…read morefor you to dip toes or play. Rocks can be a bit slippery in the water so venture out carefully. It's a small park and you can easily be done in an hour or 2. There is a small parking available or you'll have to look for street parking. But, if you're in Glen Rose for safari or Dinosaur Valley State Park, do not give this one a miss.

This is one place that will never be accused of false advertising!…read more There are indeed BIG ROCKS here! You can scramble, and/or boulder, around and over them. If water conditions are safe, there is also swimming... So bring your floaties! There are also bathrooms, and (I think) changing rooms. There might be a snack shop, but I've never been here when it's open, so maybe not. Only reason I'm not going 5 stars is that the unpaved parking lot is a navigation nightmare! It's also very bumpy, and entry in and out is rather steep. To top this quagmire off, there's also a huge, Texas-sized, truck blocking the parking isles. The truck usually has an over-sized trailer hitch making things even worse. Lastly, be sure to read the warning sign. If the water is not moving, i.e. stagnant, there is the danger of unhealthy "amoeba organisms."

Four stars for:…read more -Location: the location was excellent right across the street from Big Rocks park and the river. -Swimming Pool: was big and had a section for younger kids, which was nice! -Concert: they booked a great band on the holiday weekend (weekend right after the 4th). -Playground: looked nice for kids. -Cabins: they have some small cabins that may be a good option if you don't want to tent camp or drag a camper down. Took a star off because parking at campsites could be difficult if you have multiple vehicles, sites were kinda close together. It was also a busy weekend so cars were everywhere. Overall it was a great spot and I will recommend it to my friends. Several restaurants and a grocery store within a 5 minute drive.

Great RV park with rental cabins, event space and world famous dinosaur tracks swimming pool …read more.. across from Paluxy river (connecting to the Brazos River just outside Glen Rose, Texas. Full week of hiking, camping, fishing and tubing. Hanging out with friends.

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!

Great Lake to go kayaking and hiking!! I was surprised to see so many people out but I suppose the…read more2020 quarantine has everyone feeling that cabin fever Don't forget to make a reservation to renter the park!! Park employees were friendly and very helpful. They explained the new covid rules to us and allowed us to enter without a reservation. But after witnessing how active the hiking paths were, I can see how they could reach capacity quickly. It wasn't overcrowded by anyone's standards, just more active than I have ever seen this park to be. Rented a kayak (with life jacket & vest) for two (2) hours = approx. $32. And they were pretty lenient on the time by rounding up in the hour. If you have any issue with the an old school over the neck/strap around the back/single buckle in front, orange life vest (hope that paints a clear enough picture), then bring your own. All of the equipment was well maintained and clean, including the bathroom facilities.

Merry Christmas! Didn't want to waste the day by staying secluded at the apartment all day. I…read morewanted to go hiking and to enjoy a cigar next to a campfire. All accomplished...woohoo! The only drawback is I had to rent a campsite for the day in order to get a fire blazing. Kind of sucked since I wasn't planning on spending the night. Oh well! It was all still worth it as I supported nature and TPWD. The hiking trails were challenging and invigorating. Thankfully they were also very clearly marked. They were a challenge with all the natural rock and rock cliffs. Penitentiary Hollow was the main attraction of the hike. Wow, Lake Mineral Wells rocks with awesomeness! Please camp here!

This review is for hiking- there are two short hiking trails. I'd you are coming to hike, don't…read more You will get through them in 20 minutes. Luckily for us we did have kids who were complaining of being tired by the midway point of it, so it is perfect for families. But if you are an avid hiker who hikes for miles and miles, this is not the spot. We did go to the beach to look around, but didn't get in as it is winter right now and was at 30-50 degree weather. It is a beautiful place, very clean and well kept. If you are coming in with family, this is perfect, but if you want to hike, this is not your spot.

Wanted to get out of Fort Worth for a mental health day. This particular state park was a little…read moreover an hour away. As soon as I drove into the front entrance, I stopped in the office in order to print the day pass I purchased online yesterday. All three ladies were extremely friendly and helpful. They showed me the key highlights of the park on the map. Then I shopped their merchandise in the park store. The trails were very well maintained and laid out. Each path was clearly visible so as not to get lost or off the marked walkway. I even spent some time in one of the day use areas to read this month's issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine. What a way to finish enjoying such a wonderful park. Please check out!

Was offered four days of camping in return for sitting through a one and half hour sales…read morepresentation. Sat down and went through the different parks and amenities. Then were told it was just $16,900 for a membership to just Tres Rios and that nobody ever took that one because take a guess at how much it is for a membership to include all their resorts. Cmon take a guess, no really take a guess. $20,000, $25,000 maybe $30k. Not even close!!! It's the same price!!!!!How amazing is that? How can this be? Oh the insanity of these folks to sell all of that for the same price as just the one. No wonder anyone ever took the deal with just one resort! Tried a soft close then went and looked at the resort. Then came back and tried another close. When still resisted the awesomeness of this deal, they brought in the The Closer, the manger, the magic man, the man that could make things happen. Have you ever seen the old movie "Used Cars"? Do these morons think nobody has sat and listened to a cheesy used car salesman before. Because he liked us so much. I felt so special and unique. He offered us not only Tres Rios but a resort in Oklahoma and wait there's more. All the other resorts plus access to all Coast to Coast resorts. And all this for guess how much? Cmon you guessed so bad last time give it another try. Ok I won't make ton wait anymore. All that for $8000. I sat there and thought you MFers tried to sell me at $16,000 and then come in at $8k. Wow what a sleezy sales tactic. Then tells me if money is a problem I can finance with only half down. I assure him that money was not the issue. We would never use enough to justify not to mention they tried to bend me over. He kept talking about money and even the girl that had showed us around even stated telling him money wasn't the issue. He was getting pissed and dug deep telling me I owed it to my family to take them on vacations and leave this membership to them when I died. Told him I have 3 grown ass kids that none of them like to camp or stay in RV Parks. They have left home and can pay for their own vacations. He just could not believe that I wasn't falling or his superior sales tactics and pitches. Sad part of it is the girl that gave us the tour and was our sales person was doing well and I might have bought from her. The whole thing was very unpleasant. Oh yeah they tell you upfront there's no high pressure or arm twisting to buy. Now about the park. It's nice. In between three rivers like the name says. Gave us a site that was all dirt. You'd think if your wanting to sell someone you'd give them a nice spot. Office folks were hit or miss. We're really friendly upon arrival but went back another day and seemed stressed because of phone calls and were short that day. The resort has live oaks and pine trees Only one shower building with two showers each for men and women. Pretty clean considering public restrooms/showers. It's not a bad place to spend a few days. Just know your going to sit through an ass beating sales presentation. Good place for kids as have a play ground and they can play in Squaw Creek as well as adults can sit in lawn chairs in the creek. Just remember to put your adult beverages in a cup that is not glass anywhere other than your camp site. Most of the other guests were friendly. Just don't step foot on anyone's else's camp site. Some folks take that stuff serious.

It's really sad that this location that we used to spend time at when we were younger is…read moreunavailable unless you do a timeshare which is owned by a company out of state. It's a beautiful location, really sad that they have locked it down from the local community with a timeshare only option making it completely private.

Took the little people who I babysit out for a day of fun…read more We love parks and had never been here before so decided to check it out. There is foam matting to break falls (because we know they will happen), there's bench tables as well as other places to sit. I liked that the park was set up for different ages and was inclusive, however we apparently went on a day when most kids were out of school so there were times that the big kids were running around and almost knocking over the little kids or big kids playing in areas that are intended for smaller kids. Would we go back? The kids loved it and said they had fun and want to go back so that's what really matters.

This park has almost everything a child would want in a playground. Safe surfaces, safe equipment…read more However, this is not the kind of park where you can take your eyes off a child under the age of 10. My then-7 y/o son was able to climb 8 feet up a structure for its intended use and jump off "on a dare" by other kids and ended up in the ER. I've also assisted with autistic children that elope and get separated due to the multiple exits. There are also multiple places to have a party, first come first served. This also makes things extra crowded. I haven't been there in a while since the heat, but I am hoping they will maintain a good-sized field because independent play (soccer, football, kite flying, etc.) are just as important as playground structures.

This play is so fun to go swimming at and you can walk about and let your kids play in playground…read moreor sand at the water and you can take graduation pictures

Loved the scenery here on my vacay. Came here to check out the beach on the lake. It was very nice…read more It was a great time to take pics and video because there wasn't anyone there. I am glad I didn't want a swim because even though the lake was high it was 60 degrees or so that day. The only ones in the water were the geese and ducks. The restroom and outside shower were nice. That is the side of the park w the beach parking. I accidentally parked in the conference center parking lot. I had a nice time and saw a turtle on the catwalk. It dived under water. All in all a great place to spend a bit of quiet time at the start of my day. I included a pic of the rules and even though the water level was high I saw pics on Yelp where it wasn't so you might want to keep that in mind as well.

Took my grandkids and couldn't find a place to lay our blanket out bc of all the dog poop ! It was…read moreeverywhere! Being a city beach, shouldn't they have someone rake that up ? It was gross . Won't go back