Run by the Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department, this Beach Park has a nice, sandy beach area…read morewhere you could potentially sunbath or swim with an alligator if you'd like - as the signs state "Swim at Own Risk" just above "Alligators Have Been Sighted in This Area". Maybe I'm not carved from the same metal as Texans from East Texas. Despite being an avid swimmer, I haven't yet warmed up to the idea of swimming in a lake where alligators have been sighted. But hey, to each their own! I've swam in the ocean many times. Sharks have been spotted there so maybe this is similar!? Just know that you can potentially knock "swimming with alligators" off of your bucket list by swimming at this lovely beach;). This beach park also includes gravel parking and four, nicely spaced shelters with picnic tables and grills, not a bad place to spend an afternoon or evening;)

this is a great spot to relax. swimming is decent. plenty of parking. would highly recommend…read morestopping by!

Lovely park that brings nostalgia. Perfect place for vibrant and bouncy kids! This place comes with…read morelots to do and plenty of hiding spots perfect for hide and seek.

This park was amazing and beautiful and well maintained and it had the best playground I have ever…read moreseen in a park. It was large and interactive and unique. Many people were playing disc golf. The path to walk to the lake was great. Had an amazing time here

This is now our favorite park! We love the large sites and the quiet camping circle! Fishing and…read moreswimming was fun! Park rangers in the office were very nice! Checked out a Junior Ranger backpack and hiked one of the hiking trails (couldn't do much more because it had been raining). We will be back for sure! We stayed in the site across from the entrance to the fishing pier and then again next to the shower house.

Nice park situated on a small lake. My wife and I were up for the Ennis Bluebonnet trails and…read morecamped for 2 nights. We had a nice campsite near the edge of the lake. It was spring so not too bad with bugs. There was a huge thunderstorm the first night so the ground was really soggy the next day. Our tent did not leak but the next day when the sun was out we unpegged it and turned it over for the bottom and the ground beneath to dry out. We had our dog and she and I did several walks on trails. The park restrooms were fine, they do a great job of keeping them clean. About the only negative thing was the erosion next to where we parked our truck, almost a 10 inch drop off but I see this a lot at Texas state parks. I wish the Texas state government would put more into maintenance.

Scott and Brittney were great to work with when we decided at the last minute to rent a boat for…read moreour mother-daughter lake weekend.. I had never rented a boat or driven a boat before but they explained everything in detail and I felt totally safe! The boat was clean and in good shape! I can't wait to do it again!

Great experience! They were able to find my husband and I a boat at the last minute that made our…read moreentire weekend! Would recommended!

I first heard about Mineola years ago when I came here for a yoga retreat on my birthday. This is a…read moretown you would never expect has its own charm to it. Since then it holds a special place in my heart! Love that they have a nature preserve to showcase the beauty that is east Texas. If you are seeking quiet and serenity and all the nature views come here. Lots of options as well in the area if you are looking to hike or run. Also not too far from Tyler State Park but this is lovely if you are looking for something more on the smaller scale. Check online for hours of the park. They do events here as well. Awesome views to catch the sunrise. And best of all not too far of a drive from DFW if you are seeking a little oasis of a place. Take pics and enjoy.

Such a beautiful place to walk around, I would just be careful since there are snakes and…read morealligators.

Very nice trails. Not hard to walk and only about 1.5 miles total. We saw several deer which is…read morealways nice.

What a treat to get just an hour out from Dallas and be able to enjoy a crisp lake, minimal crowds,…read moreblue skies, plenty of trees, and around five miles of trails! The state park had multiple clean restroom facilities with water fountains and places to fill bottles. I enjoyed a 14 mile trail run, looping each trail several times. Multiple trails offer lakefront views. The park is open early (6 AM) all the way til 10 PM with self-pay options for entering. At just $5 to enter, it's a real bargain to get outside and get your dose of nature in. There were minimal pests (bugs) throughout the park (unlike my last trip to Broken Bow!), and I must have seen at least 20 deer in the 3ish hour period I was there. It's not Colorado or anything, but for being so close to Dallas it's a perfect retreat. The park staff was very friendly, along with all the locals I encountered on the trails!

If we have a choice in a location, we'll usually pick a Corp of Engineer Park over a private RV…read morepark. There are plenty of reasons and this was perfect. There are several different COE parks on Lake Bardwell which is just outside the little town of Ennis. We stayed at the Waxahachie Creek Park. With a National Parks card for seniors, this park is just $9 a night. It's hard to beat that. Plus, it was on a lake with a view and the sites were nice sized without a neighbor right at your door. The sites in our section were all pull-thrus. A couple might be a little difficult for a big rig but most were easy in and easy out. Electricity and water are at each site with a dump on the way out. Driving down highway 34 the driveway to the park is hard to recognize to begin with. Two of us missed it. It looks like a driveway so be careful. We loved the park and would definitely return if in the area again.

Great area to ride your bike, and watch nature! This trail is super long and connects with other…read moretrails such as the SFT (Santa fe) which will take you to downtown! Rent you a bike at bike mart for 60 bucks for 24 hours and take off into the sunset.

White Rock Lake is one of my favorite places to unplug and reset. The trail is very clean, clearly…read moremarked, and perfect for both bikers and walkers, so everything flows smoothly without feeling crowded. There's always plenty of wildlife to spot along the way, including this adorable little fur baby in the video attached. I love coming out here to soak in nature, get some fresh air, and completely remove myself from the noise of the world for a while. Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk, a solid bike ride, or just a mental reset, White Rock Lake never disappoints.

17 is by the entrance on the road with shaded trees but red ant and caterpillar issues…read moreSite 2 is a great spot for lake view Site 11 is popular 14 is my favorite Site water front Most sites are water front Site 23 is the host for questions or check in

This is a beautiful spot on Lake Lavon however the grounds have not been kept up. It hasn't been…read moremowed or we did for a long time.

Clean and lots of space for dogs of all sizes to come play and socialize with other pups!read more

What a beautiful dog park!! Separate areas for large and small dogs, trees and sitting areas with…read morecanopies, agility equipment in both dog areas, water fountains, poop bag dispensers everywhere, seems dog parents are doing a good job picking after their furry children, we did not notice one single 'landmine' ! Do bring bug spray, especially if you go in the evening, the bloodsuckers are vicious at this time of year !!