This park is the Western end-point of one of my walking routes. I start on the trail over by The Keller Pointe (http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-keller-pointe-keller) and walk East along the trail to the Keller Smithfield Activity Node (http://www.yelp.com/biz/keller-smithfield-activity-node-keller). I then walk West, back along the trail, through Bear Creek Park (http://www.yelp.com/biz/bear-creek-park-keller), to the Keller Sports Park, which is where I turn around. When I get back to Rufe Snow I've walked about 7 miles (round trip). Plus what I walk to get to the trail, it's a pretty good walk (with water fountains and bathrooms at the ends and in the middle).
So the Keller Sports Park - There are four baseball field here, in the classic 4-leaf clover configuration. There's also several other fields, for soccer and/or field hockey, though I've not seen them used, so I'm not sure.
Over by the baseball fields are bathrooms, water fountains, and a concession stand, though the concession stand is only open during games (in season).
On this end there is also a nice playground, I presume for little brothers and sisters to play on while their older siblings play on the baseball fields.
On the other end, over by the train tracks, there is a very nice area to fish (catch and release). This is a better spot if fishing with children as there is a railing between you and water.
Bottom line: Like I said, great walking/bicycling destination along a wide, paved, path. My favorite part is crossing under the train tracks, preferably as a train passes. The trail also pass under 377, so no treacherous road crossing required. .
Note 1: Water fountains along the trail are turned off in the winter, but I think the one at the concession stand may remain turned on, since it's on the building. I will check next time.
Note 2: Extensive road and parking lot maintenance in Bear Creek Park has a large portion of the trail (and parking lots) closed. You can scramble around the barriers, if you dare. I do, but only after the daily re-construction crews have finished for the day. read more