Stepping into the Don Harrington Discovery Center in Amarillo is like entering a wonderland of…read morescience--complete with roaring dinosaurs, swirling galaxies, and lasers that make you say, "Whoa, did that just happen?" The place buzzes with curiosity from the moment you walk in. I kicked things off in the Sun, Earth & Universe gallery, pressing buttons to trigger solar flares and playing with real-time space weather--instant brain tickles that felt both geeky and awesome . Then I zipped over to the Outdoor Science Park, where a life-size T‑Rex and Triceratops loomed over a fossil dig pit. Kids were scooping up "bones" while I dodged tennis balls flying from a launcher--science meets playground shenanigans . Later, I curled up in the cozy Treehouse Reading Nook, surrounded by bird chirps from the aviary above--a peaceful contrast to the chaos of color bombs and bouncing probes . The highlight, though? The Space Theater, a full‑dome planetarium that launched me from Earth to black holes in minutes--complete with dramatic music and enough stars to rival my ex's eyes . It's clear DHDC is more than a kids' museum--it's a playground for inquisitive minds of all ages. Traveling exhibits keep things fresh, and a recent "Beyond: Unity in Community" display even won a national award for celebrating Afghan culture . Educational programs, planetarium shows, story times, and even sci‑fi-style "KABOOM!" demos fill the calendar . By the end of my visit, my cheeks hurt from smiling, my head buzzed with fun facts, and I momentarily considered launching myself into orbit. Instead, I left with a grin, a handful of newfound cosmic trivia, and a plan to bring all my friends next time. Bottom line: Don Harrington Discovery Center is science with soul--equal parts spectacle and insight. Whether you're a kid, a curious adult, or just someone who likes lasers and dinosaurs (who doesn't?), this place throws the perfect brain party.

This place was great until they put a tribute to Afghanistan complete with minaret and the flag of…read moreAfghanistan in the middle of the center!! We appreciated the free entry for military but after seeing that, we will not be renewing our memberships and glad we didn't pay this time. We will NOT be returning. They spent all that money to honor Afghanistan. HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED!!

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!

This park was a lot of fun and the people there were nice. We met a gentleman who was fishing and…read morehe sat and talked with us and let my daughter use his pole to fish with him. While we were there he caught two catfish. The playground was fun, but the water in the splash pad was turned off. It could have been after 8pm when the park closes. There were lots of families at the playground and everyone seemed very inclusive. This park is near the Don Harrington Discovery center and they had a fairly large tortoise living on the outside premises. It was neat. I would like to come back to visit that museum. All-in-all .... This park was the best part of Amarillo on this stop through.

I was on a road trip with a friend. We stopped at Sonic for a meal and asked where a park was so…read morewe could eat and she could walk her dog. We were directed to a park a few blocks away. We sat and ate our lunch then she went to use the restroom and when she came back, I went to use the restroom. It was probably the filthiest restroom at a park I've ever seen. I didn't even wash my hands because of how filthy it was. I would hate to have taken any children to use these restrooms. This is a large park with playgrounds so I would hope a little effort was made. I left a message at the city office but no response.

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!.

This is a very small "park." It's more of a fenced in "pet relief" area to let your dog stretch…read morehis/her legs and drop a poop while traveling. For that purpose, it's GREAT! It's artificial turf & was poop-free. Great for travelers, not geared for local dog owners

It's hard to downgrade my review here because this place is super convenient for the traveler with…read moredoggos needing a place to stop. It's secure and you can get get and food next door. There are outside tables next door which are shaded to eat at as well. Unfortunately the issues with dog waste persist and have gotten worse which is super concerning from a health standpoint for your four legged friends. I also discovered the downside to Astroturf when I stopped by at the beginning of June. My dogs were hot stepping it so bad that they couldn't focus to pee or drink. I placed my hand on the surface and it was hotter than asphalt. So dangerous to your dogs feet in the summertime. I am very sad they don't have some shade here to cool the place off a bit and that other dog owners are so disrespectful to other pet owners.

Beautiful State Park. Lots of hiking areas, public restrooms, camping, small cafe and gift shop and…read moretourist information are available. Eight dollars per adult. Children under 12 and veterans (after registering) are free. A loop road, constructed by the CCC in the 30's is a quick drive. Picnic areas dot the park and an ampitheater where shows are performed, and a coumter service restaurant are open in summer. About thirty minutes south of Amarillo, it's a quick side quest, worth a visit. Check out the state park website for details and make a plan.

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!

I have been here at least 4 times since they opened in August. My son loves coming here. There are…read moreseveral different play houses (post office, house, barn, outside ahead, cabin, school, kitchen/ice cream area, doctors office, grocery store) with real looking toys. I try and keep the toys in their correct play house but it's difficult sometimes, staff does an excellent job making each child's play experience wonderful. There is a jungle gym in the middle the have art tables and an open play area. You do have to sign a waiver once but it's good for a year! With paid admission parents/guardians get to enjoy the fun and you'll receive a token to be turned in at the end for a snack or a juice! PRO - lots of parking - Allergy friendly snacks - Have a punch card

Great place for kids to play and get stimulated. Really wholesome place. It's clean and the people…read morewho run the place care about their Play House experience because they are constantly putting things back in its place so that all the toy houses stay organized for the kids to use. The employees constantly run around tidying up the spot, and I LOVED that. So good for the kids there. Highly recommend going this place with your little ones. People who work there are also very nice, considerate and friendly. Plus they sell some cool toys and kids things if you happen to want to grab it for your place!

This is a great little park! Not so little really ... playground, gazebo, pickleball/tennis, splash…read morepad, sidewalks -- & adjacent to both Amarillo College & a lovely neighborhood -- great place for road-trippers to walk! Right off I-40, too! Enjoy, we sure did!

This large park is 12 square city blocks so it's quite large. The main features are a a dozen…read moretennis or pickle ball courts, half each on the southwest and southeast corners of the park. There is a splash pad (closed for the season) and a large playground. For me, the main thing I appreciated was the walking path that goes partially through the park. There is street parking on the west side. I'm not sure where else you can park. [Review 16190 overall - 366 in Texas - 1696 of 2021.]

This is a nice little Park real close to downtown. There is a restroom and a drinking fountain and…read moresmall playground for children. There's lots of space for children and dogs to run around and probably a good place for Walkers and runners to get some exercise. There are picnic tables and trash cans and it looked like there was a fountain but I forgot to walk over to it and check it out. If it is, it wasn't running when I was there. There are plenty of shade trees. I was there during the day time so I don't know whether it is considered safe at night.