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!

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.

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

I have a pug so for me the doggy park was a good size for her to run around and do her needs. My…read moreson was able to play in the playground attached. They have picnic tables we ate from the Wendy's that's right in front! It's located in the same spot of a gasoline station.

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.

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!

Great place for my toddler. We managed to stay for over 2 hours. The staff, sweethearts!!! The…read moreplace, beautiful. Very toddler approved!

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 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 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.