This is very good size park for people to walk, play, and fish! There are two large ponds and lots…read moreof parking! Great place for a picnic and take the kids to have some fun outdoors.

This park is a great place to walk your dog! Lots of walking trails, with areas along the way to…read moretake a break. The frisbee park is cool, and nicely tucked away. There are a couple of areas for kids to play, sand volley ball and basketball , The park is also well maintained. I have not taken advantage of all the amenities, but was impressed.

Great fun for the kids. Wasn't to crowded or ridiculously packed. It was nice and clean and wasn't…read morecrummy on parking either, one thing as parents when parking you dont want to take out stroller and all you need from a place far away or ridiculously crowded.

We had such a great afternoon at the park. The kids loved all of the great park installations. The…read morebathroom interior was super hot but it was fairly clean for being a public park bathroom. Also, great to have an onsite toilet.

This park sits just outside the city center not far from Highway 290. There are residential homes…read moreon two sides of it and farmland across from it. Elm Creek runs along the other side of the park. The first thing you notice about this park is a large amount of green space and the large number of soccer goals scattered about the property. The park advertises it self as a greenbelt, but there are no trails at this location. There are no permanent bathroom facilities here, just Porta-potty's. I was surprised that I did not see any soccer club sign up signage. The pictures fill in the gaps.

Perfectly alright park in Elgin. It's got green grass and plenty of space to walk around with a few…read morepaths. Definitely not huge or expansive or anything, but not small either. So if you're looking for a place to walk your dog, it'd be good, but not if you're looking for a hike or place to run. (Note the rules request dogs be kept on leash while visiting, though I saw most people not obeying this rule.) A small stream winds through the middle of the park with a couple of bridges to help cross it. It's not so pretty as to be called "picturesque," but it does add a little visual interest to an otherwise grassy expanse. The bathrooms were the only facility I utilized on my visit. There are four gender-neutral single-occupant stalls-- no sinks, just toilets, so you won't be able to wash your hands. Bring your own hand sanitizer. However there is a water fountain and bottle refill station there too. There is a large awning over a concrete slab with multiple picnic tables which can be used for gatherings like birthday parties and the like. By no means "fancy," but serviceable. There are trash cans, no recycling. A fun mural of Starry Night over Elgin is there too, though some hooligan recently graffitti'd over some of it, sadly. I did notice some volleyball courts at the east end of the park, as well as what looked like a pretty nice play structure / swing set that many children were actively enjoying. I also spotted a couple of those "mailbox libraries" where you take-a-book-leave-a-book. =)

Great for a walk with the dogs. You can get a couple of miles in walking the perimeters. Lots of…read moreacorns to crush under feet. Squirrels are the most abundant wildlife. Dogs love to check every post for pee mail. Bathrooms cleaned daily. Other than public events, it is a lightly used neighborhood park.

Hutto Lake Park is a small park with a loop that is slightly less than a mile. It is perfect for…read moregetting a short run in with its mix of gravel, dirt, and concrete pathways. There is also a small incline that works well for some light hills practice. There is plenty of parking, bathrooms, picnic seating under a pavilion, a basketball court, a water fountain, spots for fishing, and it sits inside a nice neighborhood. I enjoy coming here for simple runs both in the morning and afternoons. There's not lighting to make it worthwhile to visit at night.. Sometimes people will bring their dogs off leash and let them roam around, so be careful of that, but for the most part people are very respectful and courteous of each other on the loop. RIYL: Lil peaceful parks

There's about a dozen reviews already posted and many of these reviewers do a very good job of…read morepointing out the amenities here. Like many small, local parks, parking can be an issue, but not here, there are 28 parking spaces. Between the parking lot and the HOA pool, which is for Lakeside residents only, you'll find a water retention area. Also, in the same area, you'll find a full basketball court. The good news is that the park, unlike the pool, is a public park. There is one very large covered picnic area complete with a fountain, grill and public bathrooms. Dotted along the paved trail you'll find other smaller single table covered picnic areas complete with grills. These picnic spots sit close to a sheltered pond where you can watch local wildlife such as egrets and Herons. At the far end of the park is a much larger body of water complete with a dock which also links up to an unpaved gravel trail. As others have already mentioned, there is no large playscape on the property. Additional photos and videos posted for your added insight.

This is a local park in Elgin that is tucked behind a residential area and boasts of many…read moreamenities. Let me list them off for you. There is a large fenced in baseball field, fenced in basketball court, two soccer fields, a children's playscape, and two covered areas with picnic tables and grills. Both the soccer and baseball field have limited nighttime lighting. There are a few other picnic tables with grills scattered about the green space and there is a gravel path all around the park. They do have public bathrooms here, although they are not the cleanest. There is a great deal of green space around the park, which also encompasses a frisbee golf course. There is a parking lot accessible on Madison Street and a separate entrance on Alamo Street (no parking lot there). This park is definitely an asset to the community it serves. The only thing that's missing is a swimming pool. The photographs in the review spell out the rest.

We have lived in the area for a while now and we just love everything about McKinney Roughs!…read more First and foremost their hiking trails: they have a variety of trails for different levels and the views are spectacular. It's never super crowded, sometimes you may run into for horses if you're on horse-friendly trails and you can hike down to the Colorado River as well. The trails are pretty well maintained and marked. Summer camps: my son (7) has been attending their day summer camps for three years now and absolutely loves them! They are from 9-4 so very friendly for those parents working. There is also a bus that brings kids in from Austin as well. The price can't be beat as well. Each day he comes home telling me about what he learned and got to experience (most times I am jealous- like you got to go kayaking? Make and drink yaupon tea? What- how cool!) The camp counselors are extremely friendly and knowledgeable and treat the kids with kindness and respect. They also have a beautiful facility, overall. The grounds are clean and well-kept. McKinney Roughs is simply the best!

Love this place. I've been here for some events but also just to hike. I love that their trails can…read morehelp you practice some different skills. For instance, I was told by one of their staff that there is significant grading to help with elevation hikes. They are very helpful with any questions you have. Inside the main building where the small gift store is, there's a small nature area with some fish, snakes, fossils, and more. My kiddo loves looking at this section. Their Halloween event, Tricks, Treats, and Trails is also always a big hit with my family. They have a rock wall, paintball, archery, and other things to do. This was our second year and it was great!

This park is awesome. It's way off the road, making it very safe for kiddos. The multiple…read moreplayscapes allow for the kiddos to explore all kinds of fun things, from a small zip line to massive climbing ropes. Perfect for family picnics or birthdays. We'll be back often.

Quiet park with nice views of Colorado River & a boat dock. Looks well maintained, has picnic…read moretables& walking trail along the river

We camped here spontaneously one weekend in February. The good: the trails are lovely! There are…read moremany miles and different terrains to explore. I love the pine trees and views from some of the trails. The campground is lovely as well. Very clean. Spaces are large. People are respectful. But... A big con is the traffic noise at night! We stayed in the Copperas Creek Camping Area, which is quite close to the road, so we expected some noise. But it was intense both noise. A loud, long crash woke me up in the middle of the night, with a second crash crashing into the debris from the first one. That whole incident kept me up for 2 hours. I don't know if the other campgrounds in the park are any better. The park is nestled in a populated area so I doubt it. But the trails and area are beautiful!! So I would definitely recommend for hiking!! Not so much tent camping... (maybe it's better in an RV?).

We stopped by Bastrop State Park on a whim while driving to Austin, and it ended up being a great…read moredecision. It's less than a 2-hour drive from Houston and under an hour from Austin, which makes it an easy add to a road trip. I especially appreciated that the entrance is right off Highway 71, so you're not wasting a bunch of time driving deep into back roads just to get to the park. We visited on a beautiful Saturday in January -- sunny and in the 50s, basically perfect hiking weather. While there are plenty of trees throughout the park, many of the trails are fairly exposed, so you get a lot of sun. Definitely bring sunscreen, even in cooler weather. The trails are wide and well-maintained, with sand and rocks laid down in many areas, making them easy to walk. The terrain is nicely hilly but nothing too difficult (we did about 4 miles total). One thing to note: trail signage is a bit limited, and it would be easy to get turned around and know where to turn. Thankfully, I had decent cell reception (T-Mobile) and was able to use Google Maps to track where we were. Parking was easy, the staff were friendly, and the landscape was beautiful. We used our Texas State Parks annual pass, which saved us the $15 entrance fee, and the entry process was quick and simple. The line of cars trying to get in was only 2. I'd love to come back in the spring when everything is blooming. Overall, a great stop if you want scenic views, manageable trails, and a convenient location. Highly recommend if you're on your way to Houston or Austin. There's also a Buccees just a few miles away!

My kids had a blast here! We were visiting town and needed to get the silly's out! They have lots…read moreof slides and swings. The park is enclosed with just two exit points which is nice.

Loved this playground. Only reason I took away a star was for the lack of restrooms. Do not want to…read morebring my newly potty trained toddler in a port-a-potty. Super family friendly but would be so much better with a bathroom. Even if it was just a single unisex stall. I love that the park is gated so you do not have to worry about your kid walking off without you noticing.