We were nearby supporting a Taiwanese restaurant so I randomly pulled up kids activities in San…read moreMarcos on Yelp. The Children's Park appeared and looked like a lot of fun. Since the kids were still wide awake and the little one hates car rides, getting their wiggles out before heading back to Austin seemed like the right strategy. We came and this park did not disappoint! It was a Saturday afternoon at 3:15pm and all the kids were out having fun. We couldn't park in the parking lot so had to do roadside parking with a short walk. I especially loved the smaller kids area for the 1.5 and 5 year old. We spent a good hour here just goofing around. We spent the next 30 minutes in the bigger area and my 5 year old had a blast, 1.5 year old, not too much. Overall, I really like the layout and will be back when we visit San Marcos again!

Awesome and fun place to take the kids. This place is definitely worth the drive if you are coming…read morefrom San Antonio.

This is a great little park that isn't packed after working hours. The playgrounds are shaded by a…read morehuge canopy and it seems super clean. I gave 4/5 stars because there isn't a bathroom of any sort. Little kids always have to potty. Something to keep in mind.

Perfect size for little kids. Kinda hidden I passed it the first time. Lots of different colored…read moreplayground equipment.

Love coming here & just listening to the water. Good views. Some good areas to sit & hang out…read more Limited space in my opinion to hang out but love taking the dogs for a walk out here. Parking can be difficult sometimes but overall it is a nice park. Hoping they will re-open the other side of it at some point.

You know those scenes in movies where kids are swinging off old ropes into a shady river while…read moretheir friends are making out downstream, and you think, "Where did these punks find such a cool and private place to hang?" Well, congrats, you just found that place via Yelp. John Stokes park is wedged between farmland on the other side of I35, down the narrow and unsuspecting Cape street. Even on a Sunday, the park wasn't so busy that there was nowhere to sit or have to ourselves, and the people there made a comfortable mix of college kids, adults, and families. The best part of the park is the 30ft high, man-made waterfall that drops into a sort of cove. A perfect touch. Chances are, you'll see fearless kids flipping from the falls into the water below, which is at least a sight to see, if you are not the daredevil type. There are also park benches here for eating, drinking, or talking. If you live here in town, forget the Sewell Park swimsuit competition. Forget the Cheatam Street theme park crowd. John Stokes state park is the best place to experience and enjoy the San Marcos river. Tip: Much of this river park is tree-lined, so if you need direct sunlight to enjoy swimming in the cool river water, visit around noon when the sun is overhead.

This is such a beautiful and large park. It is on a hill so you get a lovely breeze. There are…read morewalking and biking paths, two playgrounds- one which is ADA accessible and restrooms. I can't believe it took me so long to visit this park. It really is beautiful. It does have some sewage smell in one part which is pretty off putting but luckily you can't smell it all over.

Loved it! We had so much fun and if we could we would spend the whole day here !! Super kid…read morefriendly and Safety

Nestled in a quiet neighborhood where Torrey St. meets the 2100 block of Gruene Rd, is a small…read more neighborhood park. Anytime of the day including summer afternoons you can find moms with strollers, dog owners, and other people walking the path around the park. If you walk the path 4 times that equals a little bit more than a mile. There are about 7 picnic tables , no BBQ allowed. No swings or playscapes. Just a nice quiet shady park that looks to be 3 acres . There are probably no more than 8 parking spots, but I've never seen the lot full. It's just a nice place to come and chill.

This is a cute, quiet and quaint neighborhood park. There is a paved .25mi loop that has great…read moreshade from lots of pecan and oak trees. There are benches, picnic tables and a big grassy area in the middle- sometimes you'll see dogs playing fetch or kids running around. I feel like this park is overlooked as it's on a street corner and small, with a tiny parking lot. But it's perfect for exercise when you don't have a lot of time, or for older people and kids. My toddler loves just going around and around. Everyone here is friendly and it's just a great place to walk, sit or have a picnic. There is no playground but why do you need one when there are tons of birds to watch and listen to.

Conway Park is a small park on the corner of Bliss and Sturgeon in the Blanco Gardens neighborhood…read more It's fenced in, so your kids or pets don't run off. It's a pretty good sized park at 3 acres and the amenities include a Playground, a half basketball Court, and plenty of Benches. It's a nice looking park, and you can tell it's been recently renovated. The paint is fresh, and the jungle gym looks safe. It's nicely landscaped, and there are sidewalks to ride your bike on, and shady areas to hang out under. Unfortunately, there's no restrooms here.

It is just a walking trail in a neighborhood with a lot of open space to do something in between…read moreit. We were seeing a family play Tball together. Also a couple having a picnic.

Meh- a lackluster park in the middle of a Sentex Homes development…read more There are no amenities here, just trees and grass. It'd be nice if they put a playground or a swingset, or a restroom out here. Nothing like that here. Just nature. I've seen deer running through this park, and it is always picked up. That's probably because nobody uses it. I've never seen anyone but deer here. There's plenty of parking along Clydesdale Run here. It's a great place to get out and get some sun. There are giant oak trees all over this park, so it's not really optimal for a game of soccer or football. But I'm sure you can come up with some tree friendly activities to do here.

Great dog park! There are three sections: one for small dogs, an agility area, and one for large…read moredogs. My dog loved all three! Only cons are no public bathrooms and parking was limited, but it worked out!

Its a great dog park honestly! Just some drama the last few days poop conditions were not bad…read moreyesterday.