Open large community park. the pup enjoyed playing where. We went on my off day, around 12pm our…read morefirst visit awesome group of all our dogs happened to be the same age. 2nd visit around 5:30pm more dogs different group of dog owners. Only giving that information because they were not open to allowing my dog to play with theirs.

There are actually two dog parks here. One is an enormous grass field. I've never seen a dog park…read morethis big. Walk a bit further down the paved path and there's another wooded park full of trees which is also good size.

You gotta stop here and get a feel for East Texas and what it must have been list nearly 100 years…read moreago when Texas Tea was the center of all. Oil, donchaknow? The dozen or so oil derricks set up here are interesting and you can see the size and scope of them. Imagine thousands of them across the flat prairie of East Texas. The marker reads, "Part of fabulous East Texas oil field discovered in 1930. This 1.195-acre tract had first production on June 17, 1937, when the Mrs. Bess Johnson-Adams & Hale No. 1 well was brought in. Developed before well-spacing rules, this block is the most densely drilled tract in the world, with 24 wells on 10 lots owned by six different operators. This acre has produced over two and a half million barrels of crude oil; selling at $1.10 to $3.25 a barrel, it has brought more than five and a half million dollars. A forest of steel derricks for many years stood over the more than 1,000 wells in downtown Kilgore, marking the greatest concentration of oil wells in the history of the world. Dozens of these derricks still dot city's internationally famous skyline. Since 1930, the East Texas oil field has produced nearly four billion barrels of oil. It now has more than 17,000 producing wells, and geologists predict a future of at least 45 years for this "granddaddy of oil fields." Its development has attracted to the area many diversified industries and a progressive citizenship with a high degree of civic pride. (1966)" Kilgore's fortunes changed dramatically on October 3, 1930, when wildcatter Columbus M. "Dad" Joiner struck oil near the neighboring town of Henderson. This well, known as the Daisy Bradford #3, marked the discovery of the vast East Texas Oil Field. Seemingly overnight Kilgore was transformed from a small farming town on the decline into a bustling boomtown. The Daisy Bradford #3 was subsequently followed by the Lou Della Crim No. 1 and many others. By 1936, the population had increased to more than 12,000, and Kilgore's skyline was crowded with oil derricks. THe boom was essentially over by 1940. [Review 15990 overall - 179 in Texas - 1495 of 2021.]

It is in the open along the street making it free to walk around or just drive by with a perfect…read moreview. There is free parking spots on both sides of the street. Great historic landmark that has multiple memorial plaques dedicated to people who were part of its history.

This small park has a picnic shelter and street parking. For folks like me who haven't spent any…read moretime near an oil derrick, this park was interesting. It is a collection of "Christmas trees" and historic oilfield equipment. Neat to get up close and personal with (restored) stuff that helped make all of this gasoline and petroleum happen. Much of the equipment that has captions indicating sponsorship and some explanation of what it does (did). [Review 15988 overall - 177 in Texas - 1493 of 2021.]

Milestone is an excellent facility. Beautiful, with everything you would want for riding lessons -…read moregreat horses and ponies to practice with, and a great community of riders. Judy teaches small children through adults, beginners and up - her background in eventing gives her a a deep breath of knowledge in jumping and dressage, and she is an enthusiastic and fun instructor. You get consistent, constructive feedback without every feeling bad about yourself and where you are in your riding. Highly recommend.

I'm always looking for places to run when I travel, so I was fortunate to find the Creekside Trail…read morewhen I was in Kilgore, Texas visiting my family. I didn't cover the entire trail when I was there. There are maps in multiple places showing you where this trail goes. One map is next to a dog park and parking lot, the other is next to another parking lot. The trail is paved and flat where I ran, other parts take you under a bridge and through some areas with lots of trees. I definitely enjoyed my morning runs here, a very good place for runners and walkers to go in this city!!

Simply the best possible trip you will be able to have on Lake O the Pines is hosted by Les…read moreMilligan. True professional with high standards and great character.

The owner has put so much effort and money into this course and made it probably the best (and…read morecheapest) public course in longview. I play 1-3 times a week and for the past year and have seen SO much improvement just in that amount of time. Props to the owner and his maintenance guys for putting in so much effort. The club house isn't much to see, but I'd rather be outside anyways! If you're looking for somewhere new to play, or just an easier, nice course, check it out.

Nice baseball park, pretty much a good seat no mater where you sit. Most of the middle section is…read morecovered with netting so you're protected by fly balls. The concession stand is good and even sales fish baskets which is unique from most. Bring your own chair for the lower seating.