Loveeeed this splash pad for my girls! Not too far from our home and they had so much fun. Main…read moredownside is since it is free and open to the public, the place was PACKED! But well it is what it is. I like that you have the availability to rent an area in case you want to host a party such a great idea. I do recommend bringing your own roll of toilet paper roll, because obviously they run out since a lot of people go. There is also a playground next to the splash pad :)

This is place is really nice I will definitely be taking my kids more often and it's free I love…read morehow the sitting area is shaded for the parents to sit a relax while kids play.

Was invited to a birthday party and it was hot out. This park has a lot of trees to help with the…read moresummer heat. It's very open and clean. They also have a basketball court that is covered. A couple of playgrounds spread throughout the park. The only downfall is that you have to be a member to swim in the pool. But I understand. But make sure to pack a cooler to stay hydrated.

Great place to take kids to burn off some extra energy. The playground space is really large…read moreallowing for plenty climbing and creative play. My only gripe is that the trash at the picnic area was overflowing. The covered space with picnic tables is nice to grab a bite to eat, drink or even cool off. The parking lot is very small and is not easy to maneuver through. Nice field for kicking balls , playing tag or throwing frisbees.

Beautiful park in the day and summer, only problem is they gotta get more lights outside. Love that…read morethere's food trucks though,

I have been coming here for years now. Thankfully I have been able to watch is blossom! It's…read moreAmazing how far it has become! There's so much to see and explore out here. I highly recommend you come check it out and experience a nice hike/walk for yourself. There's kids parks, dog parks, soccer fields, open fields, skate parks! They have something for everyone!

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.

Fantastic little play area on the gorgeous grounds of the Landa Branch Library! The play area is…read morealmost fully in shade with multiple seating areas for parents in shade as well. The landscaping was really beautiful here. Enjoyed the grounds. Parking spots around the library.

A shaded playground and a really cool library. A fun, free place to spend the afternoon.read more

San Marcos City Park is pretty big. I think it's close to 18 acres. It sits next to the smaller San…read moreMarcos Plaza Park. I love coming to this park because river swimming is easily accessible as is tubing and other water activities. It's also pretty great because they have recently installed outdoor gym equipment (within the last year or so). The park has picnic areas and playgrounds and lots of green space. There's a basketball court too, so if BBall is your thing have at it. This park also provides free wifi access...BONUS! The parking lot is free if you live in San Marcos and non-residents are charged a fee. I think we only paid $5 to park. Such a fun way to get to enjoy San Marcos and the water!

This was a great place to park and enjoy the crisp clear water…read more Make sure you pack a life best for the children. The water current can be swift but fun. Lots of young college kids and some city folk looking for a good time in the water. Have fun.

Nice park with two pools, tennis court and volleyball court but costs $20 per person per day to use.read more

Brand new (opened early summer 2017) pool and recreation area -- total hidden gem in the Hollywood…read morePark area. Two play areas for kids -- one geared toward younger kids, one toward older -- a splash pad, pool (with kiddie and wading areas), volleyball court, basketball court, grilling areas, and more. Our kiddo loved the younger kid play area and splash pad. I liked that you could go and not even go into the pool area, but simply just hang out at the splash pad and still benefit from things like the restroom and snack bar (although it wasn't open yet the morning we went). Definitely plan to go back and explore it more fully on our next visit to the grandparents!

Our kids are obsessed. I actually went through it with my littlest while my older and her cousins…read moreran around and it is SO fun inside with many different interactive things to do. This is also great Space for your kids to run wild and get some solo time to yourself, they have plugs, tables, and even a cafe! Highly recommend. Pricing is also good I feel like considering the prices of other similar locations! They are a little out of the way but totally worth it.

Loved this park! Everything about it. The cleanliness. The people. It was a drive for us but well…read moreworth it. My girls are 2.5 and they had a blast.

Pretty cool park, skate park, pool, tennis courts, playground, covered pavilion. My kids enjoyed…read moreit, not crowded at all when we went. Good place to use up some excess physical energy. Well maintained, nice small town amenity.

it has a beutiful park and a nice creek and trail that goes down past the old football field and…read morewhere the well-kept baseball feild is and they also recently built a new small playscape for the smaller kids would play but the took down the old volley ball court but they re-built a new tennis court the little kiddie pool has been there as long as the bigger swimming pool and there is A baseball feild for the kids on the tee-ball team we live very close to johnson city so it is very convienent for me.