This playground is my favorite! It is gated for the safety of the kiddos, and located next to the…read moreevent centre pond, which means you can bring old bread, cereal, popcorn, etc to feed the duckies!! there is a walking path around the pond for exercise or casual stroll, in the playground itself is adapted for special needs kiddos as well! They have large seat & "tire style" swings with bottoms for handicapped kiddos, a wheelchair accessible ship that rocks, and tons of sensory equipment! There are a few picnic tables for the kiddos to have snacks or eat lunch, and right around the corner is the community skate park that is open to the public & FREE.99! It's mine & my son's favorite by far!

My 5 yr old loved it. There's a lot of interesting equipment for the little ones. Someone…read morerecommended bringing food for the ducks so we had crackers with us. If you hold out a cracker, the ducks will take it right out of your hand! My son couldn't have been happier, even though there were only 3. It was a nice change from the usual swings and slides

Great park lots of sun and shade and plenty of room to run or play on equipment (all in good safe…read moreworking order) plus the splash pad and water fountain all next to a library?! It's a win! :)

Best family park in Beaumont- offers a large playground and water feature for the kids, lots of…read morepicnic tables, tennis courts, a basketball court, a community center building, a walking/jogging trail, large green space, baseball backstop and restrooms. Plenty of trees for shade and located right next to the RC Miller library. This is the park where you see families having parties and people playing with rc cars and kicking the soccer ball around. LOVE this park!

So you want to get in shape. This is one place to do that…read more What can you find at the Folsom Hike & Bike Trail? * Paved trail? Yes. * Unpaved trail? Only one short spur. * Hills? Kinda sorta; a mesa that appears to be manmade, and the only hill in Jefferson County. * Trees? Nope. * Views? Nope. Unless you consider looking at Folsom Drive to be a view. * Appropriate for a road bike? Maybe; it's only 1.4 miles one-way to a dead end. * Appropriate for a mountain bike? Maybe; I didn't see any signs prohibiting mountain bikes on the mesa. It's quite boring, though. * Streams or lakes? Nope. * Dogs? Yes. * Dairy Queen? Dollar Tree? Waffle House? Nope on all three. * Parking? On the small side, but adequate for the amount of use it gets. The Folsom Hike & Bike Trail is convenient for people on the West Side. And it works for my attempts to rebuild my cardio. And that's about it. If you want scenic diversions, or a course longer than 2.8 miles, go to Tyrell Park.

Visited this hike & bike trail for the first time this afternoon. It's really nice! The trail is…read more1.4 miles long, so if you turn around at the end of the trail to walk back to the parking lot, you've walked almost 3 miles! There is one water fountain at the beginning of the trail (next to the parking lot) & no restrooms. There are several benches along the way. This trail is right off busy Dowlen road, but it feels so distant from there (in a good way). You'll find that you don't even hear road noise along the path. The people we encountered were friendly & would acknowledge you as you passed. There are mostly walkers, but we saw people biking, rollerblading, running, walking dogs, & flying kites. Check this place out! Glad Beaumont is adding more recreational green spaces for it's citizens!

This is a beautiful place. It's not very big and will probably only take about an hour to an hour…read moreand 1/2 to walk through, but It's very peaceful and there's lots to see. Take time to look at the beauty. The conservatory has beautiful greenery and water fountains. I thought it was really cool. There is a 911 memorial that is very moving. It's a great place to take a walk if you're looking for some peace and quiet.

I thought there would be more to this. I understand the dry weather is a bit prohibitive, but even…read morethe indoor tropical lacked care and upkeep. Gentleman inside was nice. He was a nice change from the frowning snooty ladies. The foyer is nice so I was surprised that restroom was in rough shape as well as the plants inside. A little more care this could be a nice oasis.

The lady in the front was so nice. We are not from here, we are actually on vacations... she gave…read moreus some history on the place and alot of information. She also told us about a place were we could go while there to possibly see a gator. This was really a beautiful place both at the conservatory and in the area she pointed us too. We did not see a gator (we did see turtles, snakes and all kinds of birds) but, we absolutely loved the view.

Tropical plants and flowers surround a large waterfall, complete with koi pond. There are plenty…read moreof benches to sit on and relax as you look around at all the different species of plants and trees. A row of potted orchids sits along the back wall. Take the kids and see if they can find all the different statues (the dinosaur shouldn't be too hard) - just make sure you keep them from trying to grab the fish! Remember, you are in basically a giant greenhouse, so it's going to get a bit warm in there during the summer. Restrooms and offices are inside the lobby. It is free to get in, but donations are always welcome and help keep the plants alive. Be sure to check out the birdcage and the artwork on the walls.

The Neches River tour through Neches River Adventures is another gem in the area. It departs from…read moreColliers Ferry Park. It's educational, family friendly and goes at a leisurely pace for a really lovely Saturday outing. Our family enjoyed it so much.

This is one of the hidden gems of the Beaumont park system - if you don't have a boat, you may…read morenever know it's there. Stuck way back at the end of Pine street, near the country club, there is a park with covered picnic areas, multiple picnic tables, a playground, restrooms, a couple of docks and a boat ramp. Plenty of trailer parking as well as normal sized car/truck spots available. It's quiet here, and relaxing near the river. You can see people fishing from the dock on some days.

Hidden gem of Beaumont Texas. An amazing ecological zone of cattail marshes that naturally clean…read moreand filter waste water, and provide a rich environment for local wildlife. There is also an adjacent recreational area, a botanical garden, horse stables, a small event center and a golf course within the grounds of the park.

This is an amazing park and you need to see it if you are in the area…read more Marsh: It has a long pier over a marshy area with alligators and birds. There is a very large trail around all of it and people walk and ride their bikes around it. This park is huge!!! Golf: it has a large golf course Pick nick: many places, tables Horses: it has a large stable with horses! Botanical gardens: very well maintained trails. Large waterfall. Bathrooms. Indoor greenhouses with waterfalls.

Great experience at Village Creek State Park! The park is peaceful, beautiful, and well maintained,…read morewith plenty of nature to enjoy. The campsites were spacious and made for a relaxing stay. A great place to slow down, enjoy the outdoors, and spend some quality time away from the city. We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely stay again!

When there was no other campsites available on the website for TX State parks, I kinda grew…read moreskeptical that this one being so close to East Texas that I would have issues as I'm a minority. However, nonetheless, when I tell you this state park is a gem and an underrated one too you'll be surprised to know why. Let me tell you: With the Texas Parks pass, I booked a weekend stay from Saturday to Monday at campsite 36. The original cost was going to be $36, but with the pass it was only $15 total. The campsite wasn't a drive-in and it was only a short hike in. I was a bit worried about this since the person I went with normally camps at drive up sites and not so much primitive. Rest ensure, he was fine because the parking lot to our campsite was approximately 400 ft in and the pathway was sand. The only troubles we had was our lousy portable cart that had a lame leg. Our campsite was the most primitive since most of the others were close in proximity to the others and your neighbors were either across from you or adjacent from you. Thankfully, ours wasn't. All primitive campsites are off of many hiking trails and campsite 40+ are near the creek so that's a nice view. The campsite itself has a lantern post, fire ring, picnic table, and a base spot for the tent (away from the fire ring). It is prohibited to burn or ignite firewood collected inside the parks. So, please go to the ranger station to purchase firewood. My friend and I ended up going to Home Depot, they sell it for $6 and it burned very well and too quick. Oh and please don't go to the gas station to get theirs, we made that mistake and it was not only expensive, but the wood burned too quick. The mosquitoes are absolutely terrible, make sure you bring DEET bug spray, citronella candle, or something to keep them invasive buggers off your skin and ears! I must tell y'all, the restrooms are amazingly clean. Every morning they are cleaned with Pinesol and are spotless. Once you sleep throughout the night and your body starts to feel sticky, please hit the showers!! The water pressure is perfect flowing and the water can get hot. The floors can be cold. I wore my sandals. I can say those restrooms are by far the best I've occupied in a state park or any park owned by the state! There was no dead bugs lingering around or weird mildew odor. If you like to hike, check out those trails. I hiked early morning just before anyone else was up and had a thrill exploring nature. I seen some deer, birds, another watering hole, and wildflowers. The trails are well maintained. There was some obstructed paths due to water or creeks passing through, but that was the fun part trying to maneuver to the other side. I had to get creative with where I jumped off of to get on the main trail. The main creek water was murky due to the amount of tannins in it and the water line wasn't high, so I opt out of swimming in it. The ranger station is clean and well organized. They sell the state park scratch off maps for those of you who are into exploring all state parks like me!! A true nature nerd, eh? They even sell Village Creek SP merch like stickers. The rangers were pretty nice and didn't display any form of prejudice or discrimination. Definitely a smaller state park than the others. It is settled in a residential area like most SPs are, but it's kind of a good thing especially if you forget some food, there's a Wal-Mart less than 5 minutes away. I would recommend this state park to visit.

We spent about an hour at Cattail Marsh on a recent Sunday. The marsh is at the end of a large park…read morethat also includes a botanical garden. One of the best features of the marsh is its long boardwalk, which has 2 shaded areas to sit or to escape the sun. There are also wide graveled pathways, which have no shade whatsoever. If you're a bird watcher or photographer, you'll likely enjoy the boardwalk. If you stand still for awhile, it's easier to see the ibis, egrets, gallinules, grebes, coots, and other birds. There's a purple martin house adjacent to the parking lot. We enjoyed our brief visit to the marsh, and would have taken advantage of the nearby botanical garden if it hadn't been closed on weekends.

Make at it best. There's various walking trails to accommodate all levels of athletes. The site…read moreincludes a lookout tower, a pier, seating, plants, marsh and more! Accessible parking.

Southeast Texas has a Disc Golf culture growing and this course will help sustain it in the future…read moreyears to come. I am from the area, but do not live here any longer. I am a very avid Disc Golfer and I have played some of the best courses around...so coming home to SETx every now and then, while knowing this course is consistently improving, makes me feel good about our beloved sport in the area. The course is a great challenge for all levels. It contains many Risk vs. Reward scenarios. So choose wisely. If you are an "Open/Pro" player then leave your "Big Arm" at home and bring your finesse bag for the show. If you are a mid-ranked player and can average placement drives about 350-400ft this course allows you to carefully do that on some holes while teaching you to throttle back on some technical/tight ones and simply ensure that you place it where you need to make the next Birdie shot. If you are New/Novice/Recreational player, then this course will fit all your needs to teach you the great aspects of Disc Golf. It gives you some great open fairway shots to drive on hard, it gives you some nice technical shots that test your approach skills, and for the closing it will give you a chance for that awe inspiring attempt at a great putt. All in all... when you try any of the three experience levels mentioned, there is that great opportunity to yell and whoop up a cheer of success or the happy (but painful) "auuggghhh" of almost getting what you wanted out of the challenge. The local disc golf groups and Golden Triangle Disc Golf Club do their utmost to keep the course in it's best condition despite: droughts, hurricanes, and anything else in between those extremes. They work with the city and community to ensure it meets everyone's needs. If you are not from the area, please know that the history of the park WAS sordid.. and Disc Golfers help remove all the deviants and rift raft from the area; sure, like any park, there are still some less than stellar citizens that go there for nefarious reasons.. but they are shunned away by the constant activity of the Disc Golfers at the location. So please think about the park if you are looking for a simple place to have a lunch break in a clean park, when you want to have some grassy fields for the kids to play on, when you want to walk the trails/paths of the area... and of course... when you want to play the Lifetime and Lifestyle Sport we affectionately call Disc Golf!

Went out to Klein Park on a beautiful day with spring-like weather! It was heavenly. People were…read moreplaying disc golf, young kids were searching for minnows & other wildlife, & there was even a couple lounging on a blanket under the sun. We are lucky to have this green space here. Try it - you'll be surprised by how good it feels to be in nature. Side note: if you use the walking path for exercise, one lap is 0.60 of a mile