The state Park staff was very helpful, for such a rugged area of Texas that is mostly desert. This…read morereservoir is really nice. The price is great and it is nice and quiet and well kept.

10.2024 !! Tranquil Family Getaway at Lake Colorado State Park !!…read moreLake Colorado State Park is absolutely gorgeous with its stunning landscapes and abundant nature. The campsites are nice and spacious, providing plenty of room for relaxation and family activities. The hiking and biking trails are excellent, offering a great way to explore the beautiful surroundings. Our family had a very relaxing time, enjoying the tranquility and natural beauty of the park. Highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind and connect with nature.

The biggest lil' ol' park in Texas! You can tell that this…read morepark has some history, and predates a lot of other parks in the Texas State Park system. It seems to have been grandfathered in, or inherited into the system. Back in the day, the thing to do was to come to this big hill that overlooks the city, and carve your name in the limestone rocks. Now, they don't exactly have signs that prohibit this, but I think it'd be frowned upon. However, they even have a PDF pamphlet that lets you see the best of the rock carvings. This park is kinda small, compared to the other parks in the system. It's got only a handful of trails and roads that go through. There's no overnight camping. When I went, the park HQ seemed to be semi-permanently closed, and there was no one at the entry gate. There were park trucks driving through the park. I hiked the nature trail, which was easy. It had informative signs that point out various points of interest in the nature, about what the natives did with certain plants, or what this little structure is. The path takes you up to the top of the hill, which overlooks the city of Big Spring, and miles and miles beyond. There are public restrooms here at the top.

My second visit in 15 years to this park was Thanksgiving last week. I enjoyed the overview and…read morewalk the first time and wanted to repeat it. This park is a nice leg stretcher when driving across Texas as so much land is privately owned. I made it here just before sunset. I wanted to walk the road before it got too dark and the park was officially closed. There isn't much else to do recreationally along the I-20 corridor through the Permian Basin oil fields, so this little free park is a godsend for long-distance travelers. I made it to the park with 30 minutes of daylight. Two other cars also arrived and its passengers jumped out to powerwalk the road. I did the same thing, albeit at a slower pace with my two geriatric dogs, one who had to go back to the car to rest. My other dog and I made it to the overlook, admired the many burning refineries and reveled in the sulphuric acid (made worse by the fog and rain). We had to go down via the Nature Trail to get back before it was too dark. On a clear spring day I imagine this is a great place to catch the flowers and take in the views, and I'm sure this is a perfect place for a moon walk under a full moon rise. This is a small park under the Texas Park Systems, but it's very well appreciated by people like me. I can't imagine what else people living in Big Springs can do for exercise and nature visits.

What a good find in Sweetwater, TX! We were looking for a place to stop on a long trip from Georgia…read moreto Texas. This was a little out of our way, but I'm glad we found it. The playground has a little wear and tear, but our kids really enjoyed playing on it. There were also monkey bars, lots of swings, and a nice little splash pad. I noticed picnic tables under a pavilion as well. When we went in December 2021, the restrooms were closed, so plan for that accordingly. Overall it felt like a safe place for the kids to run around and get some energy out before hitting the road again. I would love to go back during the summer and let the kids explore that splash pad. It looked like fun!

Beautiful lake in the out skirts of Abilene Texas. You are able to boat, fish, camp, picnic and…read morewalk around the park and lake. We came to visit last month and there was only one other car parked inside.

What a great park! The lake is just beautiful! I'm looking into buying a pontoon and finding a…read moremarina on the lake. The public area is very well manicured. It has a play set for children and nice covered pavilions for gatherings. The one we were at has a triple charcoal grill. Top Notch! I would recommend this as a family outing, reunion or just a great time! It's not crowded at all on this Thursday afternoon. We have the whole place to ourselves! This would also be a cool charity event. There is lots of bottles and various other trash at the waters edge that could be picked up in an afternoon with a few dedicated folks. That didn't detract from the scenic beauty and tranquility of the location. Highly Recommended!

One thing I quickly learned about Abilene before visiting is that it is the Storybook Capital of…read moreAmerica, creating sculptures, benches, and other Easter eggs throughout its downtown district as an ode to storybook classics. Right off North 1st Street lies Dr. Seuss Park, with six Dr. Seuss statues of some of his most popular characters. The statues include Horton from Horton Hears a Who!, Sam-I-Am from Green Eggs and Ham, Yertle the Turtle, the Grinch, the Lorax, and of course, the Cat in the Hat. These Dr. Seuss sculptures were all installed between 2012 and 2013, and they're all well maintained. I really like how Sam-I-Am's green eggs and ham are oxidized to make them green. It's an amazing touch. The park is very serene, especially with the fountain in the middle. I do wish there were a few more floral aspects, but the level of greenery really helps give the place the love it deserves. I would recommend this to anyone driving through or past the city to make a little detour because it is so cool to see. RIYL: Dr. Seuess but Universal Studios Florida is too far away

The City of Abilene has a whole "storybook" section dedicated to parks, encouraging those to read…read morewhile enjoying the outdoors. The Dr. Seuss Park was one of these well-maintained environments that I visited on 11/21/2023. Even though winter is obviously approaching with coolness in the air, the absence of water in the large fountain, and leaves scattered everywhere, the grounds made for a peaceful fall walk. I have been a fan of Dr. Seuss since I was little. That admiration of his works re-emerged when I was a teacher over 10 years ago. His books helped my young students as well as my own children to develop a passion for reading. There were several key characters from Seuss's books that had statues in this small suburban park: The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, The Grinch with Max (the loyal little canine) at his side, The Lorax & a few more. Though these are fictional creatures, they certainly teach us important lessons in life. "A person's a person, no matter how small." That's definitely one of my favorite Seuss quotes. It and other are etched in stones in front of the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau nearby. Free 15-minute parking is available in a small lot within short walking distance. On Google Maps you might see this park listed as "Everman Park."

Great park with nice, scenic, relaxing areas. Not usually very crowded. Best times are usually in…read morethe morning and in the evenings. Great sunsets!

Beautiful little neighborhood park…read more Stopped by because the scenery was gorgeous. Even in the winter this place was beautiful. Not many people, and it was pretty clean. There was a small pond with ducks and geese. There's plenty of open and shaded benches, sidewalk trails, sandbox, and a jungle gym for the little ones.

Wow! What an AWESOME park!…read more It is nice to have a play area for my older 2 (ages 3 and 4) and my little one (age 1). I actually couldn't believe how HIGH the older-kids equipment was! The slides were SO long! I really liked the turf ground cover! Looks great! No mess! No watering! Soft to land on. We didn't walk around the " fitness track" area but it appeared to have exercise equipment along the trail. The one thing that would have been nice would be a restroom. (Unless I'm mistaken and didn't see it). Of course my kids had to "go" like 20 minutes after we arrived so we had to leave. We'll be back!

Just moved here from Louisiana. I have never seen a park like this back home. This park is great!read more

What a great place in Tech Terrace! Tons for everyone, tennis courts, playgrounds, pavilions and…read morelots of green space. You can find shade on a hot day, too. Come check it out.

Lovely neighborhood park located in Tech Terrace. Great playground area frequented by many…read morefamilies and kids. Also tennis courts and room for frisbee, soccer practice and occasionally kicking practice by a nearby resident football player. Wonderful place to walk the dog. Just under half a mile taking the outer path all the way around.