Great Stay at Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site…read moreWe had a wonderful time at Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site. We stayed at Site #6, which was clean, level, and easy to access. The park itself is peaceful, well maintained, and full of history, with plenty of areas to explore and learn from. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the historic buildings added a unique touch to the visit. A great place to camp, hike, and experience a bit of Texas history -- we'll definitely be back!

We stayed in one of their air-conditioned cabins, which was quite a nice night for us. The staff…read morewas very nice. Town is not very far, with restaurants and a grocery store. The only reason i took a star off is there are two parts of the park. The area with the lake is several miles away, while you can camp on that side, there are no cabins. And the beach is nothing special. My other complaint was the showers are quite a walk from our cabin.

I would really like to spend an afternoon there just being able to walk the paths and feel the air…read moreagainst my skin. Other people similarly clothed (unclothed) enjoying their day. One of my fondest desires.

This was a really great experience and another check off of my bucket list even though the…read moreexperience was a little mixed because I went in the second week of November in 2025 and nobody was there other than the people that lived there permanently because he said that I came at the wrong time so I was kind of walking around the place butt naked by myself, but other than that, I can't fault him for that. it was still an awesome experience to be able to walk around extremely, completely nude and not have anyone freak out and call the cops so maybe one day I can get My Wife to go one day and we can both experience it together, but everybody should experience this at least one time in their life.

Merry Christmas! Didn't want to waste the day by staying secluded at the apartment all day. I…read morewanted to go hiking and to enjoy a cigar next to a campfire. All accomplished...woohoo! The only drawback is I had to rent a campsite for the day in order to get a fire blazing. Kind of sucked since I wasn't planning on spending the night. Oh well! It was all still worth it as I supported nature and TPWD. The hiking trails were challenging and invigorating. Thankfully they were also very clearly marked. They were a challenge with all the natural rock and rock cliffs. Penitentiary Hollow was the main attraction of the hike. Wow, Lake Mineral Wells rocks with awesomeness! Please camp here!

Really pretty lake. Had a picnic lunch played some Frisbee. Watched several folks successfully…read morefishing. Nice slot canyon walk/climb at Penitentiary Hollow. I am older and have less than great knees so I sat out the trip down into the canyons. But the views at the top were breathtaking. The family had a great trip.

Visiting this park was on my bucket list. As I pulled up, it seemed the patrons were families with…read morechildren. In not wanting to be creepy about it, I decided to simply check-in on Yelp and not get out. Make sense?! From inside my vehicle, the grounds seemed well-kept and clean. Looks like pickle ball and horseshoes are offered and have dedicated areas for both those activities. Everyone also appeared to be enjoying themselves. If you have a family with progeny, I highly suggest making a day trip to this particular city park. You might enjoy yourself like everyone else seemed to be doing.

These courts are beautiful and brand new thanks to the city of Weatherford and the Pickle Ball…read moregroup that made it possible.

This park has almost everything a child would want in a playground. Safe surfaces, safe equipment…read more However, this is not the kind of park where you can take your eyes off a child under the age of 10. My then-7 y/o son was able to climb 8 feet up a structure for its intended use and jump off "on a dare" by other kids and ended up in the ER. I've also assisted with autistic children that elope and get separated due to the multiple exits. There are also multiple places to have a party, first come first served. This also makes things extra crowded. I haven't been there in a while since the heat, but I am hoping they will maintain a good-sized field because independent play (soccer, football, kite flying, etc.) are just as important as playground structures.

Great play space for any little climber. This park is well maintained, has a multilayered layout…read moreand activities to activate that hand/ eye coordination. I haven't seen may parks with such a concentration on climbing. It's genius. Several play spaces that separate small and big kids, permanent toilets and picnic benches are available. There is also a large open grassy field for sports. You will need to watch your kiddo's as the park has gates, but multiple entry/ exit points so be prepared to move around as kiddos explore.

This is a really cool playground. It's huge and there is a variety of things to do, including a…read moreskate park and tennis courts. The playground equipment ranges from vintage to new and there is a LOT, which is fun. There is a lot of shade and a lot of seating and there is a bathroom available. There are bird houses all over the park, too. I took 1 star away because there are some safety issues. Some of the walls are crumbling and there are also some uncapped pipes with sharp edges sticking up right in the middle of the newer playground. My daughter tumbled over one and hurt herself, not badly, and I shudder to think of a toddler landing on one of those. I called and left a message with the parks dept and hopefully they will handle it quickly.

It's an amazing park! I loved it growing up! Amazing structures! The nocona elementary used to take…read moreus on a Field trip and we walked to the park!

Lake Arrowhead State Park had some enjoyable and peaceful hikes. I didn't see anyone else on the…read moretrails with me but when it's 105 degrees, what can you expect. Also, not great when you have a video conference that you forgot about while on the hike. It's okay, my coworkers got to see some Texas beauty. I wanted to jump in the lake but will save that for next time.

This is a pretty cool state park with lots of wildlife that this city chick isn't accustomed to at…read moreall. I actually came close to a prairie dog which I thought was a groundhog but I ran, (ironically I'm born on groundhog's day; does that even mean anything? lol). There is a posting not to feed them because they can get sick. I think someone must have fed one of them because he was lying pretty much lifeless in the grass. Po thang! There's lots of camping areas, group picnic sites, a boat ramp, disc golf, walking trails (um negative for me), equestrian camping, a dining hall, swimming area, fishing pier, parking everywhere and lots of BUGS!!!!

Many city and local governments across the country are in recovery mode due to budget cuts...and…read moreunfortunately it seems that library's and parks get hit hard...some forced to shutter and close-up...! Well, that doesn't appear to be the case in this little, sleepy, Texas town. It is Sunday, so not a surprise that the library is closed, but the park is open and well maintained. I'm a bit surprised that no one is here enjoying a great picnic gem like this...could be because it is "HOT"...it's 100 outside... There is a little area with swings and stuff for the little kids...and a few big kids...I like swings. I got to enjoy this place all to my self...!!!

This was such a cool place! Waterfalls in a concrete, urban garden…read more Be sure to get over to the fountain side as well. You can walk down into the garden, but be careful as the steps are narrow and can get wet/slippery. Great stop!

The gardens feature various pools, the Active Pool was my favorite, as you take concrete steps to…read morethe bottom. There is also the Quiet Pool and the Aerated Pool, each offering something different and unique. We were here in the Summer and the morning was the perfect time to visit. Not too hot and not too many people. I would say if you are in the area (lets say you plan to go to the Fortworth Stockyards), it is definitely worth the stop.

This is a nice park. The park is huge. The play structure seems old, but my kids enjoy it…read more There is a skate park. They have soccer fields on the other side of the park. They even have a pool that opens during the summer. There is a nice structure with tables.

Great facilities for those wanting to take the kids to the park, get in a workout or even enjoy the…read morecity pool. Skatepark for those brave enough to try a board, sand volleyball and basketball courts and soccer fields for leagues.