Cooke park, between 15th and 18th St., right behind Buffalo wild wings. The just have a playground…read morehere with benches for the parents to watch their kids. They have half A basketball court, A soccer field with no goal nets. They have a picnic pavilion with for picnic tables and one grill. They have a cement walking trail around the park with conveniently spaced benches and trash cans. There is a drinking fountain by the park sign, in the general area of the playground.

This was a fun playground with great shade trees near by. Next to the the playground there is an…read moreold concrete volleyball court and net and 2 tennis courts. Also near by is a school with playgrounds a well.

Patterson Park is the "Central Park" of Wolfforth. Located right off US82, it's easy access as you…read morecome into town. The largest parking area is accessible off of the frontage road beside the pond. There is a gravel road that wraps around the outside of the park connecting through multiple separate parking areas, eventually arriving at the community center. The pond water level is quite low these days. It's for fishing only, though I can't imagine wanting to do anything but look at it and listen to the circulation fountain - it's kinda gross and smelly. Nearby is a playground for the kids with monkey bars, swing set, slide, and jungle gym. Several covered picnic tables fill the area near the pond. These are probably great in the summer for keeping you out of the sun. The park is dotted with pecan, pine, and oak trees. Great, welcome respite from the flat monotony of West Texas. The back corner has a football field with field goals which can also be used for soccer. The primary remaining space contains five baseball fields, four of which join at the center around a two storey announcers' building. Between all of this is a covered stage/performance area, albeit without permanent seating in place in front. There's a single basketball hoop on a concrete pad, but not a second one or a full court. Right beside the stage is a small community center building. There's the remains of what was once a volleyball court, though I can hardly call it that in the current condition. A walking path on dirt, gravel, and grass traces the circumference around the park. This would make for a decent place to run, which appeals most to me. My original photos are from December 2022. At the time, the park is relatively empty due to the cold, windy winter and a only really a haven for the migrating Canada goose flocks. There are usually decent crowds of people using the baseball fields here in summer. There is a general feeling of abandonment and disrepair, though. I chock this up mostly to the harshness of our climate, but definitely see room for improvements where the city of Wolfforth could invest some time and money to improve things at their one and only park.

MacKenzie Park in the northeast area of Lubbock, TX, has a ton of recreational opportunities:…read more Baseball Fields, Canyon Run Dog Park, Crossroads in Time Sculpture Garden (dedication Oct 2004), Disc Golf Course, Equestrian Trail, Joyland Amusement Park, Meadowbrook Golf Course, Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre, Mustangs-Sculpture by Steve Teeters, Prairie Dog Town, Santa Land, and softball fields. This area is also home to MacKenzie Park Lake. Watching the water birds on the partially frozen water was both soothing and amusing on Christmas Day (2022). There were multiple benches, picnic areas, a playground, reserved picnic pavilions, restrooms, and a seasonal snack concession area. Entry was free at least during the winter. There was close access to Interstate 27. On the days my daughters & I visited, it was hard to tell if RVs & truck drivers would find this to be an easy pit stop to access as there were road closures due to a sewer renovation project.

The only thing cool at this park is Prairie Dog Town. The playground equipment is dated and small…read more Joyland looks like a crummy church fair. It is pricey and the rides look like they will fall apart at any time. Go for the prairie dogs, but skip the rest of the 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.

Very disappointed with my experience here. They advertised a coupon for "one free round of golf,"…read morebut when I got there, the employee said it only applied to one person. That was never made clear on the coupon, and it felt very misleading. I drove 30 minutes with my family expecting something completely different, and it ended up being a waste of time and gas. If you're going to promote deals, at least be clear about the details so customers aren't misled. Definitely won't be coming back.

We came to celebrate my teenager's birthday, hoping for a fun day. The park itself was fine and…read morestaff were friendly, but the entrance completely ruined it. Every woman in line was told their purse had to be searched. When it was my turn, I refused a full search, offering to hold my bag for a visual check. Others complied differently, and some let staff reach inside their purses, which felt totally inappropriate. I understand safety concerns, but this isn't an airport or concert venue; it's a small family park. The back of the park was closed, tickets were over $80, and there's a 2-hour limit--so the day felt rushed, expensive, and invasive. Handing over personal belongings to a stranger just to enjoy a birthday felt wrong. Policies should be clear online or at the entrance. A visual check or metal detector is reasonable; reaching into personal items is unnecessary. Guests should not be treated like suspects. This is about principle: if everyone complies, more places will normalize going through personal property. You can refuse; they can refuse service--but they cannot legally search your purse without consent. Walking away protects your rights and sets a precedent. In 21 states, this is the first time anyone tried to put hands in my purse. Even stadiums use wand detectors rather than touching property. If bigger venues can protect thousands responsibly, there's no excuse for a small park to dig through belongings. I will always stand up for my rights and others'. Rights survive only because people refuse to stay silent. Until these practices change, I cannot recommend this park.

Very cute place to sit and watch these interesting little guys. I wish the college or local school…read morewould help clean it up.

If you find yourself in Lubbock, Texas and have a little time - go check out Prairie Dog Town! On…read morethe edge of town near Mackenzie Park. It's a peaceful and quiet place and you can relax and watch a number of prairie dogs just doing their thing.

This is a pleasant little neighborhood park. With a pond that I've never seen run dry, plenty of…read morebirds call it home. You can regularly see unique ducks and white swans among the regulars from Canada (if you know what I mean). The grass also stays lush year round, and green in the summer. It's the one patch of grass around town where I can actually imagine going barefoot. Only that, then the bird poo would be the issue. There's a playground for the kids, lots of plump shade trees, and a sidewalk around the circumference. I have never seen this park empty. In fact, it's always practically bustling.