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Parks & natural areas

State parks, city parks, preserves and natural areas across the Hill Country.

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Park · San Saba

Families, picnics and an easy stop off US 190

Park · San Saba

Colorado Bend State Park

Park 6 a.m.–10 p.m. daily; headquarters 8:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m. · Hikers, paddlers and waterfall chasers

Park · Bandera

Bandera City Park

Daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; verify gates · Families and river picnics

Park · Bandera

Hill Country State Natural Area

Daily; office 8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m. · Equestrians and primitive campers

Park · Bandera

Horseshoe Bend Disc Golf Course

Year-round during daylight; verify gates · Disc golfers of varied skills

Park · Bandera

Silver Spur Skatepark

Dawn to dusk; verify current access · Skaters, scooters, and BMX

Blanco State Park

Open daily; reserve a day pass or campsite before arrival

Roland and Viola Bindseil City Park

Yett Memorial Park

Boerne City Lake Park

5 a.m. - 10 p.m. · Families, paddlers, disc golfers

Boerne City Park

5:00 a.m. - Midnight · Families, nature lovers, sports enthusiasts

Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area

Dawn to dusk · Hiking, biking, bird watching

5 a.m. - Midnight · Youth baseball, adult softball, sand volleyball

River Road Park

5 a.m. - Midnight · Families, fishing, walking

The Cibolo Center for Conservation

Trails open daily, dawn to dusk · Families and nature enthusiasts

6 a.m. - 10 p.m. · Veterans, history buffs, families

Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park

Daily (sunrise to sunset) · Nature lovers, campers, and stargazers

Park · Camp Verde

Camp Verde Park

Park · Camp Wood

Open daily · History buffs and quick stops

Park · Camp Wood

Wes Cooksey Park

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (River access until 9:00 PM) · Budget-conscious families and kayak enthusiasts

Park · Canyon Lake

March: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM; April-September: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM; October: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Picnics, boating, and trail walking

Park · Canyon Lake

Guadalupe Park and South Trail

Daylight hours · Nature walks and river fishing

Park · Canyon Lake

James C. Curry Nature Center

Daylight/always accessible · Nature lovers and hikers

Park · Canyon Lake

Overlook Scenic Viewing Area and Canyon Dam

Daylight hours (seasonal access applies) · Casual walkers and sightseers

Park · Canyon Lake

Potters Creek Park

Daylight/always accessible · RV and tent campers

Park · Center Point

Center Point Heritage Park

History enthusiasts and community gatherings

Garner State Park

Open daily 8 AM to 10 PM · Families, hikers, and campers

Park · D'Hanis

Finger Memorial Park

Gates open daily from daylight to dark; walking trail access 24/7

Park · Dripping Springs

Charro Ranch Park

Daylight/always accessible · Nature lovers and bird watchers

Park · Dripping Springs

Dripping Springs Ranch Park

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm · Equestrians, hikers, and event attendees

Park · Dripping Springs

Founders Memorial Park

Daylight/always accessible · Families, walkers, and outdoor recreation

Park · Dripping Springs

Hamilton Pool Preserve

Daily 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM by reservation · Nature enthusiasts and photographers

Park · Dripping Springs

Milton Reimers Ranch Park

7:00 am to civil twilight · Outdoor enthusiasts and active families

Park · Dripping Springs

Sports and Recreation Park

Daylight/always accessible · Families, athletes, and casual walkers

Park · Fredericksburg

Cross Mountain Park

Open daily dawn to dusk · Nature enthusiasts and history buffs

Park · Fredericksburg

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Open daily 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. · Hikers, climbers, and stargazers

Park · Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Dog Park

Open daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM · Dog owners and their pets

Park · Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Nature Center

Nature lovers and birdwatchers

Park · Fredericksburg

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park

Families, campers, and dog owners

Park · Fredericksburg

Marktplatz (Market Square)

Families, festival-goers, and history buffs

Park · Fredericksburg

Open daily 5am to midnight · Families, athletes, and skaters

Park · Fredericksburg

Old Tunnel State Park

Trail open sunrise to 5 p.m.; bat viewing after 5 p.m. · Wildlife enthusiasts and families

Park · Fredericksburg

Open daily 5am to midnight · Skaters and BMX riders

Harper Community Park

Hondo Recreation Park and Municipal Pool

Memorial Square and Medina County War Memorial

Mission Valley Historical Marker and Hondo City Park Complex

Sunset Park and Hondo Skate Park

Park · Horseshoe Bay

Horseshoe Bay Nature Park

Sunrise to sunset · Nature walks and bird watching

Kerr Wildlife Management Area

Main entrance: Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm. … · Birders and wildlife enthusiasts

Ingram City Park

6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily · Families and community events

Park · Inks Lake

Inks Lake State Park

Open daily · Families, campers, hikers

Park · Johnson City

Pedernales Falls State Park

Open daily; gates closed 10 p.m.–8 a.m. · Families, hikers, and nature lovers

Park · Jonestown

Jones Brothers Park

Sunrise to 10 pm · Boaters, families, and picnickers

Park · Kerrville

Daily dawn-11pm · Families and active play

Park · Kerrville

Flat Rock Dog Park

Daily sunrise-sunset · Off-leash dog exercise

Park · Kerrville

Daily sunrise-sunset · Picnics and outdoor recreation

Park · Kerrville

Kerrville-Schreiner Park

Office daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Riverside closed · Hillside trails and camping

Park · Kerrville

Lehmann-Monroe Park

Closed until further notice · Birding and volleyball

Park · Kerrville

Louise Hays Park

Closed until further notice · Park and trail connections

Park · Kerrville

Singing Wind Park

Daily dawn-11pm · Sports, trails, and families

Park · Kingsland

Kingsland Community Park

Open 24 hours · Boating, fishing, picnicking

Park · Lago Vista

Arkansas Bend Park

Sunrise to civil twilight (Day Use), 24 hours (Boat Ramp) · Camping, boating, and family picnics

Park · Lago Vista

Camp Creek Park

Daily (sunrise to sunset) · Camping, fishing, and group outings

Park · Lago Vista

Gloster Bend Recreation Area

Daily, sunrise to sunset · Boaters, anglers, and picnickers

Park · Lago Vista

Shaffer Bend Recreation Area

Open 365 days a year from 7 a.m. to sunset · Camping, hiking, and horseback riding

Park · Lago Vista

Daylight/always accessible · Families, walkers, sports enthusiasts

Park · Lago Vista

Turkey Bend Recreation Area

Daily (sunrise to sunset) · Camping, hiking, and nature lovers

Park · Lago Vista

Dawn to dusk · Hikers, birdwatchers, nature lovers

Park · Lake Buchanan

Black Rock Park

Daily (sunrise to sunset) · Families, campers, and boaters

Park · Lakehills

Bandera County Park at Medina Lake

Memorial Day–Labor Day: Thu–Mon 8 AM – 8 PM (closed Tue–Wed). … · Boaters and anglers

Park · Lakehills

Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; weather permitting · Weekend picnics and lake views

Bushong Mountain Park

7:00 am to dusk daily · Hikers and mountain bikers

6:00 AM to 12:00 AM · Families and outdoor enthusiasts

Leonard Grenwelge County Park

Open daily · Nature observers and photographers

Robinson City Park

Open 24 hours (Curfew 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM Mon-Sat, 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM Sun) · Families, campers, and anglers

Park · Marble Falls

Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

Public areas dawn-dusk; headquarters Mon-Fri 8-4:30 · Hiking and bird watching

Park · Marble Falls

6:00 AM - 11:59 PM · Families, picnics, outdoor events

Park · Marble Falls

6:00 AM - 11:59 PM · Boating, swimming, and picnics

Park · Martindale

Allen Bates River Park

Dawn to dusk · Families, paddlers, and nature lovers

Park · New Braunfels

Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-3pm, Closed Sunday · Families, walkers, and nature lovers

Park · New Braunfels

Daily 6:00 am - 10:00 pm · Families, nature lovers, picnickers

Park · New Braunfels

Prince Solms Park

6:00 AM to 12:00 AM daily · Tubers, picnickers, and outdoor enthusiasts

Park · Pipe Creek

Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area

Closed to public; no opening date · Future conservation-focused visits

Park · Pipe Creek

Bear Springs Blossom Nature Trail

Call ahead to arrange access · Birders and native-plant learners

Park · Rocksprings

Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area

By guided tour only · Wildlife viewing and nature tours

Park · Rocksprings

Rocksprings City Park and The Rock Spring

Families, children, history buffs

Park · Sabinal

Live Oak Veterans Memorial Park

Park · San Marcos

Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Daylight/always accessible · Hikers, mountain bikers, nature lovers

Park · San Marcos

Daylight hours / always accessible · River recreation and relaxing

Park · San Marcos

Spring Lake Natural Area

Daylight/always accessible · Hikers, bird watchers, nature lovers

Park · Spring Branch

Guadalupe River State Park

Open daily. Gate: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Headquarters varies by season. · Families, campers, and paddlers

Park · Spring Branch

Honey Creek State Natural Area

Trails open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. · Nature walks and guided hikes

Park · Startzville

Open daily 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM (last entry 6:00 PM) during season · Families, swimmers, and picnickers

Park · Startzville

Cranes Mill Park

Campers, anglers, and boaters

Park · Stonewall

LBJ State Park & Historic Site

Grounds open daily until dark; farm hours vary seasonally · Families and history buffs

Park · Vanderpool

Lost Maples State Natural Area

Open daily, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. · Hikers, birders, and nature photographers

Park · Volente

Cypress Creek Park

8:00 AM to 8:30 PM daily · Boating, picnicking, and fishing

Park · Volente

Sandy Creek Park

Sunrise to 8pm daily. · Nature lovers and quiet outings

Park · Volente

Tom Hughes Park

Every day, 9:00 am to civil twilight · Swimming, sunbathing, and sunset watching

Park · Wimberley

Blue Hole Regional Park

Park open 8 am to sunset; Swimming 9 am to 6 pm (May-Sept) · Families, swimmers, and nature lovers

Park · Wimberley

Cypress Creek Nature Preserve

8 a.m. to Sunset · Nature lovers and walkers

Park · Wimberley

EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens

Dawn to dusk · Families and nature lovers

Park · Wimberley

Jacob's Well Natural Area

Daily 8:00am to 6:00pm · Nature lovers and hikers

Park · Wimberley

8 a.m. to Sunset · Hikers and view seekers