20 Parks to Explore in Texas

A small freshwater lake located in the Bachman Lake community of northwest Dallas. It is one of the main water resource of the city. Today, Bachman Lake is used as a recreational area that includes the Bachman Recreation Center several picnic areas, and a playground, walkways,fitness stations, benches, water fountains and more.

Barton Creek is a tributary that feeds the Colorado River as it flows through the Texas Hill Country. The creek passes through some of the more scenic areas in Greater Austin, surrounded in many parts by a greenbelt of protected lands that serves as a habitat for many indigenous species of flora and fauna.

A great place to escape from the hustle-bustle life of the metroplex, which was covered with lush greenery and a cool place for fishing and boating. It is also hie for so many varieties of migratory birds.

This is a children's museum in the Museum District in Houston, Texas. With over 90,000 square feet of interactive, hands-on exhibits. It is dedicated to transforming communities through innovative, child-centered learning with a vision to spark a passion for lifelong learning in all children.

This is a public urban park which was located in Downtown, Houston. It features a lake, bandstands, and venues for public performances, two dog runs, a playground, and multiple recreational lawns and so more. Daily a lot of people visit this place and spend some lovely times here.

This is a reservoir and a surrounding park which was was located in North Texas. The reservoir sits below the Lake Bridgeport reservoir and above Lake Worth reservoir. It is a very calm and quiet place, where we can spend some valuable time without any disturbance.

A beautiful and refreshing oasis that was adjacent to the Fort Worth convention center. One of the architectural marvel which can be enjoyed throughout the year. There are so many water features and wonders to see around this urban park.

George Bush Park is a massive, 7,800-acre park located in west Houston, Texas. The park is named after former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and is one of the largest parks in the city. The park features walking and biking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a variety of sports facilities. The park was created in the 1940s.

This is a multi-story sculptural fountain and park which was located at the face of Williams tower. The fountain and its surrounding park were built as an architectural amenity to the adjacent tower.

This is a 445 acre urban park which was located in the heart of the museum district. It is home to numerous cultural institutions including the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theatre, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Hermann Park Golf Course and so many.

A park located on the shore of Lake Travis in northwest Austin. It is the only legally recognized clothing-optional public park in the State of Texas. It has been used as a nude swimming spot for years because the area was along a particularly remote section of the shoreline of Lake Travis. It is one of the popular tourist attractions in Austin.

This is an arboretum and nature centre located in Memorial park at 4501 Woodway Drive. it contains over five miles of nature trails, with forest, pond, wetland, and meadow habitats. Specialty gardens include a Hummingbird & Butterfly Island, Sensory Garden, and Wildlife Garden and so more.

The site of a former rock quarry, the Japanese Tea Garden today is one of the most loved, educational and cultural resources in San Antonio.

A public park in Downtown Dallas which creates an urban green space constructed over a section of the below-grade Woodall Rodgers Freeway. It includes a children's park, reading room, great lawn, restaurant, performance pavilion, fountain plaza, games area, urban dog park, and botanical garden.

A historic cottage, garden and nature preserve which was located in West Austin, Texas which was built in 1870 s. Mayfield Park is open to the public and is known for its free-roaming peacocks on the property. The cottage and gardens can be reserved for private events. The grounds are immediately adjacent to Laguna Gloria, home to the Austin Museum of Art.

A large public park which contains a large sculpture which features the Confederate War Memorial. It is one of the most visited tourist sites and it is the largest public open space in the Dallas central business district.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is a piece of a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving four of the five Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio. These outposts were established by Catholic religious orders to spread Christianity among the local natives. These missions formed part of a colonization system that stretched across the Spanish Southwest in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries

The San Antonio River Walk is a city park and network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River. Lined by bars, shops, restaurants, nature, public artwork, and the five historic missions, the River Walk is an important part of the city's urban fabric and a tourist attraction in its own right.

It is the largest of the three parks in the SeaWorld chain owned by SeaWorld Entertainment and one of the world's largest marine-life theme parks focused on conservation, education and animal rescue.

A huge recreational area in Austin, Texas which comprises 350 acres of area. Today the park is a hub for so many recreational activities and the hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake, both of which run next to the park. There are also huge events are taking place in this beautiful park.