fun place to vist. To fish, and swim. Love going there for a break from dallas.read more

Had the weirdest experience there as first time visitors and we will not be going back. It's 7…read moredollars for people older than 7, so my family paid 21 dollars. Then as soon as we got to the parking lot we realized that it was very full and it sounded like there was a DJ or something there playing Latin pop music and Cumbias. We parked in the gravel parking lot and made sure to back in because we would not have been able to pullout to leave because of how many cars were cramped in. On the way down the path we saw that it was not an actual Dj but rather a party of people sitting under the trees with the large Dj speakers that stand on the tripod poles. We walked to the farthest place on the beach to get away from the loud party. On our way across the beach there were a few other groups with radios, but they were playing them at a much more respectable level only able to be heard for 10-15 ft or so. Once we picked out our spot the sand on the beach is great and it has a really nice slope so you can swim out pretty far before it gets deep. I did make my kids keep their water shoes on the whole time because we picked up over ten pieces of broken brown and green glass. We left around 7 after a lot of people had already left. The craziest part is what happened up in the changing area. They have around 5 portapotties out in the parking lot, then down on the grass, a water cleaning area with three spigots and two changing rooms that are just stalls on wood that you can change in, but you can see peoples feet from the outside. As I was walking up a young girl maybe 10-12 walked up already in dry jean shorts and a dry shirt she walked into the changing stall but didn't have anything with her. She looked confused but closed the door. I stood there waiting in line as the other one was taken. The young girl started URINATING on the floor in the changing stall! Like I just see her feet and a stream of Pee. Insane! Her parents were no where to be seen. They obviously told her to go up and use the restroom and didn't watch her. Either she didn't know the porta-potties were the toilets, or she didn't want to use them. It's really sad that the people there were acting so inappropriately because the beach is really nice. They should have a code of conduct or something, and ranger type people that are monitoring. There are two large dumpsters for trash in the parking lot, but there was still trash all over in the parking lot. As far as staff that we saw there was only the woman in the ticket booth and one worker in a cart probably picking up trash. My husband overheard the worker say that there was 800 people that came thru that day. With people paying 7 dollars a piece for next to no amenities they really need more staff.

We visited the splash pad during the summer and it was a hit with the little one, and us too! It's…read moreplenty spacious for how busy it can get on a hot day and surrounded by a fence which gives great peace of mind. Bathrooms are nearby also which is a plus. Excited to perhaps visit the rest of the park soon! This is a great little spot not too far from home to beat the summer heat.

This park is huge! I've only been to the splash pad and playground part of the park but it's…read moreamazing! I love that this splash pad is closed off and there's a connecting gate to the playground. I've taken my 2 year old son here twice and we love it! My only wish was that it was closer to where we live and that there were bathrooms close to the splash pad. I'm not even sure there are actual bathrooms. The park also consists of a skate park, tennis courts, basketball court, and large gazebo area. I will be taking my son here many more times this summer!

The wife and I rode our Harley out here on Saturday, September 9. We enjoyed driving the windy…read moreroads of the park and finding our own private spot on the lake. It was only five dollars a person to get in for the day. The main office was very clean and organized and the bathrooms were clean and we also purchased a few keepsakes. I am not an RVer but they have lots of nice shady spots. Some that are pull through and some you have to back into. It looked like all of the spots had a gazebo type cover. They also have cabins you can rent out; some thing my wife and I discussed for the future. It was very quiet and covered in a lot of trees and seemed like a very nice place to camp. As we drove out, we had the unexpected surprise of seeing 3 deer in one spot and two more in another.

When is the last time you watched a moonrise - shifting from fluorescent pink to bright yellow?…read more When did you last see the stars so clear and plentiful that you could see the Milky Way? Some moments in nature are too precious to recount - too difficult to write into a review. If you live in the city like I do, these moments are a much-needed fuel - so rich and refreshing!! Based on this second experience at Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulfur Unit, I HIGHLY recommend an overnight cabin stay! **Cabins can be booked a maximum of three months in advance.** Equipped with full restrooms including powerful, hot showers, two full beds (must bring own linens for all needs), a futon, 4-top table and chairs, 3/4 fridge/freezer combo, drip coffee maker, stove top with two heating elements, AC and heat, a back balcony with grill and picnic table, and a lakeside fire pit, we wanted for NOTHING and ENJOYED IT ALL!

This is a beautiful and exceptionally maintained park. Plenty of parking, lots of walking, great…read morescenery. Splash pad area for the kiddos

We were staying at Choctaw Casino with littles and didn't realize their swimming pool JUST closed…read moreand there was literally nothing toddler friendly in the vicinity. Drove out here so the kids could play and get some energy out. It did not disappoint! Loved that there was a play structure for older kids, and a separate one appropriate for under 3's

Beautiful park in a growing town. A pond to fish in, lots of trails to walk around.. no playground…read morebut loots if scenic stuff. Plenty of open areas for an outdoor game or picnics. The pArk is behind Brookshires, so you can grab snacks and drinks before chilling out. The serenity and the long trailss makes thIs park perfect for someone like me.

Just north of the small Texas Town of Ladonia lies the Sulpher River. More of a river bed, as the…read moreusual trickle of water no longer qualifies as a river. However, the river bed is what you want in this case. The area is littered with fossils from 50 million years ago and older! I found this river bed 35 years ago before anyone came here. After some significant discoveries over the years, quite a few people come for a pleasant outing. Not far away was discovered the ancient petrified sea turtle that now hangs in the Perot museum in downtown Dallas. If you have seen it then you probably just said Wow! That came from here? Yes. In addition, the new lake thats being built will flood this area so, there is no time to waste. It deserves at least one trip out here! Good hunting!

Harmony park is really neat and has several instruments you can play with like bells, xylophone,…read moretubular bells or chimes, and more. It's a nice hidden gem in Paris Texas.

Hidden gem that is perfect to cool off on a hot day. Great for kids of all ages. A little difficult…read moreto navigate after it rains and is very muddy, but still fun.

We didn't actually spend much time at the park, but it looked nice. Rather, we accessed the Taychas…read moreTrail through the park. In case you're wondering about which way to go on the trail, because it goes both north and south from the park, please please go north. We didn't know any better and decided to go south, figuring we'd go around a half mile, get to the end, turnaround, and hit the rest. Well, the trail now connects to another trail on the south side of 121. If you're planning to walk to the south end and turn around, you've got a long way to go. After a mile going south, we turned around. The south stretch (most of which isn't actually Taychas) isn't shady and honestly isn't that great. However, the north stretch of Taychas trail from the park was very nice. Much more shade and available trash cans (for throwing away dog poop bags you carried along your southern journey). Unfortunately, we ran out of time and didn't get to see the northern end, but we will...next time when we decide to go north instead of south!

One of the oldest "Parks" in Texas. It's still thriving and serving the community with modern…read morebaseball diamonds,picnic areas, playgrounds and open spaces. Nice to see this commitment in a smaller city

I grew up in the area of Old Settlers Park and it has always been the place for baseball in…read moreSherman. But now, with the renovation, it is one of the best baseball and softball fields in North Texas. It has a play ground for kids and it has a dog area. The park is always clean and tons of parking. It even has a couple of nice basketball areas. It is an awesome neighborhood park!

Eisenhower State Park includes most of Lake Texoma lakefront businesses that make up Oklahoma's…read moreshare of the biggest local lake in north central Texas, which is about an hour's drive north on TXHWY 377N, and a day sail from Gordonville's gorgeous and lively Cedar Mills Yacht, where my family lived during the weekends and holidays, often dining with the keen Bahama 28 yacht owned by North Texas State University's Dr. Bruce P. Foster. Our ragtag racing team included Bruce and Trudy's sons, Rob and Greg + a rotating volunteer from our home church, Trinity Presbyterian Church in Denton. Apparently, from certain times of the year, the sailing vessels known as Valiant Yachts produces various forms of sailing vessels, which are often shipped to every place in the world. I worked on the foredeck, raising the colorful and elegant spinnakers for sailing quite fast pointing down wind. I love the local scene of rural communities in the north Texas and Oklahoma region and the culture of our farmers and ranchers who cultivate their cash crops and send to the local markets in Denton, Dallas, Fort Worth and mid-cities. Cheers, Mark F.

We really enjoyed a marvelous weekend at Eisenhower State park not long ago!! I definitely…read morerecommend visiting, before it gets too crazy hot. We came here in late spring. They have really nice nearby cabins along the peninsula where we stayed. There's a lot to do for the entire family, trail running, hiking, fishing etc. Plus it is a short drive up north offering the "we are not in DFW" vibe. It is worth checking out for sure!