Nice park with boat dock, playground, play area and easy access to the City Beach and Moments in…read moreTime hike/bike trail. Also a few restaurants nearby too. If there's an event at the beach, this is a good parking option. There's also a running group group that meets here on the weekends. The name is "Running Bear Running Club" You can find it on Facebook, or https://runningbearrunclub.info/ Bottom line: There's also a restroom here!

The was the first playground we visited. Daughter needs her play time! Hewlett Park has a decent…read moreplayground sheltered by a large, sun-blocking tarp. Mush needed to keep the kids and parent cool. This park came up as the first listed by Yelp but I'd highly recommend the Grandbury City Park over this one.

Loved the scenery here on my vacay. Came here to check out the beach on the lake. It was very nice…read more It was a great time to take pics and video because there wasn't anyone there. I am glad I didn't want a swim because even though the lake was high it was 60 degrees or so that day. The only ones in the water were the geese and ducks. The restroom and outside shower were nice. That is the side of the park w the beach parking. I accidentally parked in the conference center parking lot. I had a nice time and saw a turtle on the catwalk. It dived under water. All in all a great place to spend a bit of quiet time at the start of my day. I included a pic of the rules and even though the water level was high I saw pics on Yelp where it wasn't so you might want to keep that in mind as well.

Most relaxing spot to be at with your family. As well as an amazing way of spending your summer or…read moreany type of holiday I definitely would recommend as a tourist attractions

I'm going to agree with Annie N. and say calling it a hike is a stretch, but calling it a walk…read morewould be 100% accurate. It is a multi-use sidewalk, so you do have to watch for bikes, and hope they are watching for you. There are several things to see a long the way, most notably a skate park ( https://www.granbury.org/749/Granbury-Skate-Park ), a Frisbee golf course ( https://www.granbury.org/746/Disc-Golf-Course ), a dog park ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/granbury-bark-park-granbury ), a play area for children, and a memorial for Granbury's military and first responders ( https://www.granbury.org/931/Memorial-Lane-Jim-Burks-Firefighters-Mem ). It's not very long "hike", but does make for a nice walk. Especially if you just had a big meal on the square. The water features in Shanley Park ( https://www.granbury.org/740/Shanley-Park ) are especially nice. Bottom line: If you've got some "time", do check it out. PS. Next time I do, I'll add to the pictures. Had no idea there was a Yelp! page.

The city of Granbury does such a phenomenal job of ensuring that both local citizens and tourists…read morehave clean and well maintained attractions. This walking and bike trail is no different because you can easily take a stroll and see the lake or turn this into a very serious exercise trail to burn up the miles both on foot or bike. I walked the majority of this and was shocked at how long these trails actually are and how nice and well-maintained they are.

I need to do a little more investigating, but at first look, this park has potential. I am not sure…read moreif overnight camping is allowed, but I did see a few tents. There are a couple of boat/fishing docks. There are also restrooms, though I did not check them out. It struck me as, perhaps, a decent place to swim and have a picnic. I think I saw BBQ grills there too. I did not see a potable water supply, but maybe it was in the restrooms. There are a couple of baseball fields here too, but it did not look like they have used recently. Bottom line: Like I sad, need more investigation when I have more time. Edit: So I went looking for more info, and found this. From: http://www.lakegranbury.net/hunter-park/ Hunter Park is located on the west side of Lake Granbury just north of the city of Granbury, Texas.  This is one of the best parks on the lake to spend the afternoon or for some overnight camping.  The camping in this park and in all parks along Lake Granbury is considered primitive camping.  There are restrooms, but there is no water or electric on any campsites.  There are no real defined campsites only some picnic tables along the edge of the lake.  All camping is free and first come first serve. There is plenty of shade in Hunter Park.  You can easily park your tent under a tree for some shade during the day.  The park does have a nice fishing pier and a nice boat ramp.  There is an old football field in the park as well.  It does not look like it has been used in a while. Brazos River Authority Park Rules: Disorderly conduct is prohibited. No dumping of household garbage permitted. No littering.  All trash must be placed in barrels. Off-road operation of vehicles is prohibited. No dirt bikes or all-terrain vehicles allowed. All pets must be kept on a leash. No livestock permitted. No fireworks or firearms allowed. No glass containers allowed. This is a beautiful park on Lake Granbury.  It is one of the best parks you will find on the lake for day-use or for camping. Located at: 2800 Weatherford Hwy Granbury, TX

Day 4 river authority come up and lied, saying we have been here their limit. The new limit is 10…read moredays a year. Instead of being helpful, they misplace kindness for helpfulness. We were accused of being here for 10 days. If you want a limited trip and harassment for staying longer than 4 days, this is the place. Would NOT recommend

It's a nice enough park, but why are there no trash cans, i.e. at the picnic tables and campsites?…read more We brought our lunch, from Burger King, to eat here, but had to drive our trash to the dumpster by the bathrooms (and boat ramp). That being said, I'm surprised this place was a clean as it was. Couldn't tell if swimming was allowed or not. Did not look like a very nice place to swim either. Bottom line: Some trees, so some shade.

Great little park with picnic tables, a playground area for the kids, and even a fairly decent…read moreswimming area. They also have a fishing pier and the best feature is the nice wide boat ramp. This is our favorite boat ramp on the lake and they are taking advantage of the low water by doing some extra re-construction. Restrooms are also on-site and this is very close to the marina and Stumpy's restaurant.

I camped out here May 20-22 (Friday thru Sunday). During the day, this park is great. I was able…read moreto launch my kayak and fish Granbury Lake with ease. The covered tables and multiple trash cans made grilling and relaxing easy. The bathrooms were ok but resembled prison style metal toilets. If you are going to camp here at night, expect a lake party. Loud music past midnight and out of control kids running around until midnight are the norm. One family pulled up around 10:30 with 3 cars, let their kids run wild, were loud and did not go home until after midnight. Daytime use is fine. If you want peace and quiet at night, go somewhere else.

Nice park next to the dam on the Ft. Worth side. There's a boat ramp along with bathrooms and some…read moretent camping and picnic benches and grills. There's also a really nice beach and a fishing pier. Very family friendly.

About 45 minutes south of Ft Worth is the historic and still smallish town of Granbury Texas…read more Growing up in Dallas I was familiar with the name and where it's located but,I never visited. I've been to many of the surrounding towns like Cleburn and Weatherford but, just never had occasion to go through Granbury. That all changed yesterday when I was in need of a day trip. You know, the kind that refreshes. The whole idea of driving an hour or two and exploring and discovering a place you haven't been always pushes my hot button. Granbury has been a popular day trip spot due to its Dallas Ft Worth proximity for sometime. It began " Gentrifying" long before it was trendy. Partially because of the lake that's there as a result of the Brazos river. Combine that with a small Texas town and you have a winner. I rolled into town about 10:30 am on a cloudy and chilly day. Parked the car and began walking around the square. In the center of the square,as with most Texas Towns,sits the Hood County Courthouse. Texas courthouses are located in the county seat. In this case Granbury. As a result,counties grew out of this design and a lot of significant history lies in the court houses of Texas. A bonus is,85% of them are archetectually beautiful. The Hood County Courthouse is less beautiful but still unique. I didn't have time to fully explore but, will return to do so. There is a lot of limestone readily available around this area and as a result,a significant number of the historic buildings were built from it. This has resulted in most of them surviving over 100 plus years and adding to the charming aesthetic of the town square. Nothing is vacant here. All the buildings in town are preserved , restored and occupied. I love to see that. Too many of our small towns are decaying due to lack of demand and neglect. If you live within an hour or two,you can't go wrong checking out the historic Granbury Square with all its shopping,restaurants and historical attractions. Go!

The Granbury Square is actually a truly neat area of Granbury, TX…read more It's no surprise that it lies near Lake Granbury - or rather, the Brazos River. The one negative I found was the majority of the road signage. Could be clearer. Put in more adequate places. Nearby is the Hilton Garden Inn where I stayed. If you're able to shell out even more money than that, I was highly intrigued with places like Hotel Lucy, Inn on Lake Granbury, Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast, and that place I really wanted to snooze in at... N on the Square. Without someone to accompany on this Thanksgiving road trip, I did not feel inclined to dig so deep into my pocketbook. The Square itself was decorated rather tastefully for Christmas when I was there 11/25-26/2023. Other points of interest that piqued my interest: + Granbury Opera House + ghost tours (there were at least two that I saw mentioned, but not sure if they were even open) + The Fillin' Station (a burger joint) + several other eateries including a taco shop, coffee bar, a wine bar, saloon, and a few shops and boutiques Public restrooms were available. Parking was free in all of the lots and side streets I drove past. Lastly, I would like to recommend the Ketzler's Schnitzel Haus and Biergarten for dinner. I have a review for that place in queue.

Not really sure how anyone can give this place anything but a 5 star. It's a city dog park and has…read morewhat you need. A spot for big dogs and one for littles. Running water. Toys. Fire hydrant. Seats. It's clean. Has doo doo bags. Great place. Pretty large.

I noticed the "Bark Park" as we walked the Moments-in-Time Hike & Bike Trail (…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/moments-in-time-hike-and-bike-trail-granbury-2 ). It looks pretty nice. From the url ( https://www.granbury.org/750/Granbury-Dog-Park ): This 1.5 acre facility is fenced in with obstacles for the dogs to run and play on. There is a designated area for both large and small dogs. Amenities include: water for patrons and dogs (excludes winter months), as well as benches and picnic tables with both sunny and shaded areas available. All dogs must be properly vaccinated before being allowed into the off-leash park. Bottom line: I don't own a dog, but if I did, I would bring it here! I'm sure our cats would not enjoy it! PS. Address is: 600 W. Moore Street, Granbury, TX 76048

Squaw Creek Park, located at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, provides an ideal setting for boat…read morefishing, bank fishing and recreation. The park was closed after the 9/11/01 attacks and re-opened on 6/4/10 so the fish have had a long time to thrive. Squaw Creek Park is owned and operated by Luminant. The reservoir serves as the cooling source for two nuclear power units. The lake's surface area is approximately 3,200 acres and average depth is approximately 46 feet. There are five divided boat launches, a dock and numerous picnic areas with tables. Reservations for boat fishing are required; however, guests do not need to register for bank fishing. The admission fee for bank fishing is $5 per person. Admission for bank fishing is free to those ages 16 and under and 80 and over. A park maintenance and development fee of $30 (cash only) will be charged per boat.

They "close " 1-2 hours earlier than what they say in their web... guys at the check in have no…read moremanners!