What a diamond in the East Texas woods, visually appealing, serene, abundance of plant varietals…read more Don't miss touring this beautiful garden.

Beautiful and peaceful space for everyone ! Staff were friendly and informative. Great for an…read moreafternoon picnic or photos.

A really nice park in a good location. The walking path is well maintained and there are a lot of…read morewhimsical spots in the park. Bathroom is available and decent for a public one.

Open large community park. the pup enjoyed playing where. We went on my off day, around 12pm our…read morefirst visit awesome group of all our dogs happened to be the same age. 2nd visit around 5:30pm more dogs different group of dog owners. Only giving that information because they were not open to allowing my dog to play with theirs.

There are actually two dog parks here. One is an enormous grass field. I've never seen a dog park…read morethis big. Walk a bit further down the paved path and there's another wooded park full of trees which is also good size.

We totally enjoyed our Feb. 25 visit to Mrs. Lee's Garden. The daffodils were amazing! If you…read moreenjoy Mother Nature's beauty and capturing it in photographs, you will love this place when the daffodils are blooming!

Absolutely stunning and incredible! A 4 mile road that takes you on an adventure where you see…read morebeautiful daffodil fields and Texas country! They're daily active on their Facebook and keep you updated if they are opening later or if something has happened which is very helpful. Go follow and please show them some love!

You gotta stop here and get a feel for East Texas and what it must have been list nearly 100 years…read moreago when Texas Tea was the center of all. Oil, donchaknow? The dozen or so oil derricks set up here are interesting and you can see the size and scope of them. Imagine thousands of them across the flat prairie of East Texas. The marker reads, "Part of fabulous East Texas oil field discovered in 1930. This 1.195-acre tract had first production on June 17, 1937, when the Mrs. Bess Johnson-Adams & Hale No. 1 well was brought in. Developed before well-spacing rules, this block is the most densely drilled tract in the world, with 24 wells on 10 lots owned by six different operators. This acre has produced over two and a half million barrels of crude oil; selling at $1.10 to $3.25 a barrel, it has brought more than five and a half million dollars. A forest of steel derricks for many years stood over the more than 1,000 wells in downtown Kilgore, marking the greatest concentration of oil wells in the history of the world. Dozens of these derricks still dot city's internationally famous skyline. Since 1930, the East Texas oil field has produced nearly four billion barrels of oil. It now has more than 17,000 producing wells, and geologists predict a future of at least 45 years for this "granddaddy of oil fields." Its development has attracted to the area many diversified industries and a progressive citizenship with a high degree of civic pride. (1966)" Kilgore's fortunes changed dramatically on October 3, 1930, when wildcatter Columbus M. "Dad" Joiner struck oil near the neighboring town of Henderson. This well, known as the Daisy Bradford #3, marked the discovery of the vast East Texas Oil Field. Seemingly overnight Kilgore was transformed from a small farming town on the decline into a bustling boomtown. The Daisy Bradford #3 was subsequently followed by the Lou Della Crim No. 1 and many others. By 1936, the population had increased to more than 12,000, and Kilgore's skyline was crowded with oil derricks. THe boom was essentially over by 1940. [Review 15990 overall - 179 in Texas - 1495 of 2021.]

It is in the open along the street making it free to walk around or just drive by with a perfect…read moreview. There is free parking spots on both sides of the street. Great historic landmark that has multiple memorial plaques dedicated to people who were part of its history.

This small park is a traffic island off the main drag between the Interstate and downtown Kilgore…read more It commemorates the city as the oil capital of the world and has three historical markers here as well as a replica oil derrick. Note the layout of the Great State of Texas on the ground at the center. The first marker reads, "This park is dedicated to and named for John Wood. State highway commissioner of Texas in recognition of outstanding public service. John Wood could have stumbled and fallen but he did not stumble and he did not fall. He is indeed a friend of all of the people of Texas. Erected by John Wood's friends in Kilgore. 1936." The second marker, "The Wood Park Sesquicentennial Project is dedicated to 'Kilgore the Oil Capitol of the World' and to the giant East Texas Oil field. The discovery well was drilled on October 5, 1930. A total of 32,000 wells were drilled in this five county area, with 1,100 in the Kilgore city limits. This field has produced to date a total of four billion, eight hundred seventy-eight million, three hundred eight-four thousand and thirty eight barrels of crude oil. Mobil Oil Company built the one-third size pumping unit. David Julian hand built the 28 foot derrick, the project including fence and signs as required by the Texas Railroad Commission. The entire project is an exact replica of the forrest of derricks that at one time darkened our skyline." The third marker, "Oil city of the world. Kilgore. Founded 1872 with coming of the I.G.N. Railroad, named for site donor, a Confederate Colonel Constantine B. Kilgore, State Senator and U.S. Congressman. Geographical center of huge east Texas oil field. World's greatest concentration of steel derricks, petroleum production, service, supply, processing hub. Commercial, industrial, farm, education and medical center. Home of Kilgore College and it's famous "Rangerettes" women's precision drill team, and of Van Cliburn, international concert pianist." There is no easy parking here, but there is a lot at the bank nearby. [Review 15987 overall - 176 in Texas - 1492 of 2021.]

Milestone is an excellent facility. Beautiful, with everything you would want for riding lessons -…read moregreat horses and ponies to practice with, and a great community of riders. Judy teaches small children through adults, beginners and up - her background in eventing gives her a a deep breath of knowledge in jumping and dressage, and she is an enthusiastic and fun instructor. You get consistent, constructive feedback without every feeling bad about yourself and where you are in your riding. Highly recommend.

Best local skate rink in all of east texas. Kindest owners and customers. A genuinely friendly and…read morewelcoming establishment. They offer a community for homeschooled kids, a safe place for youth, good music, affordable prices, and fun events. Also.. a roller blade hockey team