Claiborne West Park is one of a few county parks in Orange County. Technically, it's in Vidor, and…read morethe Vidor city limits stretch just past this park to Cow Bayou. But really, it's located in the typical Piney Wood countryside of far eastern Texas, where the biggest sign of civilization is Interstate 10. Drive in, and there are so many picnic tables that I doubt they're ever all used. Walk a bit to the right, and you get to a medium-sized lake with trees in it, it screams "Louisiana" all over it. Keep driving, and you get to sports fields where you can play baseball, volleyball, basketball, football. The camping area is to the north, tents only in a semi-primitive setting Very large pavilion to the far west, enough for a cookout for several hundred people. And then you look north. The Piney Woods have several trails going through here, getting you deep into nature. With the thick underbrush and frequent flooding, this is a place where you need to stay on the trail. Popular with mosquitos. Clearly Claiborne West Park is developed for large crowds. And, when I first met this girl who is now my wife, we went to the Texas Barbecue Festival here. But now the rating gets taken down by one star: Although you can easily see the entrance from the freeway, getting to the entrance is difficult. Driving east, you'd need to drive one more mile to be able to get off I-10 and make a U-turn under the freeway to get to the north side of the freeway where the park is. Driving west, I don't know which exit to take, but it's before Cow Bayou; there is an exit in front of the park, and you can't turn right to get there. This inconvenient setup means that the park rarely sees big crowds, and you're likely to cuss up a storm trying to get to Claiborne West. This park has lots of potential, and is developed in such a way that big cities would love to have it. The road system surrounding the park makes it difficult to get to. Oh well, more for you to enjoy.

Basketball, Softball, Football ,concerts. Family gatherings, fishing, running and disc golfread more

Hidden gem of Beaumont Texas. An amazing ecological zone of cattail marshes that naturally clean…read moreand filter waste water, and provide a rich environment for local wildlife. There is also an adjacent recreational area, a botanical garden, horse stables, a small event center and a golf course within the grounds of the park.

This is an amazing park and you need to see it if you are in the area…read more Marsh: It has a long pier over a marshy area with alligators and birds. There is a very large trail around all of it and people walk and ride their bikes around it. This park is huge!!! Golf: it has a large golf course Pick nick: many places, tables Horses: it has a large stable with horses! Botanical gardens: very well maintained trails. Large waterfall. Bathrooms. Indoor greenhouses with waterfalls.

Four available ramps. Secure Boat and trailer parking. Well maintained docks facilities, and…read moregrounds. Members have use of indoor and outdoor facilities and events held all year. Club located on Adams Bayou with access to Sabine River, Sabine Lake, Inter Coastal Waterway, and eventually the Gulf of America. OBC Supports OCARC fishing Tournament and other local activities. Great place to access local boating, fishing, and hunting news. Some fishing tails told at no cost.

First - you lost a star because you are in Orange, well then I decided I couldn't hold that against…read moreyou. Fun divey place. Alligators right near the dock, and fun to feed. The bar only takes cash, and the parking lot is large.

Cute little piece of nature tucked in the city. Lots of ducks and little pond tunnels. The play…read moreground is nice size and clean. Would be a cute place to walk on the trails. Kids enjoyed the play equipment.

Great local park!…read more Playground equipment, soccer goals, bike/walking trail, benches, ponds! Bring your dogs, kids, anyone...and don't forget bread for the resident ducks!

I've been here a few times with the boyfriend's family whenever we're in town and they decide they…read morewanted to do some bowling. The neighborhood doesn't look all that safe, but we usually go late at night and never experienced any issues. Initially, this was a great place to bowl. The lanes were great,the staff were nice, the beers were cheap, and the food was alright (tater tots were great). They had great lanes where it automatically raises and lowers the bumpers as you wish. Sucks there's a few to use the bumpers though. Overall, this place was cheap, which was their competitive advantage over the more new Crossroads. However, now that Star raised their prices and gone away with their late night promotions, they've lost it a bit. The staff are the same, but they seem a lot more strict and not as friendly as before. Before, this was the place to go without any consideration. Now, we'll consider our options a bit more.

Haven't been here in many years. We've been going to the bowling alley in the next town but it got…read moreway too ghetto so we decided to give this place a try again. Had a blast!!!! They have a guy that walks around and checks on everyone. Even finds ways to strike up friendly competitions between lanes. The food isn't the best but it is edible. We will definitely be back. Good wholesome family fun.

I love this place! The course is always clean. The staff is very friendly. The greens are nice and…read morealways kept up. I love taking my family out here.

Great Greens. Great Range. Great Course with big fairways and many different obstaclesread more

Cute park in small town. Has soft playground flooring and fun water area. Plenty of parkingread more

Shelton Plaza in Beaumont works best in a smaller, quieter way, giving you a quick sense of place…read morebefore you head into the Fire Museum of Texas across the street. The giant working fire hydrant anchors the space with a bit of whimsy, and the clean walkways and open layout make it easy to pause for a moment without feeling like you're making a big production out of it. The gazebo adds a touch of charm, and the 9/11 tribute brings a gentle shift in tone, offering a brief moment of reflection that balances the playfulness of the hydrant. It's simple and respectful, and it gives the plaza a sense of purpose beyond being a photo stop. As an entry point to the museum, it's a pleasant and worthwhile pause, the kind of place you appreciate for a few minutes before moving on to the larger story waiting just across the street. [Review 344 of 2026 - 671 in Texas - 25531 overall]