Big open range park with one single trail that leads to the lake with reflective water. Mini…read morewindmills surrounding the body of water. The terrain is flat and the views are the houses on the hill to the north and west. At the end of the trail, it leads to the catch and release fishing dock. There's a huge round yellow picnic table. This park is great for sunrise views, meditation and yoga in the park. The trail is less than a mile long. I would have liked it more if there were nature trails and longer paths to walk on. I think they use this park for community events. The air is crisp and fresh. It smells like sweet grass cornbread. No pollution.

Cool little nature walk even though the grass is always really dry and dead. The playground was…read morenice for the kids. Really ehhh

Went with an out of town friend. She wanted to walk outside and tour around since she's never been…read moreto this area. We went to this park since it was close. Parking was plenty. Looks like they have sports games here. We had to use the bathroom but unfortunately it was closed. Had to use the portapotty. After that, we got walking and it was a beautiful area. The water was dried up in some spots but other parts had a beautiful water area. Just wish it were a longer walking path along the water. The trail was fairly short. But otherwise clean and safe. Good place to bring my dog except I wouldn't let him near the water since it was pretty dirty.

A nice place to walk at, although, I would do five stars, but due to recent droughts, five mile dam…read moredoesn't have much water, sadly.

This is an amazing park on the East Side of Buda. Located in the Green Meadows subdivision is this…read morehidden gem! There are two playgrounds that are designed to give a play area to children of all ages. The covered pavilion has picnic benches and is located between the playgrounds and the splash pad which gives you the best view of the entire park while your kids run around. The jewel of this park is the splash pad. I recommend bringing chairs and blankets to sit on as there are not any right near this area. The bathrooms are located right next to this spot which is great for changing your kids in. I suggest wearing water shoes if your kids will be running in and out of here, there are many "stickers" all around. I hope the city continues to bring more to the East Side of Buda. There are communities here that have been ignored but are thriving!

I took my kids here for a fun day in the sun but also in the water because it's so hot out. We had…read morea blast, myself included!

This is a really lovely place to spend some time outdoors. A beautiful park right by the water,…read morewith a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere. There's a café along the shore where you can sit, have a drink, and enjoy the view of the waterfall -- such a nice spot to slow down and take everything in. It's a great area for walking and casual strolls, and there's also a playground for kids. Overall, it's a wonderful place to relax, whether you're visiting with children or just coming on your own. Perfect for a walk, some fresh air, and enjoying the water. Definitely a spot worth coming back to.

Come with your family don't bring a lot of things. It's very unwalkable with bigger items like a…read morerolling chest. Don't bring those bring a shoulder bag version. don't think you're gonna be able to lay out your towel and sit down. It's not a beach. It's very much a river first come first serve. It starts getting dirty later in the day with all the water but that's what we get for moving a lot. There is no camping on the other side of the wall. If you're facing up to the restaurant that would be the right side. Be careful bring your water shoes!!!!!

A recently retired friend wanted to meet up and go for an early morning Sunday walk. I was more…read morethan willing. I'd never been to this park so I was excited and it didn't disappoint. It has well established walking trails, some have pretty good shade because of the surrounding trees another area is more of an open park with more of the feel of a school track. Both are nice. There were a few people when we arrived early and as the morning drew on more people arrived. But the area is so expansive it never felt crowded. It was a very pleasant morning on this trail. I'm hoping to come back on a consistent basis to walk here as an addition to my normal workouts.

A nice little park to enjoy in downtown Buda. It is nestled behind the library/police station aways…read morefrom the road so you can enjoy the calm of nature. There is basically one moderate-length loop with a few branching paths to shorten or make it longer; I'd guess only about a mile. My husband and I have gone there to run a couple times. The paths are a fine gravel/dirt. There's a shallow pond in the center, not for swimming or fishing, just a water feature, along with a windmill. Sometimes the train rattles by and that's fun to hear. There's a play structure for kids as well, though it is mostly monkey bars plus a slide. Bathrooms with running water nearby. Pretty good sized parking lot, well-maintained asphalt. This park gets transformed during the Christmas season into a walkthrough where many small/local businesses get a small plot to decorate and advertise, and they typically have a few concessions like hot cocoa or kettle corn, and a Santa Claus for kids to visit. That sort of thing.

Best place to relax. I love the river and playing volleyball or even throwing a football around…read more This place is great!

So even though Tx State regs allow the general public to Sewell Park (02.01"Sewell Park is a…read moreproperty of Texas State ... Generally, it is open to the public if the applicable policies and procedures are adhered to"), the City of San Marcos started charging $15 parking at Lions Club (if over 2 hrs, in nearly empty lot during weekday) and, although not clearly communicated, the City Marshall's sit and watch if anyone walks into Sewell Park and then issues a $100 ticket on the vehicle for being "parked in a No Parking Zone" and "Driver observed leaving city park". Much more militant/surveillance atmosphere than I was used to visiting Sewell Park since the 1970's but I guess that is where most our tax dollars go to promoting these days. Parks are becoming just for the wealthy. Sewell Park itself was great otherwise.

Small, clean, and spacious municipal park…read more The little burg of Buda has dedicated and developed a nice and functional space for positive activities at one end of its Main St. The park has plenty of space for all sorts of activities If you're the sporty, there's a pavilion-covered and lighted basketball court. Also, there are sand volleyball courts. The kids can play on the recycled parts made playground or splash around on the splash pad in the summer. The bathrooms are clean, and drinking water is available On this recent trip up to Buda we were audience to the a free summer show. The Central Texas Theater Academy put on a fantastic rendition of Grease in the amphitheater of the park's Great Lawn. Now I will remind you that it's still hot during the Texas summer, but as the sun broke and sunsetted, a breeze passes through, the park grounds become better than bearable and all sorts of life and activity congregate. The city park in Buda is a wonderful place to enjoy your end of day with family and friends. Recommend.

I went there this past weekend for the Buda city dachshund races. It was wonderful. The Lions club…read moredid a fantastic job organizing this. Soooo many beautiful dogs. There were 20 races for the dachshunds. I must have seen about 200 dachshunds and 100 other breeds. So cute to watch. There were many vendors. I bought 5 new dachshund t shirts. They had a great cookie vendor as well. There were three different cook offs- chicken , ribs, and brisket. We were bussed from Cabella's. The buses came really often so we didn't wait long. This was a fantastic weekend. Thank you to all who worked so hard to make it run smoothly. I will be back next year to watch!

San Marcos City Park is pretty big. I think it's close to 18 acres. It sits next to the smaller San…read moreMarcos Plaza Park. I love coming to this park because river swimming is easily accessible as is tubing and other water activities. It's also pretty great because they have recently installed outdoor gym equipment (within the last year or so). The park has picnic areas and playgrounds and lots of green space. There's a basketball court too, so if BBall is your thing have at it. This park also provides free wifi access...BONUS! The parking lot is free if you live in San Marcos and non-residents are charged a fee. I think we only paid $5 to park. Such a fun way to get to enjoy San Marcos and the water!

This was a great place to park and enjoy the crisp clear water…read more Make sure you pack a life best for the children. The water current can be swift but fun. Lots of young college kids and some city folk looking for a good time in the water. Have fun.

My coworkers recommended this park to me as I looking for somewhere that has trails…read more This park didn't disappoint! Upon driving, I was a bit confused with the lack of parking lot, but luckily there was a shared lot across the street. Absolutely beautiful! I instantly fell in love with this park. I've never been to a place that is dedicated to first responders. I'm happy to know that someone engineered this because those professions are often overlooked and are less paid. The bridge with constant flow of water reminded me of a park in Friendswood, TX (Heritage Park). It's so tranquil and relaxing walking around seeing all the plants in healthy conditions. The trails are easy to maneuver and are smooth. There are some parts that are interactive for children and adults to explore which is cool. Even have plenty of seating throughout the park to sit and enjoy the landscape. I even sparked a conversation with an engineer who was admiring the engineering/construction of the railings. I think this has been added to my second favorite parks and when I'm in the area, I'll frequent it more!

Nice park to take a walk around and check out the exhibits. Definitely not for kids as there isn't…read moreanything for them to do. Pretty much a nature walk.

I was looking for a fishing spot, away from everyone. This is it. I didn't catch anything, but it…read morewas a nice, quiet, and peaceful day. If you want to get away from the noise of the city for a while, I highly recommend this quaint park. I spent several hours here and only saw a couple of people. The trails are great. For a nice walk and/or take a pet. Although it's requested to clean up after yourself, I was disappointed to see trash. There's a small free parking lot (gravel) at the beginning of that particular entrance.

I do really love this park, I come here all the time. It's super quiet and a great example of the…read morenative habitat in the area (post oak Savannah). However it's developed a bit of an off leash dog program. There's poop left everywhere, and dogs running loose despite the numerous environmental issues caused by off leash dogs, the citywide leash las, and the rule stated on the front sign. I even saw someone who let their cats run loose the other day who asked me to avoid a large section of the park with my (leashed) dogs. I would have been happy to, provided they were also leashed. And of course the people who let their dogs off leash aren't concerned about other people in the park so they'll yell and curse at you if you ask them to call their dog or try to defend yourself from a strange dog barreling at you across the field. It's happened several times. I bring my dogs on a long line and they get to run around and explore to their hearts content without increasing erosion, lowering biodiversity, or being rude to other park goers. The city really needs to take some responsibility for enforcing responsible pet ownership laws.