This review is for hiking- there are two short hiking trails. I'd you are coming to hike, don't…read more You will get through them in 20 minutes. Luckily for us we did have kids who were complaining of being tired by the midway point of it, so it is perfect for families. But if you are an avid hiker who hikes for miles and miles, this is not the spot. We did go to the beach to look around, but didn't get in as it is winter right now and was at 30-50 degree weather. It is a beautiful place, very clean and well kept. If you are coming in with family, this is perfect, but if you want to hike, this is not your spot.

Wanted to get out of Fort Worth for a mental health day. This particular state park was a little…read moreover an hour away. As soon as I drove into the front entrance, I stopped in the office in order to print the day pass I purchased online yesterday. All three ladies were extremely friendly and helpful. They showed me the key highlights of the park on the map. Then I shopped their merchandise in the park store. The trails were very well maintained and laid out. Each path was clearly visible so as not to get lost or off the marked walkway. I even spent some time in one of the day use areas to read this month's issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine. What a way to finish enjoying such a wonderful park. Please check out!

experience, angry guy in Golf cart got in my face when I took a wrong turn due to a confusing sign…read more kicked me and my wife out of the park for literally making a wrong turn claiming "we were trying to get in free" I ain't worried about saving 10 dollars when I drove 40 min to get there.. horrible service will not be going back ever

We came hoping to swim but there was a signing saying that swimming hours are 12 to 7pm and we…read morewere there around 9am. I guess technically no one would know but we didnt. We climbed down the non ADA compliant stone stairs to both sides of the falla. The grass side is safer tho. The water quality was iffy so we opted to not swim. It was very pretty to photograph though so we may go back later. Parking was a small lot.

When I first arrived, I was a little bummed that it looked a bit old and crummy, but we had a lot…read moreof fun! My kid is 3, and he loved the rides area. In my opinion, there could have been more ride operators. Even though some of the rides were running, we had to wait for operators to run another ride, then switch to the one my kid wanted to ride. The train was cute. It smelled like gas exhaust the whole way, but it has a nice big track, and they take them around twice. The putt putt could have used a bit of shade on the yellow course, but it was nice that there were 3 courses. Too bad everyone wanted to play the shady course, so we all had to wait for big parties to finish between holes. This park could use some updating but it's great for small children.

This is a beautiful and fully renovated city park with a splash pad and activities for kids that…read moreyou would expect to find in one of the nicer suburbs of Dallas or Austin. If the weather is nice and you have some time to kill, swing by this beautiful park and let the kids play while you enjoy a great stroll down the walking track. It also has volleyball and tennis courts along with soccer and baseball fields. Be sure to check out the historic bridge over the creek that runs through the park. For those playing Pokemon Go, there are two PokeGyms located in the park.

there is a decent walking path around the park. the road to get to the park is very steep with many…read morepotholes.

Walking near the footsteps of creatures so many millions of years old is unbelievably fun- and our…read moregroup went there in hot summer. Not easy to climb but the value is unmatched. There was also the cutest little gift shop with the best merchandise. Highly recommended if one is able to meet the mild physical demands (one of us stayed up in the park on top instead of going into the valley where the dinosaur footprints are preserved.

What a great way to spend a day! Just an hour and a half outside of Dallas, you can immerse…read moreyourself in the time when dinosaurs ruled the earth! There's actual dinosaur tracks preserved in the rock at Dinosaur Valley State Park, and that just adds even more fun to the experience! We went for the day and the entrance fee was $8 per adult. They accept cards and cash at the Ranger Station. Prior to arriving I tried to buy tickets online, but I kept only seeing tickets for overnight camping. Nonetheless, we were still able to pay at the entrance and we were even able to get out and use the restroom facilities at the entrance. Once you pay your entrance fee, a ranger will give you a trail map. There is ample parking inside the park, so there are lots of possibilities on where to start your adventure. We started on the Pawluxy River trail and crossed over to the main track site where the dinosaur prints are very clear. The river crossing has slightly protruding rocks that you have to navigate on foot to get across the river. I wore hiking boots and I think this was ideal for the environment. From there we switched to the overlook trail where the elevation is 850 ft, so you get a great view of the whole Pawluxy River Valley. From there we descended to the Black-capped Vireo Trail, then crossed the Pawluxy River to make our way back to our car. While there's endless combinations of hikes you can take, ours took about 3 hours. Along the way there were lots of people. Mostly gathered at the river and at the tracks. The rest of the trails were actually very quiet and peaceful. In addition to hiking, there are other points of interest. There are dinosaur models, a swimming hole and of course multiple dinosaur track sites. Overall, Dinosaur Valley is a great state park with something for everyone!

Beautiful park. Big rocks for kids to climb on or sit. It's right on Paluxy river. Shallow enough…read morefor you to dip toes or play. Rocks can be a bit slippery in the water so venture out carefully. It's a small park and you can easily be done in an hour or 2. There is a small parking available or you'll have to look for street parking. But, if you're in Glen Rose for safari or Dinosaur Valley State Park, do not give this one a miss.

This is one place that will never be accused of false advertising!…read more There are indeed BIG ROCKS here! You can scramble, and/or boulder, around and over them. If water conditions are safe, there is also swimming... So bring your floaties! There are also bathrooms, and (I think) changing rooms. There might be a snack shop, but I've never been here when it's open, so maybe not. Only reason I'm not going 5 stars is that the unpaved parking lot is a navigation nightmare! It's also very bumpy, and entry in and out is rather steep. To top this quagmire off, there's also a huge, Texas-sized, truck blocking the parking isles. The truck usually has an over-sized trailer hitch making things even worse. Lastly, be sure to read the warning sign. If the water is not moving, i.e. stagnant, there is the danger of unhealthy "amoeba organisms."

How TF do you close the restrooms three weeks in a row on the only weekends with decent weather…read more There's a million people here and nobody has anywhere to take a piss. Poor operational management.

I have always enjoyed this park. The bike trail that extends for several miles through trees and…read morefields is a pretty ride. This park specifically has a large open area that the main drive circles around. The creek runs along the side. After 4 years, it surprises me they still haven't fixed the trail and the beginning of the trail head. Still fenced off with a gravel trail along the fence. It's a beautiful area.

Great experience at Mother Neff State Park. The park is peaceful, beautiful, and very well…read moremaintained, with scenic views and nice trails to enjoy. It's a perfect place to relax and spend time outdoors. Traveling in our Class A motorhome with our Jeep in tow, we found it to be a convenient and enjoyable stop. The sites were easy to access, and getting in and out of the park was manageable for a larger rig. Overall, a great place to unwind and we would definitely visit again.

Nice, well kept state park. We walked all the trails over two days because it was so hot. We walked…read morein the mornings. We had a little visitor at our travel trailer! We saw deer and heard lots of birds. We just relaxed!! It was very quiet. The staff were very kind and knowledgeable!!!

It is a rather good size city park. Much of it along the river. We went to visit Miss Nellie's…read morepretty place that is in The park. This area starts with a lovely Fountain and behind that a field of wild flowers. There is also a small flower garden and a garden with some herbs. It's a quiet and serene place filled with pretty flowers. Good for photos also.

AMAZING FOR PICNICS!! I had a wonderful time with my boyfriend on Easter, such a nice place!read more

Meridian State Park is an under appreciated gem within driving distance from DFW , Hillsboro, and…read moreWaco. And for those of us who live in the Metroplex it's a breath of fresh air in more ways than one. For one thing it's not that crowded. At least it wasn't when I camped there midweek. In fact I had my choice of places to pitch my tent. For another it is so much different terrain wise than my part of Dallas. MSP bills itself as being "at the top of the Hill County" and I believe it. Beautiful. There's a decent sized lake for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. (No fishing license required.) A variety of hiking trails for both beginner and jock. Hot showers and flush toilets. Many campsites have water and electricity but the most beautiful sites are primitive. The staff is friendly and helpful. Admission is $5 per person per day. Seniors get a price break with the appropriate pass. And for $70 per year you can bring a carload into any state park for free. For one full year. Check it out. If you're a frazzled city dweller like me you might just find that a night or two in a tent at the top of the Hill County might just fit the bill. I think I'll be going back.

Meridian State Park is a smaller, quiet park with well-labeled trails and people gathered on the…read morebeachfront or in kayaks on the water. Bosque Hiking Trail was my favorite. I'd come back here and just sit back and relax.