Lake Waco Wetlands
Created to mitigate the habitat loss when Lake Waco was raised by seven feet in the year 2000, the wetlands offers 3.5 miles of nature trails for hiking, bird watching, and photography. The Research and Education Center teaches school groups about water quality and conservation.
Read MoreLions Park – Temporarily Closed
THE FUTURE OF LIONS PARK About the Project Waco’s Lions Park is a fixture in the hearts of generations of Wacoans; to those that played and raised families there, and to those that selflessly gave of their time and efforts to build and operate this community treasure. The City of Waco, Lions Park Trust Board,…
Read MoreHomestead Craft Village
Homestead Craft Village, located 5 miles northwest of Waco, offers shopping, dining, and self-guided tours. The 18-acre complex includes a 200-year old barn, the Potter’s House, a woodworking shop, a restored 1760 gristmill, fiber arts, herb garden, and more. Guided tours are available by appointment. Try the new Apple Cider Mill and Tea Room in…
Read MoreHewitt Park
Amenities 32 acres 2 playgrounds 1 baseball backstop 2 volleyball courts 2 sets of horse shoe pits 2 soccer fields 2 lighted basketball half court with a 9ft. 6inch goal 1 basketball half court with an 8 ft goal 0.5 mile concrete walking track with work out stations 2 12×12 small pavilions 18 hole disc…
Read MoreHawaiian Falls Waterpark
Hawaiian Falls Waco water park features a wave pool, 800-foot-long lazy river, splash zones, and lots of slides like the six-story white-knuckler, Tempest Tower. The park is open from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. ONLINE TICKETS
Read MoreDr Pepper Museum
Visit the Original Home of Dr Pepper and enjoy two buildings of exhibits, including three floors in the historic bottling plant building. Book one of our popular experiences like Make-A-Soda, Taste-A-Soda, the Extreme Pepper Experience, and the Paranormal Tour. All experiences must be booked online in advance, but admission tickets must be bought at the…
Read MoreCity of Waco Parks
The City of Waco maintains over 60 area parks and 1,200 acres of park land. Along with renowned parks such as Cameron Park, the Suspension Bridge and the Waco Mammoth National Monument, Waco is home to numerous neighborhood parks, splash pads and spray parks, and recreation venues. Follow the link below to see which amenities…
Read MoreCameron Park
The 416-acre park, a gift of the William Cameron family, features towering live oaks, stunning bluffs overlooking the Brazos and Bosque Rivers, and a National Recreation Trail system. Mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians share the park with disc golfers, picnickers, and bird watchers. Cameron Park is one of Waco’s greatest treasures, and it’s yours to…
Read MoreCameron Park Zoo
This beautiful natural habitat zoo has been featured on HGTV’s Fixer Upper. Enjoy a wonderful walk through the lush grounds! Zoo Hours Monday through Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This award-winning natural-habitat zoo celebrates the spirit of wild animals with its free-form surroundings and progressive attitude. The lush…
Read MoreBill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat
The “Patron Saint of all Baylordom,” the Bear has served as the Baylor Mascot since 1914 when students selected it over the Buffalo, Antelope, Frog, Ferret, and Bookworm. The Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat exemplifies the dedication of Baylor University to its beloved Baylor Bear mascots. The bears’ environment features a waterfall, pools, caves, deadfall…
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