Outdoor Adventures
Browse 127 kid-friendly outdoor adventures across Texas.
127 adventures found
B.F. Phillips Community Park
Frisco, TX
NatureRanch-themed community park with open fields and rustic backdrops
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
Bertram, TX
HikingFree federal refuge with birding trails and Junior Rangers
Bastrop State Park
Bastrop, TX
HikingLost Pines hiking with swimming pool and Junior Rangers
Colorado Bend State Park
Bend, TX
Hiking70-foot Gorman Falls waterfall with spring-fed swimming holes
Frisco Central Park
Frisco, TX
PhotographyScenic park with waterfalls and bronze cattle sculptures popular for portrait sessions
Frisco Commons Park
Frisco, TX
NatureNature trails and an amphitheater surrounded by mature trees in central Frisco
Frisco Heritage Center
Frisco, TX
PhotographyHistoric buildings and a steam locomotive make this a top portrait photography spot
Frisco Rail District Murals
Frisco, TX
PhotographyColorful street murals along historic Main Street perfect for edgy senior portraits
Frisco Square
Frisco, TX
PhotographyUrban architecture and a central park gazebo ideal for portraits and family photos
Grelle Recreation Area
Spicewood, TX
HikingUncrowded Lake Travis cove with wooded trails and swimming
Kathy Seei Park
Frisco, TX
NatureBronze longhorn sculptures and a pond in a compact landscaped park
Lake Pflugerville Park
Pflugerville, TX
SwimmingFree lake beach with swim area and 3-mile paved loop
Legacy West
Plano, TX
PhotographyModern architecture and a choreographed fountain at this lifestyle center on the Frisco-Plano border
Limestone Quarry Park
Frisco, TX
NatureFormer quarry with exposed limestone walls and prairie wildflowers
Texas Sculpture Garden at Hall Park
Frisco, TX
PhotographyFree outdoor sculpture park with 50+ works and beautiful landscaping
Balmorhea State Park
Balmorhea, TX
SwimmingCrystal-clear 1.75-acre spring-fed pool with snorkeling in West Texas
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Austin, TX
Hiking12 miles of creek trails with swimming holes and bouldering in Austin
Barton Springs Pool
Austin, TX
SwimmingIconic 3-acre spring-fed pool in Zilker Park at 68 degrees year-round
Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park, TX
HikingSpectacular desert mountains and canyons along the Rio Grande
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Presidio, TX
Hiking300000-acre desert wilderness along the Rio Grande for experienced families
Big Thicket National Preserve
Kountze, TX
HikingUNESCO Biosphere Reserve with nine converging ecosystems
Blanco State Park
Blanco, TX
SwimmingSmall-town river swimming and tubing perfect for young children
Blue Hole Regional Park
Wimberley, TX
SwimmingSpring-fed swimming hole with rope swing under bald cypress trees
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
Angleton, TX
Nature44000-acre birding refuge with auto tour loop and alligator sightings
Brazos Bend State Park
Needville, TX
NatureWild alligator viewing from boardwalks and stargazing at the observatory
Brushy Creek Regional Trail
Cedar Park, TX
Biking14-mile paved trail with playgrounds connecting Cedar Park and Round Rock
Buffalo Bayou Park
Houston, TX
BikingPaved bayou trails with destination playground and bat colony viewing
Caddo Lake State Park
Karnack, TX
KayakingKayaking through a moss-draped cypress swamp on Texas' only natural lake
Canyon Lake Gorge
Canyon Lake, TX
HikingGuided tours through a limestone gorge with dinosaur tracks and fossils
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Quitaque, TX
HikingRed rock canyons with free-roaming bison and a bat colony tunnel
Cedar Breaks Park
Georgetown, TX
CampingSpacious lakeside campground with swim beach near Georgetown
Comal River Tubing
New Braunfels, TX
SwimmingShort gentle spring-fed river tubing in historic New Braunfels
Cooper Lake State Park
Cooper, TX
CampingUncrowded lakeside camping with swim beach in Northeast Texas
Daingerfield State Park
Daingerfield, TX
CampingGorgeous fall foliage and lake swimming in a hidden East Texas gem
Davis Mountains State Park
Fort Davis, TX
CampingCool mountain camping with skyline trail and historic pueblo lodge
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Austin, TX
SwimmingSandy lake swimming and canyon camping within Austin city limits
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Fredericksburg, TX
HikingIconic granite dome summit scramble with 360-degree Hill Country views
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Glen Rose, TX
NatureDrive-through wildlife center where kids hand-feed giraffes
Franklin Mountains State Park
El Paso, TX
HikingLargest urban park in the US with aerial tramway and desert hiking
Friedrich Wilderness Park
San Antonio, TX
HikingFree 600-acre Hill Country hiking on the edge of San Antonio
Galveston Island State Park
Galveston, TX
CampingBeach and bay camping with kayak trails through coastal wetlands
Garner State Park
Concan, TX
SwimmingLegendary Frio River swimming and summer dances in the Hill Country
Gateway Park
Fort Worth, TX
Mountain-BikingBeginner-friendly mountain bike trails along the Trinity River
Good Water Trail
Georgetown, TX
Hiking26-mile lakeside trail with canyon overlooks and Hill Country terrain
Goose Island State Park
Rockport, TX
CampingCoastal camping by a 1000-year-old oak with bay fishing and whooping cranes
Government Canyon State Natural Area
San Antonio, TX
Hiking40 miles of trails with dinosaur tracks in the limestone
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Salt Flat, TX
HikingHighest point in Texas and stunning McKittrick Canyon fall foliage
Guadalupe River at Horseshoe Falls
Comfort, TX
SwimmingNatural horseshoe waterfall on the Guadalupe River near Comfort
Guadalupe River State Park
Spring Branch, TX
SwimmingCypress-lined Guadalupe River swimming with guided paddles and hikes
Hamilton Pool Preserve
Dripping Springs, TX
SwimmingJaw-dropping grotto with 50-foot waterfall and natural swimming pool
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
El Paso, TX
Rock-ClimbingWorld-class bouldering with ancient pictographs in El Paso
Huntsville State Park
Huntsville, TX
CampingPine forest camping with lake paddling and a sandy swim area
Inks Lake State Park
Burnet, TX
SwimmingSpring-fed lake swimming and cliff jumping at Devil's Waterhole
Jacob's Well Natural Area
Wimberley, TX
SwimmingCrystal-clear artesian spring swimming hole with cave system below
Lady Bird Lake
Austin, TX
KayakingKayaking and paddleboarding on calm water through downtown Austin
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Pittsburg, TX
CampingShaded lakeside camping with fishing pier and bike trails
Lake Brownwood State Park
Brownwood, TX
CampingCCC cabins and swim beach with fishing pier on Lake Brownwood
Lake Houston Wilderness Park
New Caney, TX
Hiking20 miles of forest trails and camping close to Houston
Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway
Weatherford, TX
Biking20-mile flat rail trail perfect for kids building biking endurance
Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway
Somerville, TX
CampingTwo-unit park connected by 21-mile trail with lake swimming
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Wills Point, TX
CampingSandy swim beach and shaded camping an hour east of Dallas
Lake Whitney State Park
Whitney, TX
CampingWhite limestone shoreline swimming and easy trails on Lake Whitney
LBJ National Grasslands
Decatur, TX
Hiking20000 acres of prairie with mountain biking and primitive camping
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Vanderpool, TX
HikingStunning fall foliage and limestone canyon trails along the Sabinal River
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Tatum, TX
FishingStocked warm-water lake fishing with island campsites in East Texas
McKinney Falls State Park
Austin, TX
HikingTwo limestone waterfalls with wading pools inside Austin city limits
McKinney Roughs Nature Park
Cedar Creek, TX
Hiking1100 acres with horseback riding and river trails along the Colorado
Mineral Wells Fossil Park
Mineral Wells, TX
NatureFree fossil digging where kids keep 300-million-year-old marine specimens
Mission Tejas State Park
Grapeland, TX
HikingHistoric Spanish mission replica in towering East Texas hardwood forest
Monahans Sandhills State Park
Monahans, TX
Hiking70-foot sand dunes with disc surfing and spectacular sunsets
Mother Neff State Park
Moody, TX
HikingFirst Texas state park with limestone sinkhole pool and historic CCC buildings
Mustang Island State Park
Port Aransas, TX
CampingBeachfront camping and bay kayak trail with dolphin sightings
Northshore Trail
Flower Mound, TX
Mountain-Biking26 miles of lakeside singletrack mountain biking trails
Padre Island National Seashore
Corpus Christi, TX
Camping70 miles of wild beach with sea turtle releases and shell hunting
Palmetto State Park
Gonzales, TX
HikingTropical palmetto forest and warm springs along the San Marcos River
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon, TX
HikingSecond-largest US canyon with the iconic Lighthouse Trail hike
Pedernales Falls State Park
Johnson City, TX
HikingDramatic tilted limestone falls and river swimming in the Hill Country
Pedernales Falls Trammel Crossing
Johnson City, TX
SwimmingHistoric river crossing with natural wading pools away from the crowds
Pedernales River Nature Park
Johnson City, TX
SwimmingQuiet Pedernales River swimming with limestone wading pools
Purtis Creek State Park
Eustace, TX
FishingStocked catch-and-release lake where kids always catch fish
Reimers Ranch Park
Dripping Springs, TX
Rock-ClimbingPremier Central Texas rock climbing with 18 miles of trails
Rio Vista Park
San Marcos, TX
SwimmingCrystal-clear spring-fed river with natural falls for floating and swimming
Rowlett Creek Preserve
Garland, TX
Hiking524-acre preserve with creek crossings and mountain bike trails
San Angelo State Park
San Angelo, TX
Hiking50 miles of trails with Texas longhorn cattle on the reservoir
Sea Rim State Park
Sabine Pass, TX
KayakingGulf beach meets freshwater marsh with paddling trails and boardwalks
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Comstock, TX
Hiking4000-year-old rock art and dramatic canyon views on the Rio Grande
South Llano River State Park
Junction, TX
CampingClear spring-fed river paddling with wildlife viewing blinds
Southwest Nature Preserve
Arlington, TX
HikingQuiet urban preserve with scenic lake overlook in Arlington
Stewart Beach
Galveston, TX
SwimmingLifeguarded family beach with rentals and food on Galveston Island
Tyler State Park
Tyler, TX
SwimmingCCC-era park with spring-fed lake swimming in the East Texas piney woods
Village Creek State Park
Lumberton, TX
KayakingTannin-clear creek paddling through Big Thicket sandbars
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
Austin, TX
HikingPeaceful woodland trails with a waterfall and nature programs
Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill, TX
HikingState park on Joe Pool Lake with camping and trails close to Dallas
Cleburne State Park
Cleburne, TX
CampingNo-wake lake for safe paddling and swimming near Fort Worth
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Glen Rose, TX
HikingReal dinosaur tracks in a riverbed plus 20 miles of trails
Erwin Park
McKinney, TX
Mountain-Biking10 miles of mountain bike trails with a skills course and primitive camping
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Mineral Wells, TX
Rock-ClimbingNatural rock climbing at Penitentiary Hollow plus lake swimming and trails
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Lewisville, TX
Nature2000 acres of prairies and wetlands with guided nature programs
Meadowmere Park
Grapevine, TX
SwimmingSandy beach swimming on Lake Grapevine with playground and camping
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
Plano, TX
Hiking800-acre park with boardwalks and kayaking in Plano
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Pilot Point, TX
CampingBeach swimming and kids fishing pond on a big North Texas lake
Spring Creek Forest Preserve
Garland, TX
HikingOld-growth forest with guided nature hikes near Dallas
Tandy Hills Natural Area
Fort Worth, TX
HikingNative prairie wildflowers and skyline views in Fort Worth
Trinity Forest Adventure Park
Dallas, TX
Aerial-AdventureAerial adventure park with zip lines and ropes courses in the treetops
Johnny Broyles Nature Trail
Little Elm, TX
HikingPaved 2.7-mile nature trail along Lake Lewisville in Little Elm
Little Elm Beach
Little Elm, TX
SwimmingSandy lake beach on Lewisville Lake with roped swim area and free life jacket loans
Prairie Creek Waterfall
Richardson, TX
HikingHidden suburban waterfall and shaded creek trail in Richardson
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Plano, TX
HikingFamily-friendly trails and an observation tower in Plano