McKinney Roughs Nature Park

Over 1,100 acres of diverse terrain along the Colorado River managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority with 18 miles of trails through pine forests and river bottoms. The park offers guided horseback rides that kids love and the riverside trails have several spots where families can wade into the Colorado. Regular nature programs include nighttime owl prowls and survival skills workshops that older kids find genuinely engaging.

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Pedernales River Nature Park

A LCRA park along a beautiful stretch of the Pedernales River with swimming access, picnic areas, and a nature trail through riparian woodland. The shallow limestone pools along the riverbank are perfect for kids to wade and splash. It is a much less crowded alternative to Pedernales Falls State Park just downstream. Disc golf and volleyball courts round out the options for families who want variety.

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