Urban-Park

A beautifully renovated 160-acre urban park stretching along Buffalo Bayou with wide paved trails perfect for family biking and an incredible destination playground with climbing nets and hillside slides. Kayak and bike rentals are available on-site and the park runs a popular free bat viewing program at the Waugh Drive bridge where thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge at sunset. The Johnny Steele Dog Park is one of the best in Texas.

The largest urban park in the nation at over 37,000 acres encompassing an entire Chihuahuan Desert mountain range within El Paso city limits. The Wyler Aerial Tramway carries families to the top of Ranger Peak for panoramic views of two countries. Over 100 miles of trails offer everything from easy desert walks to challenging mountain summit routes. The Aztec Caves Trail leads to two small caves that kids find thrilling to explore.