Waco Riverwalk
The Waco Riverwalk includes approximately seven miles of multi-use, lighted trail that loops along both banks of the Brazos River. The scenic riverwalk stretches from Baylor University to Cameron Park and passes underneath the Suspension Bridge. The rivewalk is accessible from various points throught downtown Waco and captures the natural beauty of the Brazos River…
Read MoreWaco Suspension Bridge & Cattle Drive Sculptures
Note: Renovation of portions of the bridge will cause the bridge itself to be closed to pedestrian traffic from time to time. Indian Spring Park will remain open. Waco’s Historic Suspension Bridge was the longest single-span suspension bridge west of the Mississippi when it was completed in 1870. The bridge was built with cable supplied…
Read MoreMagnolia Market at the Silos
Magnolia Market and its famous landmark silos occupy two city blocks in downtown Waco. Owned by HGTV “Fixer Upper” stars Chip and Joanna Gaines, the store offers items in Joanna’s unique style. Admission to the complex is free. Visitors can play free games on the lawn or picnic in the shade. The shops and grounds…
Read MoreLake 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 MoreIndian Spring Park
Located in downtown Waco on the west side of the Brazos River, Indian Springs Park is home to several festivals and events each year. The park features the historic Waco Suspension Bridge and the Branding the Brazos statue series. This monumental sculpture project by nationally renowned sculptor Robert Summers of Glen Rose, Texas, pays homage…
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 MoreDisc Golf Courses
Waco and Hewitt offer several disc golf courses: Cameron Park Disc Golf Course Map Brazos Park East Disc Golf Course Map Hewitt Disc Golf Course Map For information about scheduled games visit the Waco Disc Golf Association. This group hosts weekly tournaments and an annual Charity Open.
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 MoreCarleen Bright Arboretum
The Carleen Bright Arboretum extends over 16 acres, with almost half of it developed as botanical gardens. The Arboretum, known as the “Hidden Jewel of Woodway” boasts a certified Monarch Way-station, a koi pond, fountains, rose garden, meditation garden, the Todd Willis Nature Trail that winds through native woodlands suitable for all explorers, two McLennan…
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