Parks & Recreation

Waco’s robust Parks and Recreation system includes parks spanning virtually every area of town.

Amenities include trail systems, splashpads and playgrounds and showcase the unique landscape of the city.

Full List of Waco Parks and Amenities

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BRAZOS PARK EAST

Located just off of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Brazos Park east, a popular festival location, features many amenities, including river access with beautiful views of Waco’s chalk bluffs, covered pavilions, and horseshoe pits.

CAMERON PARK

As one of Texas’s largest urban parks, Cameron Park features many points of interest. Explore the trail system, walk the Riverwalk, enjoy playgrounds and splashpads — all in one of the city’s most scenic locales.

CAMERON PARK ZOO

Nestled in Cameron Park, this 52-acre natural habitat zoo is home to more than 1,500 animals representing 300 species from around the world. DR PEPPER MUSEUM With more than 100,000 pieces of historical memorabilia, this museum highlight’s Waco’s place as the birthplace of the nation’s oldest soft drink, Dr Pepper, while telling the story of the soft drink industry.

INDIAN SPRING PARK

The entrance to the historic Waco Suspension Bridge  sits in Indian Spring Park, featuring picnic areas and  the Branding of the Brazos — a public art display that pays tribute to the cattle drives that spurred growth and industry within Waco.

WACO LIONS PARK AND KIDDIELAND

Owned and operated by Waco’s Lions Club, the park features amusement park-style attractions, including 
a carousel, go-karts, and more! The park also features facilities available for rent.

Community Parks