Places to Go

PARKS AND GARDENS
 (enjoy the outdoors)

Aledo Bearcat Park

151 FM 5 South
Aledo

Catwright Park
100 Cartwright Pard Rd
2.5 mile northwest of Weatherford off FM 920
Sunshine Lake - pier and boat ramp, playground, pavilion and sports fields

Cherry Park
313 Davis St.
Weatherford
walking trail, playground and gazebos

Holland Lake Park
1419 Holland Lake Dr.
Weatherford
Historic log cabins, fishing pond. nature trail, pavilion and playgound

Marshall Park
5th and N. Elm
Weatherford
Multipurpose field, volleyball and playground

McGratton Park
645 N. Main St.
Weatherford
Sports field, basketball courts, skateboard park, shaded pavilion, walking path and playgound

Miller Park
1501 Ball St.
Weatherford
Picnic area, playgound, basketball courts and walking trail

Soldier Spring Park
961 Charles St.
Weatherford
Historical marker, walking trails, tennis courts and baseball fields

Vine Park
700 W. Vine St.
Weatherford
Play area and playground

Fort Worth Botanic and Japanese Gardens
3220 Botanic Garden Bvd.
Fort Worth
100 acreas of the oldest botanic garden in Texas, including rose gardens, a 10,000 square foot conservatory and a 7.5 acre escape to the orient.
www.fwbg.org
817-871-7686

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
9601 Fossil Ridge Rd
Fort Worth
3,500 acres of  preserved wilderness and 25 miles of trails.  Nature programs and exhibits.
www.fwnaturecenter.org
817-237-1111

River Legacy Parks
701 NW Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington
1,300 acre oasis on the Trinity River with 8 miles of paved trails.  Playground, pavilions, meditation area and more.
www.riverlegacy,org
817-861-2576

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE!

Cherry Park Pool
302 W. Lee St.
Weatherford
Monday-Friday 12:30pm-5pm
Weekends 12:30pm-7pm
$2 person, Seniors and children under 3 free
Season passes available

Splash Station
1010 Hillsboro St.
Cleburne
Water Playground
Monday-Saturday noon to 7pm
Sundays 1pm-6pm
$5 ages 4 and up
www.cleburne.net/departments/splashstation
817-556-6259

Burger's Lake
1200 Meandering Road
Fort Worth
30 acre park featuring a one-acre spring fed lake for swimming.  Sandy beaches, 20 foot slide, 25 foot trapeze, diving boards.  Charcoal grills for picnics.  Open daily 9am-7pm
www.burgerslake.com
817-737-3414

NRH20
9001 Hwy 26
North Richland Hills
Family Water Park
www.nrh20.org
817-427-6500

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
1800 E. Lamar
Arlington
Sunday-Friday 10am to 7pm
Sartuday 10:30am to 8pm
Adults  $31.99, under 48" or disabled $24.99
kids 2 and under are free
Parking is an additional $15
You can save $6 by getting your tickets online at www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharbortexas.com
817-640-8900


LIBRARIES

East Parker County Library
201 FM 1187 North
Aledo, TX 76008
www.epclibrary.com
817.441.6545
Tues-Fri 10am-6pm
Sa 11am-3pm
Story Time Fridays 10:30am

Weatherford Public Library
1014 Charles St
Weatherford TX, 76086
817.598.4150
www.wpltx.com
Mon–Thu 10am– 8pm
Fri–Sa 10am–6pm
Su 2pm– 6pm
Story Time Wednesdays 10:30am

Springtown Public Library
626 N Main
Springtown, Texas  76082
(817) 523-5862
Sunday-Monday  Closed
Tuesday  10am-8pm
Wednesday  and Thursday Noon-6pm
Friday  9am-5pm
Saturday  9am-noon
http://ntrls.tsl.state.tx.us/springtown

FUN AND EDUCATING

Doss Heritage and Culture Center
1400 Texas Drive
Weatherford, Texas
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
www.dhcconline.com
817-613-1805

Creation Evidence Museum
FM 205 in Glenrose
www.creationevidence.org
254-897-3200
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
$2/person  $5/immediate family

Brazos Carriage Company
Bridge and Crockett Streets in Granbury Square
Granbury
Carriage rides
www.brazoscarriage.com
817-723-2322
Saturdays 2pm-10pm

Dinosaur World
1058 Park Road 59
Glenrose
Open Daily  9am-6pm
252-898-1526

Granbury River Boat
2323 S. Morgan St.
Granbury
Pier 144 Marina
200 passenger river boar on Lake Granbury
Scenic Family Cruises
Saturday and Sundays 2pm-3:30pm
www.granburyriverboat.com
817-279-8687

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
2155 CR 2008
Glen Rose
Drive through an African habitat with live animals!  Give yourself 2-3 hours
www.fossilrim.org
254-897-2960

Rainbow Trail Rides
1152 B CR 317
Rainbow, Texas
Trail, buggy and hay rides as well as weekend getaways.
Reservations are required.
www.rainbowtrailrides.com
817-599-4092