Explore Spring Creek Forest
A haven for towering trees and unique wildflowers, Spring Creek Forest presents abundant natural treasures. Nature lovers will enjoy trekking numerous trails that wind through forest preserves, creeks and canyons. Through the years, more than 630 plant and animal species have been documented here, along with multiple varieties of oak trees, some more than 500 years old.
Play Disc Golf
The Audubon Park Disc Golf Course presents outdoor fun for the entire family. Although patrons can play the game with a regular Frisbee, Audubon Recreation Center also provides sets of weighted discs ideal for the course. Similar to golf, the game involves the tossing of a disc from a tee pad to a basket on a pole. The course is open daily to the public.
Audubon Park
342 Oates Drive
Garland, Texas 75043
(972) 205-2750
ci.garland.tx.us
Get Wet at a Water Park
Unveiling six acres of water attractions, Hawaiian Falls Water Park features three different parks: Firewheel, the Colony and Mansfield. Among the attractions are wave pools, water slides, swimming pools, beaches, islands and inner tube rides. Open only during the summer months, the water park presents an excellent destination for families to cool off in the hot Texas sun.
Hawaiian Falls Water Park
4550 N Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040-8517
(972) 675-8888
hfalls.com
Go Fishing
Stocked with bass, catfish and white crappies, Lake Ray Hubbard features an array of picnic sites, campgrounds and swimming spots. Boat and watercraft rentals are available, along with cabins, chalets, cottages and vacation rentals for visitors wanting to extend their stay.
