9 Parks Kids Love

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Spending time in nature is great for making memories, and research shows it's also good for a child’s development. Kids who spend time outside are healthier, happier and smarter. So take your kids to a state park this spring. Here are 9 parks that kids love, as selected by Dale Blasingame and featured in the April issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine.

Balmorhea

The obvious draw here is Balmorhea’s beautiful, spring-fed pool. On any summer day, you’ll see dozens of kids and families (and
scuba divers) swimming in the crystal-clear waters, courtesy of San Solomon Springs. Kids can throw on goggles to get an underwater look at all the fish.

Guadalupe River

This park reminds me most of my favorite childhood days. You'll find a lot of kids swimming in the clear waters along this stretch of the Guadalupe River. The park also features the Children's Discovery Center, which offers kids of all ages the tools to learn more about nature.

Tyler State Park

If your child loves being in the water, Tyler State Park is the place to go. There's a spring-fed lake and beach area where kids love to swim, kayak and paddleboat. The Whispering Pines Nature Trail is an easy walk where kids can get a taste of hiking and history at the same time.

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