Texas Parks and Nightlife From River Tubing to Cedar Springs Drag

4.7 (279)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 23:00

170 Charles Austin Dr

Spread across 18 acres along the San Marcos River, this clean green space gives direct river access. Rent a tube on site and float downstream to Rio Vista Park, or follow walking trails past bridges and flowers to the dog beach and playground.

4.5 (17,488)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 22:00

3809 Grand Ave

Home to the State Fair of Texas and the FIFA fan festival, these Dallas grounds hold galleries, historic wildlife dioramas, the Texas Discovery Gardens and a Ferris wheel. Trams link exhibition halls, performance venues and event lawns, and theater nights run tranquil.

4.5 (2,488)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

1902 Main St

Shaded walkways, perimeter seating, fountains and public art frame this Downtown Dallas park. Toddler equipment sits beside climbing and obstacle-course structures, and public WiFi and a food pavilion round out grounds that stay open 24 hours and host seasonal festivals.

4.1 (654)

Wed, 20:00 – 04:00 (+1); Thu – Sun, 21:00 – 04:00 (+1)

3911 Cedar Springs Rd

Established in 1980, this Cedar Springs nightlife club divides several levels into concept spaces. Live drag plays the Rose theater, the Cheat Code gaming bar and Granite hard rave room sit beside the main dance floor, and two outdoor patios serve drinks. Entry is 18 and up.