Clear Lake Park is a Texas-sized waterfront playground that feels like an adventurous escape. When we first arrived, my jaw dropped at the sheer scale of it—play structures everywhere, all framed by stunning water views. Honestly, it’s the biggest playground we’ve seen to date around Houston. The park features two expansive play areas—one for children ages 5 to 12, and a separate section for younger ones, complete with a fenced-in splash pad and inviting green spaces.
Nestled just north of Greenville, South Carolina, Paris Mountain State Park spans over 1,500 acres of stunning natural landscapes, including majestic hardwood forests that come alive in a brilliant display of fall colors. As autumn is in full swing, the park becomes a canvas of blazing reds, deep oranges, and vibrant golds, drawing in visitors eager to immerse themselves in its breathtaking scenery. The crisp, cooler temperatures make it the ideal time to explore the park's winding trails, indulge in a peaceful picnic, or simply revel in the serene beauty of nature during one of the most picturesque seasons.
Located right next to the Westside Aquatic Complex, this playground features two separate play structures for older and younger kids. Overhead wheels, tons of slides, climbing features and the ground covered in fallen autumn leaves made this outing fun for the kids.
North Main Rotary Park is a nice, shaded and recently-renovated neighborhood park located in one of Greenville's oldest neighborhoods, near the downtown area. For such a compact playground, there are more than enough opportunities for kids to climb, jump, run, and explore.
We were hiking in the area and came across this neat playground in Zirconia with newer play structures, a shaded pavilion, a short paved walking loop, and a tennis court. Such a beautiful park to stumble upon.
Kids couldn't ask for more on another scorching hot afternoon in Houston than to make a splash on a brand-new, butterfly-themed splash pad at Monarch Park in La Porte.
