Things to Do

7 Perfect Places for a Hill Country Picnic

By  | 
Tony Maples Photography

 

Nestled in the wooded area between FM 1518 and FM 78 in Schertz, TX, is Crescent Bend Nature Park, a relatively untouched preserve that lies along Cibolo Creek. The park is subtle in its simplicity, made up of little more than a decomposed gravel walking trail that winds back and forth through the trees. Home to a number of native birds and wildlife species, Crescent Bend is a favorite of Hill Country bird enthusiasts. With a few tables and lots of open space for picnicking, Crescent Bend is the perfect place to get back to nature and enjoy a picnic in the warmth of the Texas sunshine. For more information, visit www.cbnp.us.

4. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park

entrance-to-lady-bird-johnson-park-fredericksburg-texasimg_1646

Photo: WordPress/travelingsnyders

Three miles south of historic Fredricksburg, TX, is the 150-acre Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. Perfect for picnics – and more – Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, and its adjacent RV Park, offer ample room to spread out and enjoy the rolling green hills along the Hill Country’s beautiful Live Oak Creek. If you’re looking to accommodate a larger group, this park offers five pavilions for large gatherings as well, in addition to baseball  fields, tennis and basketball courts, a swimming pool, and nature trails. To find out more, visit www.fbgtx.org.

5. Wimberley/Blue Hole Regional Park

blue hole

Photo: freefuninaustin.com

If there were ever a place made just for picnicking, it would be Wimberley, TX! This quaint, gorgeous little town lies along the Blanco River and Cypress Creek, and is rife with the natural beauty of the Hill Country. One of the best places to spread out your checkered cloth in Wimberley is Blue Hole Regional Park. This 126-acre park is a great place to enjoy the sights and sounds of rural Texas. The park includes walking trails, picnic tables, and a playground. The Blue Hole swimming area is also available seasonally for a fee. Visit www.cityofwimberley.com for more details.

6. Hamilton Creek Park

Hamilton_Creek_Park_in_Burnet,_TX_IMG_2001
Photo: Wikimedia Commons