Parks

Bastrop is home to several unique parks and recreation areas that were designed with a variety of activities in mind.

Bastrop State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corp in the 1930’s. It is located in the heart of the Lost Pines area and has an outdoor swimming pool, 18-Hole Golf Course, 13 cabins that overlook a small lake, camping facilities, and hiking and bike trails. For more information, contact the park at (512) 321-2101 or go to their website, www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/bastrop/.

McKinney Roughs Environmental Learning Center has nature programs for children and adults that are scheduled throughout the year. They have hiking trails and equestrian trails for horseback riding. They have a large outdoor amphitheater where they have concerts and other outdoor events. Contact McKinney Roughs at (512) 303-5073 or visit their website at www.lcra.org/community/mckinney_roughs.html.

Fisherman’s Park, a city facility located on the Colorado River, offers a very entertaining activity area for young and old alike, including tennis court, soccer field, sand lot volley ball, basket ball goals, boat ramp, and a duck feeding area. The riverwalk located along the Colorado River reaches from Fisherman’s Park to Ferry Park. It also hosts the Bastrop Holiday River of Lights trail from the day after Thanksgiving until January 1. Several other festivals take place in this city park all throughout the year. Call (512) 321-3957 for more information. www.cityofbastrop.org/publicworks/parks.htm

Bob Bryant Park, a new 25 acre city park, which contains a large covered pavilion and boat launching facilities, is open from 6 am to 10 pm seven days a week. It is located at 600 Charles Boulevard (behind the Riverside Grove Addition). For reservations of the pavilion call (512) 321-3957 Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm. www.cityofbastrop.org/publicworks/parks.htm

Mayfest Hill located along Loop 150 next to the American Legion Hall has a covered pavilion show area and an open arena where PRCA rodeo events are held each year during Homecoming.  This facility is available for small and large events all during the year.  Call (512) 321-3957 for more information. www.cityofbastrop.org/publicworks/parks.htm