W hether you’re looking to lounge in the shade, catch a baseball game or play with your canine companion, the City of Fredericksburg has a park for you.
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
The 330-acre Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park is the crown jewel of the City of Fredericksburg’s parks system. Admission to the park is free.
Ten acres of the park are dedicated to the Fredericksburg Nature Center, which is home to 11 types of natural habitats. Three trails take hikers across Live Oak Creek, giving visitors a chance to experience the geologic and biologic diversity.
A 17-acre lake offers plenty of spots to wet a line. Motorboats, however, are prohibited, as are trotlines and swimming.
Play a pickup game on the outdoor basketball courts or a volleyball match on the sand court. Baseball and softball fields can be reserved or used as available. Though the pool is closed during fall and winter, guests can catch a tennis or pickle ball game at the courts nearby.
Five acres of the park are a dedicated dog park, the result of a collaboration between the City of Fredericksburg and the Fredericksburg Dog Park Association.
The park asks all visitors to clean up after their pets. Visitors who plan large gatherings may want to use one of two indoor sites, the Tatsch House or Pioneer Pavilion or one of the park’s five large outdoor covered pavilions.
Each of the five outdoor pavilions is available on a first-come first-served basis or by reservation.
For those looking for a longer stay, there are 98 RV spaces available for travel trailers with 30-50 amp electrical hookups, water and sewer, cable TV, free wireless Internet and shade trees.
All campers must check in at the park office to receive a camping permit.
There are nine comfort stations to serve visitors, and three bathhouses.
Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash. Reservationsforcamping,useofthepark’spavilions or other facilities can be made by calling the park at 830-997-4202, online, by email at [email protected].
Cross Mountain
Cross Mountain Park is home to a marl and limestone hill with an elevation of 1,951 feet.
The nickname “Kreuzberg,” Cross Mountain, was given to the landmark during the settling of Fredericksburg. A cross, originally made of wood, has existed in some form on the mountain since 1847.
The cross was replaced in February 2024, as a collaboration between the city and the Nimitz Rotary Club.
The park offers several trails, three picnic areas, an overlook and restrooms.
The park is open from dawn until dusk and is free to enter. Pets are welcome, but must be kept on a leash.
Old Fair Park
At the corner of Ufer and Lincoln Streets is Old Fair Park, a facility dedicated to sports.
Facilities include lighted baseball and softball fields, concession stands and playgrounds.
Hours of operation are 5 a.m. to midnight, daily. Guests are welcome to use the fields when not reserved. Reservations can be made online, or by emailing Katelyn Brazell, recreation superintendent, at [email protected].
Oak Crest Park
Oak Crest Park, located on Texas 16 South, is another city facility dedicated to sports.
Amenities include lighted baseball, softball and soccer fields, some with covered bleachers, a concession stand and a covered playground.
The playground, dedicated in 2012, is named for fallen soldier Chris Staats.
Reservations for Oak Crest can be made online or by contacting Katelyn Brazell, recreation superintendent, at [email protected].
Elementary School Park
Located at Fredericksburg Elementary School, this park is a collaboration between Fredericksburg Independent School District and the city.
Amenities include a playground, pavilion, restrooms, trails, practice fields and an outdoor basketball court.
Frantzen Park
Originally called the Orange Street Park, this quiet lot was donated to the city by Alex and Laura Frantzen in 1956.
The park includes a green space, walking path and picnic areas.
For more information on city parks, contact the City of Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation Department at 830-997-4202 or [email protected].
Comment
Comments