Lake Waco Wetlands

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №2

Rating: 4

Very nice facilities and hiking trails, sadly plagued with flooding, pump issues.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Well maintained. Good birding spot.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Love, love, love this place for quiet walks observing wildlife. Shady parking. There are abundant picnic tables available under the large oaks. A small natural museum and excellent (real) bathrooms are available when the facilities are open. Bring your dog for a walk on their leash. Although there isnt a playground on-site, there are plenty of natural items to climb and play on and around.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

We walked around this place for 90 minutes in warm sunshine. The education centre is super informative, and the bird watching is great. A nice break from our road trip.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

First time making out there! It is quite peaceful and feels like you ate in the middle of nowhere without having to drive very far!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

This is a wonderful place in the nature to view the total solar eclipse. We were able to feel different bugs and birds chirping transitions during the solar eclipse phases!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Saw a few lifer sparrows! We came in on the solar eclipse, and they even offered the glasses for free! Very nice of them but we brought our own. Got a very good few minutes of the eclipse, and it was magical!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Waters down but the fish are all over in the Noras pond right now . Nice and peaceful

Date: 5 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 1

It was bone dry. No more than a large puddle

Date: 6 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 4

Nora in the Education Center is super. The wetlands are beautiful, Merlin app picked up a lot of birdsong around the Education Center & and a teal out on the boardwalk. Speaking of, the boardwalks are in dire need of maintenance. Be careful. Bug box is SO cool. Restroom in Ed Center pristine.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Nice walk with variety of birds.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Been here a couple of times and have seen interesting birds. Unfortunately hasnt been wet when Ive been there. Hopefully well get some rain and that will change.

Date: a year ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Trails are clear and plenty wide. Watch out for snakes.

Date: a year ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

loved this spot! we saw several new birds and lots of beautiful wildflowers and other critters.

Date: a year ago

Review №22

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Very interesting and enjoyable site.

Date: a year ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Love the setting. Beautiful place for a long or short hike. They have ponds for fishing and told us in April 2023 they will start night hikes through the area. Great place to take kids and see the nature center. The zoo partners with them to help teach classes also. Toilets: Handicap accessible

Date: a year ago

Review №26

Rating: 2

Such a fun and lovely place! Unfortunately every time we ve gone the lady inside has been incredibly rude. Other families I ve talked to have unfortunately had the same experience. Children are the future of conservation and to have them kicked out of the building and the door locked is too much. The rounded building has no carpet inside so the smallest sound echoes, even the calmest child would make a lot of noise, going up and down the stairs does sound very loud but the building being designed with zero thought to how sound travels is not our fault and doesn t warrant the response we ve had on numerous occasions.

Date: a year ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

Great wide path for a nature walk, 2 mile of you walk the bigger loop. No longer a 5 out of 5 because the wetlands have been dry for almost a year because of decreased rain and they dont run the pumps anymore to help keep it wet. It was a great project and I hope they get it back up and running. Great natural habitat for widllife and natural water purification.

Date: a year ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №30

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

This is an absolutely beautiful place to visit. The views are breathtaking. It is such a diverse ecosystem and must be seen to truly be appreciated. The only drawback is that it is only open until 4pm Monday through Friday and closed on the weekends.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №32

Rating: 3

Was not able to check it out but Ive seen photos of some incredible wildlife

Date: 2 years ago

Review №33

Rating: 2

Date: 2 years ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

This place is beautiful and well maintained. Love that you can go in and check it out after hours terribly sad that it has dried up.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 1

What good is having a wetlands park if it isnt open on weekends???

Date: 2 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

The is a wonderful treasure in Waco. The educational facilities are amazing. I see a lot of potential for more educational programs and development. An essential destination for anyone interested in wetlands and the importance of preserving and protecting our home.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Very dry so no wet to be seen but a good walk

Date: 2 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Such an educational site to visit.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Plenty to see, nature lovers this is the place to relax.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Really nice scenery not always wet in the lands but still the birds, trails and plants are worth the sights.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Beautiful during a sunny February afternoon.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

There wasnt much wildlife, but the weather was not so nice. I will for sure be back soon.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

A hidden gem in Waco! I enjoy bringing our dog there for walks in the evenings and to find quiet in nature. The Wetlands looks different every season and is a very great place to walk and enjoy nature. There is a lake that is stocked with fish for fishing days throughout the year! They usually provide many of the equipment you need to enjoy trout fishing! Highly recommend going!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Unique and fun place to go by yourself or to take the family for a nice long walk.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Quiet, peaceful

Date: 2 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Fabulous place to learn about nature s kidneys . They have a beautiful educational room with floor maps and interesting facts on the wall. The wetlands are always well maintained with regular mowing and it s great fun to explore the boardwalks and observe the natural world. They also offer small guided tours. Many dog walkers come to enjoy the space with their leashed companions .

Date: 2 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 2

Date: 2 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Great place for walking. Love to take my dog.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Beautiful park with great views, a plethora of wildlife to see, and a friendly staff! Would definitely recommend!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Awesome wetlands. You can be over the wetlands on floating walkways and see a lot. Many species of birds can be seen there. Good walking trails too!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

We love this place! There is plenty to explore and it isnt too far outside of town... about 15 minutes. Someone mentioned that a fire had damaged the wetlands. To clarify, it was a prescribed burn, which are used to manage overgrowth and improve the habitat. We visited recently and everything has grown back nicely. My oldest kid enjoyed taking photos of everything!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Loved it. Very educational experience.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Clean with fresh air

Date: 3 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

So pretty and peaceful. Doesnt feel like Texas. Bring a picnic!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Really enjoyed the scenery... Will return

Date: 3 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

A wonderful way to get your children interested in nature and wildlife.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 4

Nice scenery. Plenty of trails and bridges over the water. Frogs, snakes birds and nature.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 4

Nice but I wish it had water

Date: 3 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Even though the wetlands had to recently undergo a burn, it was still peaceful and enjoyable to walk the berms and bridges and see nature coming back. We could see the potential, and look forward to returning. It shouldnt be but a few months, I would think, before the vegetation and wildlife really is in full swing. Sadly, we werent able to enjoy the discovery center on site as they were closed, but Im guessing it wasnt the season yet, or due to the burn. Definitely take the time to explore the wetlands, bring the kids and get some exercise.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 4

Great place for the little ones to learn about nature. Unfortunately a fire had damage the wetlands. Still were able to see some interesting finds. Will definitely come again once its better.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Such a wonderful place to visit! We enjoyed finding fresh owl pellets full of a skeleton of some little rodent! Homeschool science!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 3

Not much to see when its dry. Came on a visit from San Antonio and it popped up as one of the places to visit, but its dry in January.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Its beautiful!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Very peaceful experience.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Not too bad for a a sunrise run. Each outer loop about 3 miles (5K). Bring water!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 3

Its a shame that the Wetlands are dried up at the moment. Weve been in the past when we havent been in a drought and it was a wonderful experience. Until we have a bunch if rain I wouldnt go. They done a controlled burn today, Im sure that will help out with all the dried grass and fallen trees.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

The best place in the Waco area to get out into nature. A nice mix if habitats not seen other less accessible places. Clean and very well maintained, the wetlands offers a great walk any time of year.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 2

Wetlands need water to be wet. The management of the LWW has been apallaling poor over the past few years. Pumps are shut down 90% of the time and the wetland is almost always completely dry. The City owes it to the public to take better care of what once was one of the most spectacular outdoor destinations in central Texas when there was a concerted effort to keep the pumps running or fix them when they went down. Photo of a rainbow trout accompanying this review was obtained from a mud puddle where trout are stocked for winter put and take harvesting. There were dozens of trout in no more than 2 ft of water near the inflow, also now called Noras Pond. These fish will soon die as the last of the water dries up. I remain stunned that the condition of the wetland and its primary functions have taken such a precipitous nosedive. This place in conjunction with a wonderful program called Marsh Madness was once training thousands of children per year about science, fueling multimillion dollar research projects in concert with Baylor University, and was a destination for public to walk, run, and bike amidst one of the most biologically productive ecosystems in the region. Please Waco, step up and take care of this once amazing natural resource!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Fish on

Date: 4 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Enjoyed a nice walk. Butterflies are out.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 2

Date: 5 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Very nice place to exercise or have a picnic. Trails are scenic and well maintained. This place is a hidden gem!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

nice, clean, convenient, not too crowded

Date: 5 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Its beautiful even when its in a drought

Date: 5 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Educational for children and adults.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

Great fishing

Date: 5 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Love its

Date: 5 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Loved it!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Love this place. Great area to go walk. Lots of birds and various wildlife. Love the upland vs lowland areas. You can fish there too. Great asset for the city and surrounding communities.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Cool place

Date: 5 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

Great place to visit and learn about the history of Waco. Very interesting.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Its a very peaceful place. There are docks and trails, with signs for information about the habitat.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 3

Date: 5 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Had a great time

Date: 5 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Beautiful and peaceful place

Date: 5 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

A good place for birding. Lots of trail and varied habit

Date: 5 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 3

Still in development

Date: 5 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Great place to enjoy a walk with some scenery and wildlife. Dogs welcome.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 3

Date: 6 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Visited for a Pond Society mtg. Walked outside, down walkway behind major building towards wetlands while waiting. SO quiet, peaceful...natural. Plan to visit at more times just to sit, think, read and observe. You can hear traffic going over bridge in distance, but no other disturbances.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 2

Date: 6 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

Not a lot of well laid out trails but very enjoyable

Date: 6 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Great time. If youre there around 3:30am it will be dark.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Cool little piece of nature. Bring bug spray tho.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

A very good educational experience that is a must for any outdoor enthusiast.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Peaceful is all that needs to be said

Date: 6 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

nice place for the family to relax

Date: 6 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Wonderful experience with wonderful people

Date: 6 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

On the boat

Date: 6 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 3

Date: 6 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Awesome facility!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Great place to explore nature!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 4

Nora pond is a nice place to fish.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Great place for kids. No fees, just walk around in nature and expend some energy away from TV. Cool little educational bldg. Youre allowed to walk around even if its closed.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Beauty

Date: 6 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Pretty and peaceful!!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 4

Staff was very pleasant..we had bad luck and did not spot many birds but that is how it goes sometimes..certainly give it a try.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Great educational opportunity. Really neat plants and wildlife.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 3

Very peaceful area

Date: 7 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

So amazing, and I had no idea this was even back there. Great for hiking and taking photos.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 4

Date: 7 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 2

Date: 7 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

What a Beautiful place to walk around and take pictures!!!

Date: 7 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Great place to get in touch with nature. Kids can explore and have a great time outdoors.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

A place to help make you aware of our water supply and how to help.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

The actual Wetlands-area is typically open to the public from sun-up to sun-down (even after the service center is closed...you just have to park on the street outside the gated area and walk through the pedestrian gate). Not too bad of a drive from Waco. Great place to visit!

Date: 7 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: 7 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: 8 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 4

great place to hangout

Date: 8 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: 8 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Beautiful place! They have floating docks over the wetlands, outlooks, and an interpretation center (if you go during open hours). A great place to visit that is quiet.

Date: 8 years ago