April 14, Getting outside and enjoying the local waterways is a great way to introduce kids to the natural world around them. Whether your family wants to go fishing, kayaking, or canoeing, have fun exploring these five waterways and parks in the Cedar Park, Texas, area.
Grab your fishing poles and bring your gear to Devine Lake Park to cast your line for fish. This The shallow lake within the park is ideal for trying to catch channel catfish, sunfish, bluegill, or largemouth bass. The staff at the Texas Parks and Wildlife stock the lake throughout the year for your angling enjoyment. After a fun few hours using your fishing pole, you can take a stroll on the short asphalt path and enjoy a picnic or grilling in one of the picnic areas.
Everyone in the family can rest or play ball in the open green space and the youngsters will get a kick out of exploring the playscape. Be sure to bring your fishing license with you to fish in Devine Lake and any Texas waterway. Brushy Creek Park has a acre lake where you can fish for bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass under Texas State Law.
The lake is the perfect place to launch a non-motorized boat like a kayak or canoe as well as stand-up paddleboards. Before heading over to Bushy Creek Park, stop by any of these family-friendly restaurants in the Cedar Park area to grab some food to go for a picnic under one of the shaded pavilions.
After your meal, you and the family can play a game of sand volleyball, hike the nature trails, or get a workout at the fitness stations. When the weather turns warm, the kids will get a kick out of playing in the water playscape located near the playground area. Anyone can enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, and splashing in the clear water at Blue Hole Park. This unique park has a striking waterfall that rolls over limestone cliffs into a shallow pool ideal for the kids to swim and play in.
