Fredericksburg is home to nine parks, two outdoor swimming pools, eight ball fields, six tennis courts (with four striped for pickleball), seven soccer fields, nature trails, skate park, basketball pavilion and RV campground.
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 fish. Motorboats are prohibited, as are trotlines and swimming.
Reservations for camping, use of the park’s pavilions 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 park offers several trails, three picnic areas, an overlook and restrooms.
OLD FAIR PARK
At the corner of East Ufer and South Lincoln streets is Old Fair Park, a facility dedicated to sports. Facilities include a lighted baseball and softball complex, concession stands, batting cage, skate park, soccer field and playgrounds. Hours of operation are 5 a.m. to midnight, daily.
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 Park can be made online.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARK
Located at Fredericksburg Elementary School, this park is a collaboration between Fredericksburg Independent School District and the City of Fredericksburg. 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.
FREDERICKSBURG DOG PARK
The five-acre Fredericksburg Dog Park, located at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, is fun for canines and humans, alike. A separated small dog area is available for dogs 25 pounds or under. Trash bins and dog-waste bags are provided.
All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations, as required by the City of Fredericksburg Code of Ordinances.
LADY BIRD JOHNSON MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
The 330-acre golf course spans over 6,600 yards and offers challenges for golfers of all skill levels.
The course offers private golf lessons and has a 1,660-square-foot banquet room that can host private events such as anniversaries, wedding rehearsals, work meetings, class reunions and family reunions. The banquet room has a wall of windows and high open-beam ceilings that provide views of the native landscape.
FREDERICKSBURG SOCCER COMPLEX
Opening soon is an 18-acre soccer field complex that includes six full-sized fields, three are lighted, with an entrance to the facility from Fair Drive. The complex is a partnership between the City of Fredericksburg and Hill Country Youth Soccer.
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