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Children's Park

Playground · Nearby towns

Last checked: Oct 29, 2026 · city/county sitesource

San Marcos' big riverside playscape, rebuilt in 2018 to be inclusive, with wide ramps, a roller slide, a we-saw, accessible swings and a seated zip ride. Pairs well with the Meadows Center boats up the road.

Ages

  • Ages 0–2
  • Ages 3–5
  • Ages 6–9
  • Ages 10–12

Inclusive playscape (ages 2-12) with a roller slide, accessible swings and a zip ride, by the river

Price

Free

No entry fee. Pavilion and picnic areas can be rented.

Hours

Opening hours
Monday6 am – 11 pm
Tuesday6 am – 11 pm
Wednesday6 am – 11 pm
Thursday6 am – 11 pm
Friday6 am – 11 pm
Saturday6 am – 11 pm
Sunday6 am – 11 pm

Good to know: San Marcos city parks are open 6 a.m.-11 p.m. daily (city FAQ). The Comal St lot closes to cars on holiday weekends; the playscape stays open.

Setting

Outdoor

Getting there

205 S CM Allen Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666

Rough drive times

  • about 50 min from Dripping Springs
  • about 55 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
  • about 60 min from Bee Cave
  • about 25 min from Wimberley
  • about 40 min from Driftwood

Estimated from distance, not live traffic.

Parent details

Parking
Small lot on Comal St; overflow at City Park, Veramendi Plaza, CM Allen, Rio Vista and Ramon Lucio parks (city).
Stroller access
YesPoured rubber surface and wide ramps throughout the playscape (city).
Restrooms
Yes
Changing table
Unknown — help us check
Shade
Unknown — help us check
Fenced play area
Unknown — help us check
Splash pad
Unknown — help us check
Food on site
Unknown — help us check
Accessible
Yes
Easy parking
Unknown — help us check
Nursing space
Unknown — help us check

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