🌲 County Parks and Recreation

20 beautiful county and local parks across America

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Enter your ZIP code to discover nearby county parks, nature reserves, and trails.

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Central Park

πŸ“ New York, NY🎯 Walking, Cycling, Boating, Zoo

Iconic 843-acre urban park with lakes, gardens, a zoo, and outdoor concerts.

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Griffith Park

πŸ“ Los Angeles, CA🎯 Hiking, Observatory, Zoo, Golf

One of the largest urban parks in the US with the Griffith Observatory and LA Zoo.

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Balboa Park

πŸ“ San Diego, CA🎯 Museums, Gardens, Zoo, Theater

Cultural park with 17 museums, performing arts venues, gardens, and the San Diego Zoo.

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Forest Park

πŸ“ Portland, OR🎯 Hiking, Trail Running, Wildlife

Massive 5,200-acre urban forest with 80 miles of trails through old-growth trees.

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Millennium Park

πŸ“ Chicago, IL🎯 Art, Concerts, Ice Skating, Walks

Downtown jewel with Cloud Gate (The Bean), Crown Fountain, and free concerts.

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Golden Gate Park

πŸ“ San Francisco, CA🎯 Gardens, Museums, Paddleboating

Larger than Central Park with gardens, museums, bison paddock, and windmills.

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Piedmont Park

πŸ“ Atlanta, GA🎯 Swimming, Dog Park, Farmers Market

Atlanta's beloved green space with a pool, dog park, farmers market, and skyline views.

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Fairmount Park

πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA🎯 Trails, Fishing, History, Rowing

One of the largest urban park systems with historic mansions and the Wissahickon Trail.

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Rock Creek Park

πŸ“ Washington, D.C.🎯 Hiking, Horse Riding, Planetarium

National park within D.C. boundaries with nature center, planetarium, and horse center.

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Hermann Park

πŸ“ Houston, TX🎯 Garden, Train, Pedal Boats, Golf

Houston's most visited park with a Japanese garden, train, and Miller Outdoor Theatre.

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Discovery Park

πŸ“ Seattle, WA🎯 Beach, Lighthouse, Birds, Trails

Seattle's largest park on a former military base with lighthouse and beach access.

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City Park

πŸ“ New Orleans, LA🎯 Sculpture, Amusement, Boating

Home to the world's largest collection of live oak trees and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

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Irvine Regional Park

πŸ“ Orange, CA🎯 Train, Horses, Paddleboats, Zoo

Orange County's first regional park with nature center, train, and horseback riding.

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Town Lake / Lady Bird Lake

πŸ“ Austin, TX🎯 Kayaking, SUP, Trails, Bats

Urban reservoir famous for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and bat colony.

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Shelby Farms Park

πŸ“ Memphis, TN🎯 Mountain Biking, Kayak, Zip Line

One of the nation's largest urban parks at 4,500 acres with lakes and trails.

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Mission Bay Park

πŸ“ San Diego, CA🎯 Sailing, Jet Skiing, Playground

Largest man-made aquatic park in the country with beaches and water sports.

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Zilker Park

πŸ“ Austin, TX🎯 Swimming, Gardens, Festivals

Austin's favorite park with Barton Springs, botanical gardens, and ACL Festival grounds.

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Umstead State Park

πŸ“ Raleigh, NC🎯 Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Camping

Forested oasis in the Triangle area with hiking, mountain biking, and fishing.

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South Mountain Park

πŸ“ Phoenix, AZ🎯 Hiking, Biking, Horse Trails

One of the largest municipal parks in the US spanning over 16,000 acres of desert.

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Belle Isle Park

πŸ“ Detroit, MI🎯 Aquarium, Beach, Trails, Kayak

Island park in the Detroit River with aquarium, conservatory, and beach.