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Grover Nelson Park in Abilene

Name: Grover Nelson Park in Abilene
Address: 2070 Zoo Ln, Abilene, Texas, 77833, US
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

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Welcome to Grover Nelson Park, a popular tourist attraction located at 2070 Zoo Ln, Abilene, TX. Our park offers a wide array of activities and amenities, making it the perfect destination for families, nature enthusiasts, and pet owners alike. As a tourist attraction, Grover Nelson Park boasts a variety of features designed to provide entertainment and relaxation. Explore our spacious dog park, where your furry friends can run, play, and socialize with other dogs. Enjoy a peaceful day of fishing at our well-stocked fishing pond, where you can try your luck at catching various freshwater fish species. Our playground is a favorite among children, offering a safe and enjoyable space for them to climb, slide, and swing to their heart's content. Grover Nelson Park is not just your average city park. We go above and beyond to provide unique experiences for our visitors. Cool off during the hot summer months at our refreshing water park, featuring a variety of water slides, splash pads, and pools for all ages to enjoy. For animal lovers, our park is also home to a small zoo where you can observe and learn about various native and exotic animals. At Grover Nelson Park, we pride ourselves on providing a beautiful and well-maintained outdoor space for everyone to enjoy. Take a leisurely stroll along our scenic walking trails, or relax in one of our many picnic areas. Our park is the perfect place to host family gatherings, birthday parties, or community events. Overall, Grover Nelson Park offers a diverse range of attractions and amenities, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Come and experience the beauty and excitement of our park for yourself. Plan your visit today and see why we are a top-rated destination in Abilene, Texas.

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Vince Monreal -Google user

a month ago

Beautiful lake and plenty of space to hangout and enjoy the day. A big park for the kids and even a smaller one for the kiddos. They loved it.Playground: Kids loved the playground., even space for adults to sitDog-friendliness: Plenty of space to walk your...Read More

Juan Velazquez -Google user

5 years ago

Kind of small. No elephants, The San Antonio Zone was better. And the Goose ride is down. The Front desk staff were very nice but the ones in the park seem like they didnt want to be there. Lots of other cool stuff there too....Read More

Cori L -Google user

5 years ago

Wonderful place. It's non expensive and you are able to get close to the animals and experience it up close without having to pay big city price. They have a huge variety of animals. My four year old was able to walk all around just...Read More

mary hieronymi -Google user

a year ago

Absolutely wonderful! I enjoy taking my grandaughter here, and I love to join her under the perfect sprinkle water! Clean and safePlayground: Located next lot over, in zoo campus. Very niceRestrooms: Almost always clean, I'd bring toilet paperPicnic area: Nice size tables under umbrella, but...Read More

Louisa Parson -Google user

5 months ago

Interim Hospice VolunteerCaptain's Log Veterans ProgramTook a calm afternoon break with a man I am considering dating to watch his interaction with nature by meeting my friends 😁 The Ducks on the WaterA spiritual practice I learned from Eckhart Tolle during a YouTube videoRestrooms: Part...Read More

t dominy1 -Google user

6 years ago

Attended the United Way fundraiser, Key City Rhythm & Blues Festival, outdoors in the lovely fenced Nelson Festival Park. The Park provides double slab pavilions with water fountains & restrooms; a large Permanent Event Canopy for table/chair functions off slabs;Shade Oaks throughout playground & along...Read More

Jacqueline Torres -Google user

4 years ago

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Matt Sivley -Google user

3 weeks ago

Huge park with something for everyone. Zoo, disc golf, even a miniature train! Spent the whole afternoon exploring.Playground: Tranquil charm that offers fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching...there is something for everyone!Picnic area: The picnic area is well-maintained, featuring shaded tables, grills, and plenty of open space...Read More

Johnny Clay -Google user

a year ago

This is one of my favorite places to go for a walk. The Zoo is just across the lake. If you go early in the mornings you can usually be fortunate enough to hear the lions roar. The lake is beautiful with lots of ducks...Read More

Dominique Rideout -Google user

a year ago

We love this park! There are good accessibility options. I love that there's a smaller play area for toddlers and preschoolers. I also love the variety of swings!Playground: Two options. One for bigger kids and one for toddlers and preschoolers.Restrooms: Restrooms aren't great. Avoid them...Read More

Hilda Rosales -Google user

2 years ago

It was an amazing day.I'm 62 but I felt the child in me once I was here.Never thought I'd see these amazing creatures. The Rhino, the Giraffes, the lions, ostriches, zebras, and so many more... They also have A Reptile house.So many snake's... Gigantic turtle...I...Read More

Laura Haskovec -Google user

5 years ago

I highly recommend stopping in here if you're passing through. There are great walking trails, nice little lake that I see people fishing in a lot, and huge dog parks that are well kept. I've been walking my dog on the trails every day for...Read More

Carl Anderson -Google user

5 years ago

Beautiful park! Great to bring your kids or pets. Plenty of benches and playgrounds for every age. Two different dog park areas. There is also fields to play sports and in the summer a free water play area. A nice trail to walk, jog, or...Read More

Deb Wilson -Google user

4 years ago

A great little zoo! Just be sure to visit in the summer when all the animals are out. We went in February and although a great time, we didn't get to see them all. We'll be back when the weather is warmer!...Read More

Andrea Esparza -Google user

2 years ago

The ponds are dried up mostly and tall bushes and trees are growing tall all thru where the water use to be....very few ducks and no geese. Trashed out w beer cans and bottles,rillo packs even used condom and tampon Used and gross in the...Read More

Sean Desrochers -Google user

8 months ago

This is a wonderful park located directly beside the Abilene zoo. The playground is terrific.Playground: The playground is terrific and has multiple things for kids of all ages and abilities to do.Restrooms: There are restrooms, located a couple different places, throughout this park.Dog-friendliness: There is...Read More

Jarom Smith -Google user

4 years ago

No goat head thorns in the park which is great, but it's basically just a field, with two trees. Not much for the dogs to sniff around.There is a small dog area too.It's big though, and there is a place to walk around outside the...Read More

Tracy Morgan -Google user

2 years ago

The park stays open til midnight, which is great, but there is no lighting for after-dark. A light pole in the center of each dog park (small & large) would be perfect!Dog-friendliness: Last two times here peoples dogs started fighting with mine. I had to...Read More

Sofie Trevino -Google user

6 years ago

Great park to take the kids for many activities. They can go fishing in the pond, or get wet at the splash pad. Although the splash pad could be due for an updated. That's just my opinion though. Pretty great playground for the kiddos to...Read More

Zariah McCoy -Google user

5 years ago

So. Much. Fun!!!!! It was amazingly fun! So many animals. By the way when you go to the camels, their names are Sahara and Dakota. If you call them by their names when they are not eating they will come and talk to you! (Not...Read More

Vicki Boland -Google user

4 years ago

Grover Nelson Park is located right next to the Abilene zoo which happens to the best location, especially when you have kid's who are not ready to leave, you have something to bribe them with. "Hey kiddos,if you come on we can stop by the...Read More

Ben Hewatt -Google user

7 years ago

This beautiful park placed next to the Abilene Zoo is a great place to take the kids after visiting the zoo to wear them down a bit more before heading home. The two main attractions near the zoo are the Splash Pad and split playground...Read More

BM Burts -Google user

4 years ago

Amazing food with a wonderful environment all due to the best friendly service of their staff. Far exceeded my expectations.Absolutely love this place, I plan on making this place my regular stop when I'm back home while on my military leave time.Everyone should give this...Read More

Miss Bernal -Google user

5 years ago

Love this park it's always clean well kept my fur balls love the dog park just don't understand why ppl bring big dogs in small dog park . Some smaller dogs are afraid can't enjoy it do to the bigger dogs in wrong park ....Read More

Amanda Chesser -Google user

2 years ago

Stopped here to eat our lunch. Wasn't crowded at all. They are doing some construction to the park. It looks like maybe they are putting in a walking trail, but I can't be sureDog-friendliness: A lot of dogs were being walked, so it seems to...Read More

Mark Delgado -Google user

7 years ago

Truly enjoyed the Sunset Safari hosted by the Abilene Zoological Society on Thursday evenings. Decided upon a trip to the zoo for "Date Night" and I have to say that this was a great choice. Abilene is very blessed to have such a wonderful...Read More

amy garcia -Google user

9 months ago

This is an ok park. There is some graffiti on the slides saying inappropriate stuff but ok otherwisePlayground: Playground areas available for younger children along with older childrenRestrooms: There are restrooms available. They aren't the cleanest but they are available.Picnic area: 2 gazebos with long...Read More

Steven Rogers -Google user

6 years ago

Grover Nelson Park has something for everyone. The splash pad is free, and young kids love it. There are 2 playscapes at opposite ends of the park. Two large covered picnic areas complete with a bathroom. The walking track is nice for excercise. The little...Read More

ZoeAnna Reid -Google user

7 years ago

The park would be so much nicer if the rules were enforced. There are any number of days where people have big dogs over 50lbs in the side for small little dogs for 30 lbs and under. The water at the park has been...Read More

Betty Beaver -Google user

a year ago

In the back where people used to fish is so growed up right in the water. I wonder if we will ever be able to fish there again?Restrooms: It was so nasty, piss was in the floor and torn tissue along with other trash

Features

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Activities

Hiking

Amenities

Barbecue grill

Baseball field

Basketball court

Picnic tables

Public restroom

Slides

Swings

Children

Good for kids

Good for kids birthday

Kid-friendly hikes

Playground

Pets

Dog park

Dogs allowed

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