Get Outside in Brownwood

Get Outside

Parks & The Great Outdoors

Paddle the quiet water of Pecan Bayou, spend a long afternoon on Lake Brownwood, or find shade in a city park with the kids. The outdoors here is close, uncrowded and open most of the year.

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Opens 6 AM

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State Park

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Park

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Brownwood

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The Pecan Bayou Kayak Trail winds through a scenic stretch of waterway near Brownwood, offering paddlers a quiet route through central Texas countryside where you'll likely spot herons, turtles, and native pecans along the banks. It's an accessible paddle for beginners while still providing enough distance for those wanting a longer outing, with launch points that let you tailor the trip to your schedule.

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State Park

Opens 6 AM

Park

Open 24 hours

Park

Open 24 hours

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