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Garey Park, one of Georgetown’s many nature gems, boasts scenic hiking trails and ponds as well as family friendly amenities. A 7,000-square-foot splash pad is perfect for toddlers and kids to cool off after a nature walk. The 28 water features are motion controlled: water cannons, tunnels, spider spray, and a water mill. The splash pad is open now through October 31 from 8am to 7:30pm, weather permitting. The park is open April 1-September 30, 8am to 8pm, and October 1-March 31, 8am to 6pm. Admission to the park is $2 per resident, $4 E HOLE for non-residents, and free for ages 3 and under, BLU PA including all non-equestrian amenities. Visit R 6450 RM 2243 in Georgetown. Blue Hole Park is rdered by a scenic lagoon bo ng the South Fork limestone cliffs alo River surrounded by of the San Gabriel When aded picnic areas. hiking trails and sh ing the swimming, or enjoy you are not fishing, n relax in ls and cliffs, you ca view of the waterfal -out. Acok co joying a burger the shade while en m to 10pm en to the public 5a cess is free and op ailable. c restrooms are av every day and publi d park is at Second an The entrance to the nto me nu d the El Mo Rock streets behin restaurant.
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GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY CENTER 1003 N Austin Avenue • 10am-8pm Splash pool, $0-3 depending on age picnic tables, covered, restrooms, free parking
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SAN JOSE PARK
This fun little park is free every day and open 8am-9pm. Located at 1107 San Jose St, there is a splashpad on a timer, picnic tables, and a shaded playscape. Restrooms and street parking are available.
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by Cassidie Cox and Ann Marie Kennon
