Garey Park

We went here on the weekend with som family and the kids had a lot of fun playing everywhere. My youngest loved the splash pad area. Middle child loved the Zipline area and the playground. All in all it was a cool park. Only downside was we couldn't BBQ but that was their fault we're just in a no burn ban right now.

Finally visited this lovely park! The park closes at 6 P.M. in the winter so we only had about an hour or so to explore. At the park entrance, we paid the day-use fee of $2 per adult ($2 for Georgetown residents over 12 years old; $4 for nonresidents). The park ranger asked for our street address and zip code to confirm Georgetown residence. We walked the meadow trail which starts at the parking across the Garey House, and has access to the river. Very peaceful all around, there’s even a birdwatching blind along the trail. Garey House looks beautiful from the outside and I believe it can be booked for events. The lake by the house is pretty and we saw people fishing in there (please visit the website for details, I’m guessing some sort of fishing permit must be required). On our way out we saw a coyote from our car, very cool to see it but of course be cautious when walking with your dogs! We’ll be visiting more frequently for sure before the summer heat sets in.

The trail itself is very beautiful and quiet. Lots of different shaded trails if you want to stay off the main one and out of the sun. The naturalist area was really unique and welcoming.

We visit Garey Park at least once a year and it never disappoints. We've gone since they first opened and explored around and they still maintain it very well. We typically visit the Play Ranch and back river area and the kids love it (I have a 2 and 5 year old and we brought my nephew who is 3, but have also met up with friends of all ages). It wasn't crowded at all this time around although we went on a Friday at 11:45 at the beginning of the school year. They also offer equestrian trails, hiking trails, a dog park, the Garey House for events and weddings, and bathrooms multiple places throughout the property. It costs per kid to get in the park but it's cheap, and cheaper if you're a confirmed resident of Georgetown. The Play Ranch is to the left when you enter the gates and has a cute and fun splash pad, a large covered pavilion with tons of picnic tables, multiple other pavilions that can be reserved, bathrooms, zip lines, different types of swings, a large playground (the slides can be painful) and smaller playground, various play structures such as horse to climb on, log tunnel, large snake, etc. and trees for shade in some areas. There is something here for every age for sure! If you go back and follow the signs and drive further down you'll pass the Garey House and park in the back lot for the hiking and river access. The trail to get to the main part of the river is jogging stroller friendly for the most part (we had our Pivot Explore wagon which also worked) because it's a bit of a walk for littles, especially in the heat. The water was flowing a bit and warm (but again it's the end of the summer in mid August) and there's some shade trees along the banks of the river. There is a bench in one spot but I suggest bringing your own seating if you want to hang some. We saw little dogs, large water snails, butterflies, dragonflies, birds in and out of the water, and lots of fish and minnows. We also climbed the large rock in the pictures....definitely a fun time for the kiddos, we will be back!

It’s a spacious park with plenty of amenities for children. There is a really good trail. Please be aware that there’s an entrance fee of 4$ for anyone over the age of 3.