Converse City Park — Attraction in Converse

We love this city so much! Getting into all of the areas of the park using Google maps is like finding your way into an enchanted forest, though. Lol (for someone who's bad at directions like me) You may get into the baseball field, and you may get into the swimming pool area, but how you'll ever get to the actual kids park, i don't know. Lol

In fact, as yet another testimony to the constant kindness of the people here, we ran out of water trekking across the park to get to the playground the kids wanted this summer (yes, the park is that big and wonderful), and another parent offered us water (we have not had much success with any of the water fountains working). But we just park and walk. It's good for you! 😊 i hope Google updates its map one day for the cute park on the end.

But in the meantime, there are several play areas spread out across the fields, so that's a cool idea. It gets the kids running from one to the other. They have a large pavilion for get togethers where families go and take music and have cook outs.

They also have a paved walking area through the woods that's very magical and almost surreal in its beauty. (I would always recommend anyone to walk or jog areas with a friend due to responsible caution, although my city is very safe, and I've seen police even checking on us at the park to make sure everyone is ok.)

They have a swimming area during the summer that's very affordable and can be rented out for parties.

Also, my kids favorite part was the bridge that's maybe for decorative purposes. There's a regular bridge that is more practical for smooth soled shoes or when wet, as the ascension and descending areas on the wooden one are sloped and could allow a person or a child to slip on accident. Sure footed children may delight in the pretty structure though as my kids did. They loved that it rose and then went down. Maybe the park could add some texturing to the sloped parts later... idk. But it's very nice. I attached a picture...

From a nature enthusiast's standpoint, the scenery and walking trails are pretty, relatively quiet, and serene. However, from fisherman's standpoint, these ponds leave much to be desired.

I ventured out recently and caught nothing but two very large (for their species) snapping turtles. Although I could not get a definite count, my guess is there are roughly 8-10 of them in the largest of the two ponds, counting their heads when raised out of the water -- and the conspicuous absence of any fish, even when fishing early in the morning with various baits (soft plastics, rattling lures, spinner baits, and fresh chicken liver) makes me wonder if the turtles have eaten them all.

If the gates are closed and locked and no vehicular access is possible, then prospective fishermen are in for very long hike across uneven terrain from the park entrance off FM-78. Although I didn't see any snakes in the area during my two trips, the coverage certainly favors them, especially when the tractors have not been out to mow the fields in several weeks. It's highly advisable to bring water/fluids especially in the summer time, because there is little shade, and even fewer places to access clean...

Very large park with play equipment that's brand new, from the early 2000's, 90's, and the 80's. Stuff for every generation to enjoy. They also have workout equipment and a large field if you just want to toss a Frisbee or play catch with the kids. Small parking lot off main road, have yet to park at the other entrance though i know it exists. Several baseball fields that are well maintained. My only issue is that kids will leave trash all over the playground when there is a trashcan just a few feet away. This area does flood during rains, but otherwise everything is very nice here. great for birthdays or just a day out and away from the video...