Maroney Park — Attraction in Nacogdoches

Long version: Many of the areas where the wood from the 'Wooden park" come to contact with our skin is worn or splintered due to age and despite evidence of being continuously cared for and well maintained both by the city of Nacogdoches as well as various volunteers. Also, due to the nature of the large wooden structures, I found it difficult and even frustrating at times to keep up with the preschool aged kiddos, who, if anything like mine, may not answer when their name is called. Causing me to be in constant momma bear mode for fear of him having suddenly vanished. Not a great feeling.... Compound this with the fact that it can feel a bit maze-like, due to the "UH-OH!! Dead-end" feeling one might experience when, during your active pursuit of said$ beloved and youthfully energized preschooler, you come to an area of the park where the children can move freely from one enclosed area to another, but adults can NOT and thus, must slam on the breaks, turn around, retrace steps, find another big people sized route, AND try to keep an eye on that beloved and fully energized preschooler before they slip away into the wooden maze of heavy breathing and you've got to start again at step 1. Whew! Makes me tired just trying to explain it.

Short version: Definitely come prepared to be an active member of the supervision process, and wear you...

If you love the smell of exhaust from #484 city sweeper then come on down. I guess this is where the city trucks go to hang out with their trucks running so dispatch can see their location. Very rude guy and dispatch girl. They are probably miserable from the lousy jobs they have. No need trying to be nice to them they are...

This used to be a beautiful playground. I was very sad when I took my child for the first time in over a year (we rarely get to go to Nacogdoches anymore). Half the playground is closed off with construction netting. I hope this means renovations because the wood is very old and extremely weathered. Play at your own risk at...