Joan and Scott Holt Paradise Pond — Attraction in Port Aransas

Hurricane Harvey shredded this once-beautiful birding park, but the boardwalk has been rebuilt, and the birds are still there, minus a few trees. Least Grebes, Common Gallinules, Yellowthroat, Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Marsh wrens were quite enjoyable! I recommend! UPDATE: we were just there April 2023 and it's AMAZING to see how Nature has filled Paradise Pond back in! The invasive non-native trees have been remived and all the vegetation is back thicker than ever! And the birds were there by...

This is an amazing little park where you can do bird watching. They provide you bird pamphlet at sign in and there is a wooden boardwalk that weaves throughout the little park. There are benches where you can sit and watch the birds, and at various times of the year it actually has water in the pond. Not right now because of the drought. It is a nice casual stroll and certainly worth the trip. There is a chalkboard where people can write down which birds they see and what the date is, which is...

Google Maps has failed to include road and parking lot for Paradise Pond. It is located behind Taqueria San Juan. Just go behind the restaurant and park at the furthest most spot.

This charming little fresh water spot provides a safe place for birds to stop and rest. If you like birding, you will thoroughly enjoy this nature get away nestled in the city. A pure Ahhh! Moment for nature lovers of all ages. An oasis in a seater of concrete...