Goose Island State Park, 321.4 acres, surrounded by the St. Charles and Aransas Bays, is located north of Rockport in Aransas County. The shoreline is comprised of concrete bulkhead, oyster shell, mud flat, and marsh grass. The main recreational activities are camping, excellent birding, and fishing. Other activities include picnicking, boating (motors allowed), nature study, wildlife observation, and photography. Tours: Guided nature hikes are held year round. Guided birding tours are held from January through April.

Mustang Island State Park is 3954 acres with about 5 miles of beach on the Gulf of Mexico in Nueces County, south of Port Aransas. Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, hiking and mountain biking on 5 miles of open beach, sunbathing, surfing, kayaking, and excellent birding, especially during spring and fall migrations.

The Big Tree of Lamar is one of the most famous in the world. It is measured to be more than 35 feet in circumference, 44 feet in height and has a crown spread of 89 feet. The Texas Forest Service estimates the tree to be over 1,000 years old.

Memorial Park is a tree lined city park with a play ground, tennis courts, hike and bike trails, basket ball courts, and ball fields.

6000 square ft. skate park featuring a variety of 1/4-pipes, pyramids, grind boxes and rails.

This park offers 71 covered picnic cabanas with BBQ grills, playgrounds, volleyball courts, walking trails, 4 boat ramps, fishing piers, bird nesting sanctuary, restrooms, and showers.

New city park overlooking Aransas Bay with playground equipment and picnic tables. The Fulton Pier is just steps away.