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The signs of fall in Central Texas are subtle but clear: the mornings are cooler, the evenings arrive earlier, and the skies seem fuller, alive with migrating birds, drifting butterflies, and longer nights of star-filled skies overhead. This month, Wimberley’s parks truly shine after dark. Whether you are looking for a spooky thrill, a family…

Summer at Blue Hole Regional Park is beautiful, but it’s also long, hot, and can feel pretty repetitive if you work here. Our part-time staff spend their days greeting visitors, checking trails, helping with maintenance, and doing all the usual park tasks. It’s important work, but after a couple of months, even the most enthusiastic…

Fall is on the horizon, and with it comes the return of one of our favorite Wimberley traditions—Wednesday Workdays with Wimberley Parks & Recreation! Cooler mornings and crisp air make it the perfect time to step outside, lend a hand, and help us care for the parks that make our community so special….

The City of Wimberley and Hays County Parks & Recreation Department have embarked on an exciting project: the Blue Hole Nature Center, a nature-education and community hub nestled in the heart of Blue Hole Regional Park. Now, your input is needed to help bring this vision to life. Take the survey today! https://lionheart.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e9zCJXGomdYUmdE…

 A Look into the Recent Bat Survey by Texas Nature Trackers Bats are often misunderstood creatures, yet they play a vital role in our ecosystem—controlling insect populations and pollinating plants. Recently, the Texas Nature Trackers Team, part of the Hays County Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, took a closer look at the bats inhabiting Patsy…

Come together with Wimberley Parks and Recreation, the Greater Mercy Foundation, and the Wimberley Independent School District Wellness Center this Saturday for a heartfelt, community-centered event focusing on suicide awareness and prevention. All are welcome to join us as we walk, run, connect, and discover local resources for mental health support. Our 3-mile Connection Course…

Blue Hole’s 2025 swim season is nearly over! As the summer comes to an end, Blue Hole Regional Park will be open for swimming every day through Labor Day, and on weekends in September. The final day of the swim season will be September 28—tickets are selling out quickly for the season’s last few weekends,…

10th Annual BOO! Hole Halloween! Get ready to scream and scream with delight—Wimberley’s most beloved Halloween tradition, BOO! Hole Halloween, is back for its 10th annual celebration! Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the scenic Blue Hole Regional Park (333 Blue Hole Lane, Wimberley, TX) for an evening of family-friendly frights…

Wimberley’s natural gem, Blue Hole Regional Park, has once again earned a spot in the top 10% of attractions globally—as recognized by the prestigious TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for 2025. This honor reflects the heartfelt praise and enduring appeal from visitors who continue to celebrate its beauty and welcoming…

  As recent flooding has impacted many parts of Central Texas, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the heartbreaking losses felt by so many of our neighbors across the region, including members of our extended camp community. While Wimberley was fortunate to be spared from the floods, we know the impacts still hit…

After a string of heavy summer rains in Wimberley, the sun is finally shining again, and Blue Hole Regional Park is officially back open! If you’ve been waiting for the perfect day to swim, this is your sign. We were shut down for six days due to low water clarity after several rounds of storms…

Community engagement is at the heart of Wimberley Parks and Recreation. Our department mission is to protect our natural resources, provide safe spaces for recreation, and encourage environmental education—all of these rely on active involvement from those who value our open Hill Country spaces. Whether you represent a local organization giving back to the community,…