Note: Since the horrific July 4th 2025 flood that claimed 119 innocent lives, the river and scenery around these parks has changed somewhat.
This park offers extensive walkways, playscape areas, and river access for swimming and kayaking. Visitors also highlight the clean restrooms and ample parking. They also mention the beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere.
Louise Hays Park
Day-use facilities include a shaded playground, pollinator garden, sand volleyball, basketball, 14+ miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, river access, River Trail access, kayak and canoe rentals, fishing, and picnic areas with standing grills....
Kerrville-Schreiner Park - KerrvilleTx.gov
Tranquility Island is a 7 acre cypress lined island in the middle of the Guadalupe River in Louise Hays Park. Bridges connect the island to the main park and to stairs on the bank below the Butt-Holdsworth Library
Tranquility Island | Kerrville TX - Official Website