City of Waco Parks & Recreation

Point of Interest

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Anniversary Park With a playground, a pavilion and restrooms, Anniversary Park is ideal for parties, reunions and field trips.	Cameron Park Clubhouse Built in 1885, the historic house sits atop Cameron Park. A columned entrance and reception rooms are just a few features that make the house popular for social functions.
Circle Point In the midst of the park, Circle Point is a great resting spot with views of the Brazos River and downtown Waco.	Emmon’s Cliff Emmon’s Cliff’s provides a mix of Bosque River scenery and open areas perfect for sports activities.

Jacob's Ladder This concrete stairwell, lined with cedar railing, zig-zags 100 feet from the Cameron Park Clubhouse to Rock Shelter and the Brazos River below.	Lawson's Point A pavilion, volleyball court, walking paths and restroom facilities make Lawson’s Point perfect for family or social outings in the park.	Lover's Leap Legend says that two Indians once jumped from the cliffs to protect their love. While the folklore may be debated, there’s no doubt that Lover’s Leap provides a breathtaking view.
Miss Nellie's Pretty Place Donated by a former Waco congressman, Miss Nellie’s is located across from the clubhouse and features scenic wildflower gardens, walking trails and a spraying fountain.	Mouth of the Bosque Ideal for fishing and sightseeing, the Mouth of the Bosque sits beside the convergence of the Brazos and Bosque rivers.	Pecan Bottoms Towering pecan trees create an inviting welcome to Cameron Park. The area, stretching along the Brazos River, features disc golf, a riverwalk, a spray park and a playground.
Procter Springs Procter Springs’ streams and scenic terrain have been a favorite of Waco for more than 100 years. Picnic areas and the chirping of birds make this spot a relaxing escape.	Rankin Hill Rankin Hill is a sprawling open area at the top of the park that has room for activities like football, soccer and frisbee.	Redwood Shelter Centrally located, Redwood Shelter provides easy access to the entire park. The wooden pavilion sits beneath the Herring St. Bridge and features a barbeque pit, restrooms and parking.
Rock Shelter Sitting at the base of the park along the river, Rock Shelter provides access to Jacob’s Ladder and the Cameron Park Trails. The shelter also features stone barbeque pits.		Spray Park Located in Pecan Bottoms, the spray park shoots refreshing streams of water in every direction.