Hi! I hope to come to Waco next year with my dog. Are there nice trials (preferably with water) where I can turn him loose? Thanking you kindly in advance for your answer!

Hi Valerie! We would love for you to visit with your dog. There are some wonderful trails through Cameron Park where you can take your dog, but they are not the kind where you can let them run off lead. We also have a nice lake. There are some folks here working on a dog park, but we do not currently have one. Maybe it will be up and running by the time you visit. When you visit, stop by our Tourist Information Center - we'd be glad to meet you and your dog and our dog friendly staff can point you to dog friendly hotels, stores and parks.

Can you provide any further information on the dog park in the works? I have heard many say how much one is needed in Waco.

Dawn, there has been talk about the need for a dog park in Waco, but currently there is nothing planned. The closest we come to this is Dogtopia, a dog day care in Waco. Click here to visit Dogtopia.

We will be visiting Waco next month and would be interested in doing some horseback riding in the area. Can you tell me a kid friendly place to trail ride? And, is the paddle boat ride on the Brazos still available?

Gary, I am assuming you will be bringing your own horse. If so, I recommend Cameron Park. The river trail is beautiful and wide, and appropriate for kids. The inner trails are more intermediate to advanced.