Wimberley Parks and Recreation Programs

Wimberley Community Center, 333 Blue Hole Lane, Wimberley, TX 78676

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Wimberley Parks and Recreation Programs include activities such as Blue Hole Nature Camp, Wimberley Summer Camp, Community Workout, Guided Hikes, swimming, hiking, soccer, picnics, and walking. The program uses features like a swimming area with rope swings from giant bald cypress trees, many hiking trails, soccer fields, a playscape, a pavilion, open areas for play and relaxation, and ADA-accessible guided hikes rated easy.

The City of Wimberley opened Blue Hole Regional Park as it is known today in June of 2011, and the property has over 100 years of history of being a public swimming hole. The mission of Wimberley Parks and Recreation is to enhance the quality of life of current and future citizens of Wimberley by protecting natural resources, providing safe spaces for recreation, and encouraging environmental education through parks, trails, and open spaces while fostering a creative community through programs and events. The leadership team includes Bryce Burkhalter (Natural Resource & Maintenance Manager), Samantha Engemoen (Community Center Manager), Erica Flocke (Parks and Recreation Director), Rachel Littleton (Recreation Manager), Cameron Savage (Customer Service Representative), Izzy St. John (Park Operations Manager), Ryan Zizzo (Maintenance Technician), Buddy Springer (Park Supervisor), Heidii Wasserburger (Park Supervisor), Jillian Whitehead (Park Supervisor), Kat Lemmon (Park Supervisor), and Maya Anthony (Community Center Facility Attendant).

Wimberley Parks and Recreation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the community by providing parks, engaging programs, and meaningful opportunities for connection, and its diverse programs and events promote wellness, creativity, and lifelong learning, and help connect with nature, culture, and community. The programs take place at an iconic park in the Texas Hill Country that has a swimming hole with limited access to preserve the natural area and avoid overcrowding, fresh spring-fed water that is cold and refreshing, rope swings from giant bald cypress trees, ADA-accessible guided hikes rated easy, and a focus on conservation and education to protect unique ecosystems and inspire environmental stewardship. Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice recognition (★★★★★) is mentioned in connection with the park.

Parent and visitor comments describe the area as a beautiful, well managed park with a well maintained and preserved swimming hole, cold and refreshing water, rope swings from giant bald cypress trees, plenty of shade from cypress trees, clean bathrooms, and paths that made walking easy for a 90-year-old visitor. Reviews note that the swimming area has limited access that avoids overcrowding, that reservations are recommended before visiting and for swimming, and that the park includes many hiking trails, soccer fields, a playscape, a pavilion, and spots for picnics. Visitors recommend bringing chairs, water shoes, floaties or tubes, a wagon for carrying a cooler, and warm clothes because the spring-fed water can be cold, and some families mentioned booking a 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. visit as plenty of time for a multigenerational group.

Last updated July 21, 2026.

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