Sometimes you have a couple of hours and you want to enjoy a pretty day outdoors. Find these free, accessible parks in Fredericksburg and take your group on a scenic drive to some of the prettiest nature scenes in Fredericksburg, Texas, in the Hill Country.

• Frantezn Park

301 West Ufer St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Bring a picnic to this quite neighborhood park on the side of Winfried Creek. The walking trail is not very long, but the are ia quiet and off the beaten path. This park is a little secret in the middle of Fredericksburg. This is the right place to spot a barn owl at the right time.

Tables and a swing set are open to the public.

• Cross Mountain Park

Cross Mountain Trail Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Many consider this to be a sacred place to reflect, pray and meditate. Park along the side of the road and walk up to the cross. Pets are welcome, and there are a few picnic tables as well. The elevation is over 1900 feet. This park is a drive out towards the outskirts of Fredericksburg, and has a historical marker with the history of the location dating back to the early settlers.

• Fredericksburg Nature Center

432 Lady Bird Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

This park is located inside Lady Bird Johnson Park. There are many types of wildlife that can be observed here. If you are an avid birdwatcher, you can check off many birds here, like the painted bunting or green kingfisher.

The trails are free to hike, and maps are available at the park headquarters.

Restrooms and picnic tables are available, and pavilions can be rented in advance for gatherings.

• Marktplatz

114 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Located in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg, sometimes the park is closed off for festivals and events. But when the park is open, you can wander around the botanical garden, visit the playground for children, and take a picture in front of the famous water wheel.

The octagonal building in the center of the park, the Vereins Kirche, is a museum featuring the life and settlement of the first German families in Fredericksburg. It is also a great gift shop. Make sure to take a group photo here as a memory of your trip to FBG TX.

Restrooms are open to the public and the pavilions can be rented for events.

• Enchanted Rock

16710 RR 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Almost 20 miles north of Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock is by far the most popular park to be visited in this region of the Hill Country. Reserve your entry passes online in advance because the park will close the gates when full capacity is reached.

Visit their website to get full details on all the amenities for camping and hiking.