Lake Waco Wetlands - Wildlife refuge in China Spring - 1752 Eichelberger Crossing Road., USA

We love this place! There is plenty to explore and it isn't too far outside of town... about 15 minutes. Someone mentioned that a fire had damaged the wetlands. To clarify, it was a prescribed burn, which are used to manage overgrowth and improve the habitat. We visited recently and everything has grown back nicely. My oldest kid enjoyed taking photos of everything!

Fabulous place to learn about nature’s “kidneys”. They have a beautiful educational room with floor maps and interesting facts on the wall. The wetlands are always well maintained with regular mowing and it’s great fun to explore the boardwalks and observe the natural world. They also offer small guided tours. Many dog walkers come to enjoy the space with their leashed companions .

loved this spot! we saw several new birds and lots of beautiful wildflowers and other critters.

Trails are clear and plenty wide. Watch out for snakes.

The is a wonderful treasure in Waco. The educational facilities are amazing. I see a lot of potential for more educational programs and development. An essential destination for anyone interested in wetlands and the importance of preserving and protecting our home.

This is an absolutely beautiful place to visit. The views are breathtaking. It is such a diverse ecosystem and must be seen to truly be appreciated. The only drawback is that it is only open until 4pm Monday through Friday and closed on the weekends.

Great place for the little ones to learn about nature. Unfortunately a fire had damage the wetlands. Still were able to see some interesting finds. Will definitely come again once it's better.

The actual Wetlands-area is typically open to the public from sun-up to sun-down (even after the service center is closed...you just have to park on the street outside the gated area and walk through the pedestrian gate). Not too bad of a drive from Waco. Great place to visit!