Pioneer Park

This 23-acre park benefits from the shade of a big pecan orchard. A group pavilion, picnic tables, playground equipment, open playfield, disc golf course, and parking space are among the amenities.

Because this park is right next to the Farmers Market, you may have a picnic or play on the playground before or after your visit to the Farmers Market. Apart from its fantastic position, this park offers a magnificent view of Banita Creek, playground equipment (including an accessible swing), restrooms, picnic tables under a covered pavilion, a paved walking path, and a huge paved area for roller hockey.

Large and small dogs have separate fenced areas. On each side, there are water fountains and benches, as well as mature shade trees. On Facebook, search for Lufkin Dog Park Friends. As you enter the gate, grab a bag because it's the only location.

At this dog park, dogs are allowed to play off-leash. There is a separate section for little and large dogs in this park. A drinking fountain is also available for thirsty pups.

Thousands of people displaced by a deepening national depression turned this land into a makeshift tent city after the discovery of oil here in the 1930s. In 1934, city officials decided to focus an ambitious public works program on this site in order to restrict expansion. The park project was influenced by the planning and forethought of other Federal "New Deal" projects in Kilgore at the time, which involved considerable rock construction (Kilgore Public Library and Kilgore College Administration Building). The park was completed about 1936. City Park now has a skate park, a splash pad, pavilions, an amphitheater, horseshoe pits, and picnic areas."

Two dog parks can be found on Paul Boorman Trail. One is next to the parking lot and has a small and huge part. If you keep walking on the route, you'll come across another area for dogs to play that is shaded by several trees. Dog owners are encouraged to pick up after their pets while they play in the gated areas. The parks are open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every day of the week.