There’s A Breathtaking Triple Waterfall Hiding In The Middle Of A Texas City Park
Texas is full of breathtaking waterfalls, one of which happens to be hiding in a city park. This man-made wonder in Wichita Falls is three-tiered, 54 feet high, and gave the town its name.
Lucy Park is a 178-acre public recreation area located in a bend of the Wichita River. With a 1.7-mile multipurpose trail weaving through the grounds, it's a perfect year-round activity for the whole family.
A towering pagoda, dinosaur-themed playground, and several other man-made features blend right in with the stunning natural beauty. In the spring, eye-popping wildflowers burst forth from the soil with a vibrancy unlike anything you've ever seen. All-around, the scenery here is truly breathtaking.
A picturesque walk leads to this hidden natural wonder; a three-tiered waterfall hiding in plain sight since 1987. It's actually a reconstruction, as the original falls (the city's namesake) were washed away in an 1800s flood.
Many weddings and photoshoots are held in front of the triple-level cascade, which serves as a simply enchanting backdrop. There are few better places to encapsulate a moment forever than on a fairytale footbridge, with the powerful and peaceful surge of rushing water behind you.
Also in the park is an old-fashioned swinging bridge that spans the Big Wichita River. You won't find many of these left in Texas, so enjoy each and every step!
For anyone who thinks Texas doesn't have seasons, here's proof of the contrary. During fall, larger-than-life cottonwood and pecan trees blanket the earth in a sea of amber, golden, and maroon foliage. Expect some snow during winter!
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
