Armstrong Park

The gardens are open seven days a week and is convenient for those parents who want to drop their children off by the near by Kidsville and enjoy the splendor of the wonderful flora.

Currently, the garden contains more than 150 different varieties of roses and no pesticides were used in their maturation.

In addition, the garden's feature "Texas Superstars," designated as the "best of the best" by Allen.

Need an escape from the summer heat? Jump in the family wagon and visit Joe Pool Lake, where on 7,500 acres visitors can sail, ski, swim, sunbathe and fish the day away.

In addition, Joe Pool Lake is surrounded by four parks where hiking trails meander through the timbers and grasslands. The parks also include 10 miles of mountain bike trails.