The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum features the original Wardville courthouse and the oldest log courthouse in Texas .
Photo by Jhan Beapure
Plan your perfect summer in Cleburne
In the city of Cleburne , summer holds a special meaning to the locals who call this beautiful city home . With the hot , humid weather , some of the best things to do in Cleburne in the summer involves cooling down .
From the free splash pads at Carver Park to taking a dip in Lake Pat Cleburne , the family has multiple ways to get outside and play in Cleburne . Plus , with all the affordable museums in town , the area has plenty of opportunities for you to spend the day inside when you need a break from the heat .
So , pack up the car , grab the family members ( even the furry ones are welcome here ! And come on down to discover the charm exuding from Cleburne .
STORY BY Visit Cleburne
THINGS TO DO OUTDOORS ON A BUDGET
Cleburne ’ s Carver Park is the perfect place to head when temperatures heat up thanks to its splash pads . That ’ s right , the park — which is also home to baseball and softball fields , walking trails , a basketball court , a playground , picnic tables and pavilions — has a splash pad area that ’ s perfect for the whole family . From water sprays to dumping buckets and fountains that squirt water
Lake Pat Cleburne is great for fishing , swimming and having a picnic .
up from the ground , the splash pads are a great place to escape the heat .
Lake Pat Cleburne is another local — and visitor — favorite in town for obvious reasons . The municipal water reservoir is owned by the city and is formed by a dam stopping an overflow of water from the Nolan River .
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The serenity of the lake is great for fishing ( largemouth bass , channel catfish , flathead catfish , blue catfish , white crappie , white bass are stocked in the lake ) and free day use areas , where you can swim and have a picnic . The lake also has boat ramps that are accessible if you ’ d rather spend your day out
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