There's A Breathtaking Triple Waterfall Hiding In The Middle Of A Texas City Park
By Katie Lawrence|Published March 26, 2020
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Katie Lawrence
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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 began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
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!
