The best parks & outdoor spots in Gregg County

4 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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Longview Arboretum and Nature Center (opens in a new tab)

706 W Cotton St · Longview

Longview Arboretum and Nature Center is 26 acres of winding paths, blooming beds, and quiet corners perfect for a midweek reset. Wander,…

Longview Arboretum and Nature Center is 26 acres of winding paths, blooming beds, and quiet corners perfect for a midweek reset. Wander, catch a community concert or yoga in the garden, and let your brain unclench for a bit.

From the Longview newsletter, November 3, 2026

Lear Park (opens in a new tab)

100 H G Mosley Pkwy · Longview

Spacious park offering acres of athletic fields, courts, playgrounds & picnic areas.

Spacious park offering acres of athletic fields, courts, playgrounds & picnic areas.

KidsView Playground (opens in a new tab)

100 H G Mosley Pkwy · Longview

KidsView Playground at Lear Park packs in play areas, the Jack Mann Splash Pad, picnic spots, and five pavilions, making it an easy pick…

KidsView Playground at Lear Park packs in play areas, the Jack Mann Splash Pad, picnic spots, and five pavilions, making it an easy pick for an outdoor outing with kids. Bring a picnic and let the little ones handle the agenda.

From the Longview newsletter, November 9, 2026

Jack Mann Splash Pad (opens in a new tab)

100 H G Mosley Pkwy · Longview

When the East Texas heat starts getting loud, Jack Mann Splash Pad is the easy, zero-sand way to let kids sprint through fountains while…

Checked Aug 28

When the East Texas heat starts getting loud, Jack Mann Splash Pad is the easy, zero-sand way to let kids sprint through fountains while you catch up with neighbors, sip something cold, and pretend you didn't just get soaked by a surprise spray.

From the Longview newsletter, September 2, 2026