Hazel Bazemore -Calallen Park

Beautiful riverbank, picnic areas, wooden deck.

Love this place so.much to do. Abundant wildlife. Great fishing.

There are a few neat spots around this park as far as hiking and walking go. The hawk observation deck gives a great view of the area. There is a small observation deck that looks out over the pond. A bit further down, there is a boardwalk near the river that has some gorgeous trees covered in spanish moss. There isn't much in the way of actual trails though. You're mostly just walking on the road. Lots of water around, so be sure to bring bug spray. The mosquitoes are fierce. And watch out for fire ants too. While we were reading the sign for the Boy Scout trail, our feet got covered in them!

We live in Corpus Christi which is fairly close by and we visit alot. Sometimes just for a relaxing drive, sometimes for a hike and sometimes to play at the park. Feels like your way out in the middle of nowhere when your actually near the hubbub of the town. I have even take my kids there for driving practice sometimes.

Lovely place! There is a deck for hawk observation, but there is also a handicap accessible ramp to do some bird watching. I've seen cardinals, green jays, hummingbirds, deer, turtles, ducks, a family of javelinas and a bobcat. There are walking trails, a river for fishing and if you just feel like taking a relaxing drive it's definitely the place for that too!