Raby Park - Gatesville, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 31° 25.982 W 097° 44.789
14R E 619127 N 3478273
Raby Park is open at daylight each day and closes at 11 PM. Tables are used on a first-come-first-served basis.
Waymark Code: WMTVFQ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
Views: 1

This is a fairly large park with lots of open spaces to run and play. It is moderately hilly & lightly wooded.

Part of the land was donated by Mrs. J.R. Raby as a memorial to her husband.
Name: Raby Park

Street Location: 400 South 8th Street

Local Municipality: Gatesville

State/Province, etc.: Texas

Country: USA

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: Named for Dr. J.R. Raby, local physician.

Date Established: 1910

Picnic Facilities: One covered pavillion, several picnic tables some with shade covering

Recreational Facilities:
Playground equipment and exercise equipment. Splash park which is open during the summer from 9 AM to 9 PM, free admission. City Pool which is also open during the summer. Admission is $3.00 or you can buy a season pass. 18 hole disc golf course.


Monuments/Statues: None

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): None

Fountains: None

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Small creek

Traditional Geocaches:
None


Special Events: Not listed

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