The city's parklands provide excellent recreational facilities for residents and visitors. American Legion Park is a plaza surrounding the courthouse complex in the downtown area, complete with swimming pool. Stock Pens Crossing Park, just west of the city on the San Saba River, is on the site of the original livestock crossing. Facilities include a pavilion and picnic tables. San Saba River Park is a 12-acre river bottom tract on the north side where the U.S. 83 bridge crosses the San Saba River. Facilities include picnic tables, swings, a half-mile walking/jogging track, and parking area.