Best Pollywogging

Reed Park

Mud between your toes and slimy creatures in your hands - what could delight a child more? The creek that runs through Reed Park offers a clean, shady, pleasant place to spend summer days hunting the elusive pollywog. With a jar and some plastic cups, your little biologists can entertain themselves for hours, not to mention catch enough critters to build a reputable terrarium. The educational possibilities are endless. Reed Creek has a good supply of minnows, crawdads, water skimmers, and snails throughout the year, but pollywog season is at its peak between May and June. This park has an added bonus to parents-- during the summer Reed Pool is open so your kids can wash the algae off before climbing into the car with their newfound amphibious friends.

Reed Park
Pecos & River Rd.