Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk in Beaumont
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Location on the map
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Phone: +1 409-554-2447
Site: https://www.beaumontcvb.com/thin...
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Opening hours
- Monday:6AM–7PM
- Tuesday:6AM–7PM
- Wednesday:6AM–7PM
- Thursday:6AM–7PM
- Friday:6AM–7PM
- Saturday:6AM–7PM
- Sunday:6AM–7PM
Comments (199)
On our road trip that passed through Beaumont, we did not expect to find anything worthwhile here, but then we discovered this hidden gem at the recommendation of a friend. Apparently it is a great birdwatching spot and we saw quite a few enthusiasts there out with their binoculars and long lens cameras. In general its a nice peaceful spot, with a type of vegetation that was new for me, and lots of birds, and you can even spot turtles and gators.
Beautiful, quiet place to watch the birds. Placards to learn if you are new or experienced and a whole educational center open to the public. Very nice and relaxing environment with walking trails all around!
I enjoyed walking the trails and roads around the park. It is especially lovely at sunset both from the Gazebo on the boardwalk but also from other vantage points, or from a drone. There are so many birds to see and the sunsets can be top notch. Feel free to use any of the photos to promote the park.
This has been one of the major highlights of our trip to Texas. What a gem. This community is blessed to have this for the enjoyment of all ages. And its free! The benefit to wildlife and making water cleaner are great benefits too. Congratulations Beaumont. Youre environmentally ahead of your time.
We love this place and sighting for gators and other critters!
If youre looking for a fairly long walk that feels out of the way, but in reality is right on the edge of town, look no further! Sporting 5+ miles of trails crisscrossing over swampy terrain, this place is perfect for some intense cardio, or a leisurely walk. Be careful of the alligators and snakes though as they often sun themselves draped across the path. Im giving 4 stars instead of 5 for the lack of rest areas along the path. Some of the patrons are older or with young kids so somewhere to sit and rest your feet would be nice
Nice place, great place to go ride your bike or just go walking. There are tours and even a telescope you can use to see the resident bald eagles.
Very Peaceful. I love the sounds of nature there.
The boardwalk is nicely built with 2 gazebo stops with bench seats. Have been to this area to watch sunset. Great view of the marsh with birds, gators, and a variety of outdoor life. Its very calming and enjoyable. Will return.
Fun and remarkably beautiful place. Its litterally just a straight board walk, maybe 1/5 of a mile long.The scenery was something out of a wildlife documentary. I half expected Sir David Attenborough to start commenting on the surroundings. We stood in silence for half an hour just appreciating the raw beauty of the environment. Id recommend bringing a water bottle, but there are shade structures on the walk so sunscreen may not be necessary. If youre in the area its worth checking out.Young children might find it boring, but it could still be a great place for some family photos.
One of my favorite places to walk. Plenty of wildlife to see.
Great place to enjoy the day.
Im glad we have a place like this in Beaumont. Its a very scenic walk around a wetlands. It has a long boardwalk out into the marsh with some covered areas for viewing. They have a visitor center with good viewing also.
Went out on Christmas Eve, totally beautiful day. Seen several alligators and the weather was perfect. Then decided to go on 1-2-22 another perfect day, even with winds at 20-25+ mph and the temp at 38-40 deg. Once out on the loop warmed up nicely. Just a great place.
Beautiful, and very peaceful. The boardwalk is short and easily accessible to all fitness levels, and you could take a stroller if needed. There are two covered spots with seats if you wanted to sit and take in the bird sounds for a while. Bathrooms require a car or a long walk back into the park.
Such a cool area! Huge wetlands area with loads of trails, full of all sorts of water birds big and small. Didnt have a chance to explore too much due to timing, but will definitely be back!
Great outdoor walking experience!! Saw a variety of wildlife, including big gators.
Nice trail. Outer loop is gravel and few inner parts. The rest of trails are grass. Lots of alligators, birds.
Well worth the drive to get there. Tremendous number of foul life to watch. Couple of gator hanging out.
I love this placeAlegator and birds are always here
A great spot for birding, hiking and just getting outdoors. The boardwalk offers great bird photography. You can hike around the different cells and view lots of wildlife including deer and eagles. Give it a try
Great place to hike and see alligators. Me and my dog hike here all the time. Love this place.
Nice Wetlands ponds and deck extending out over the water.
Beautiful place and peaceful with many different birds to see and watch.
So glad to see the water & animals were back! We got pictures of nutrias, an alligator, & quite an assortment of birds. Really enjoyed it. Great place to take the kids w/binoculars.🙂
We came to see an alligator.I saw one almost right away, so I was happy. LolBeautiful place for a walk or jog.
They are repairing the trails and will have some really nice nature walks.
Fun place to walk and picnic. No benches to sit or restrooms on the trail fyi
My son and I enjoyed walking around and being up close to nature and wildlife!
Very nice new facilities, but closed and locked. Went out on the viewing pier and saw a gator, lotsa interesting birds and several neutria. Always a treat
Saw a gator and many different kind of birds. Awesome experience!!
Quite and peaceful. Grate pics of wildlife and the natural ecosystems it offers.
Fun place to see birds and a few gators
The experience was grand. Natural plants in the marsh of beauty and nutrition for wildlife. KEN was our host. Children enjoyed, the turtle, making bird houses, the origami designs and so much more. The fullness of the Park is designed for a blessed day of events and fun.
Loved loved loved this place. Saw alligators. A bigger guy blocking the trail. Many birds. Pretty sky. And its free!
Came to see an alligator, saw an alligator! Highly recommend water bottles and sunscreen. There are different trails to walk on so you can choose a distance. Expect to stay anywhere from 15minutes to 3 hours depending on how far you wish to go
Love this place because it’s far enough out of town there is no riff raff around to be worried about like the parks inside the city. Yoga on Saturday is great.
Beautiful! Lots of birds and PAY ATTENTION there are alligators
The park is great. As long as you dont need help from one particular City of Beaumont employee . Becareful out there and use a buddy system . Because when and if you need help, and this guy is available. He will not help because I quote its not my job to help you..call you names ,use profanity towards you and simply leave you . I realize that now being alone out there now is very dangerous.
So cool to see all the wildlife up close.
Gorgeous place. Must visit
Great many birds. Spring is perfect time for gator sightings
Vary cool place alot of birds, gators, and musk rats
Good place for walking, jogging and cycling
Very nice park. Laid back with beautiful views!
Gorgeous! Love seeing all the different birds and quiet nature surroundings. Great place for wildlife photography. I would love to do the walking path but Im terrified of the alligators but if you stick to the boardwalk youll be fine.
Very pretty, got to see a gator and some ducks
Great place to walk and see a variety of wildlife
Awesome scenery and wildlife in their natural habitat.
Beautiful park! There are ‘gators here if you are willing to walk around a bit and look for them! Be sure to bring binoculars as there are plenty of birds and other wildlife.
Absolutely Beautiful and so calming ...
I love this park we ride our bikes here often. Pros are the beautiful birds and other wildlife we have seen deer and even wild hogs but the best is the alligators. There are so many in early spring but I have never felt threatened by them even when I have rode by within a few feet of them because I didnt see them. They are beautiful creatures. The only cons I would list are sometimes the air smells from the water and I highly advise bug spray
Beautiful and interesting local place to view and photograph our natural surroundings. The flowers are beautiful and the alligator sightings are always exciting.
Beautiful, serene and mostly quiet. Love how the locals were showing us the Eagles nest through their telescope. A great place to visit full of wildlife.
Nice place. Good place to go if love walking, jogging, or even golfing. They even have horse stables there. Looks like they was having riding lessons. The marsh area was neat. Dont really know the history. I didnt explore as much as I should have. If you want to get away from the busy city and go for a nice walk, then this is the place.
Very relaxing. All types of wildlife.
Pretty good place to hike. Saw a few gators swimming around in the waters. Be ready with sunblock though, since there arent too many shade in the area.
Very nice place. Watched birds
Awesome! Beaumont has been continually adding improvements; theres walkways over the marshes, and a small but very nice visitors center and gift shop.
Amazing place!
Mighty nice, long and straight trails cutting along some marshes. Didnt see any gators. Im sure theyre there though. Chomp chomp. 🐊 Quite a few ducks. Wasnt all that busy which doesnt surprise me all that much.
Beautiful and very well maintained. The staff at the education center are awesome, friendly and informative. I was helped with the binocular provided, and could see an eagles nest with bald eagle.
I love this place so peaceful and a lot of animals .
Awesome place! We got over twenty species of birds there. We got the Fish Crow (that we missed last year in Galveston). Thankfully we did not see the aggressive alligators that we were warned about. However I did scream when I saw the two-foot long Ribbon Snake.
If you want to see all of the wild life that south east Texas has to offer, go here! Make sure to bring binoculars. We saw so many different types of birds and quite a few gators. Can’t wait for the wild life center to open. There is a really long walking trail that goes the whole way around the marsh, so a great place for nature walks.
Beautiful place to spend time with family, hike and watch wildlife such as American alligators, Wetland birds. I love photographing nature there. There are picnic tables and a boardwalk.
Plenty sun, water and trails. Stunning birdlife
So being from West Virginia got really excited to see my first alligator in the wild. Very quiet place and its just a mile from terminal Im working out of. Tons of birds, ANF saw lots of turtles too. I was told they have 13 miles of trails. Great relaxation destination, or go see the wildlife.
I give this place five stars. This place is good for a run outdoors. Just be careful they have wild animals on the loose, I have got chased by a bobcat but scared it away with some rocks. They also have wild boars. Be careful and always come with a friend.
Now there is an observation deck so you can look out in the marsh from an elevated position. It is really nice, probably 25 feet high, has an elevator for handicap accessibility. If you like to look at lots of different kinds of birds this is the place to go, bring your spotting scope.
Beautiful location! Very well kept and lots of wildlife! Yes, there are alligators and snakes because this is their habitat. Please dont throw stuff at them or try to kill them
It is a nice park, especially for wildlife viewing. Tried to run out here unsuccessfully. They advertise 5+ miles of trails, but most are overgrown and cannot be easily run. The trails also have large rocks that do not feel great to step on. Dirt trails or crushed granite wou of have been better. Nice for a walk though...
Im sure it is a gorgeous spot normally but we were there during covid-19 and post storms. A lot of damage to the trail boardwalks that still needs to be fixed
Beautiful and Peaceful. Not many know of this place and its a bit harder to find, so you wont get bothered as much. If you go later in the day bring bugspray as the mosquitos will be more active.
Many people do not know wearing this place is located. Cattail Marsh its located inside of Tyrrell Park. The atmosphere is calming, quiet, beautiful, and very relaxing. There are many bugs such as: wasp, dragonflies. Most of the bugs there are huge as they should be because Cattail Marsh is hey natural habitat. There are many birds such as pigeons, seagulls, and a Great Blue Harrington. If you see alligators there are many warning signs that says not to feed them because they are very much alive. Overall Cattail Marsh is a beautiful place for a picnic, family time, or just going for a simple run.
Great if you like ducks. Not great for walking in tennis shoes because of the rock and gravel. Great for bikes and maybe hiking boots for walking.
Im in training to run a 10K and came here to get in my long run. I nearly tripped over one of the oversized lizards Southeast Texas is known for.
Excellent place to observe wildlife.
Beautiful place with over 12 miles of walking trails, various species of birds to see. The pier is very nice. The guy giving info was great.
Cool little boardwalk and we saw baby gators! Restrooms were clean and well kept.
Hey its SOUTHEAST, TX nature nough said. Peaceful, beautiful place great for mediation, zoning out, at, be writing, sparkling imagination, if you just need to get away from wherever youre at good place to go.
The gentleman at the information desk was so helpful and kind and we even got to see a gator while there! Such a nice place to visit!
A great place to see the sunrise and meditate!
I went for a walk with my camera. This place offers peace and quiet of nature that is nearby anytime and you may get to see a gator. This is a wonderful place to visit.
Great place for a walk, super peaceful
The new boardwalk out into this marsh makes it more accesible for excellent birding and alligator watching. You will be able to see numerous species of birds even on a short visit. The access is in the back part of Terrell Park.
It was ok, we didnt see any gators. Couldnt finish walking the trail because it was so hot out there but it was beautiful.
My kids had a blast here.... it is a shame this place is not very well known. I have lived in thia area my entire life and did not know Tyrell park had anything like this! We hiked down around the marsh, stopping every so often to see the wildlife around us. It was AMAZING
Very pretty place. Would help if there were signs on the walking trail, marking miles etc. The pier is wonderful, I can never catch the information building open though.
Nice place to relax and get close to the nature.
It was my first time to go, and it certainly wont be my last! Very peaceful and serene and the staff was very helpful and friendly!
Love it here!! Peaceful and lots of Nature. BEAUTIFUL
Everyone should check out this place. Wonderful concept and wildlife is amazing. Take your time, hike, binoculars needed!!watch for gators. ❤️👍
Nice place. Saw a huge gator!
Very cool! If only we had gotten to see a gator! Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Lots of beautiful birds and alligators here.
Great family outing. It is a pleasure to see wildlife in its own habitat basically in our own backyard.
A very beautiful nature walk with birds and gators and flash information for learning. Perfect for the kiddos.
They built that place on the marsh. My sister and her friend walked while I sat and relaxed! Up high to enjoy the beautiful nature and in the shade!
Nice, quiet, scenic spot that is very enjoyable for a sunday afternoon. Have not seen an aligator yet, but look forward to when i do.
This place is awesome,whether you live here or merely passing through,do your self a favor and visit.
The pier is a beautiful walk out to the marsh. There are a lot of wasps under the two gazebos, though; and they werent very happy we were there.
Great hidden gem in Beaumont
Beautiful place, so quiet, good for bird watching.
Lots of improvements have been made, if you havent been here for awhile or were wondering what it was about, no better time to check it out. A great way to see nature in action without driving far .
Beautiful and quiet. Ive lived in the area my entire life but didnt know it was there.
Great place to bike ride 👍
Saw a Sora! That’s a lifer for me!
Was an excellent day to take the kids. There was a lot of activity in the marsh and many different types of birds near the peir for them to see.
Awesome place to see wildlife.. We saw around 15 alligator 2 snakes and lots of birds n ducks
A great way to get outdoors and exercise and enjoy wildlife without driving too far from the city or highway. A top birding destination.
Love it cant wait to bring thr kids.
Absolutely love it here. Theres many activities to choose from. Enjoy going and walking the 7 ish mile marsh with my dog.
Incredible in the morning at sun rise.
Wonderful. Lots and lots of birds! Looking forward to seeing more of the birding trails available.
I love coming out here!
If youre up for a few miles of walking, running, or bike riding its a beautiful place all year round!
Beautiful place and with the renovations they r doing it should be even better
Nice trail, maintained and you will see more than one alligator, so be careful.
I love this place for a scenic stroll. The wildlife is relaxing and beautiful.
Friendly people and beautiful scenery
A nice public place free of charge for observing wildlife. Very nice observation building & pier extending into marsh.
The most beautiful place to visit and see and the serenity yes you hear nature in its best as well
This was a nice quiet place to read a book or watch the many flowers they have. When the flowers have bloomed
Good walk today.
No fishing allowed
Came for gators and ambience
A beautiful place to walk and see all kinds of wildlife and talk to other people.
Great quick, easy, free trip to see birds and nature. Well maintained, clean.
Great place to see Gallinules, Glossy Ibiss, Alligators, Red Winged Blackbirds, and Coots.
Great place to see a variety of local and migratory birds. Boardwalk is great for photographers.
Great place to take family to see lots of nature
Love the serenity and peaceful, calm, and relaxing environment all around!!!
Beautiful
Beautiful park.... Great for the bird lovers..... Peaceful environment!!!!
Amazing, lots of birding opportunities!
Long walking trail,beautiful scenery, lots of wildlife.
It is such a great place to just enjoy nature.
Love this place. Grest trails beautiful view!
Awesome place for getting away from the daily life, just relaxing.
It was super hot 🔥, but kool under the shed noce gentle, brisk breeze
Very beautiful place to chill
Nice place to get out of the city and into nature.
Great for birdwatching! We also saw a few alligators.
Nice view for bird watchers and a nice place for a hike
Beautiful place to find peace and tranquility.
Beautiful scenery! I even saw an alligator this visit.
Great
Very good view different kinds of animals
Not ideal for walking. Next time Ill bring our bikes.
Great place to see water birds and ducks.
Awesome beautiful pretty
Really nice facility. Terrain was not as diverse as I hoped for.
Always beautiful. Just too bad the police gun range is so close.
Thank You Mayor Becky Ames! What a beautiful Park!
Really is a nice place to enjoy the nature
Great place to take in nature and the wildlife
Great for nature lovers and bird watching
Perfect place for a scenic walk
Great place for a walk or bird watching.
Beautiful and full of so many birds
Great place to go walk in nature!
It was so nice to just STOP and see
Nice place for wildlife viewing
Absolutely beautiful and peaceful.
Great, see a Lot of things...
The beautiful scenic marsh and wildlife !
Beautiful and peaceful trails.
Dont feed the local critters
Wonderful place for the whole family!
Hidden treasure of SETX to relax and enjoy the quietness
A beautiful place 2 take your family
Really beautiful walking along hidabrant bayou.
Nice nature spot close to the city
My boys loved it
Lots of birds and gators! Loved it!
A serene and beautiful place
Beautiful.
Clean place and some big gators
Great day at the Cattail Marsh...beautiful!
Nice walk, beautiful scenery
Enjoyed my time and tour.
Nice nature site bird watching
Beautiful place to take a stroll.
Its a great place to walk
So beautiful and so peaceful
Excellent place to horseback ride!
Rainy day but beautiful
Beautiful and peaceful
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-11Such a nice place to see and hear birds. There is a walkway over the water with 2 gazebo areas to sit. You can also bike or walk the cattail trail around the marsh but it is long so bring water.
Review №2
2021-12-29Hidden gem for this portion of Texas. Extremely large park with more walking trails than you could possibly do in a day. Natural swamp setting with many species of bird, and alligators. Very little crowd, but very clean and well maintained! Will be back.
Review №3
2022-05-13Great place for a comfortable walk!! Great scenery!! Seen five alligators on our walk got pics of 3 of them. Beautiful birds are all around!
Review №4
2021-12-31Stumbled upon this beautiful place. Loved talking to Ken at the education center. Learned so much. Saw a bald eagle nesting, lots of birds, and 4 alligators up close and 5 in the water. Great day. Cant wait to go back. Thank you Ken.
Review №5
2022-04-13Beautiful and quick little outing for my family. We didnt get to see any alligators (insert sad face) We did get to see a few birds and ducks. Dont bring food as youre not allowed to feed the animals. Benches to sit and watch are provided on the board walk. Little play areas around the park for little ones to exert some energy. Binoculars are recommended. Theres more birds off in the distance than up close to the walk.
Review №6
2022-01-30It is a very serene place with a vast number of different waterfowl to observe.Being from the Louisiana marshlands,it reminded me of home.Excellent!
Review №7
2021-07-27So if youre looking for a place where you can walk around and safely view Wild alligators for free... this is the place! You can also ride bikes or walk your dog on a leash or do some bird watching. There are dirt roads that are decently maintained and they are raised up probably eight to ten feet above the level of the water where the Gators are with about a 45° slope down to the water that is usually mowed. You can walk for miles and not ever have to backtrack because of how big the place is and how many different roads there are running through it. You do have to be careful because some of the Gators will respond if you mess with them...dont ask me how I know LOL
Review №8
2021-08-03It was exciting to walk down the boardwalk and seeing those alligators and different birds and plants and sounds. We met some nice people and each shared some interesting info about what we were looking at. Highly recommended!
Review №9
2022-04-13We took our grandkids here and everyone loved it. Lots of birds. We did not see any alligators though. We were told that since it was very cloudy, windy and a little cool that they might be snuggled up somewhere. We got to view the bald eagle nest.Since they have about 12 miles of trails we will return.
Review №10
2022-06-13Beautiful scenery. Excellent for bike riding with kids.