Riverside Park - Looking for family fun in one of the prettiest settings in town? Then plan a family outing to Riverside Park. Covering 562 acres of woodlands, Riverside Park sits on the beautiful Guadalupe River and has something for everyone. For the sports enthusiast, Riverside Park boasts the largest golf course in the area. This 27-hole course is open daily to the public and is a USGA member. Riverside also offers picturesque exercise trails, hiking areas, nature and jogging trails along with volleyball courts and baseball diamonds. For family enjoyment, there are lots of picnic areas, Bar-B-Q pits and playground equipment. And no visit would be complete without a stroll around the scenic rose garden, gazebo and duck pond or a trip to the Texas Zoo.
Golf - Victoria ranks above the national average for holes of golf per population. The National Golf Foundation recommends one golf course for each 50,000 people and Victoria is blessed with 63 holes of golf at three great facilities; Riverside Park with 27 holes of golf, Victoria Country Club with 18 holes of golf, and Colony Creek Country Club with 18 holes of golf.
Bird Watching - Local bird enthusiasts have long known what this area has to offer. Over the years, its fame has spread, and now the Texas Coastal Bend is one of the nation’s favorite bird watching areas. This area offers bird watchers and nature enthusiasts not only one of the largest varieties of migrating birds but is also proud to be home to the whooping crane.
Water Recreation - One of the wonderful things about Victoria is citizens have all the conveniences of a big city, yet can "get away from it all" by only driving a few miles out of town. For family and water sports fun there's the Coleto Creek Reservoir. Located just 14 miles southwest of Victoria, the Coleto Creek Reservoir features 3,100 acres of freshwater and 190 miles of lakefront parkland. Fish for large-mouth bass, channel catfish or hybrid striped bass. There are boat ramps available or try your luck from a lighted fishing pier. Coleto Creek offers picnic areas and camping facilities. For Victorians looking to take the jetski out for a few hours or relax with the fishing pole, there's Saxet Lake Park. Just 2 miles south of Victoria, Saxet Lake Park offers fishing, swimming and picnic areas in a lovely 95-acre park setting.
Fishing - For some of the greatest offshore salt water fishing in the United States, experienced fisherman agree, there's no place better than the Texas Gulf Coast. Popular fishing destinations include Port Lavaca, home of the "world's largest fishing pier," which is only a half-hour away. In less than an hour, fisherman can launch their boats from Port O'Connor to take advantage of the great catches available in the bay. And it's no fish story to say that the Gulf side of Matagora Island offers the best in fishing and beach combing. For those who enjoy beach activities, Victoria's close proximity to the Gulf provides easy access to some of the state's most beautiful coastlines.
