Children's Museums

The Dinosaur Park

Name: The Dinosaur Park
Address: 893 Union Chapel Rd, Cedar Creek, TX 78612, Cedar Creek, TX, US
Telephone: (512) 321-6262
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (1758 reviews)

📍 893 Union Chapel Rd, Cedar Creek, TX 78612

📞 (512) 321-6262

🌐 www.thedinopark.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10 AM–4 PM
Thursday	10 AM–4 PM
Friday	10 AM–4 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	10 AM–4 PM

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About The Dinosaur Park

Life-size replicas at an outdoor museum. Outdoor attraction featuring life-size dinosaur statues, plus a playground, picnic area & gift shop. Features a 123-foot Diplodocus, the largest life-size dinosaur replica at the attraction, showcasing realistic skin and color variations. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,758 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Dinosaur Park
Location: Bastrop, TX (near Austin)
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Life-size dinosaur exhibits on nature trail, fossil-dig, playground
Hours: Wed-Sun 10am-4pm (last entry 3:30pm)

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features a 123-foot Diplodocus, the largest life-size dinosaur replica at the attraction, showcasing realistic skin and color variations
⭐The dinosaur trail spans approximately one mile with life-size replicas ranging from the 2-foot Compsognathus to the 123-foot Diplodocus, positioned along a tree-lined nature trail
⭐Maintains a highly-rated gift shop that reviewers consistently praise as 'one of the best' among similar attractions, with affordable pricing on toys under $5
⭐Offers family admission for approximately $66 for a family of 6, making it a budget-friendly outdoor educational attraction

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit on Saturday mornings to experience the dinosaur trail with fewer crowds. Reviewers specifically mentioned having the trail mostly to themselves on Saturday, allowing more time to enjoy exhibits and take photos without feeling rushed.
💬Arrive by 2:30pm at the latest since last trail entry is at 3:30pm. With about a mile of trail to explore and plenty of benches for rest stops (especially important for toddlers), you'll need adequate time to complete the experience before closing at 4:00pm.
💡Bring your own water bottle—there are no water stations along the trails. This is especially important when visiting with young children or on warmer days, as the trail is tree-lined but exposed in sections.
💬The park is highly affordable and great value for families. One family of 6 spent only $66 total, making it a budget-friendly option. Budget extra ($5-15 per person) for the gift shop, which has reasonably-priced small dinosaur figures and quality merchandise.
💡Toddlers and young children love this attraction—the life-sized dinosaurs, playground, and fossil-dig area are specifically engaging for this age group. Plan 1.5-2 hours for a comfortable experience with multiple rest breaks along the benches on the trail.