When the summer heating blanket lays over Southeast Texas in June, July & August, where's a girl to get some cool relief?

Doesn't this look fun? The Spray Park in Port Neches open from 10 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week. It is adjacent to the Port Neches Park located at the corner of Merriman and Grigsby with a breath-taking view of the Neches River. This is the City's largest park as it covers approximately 27 acres. So, climb a little over there and then cool off a the Spray Park! Free.

Perlstein Park, located at 8900 Landis in Beaumont, features 5 play slides and a great spray park. Free.

Rogers Park, located at the corner of Gladys & Dowlen in Beaumont, has 2 play areas- one for older kids & one for younger. What was once a community pool is now a spray area for kids. New community center, basketball court, and refinished tennis courts. Free.

Paradise Waterpark in Silsbee is open Monday through Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm (check hours ahead of time as they are subject to change). Gigantic slides, kiddo play area, concessions, covered pavillions. Tickets range from free (infants) to $16.95, depending on height.

Village Creek State Park in Lumberton is a popular spot for canoeing thanks to the flat water! Camping ammenities make this a great overnight trip without ever leaving the area. For ages 13 and up, there is a $2 fee per person.

Summer's here, so grab a towel & cool off at these great local attractions!