If your dad is the outdoorsy type, El Paso has the backyard to make good times in the great outdoors a fun and memorable time for all.

Pack a Picnic, Head to a Park

There is not enough time in one month to visit all of the beautiful parks in El Paso.  However, there are plenty of days ahead as you ease into Autumn to pack a picnic, pick some parks, and park it – unplugged.

The City of El Paso and Recreation Department has more than 220 parks located throughout the city. Most of these parks have a paved pathway within the park which can be used for walking, jogging, rollerblading and bicycling, or just hanging out in the shade.

Here are two of our favorites, and for a full list, visit El Paso's Parks and Recreation website right here.

El Paso Municipal Rose Garden – Bring your stroller for the little ones and take in the magnificent color-filled lush gardens at the El Paso Municipal Rose Garden. Embark on your own adventure amongst 500 varieties of roses and over 1,900 rosebushes. Raised beds, waterfalls, walking paths, and a Koi Pond, all span over 4 acres, creating a memorable experience for all.

Rio Bosque Wetlands – This is a 372-acre City of El Paso park managed by UTEP's Center for Environmental Resource Management.  It’s where we like to go to relax or help rejuvenate the environment through their professionally organized programs.  Take a look at their activities and for questions and more information, visit their website:

• Community workdays where volunteers can help maintain trails, natural communities, and water flow
• Birding tours where participants can see some of the 257 bird species that have been identified in the park
• Introductory tours where the community can learn about wetlands, wildlife, and the importance of natural areas and freshwater
• Community events such as the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife's annual BioBlitz, El Paso City Nature Challenge, and more

Depending on Dad’s favorite way to sip the afternoon away, El Paso’s backyard overflows with endless options. From our award-winning breweries to the most prestigious vineyards within our great state, there are more options than ever before to toast to your dad year-round.

Top Breweries in El Paso:

It is truly a challenge for us to choose our favorites, so we asked our team for some suggestions for you:

DeadBeach Brewery

Old Sheepdog Brewery

Blazing Tree Brewery

Mountain Star Brewing Company

Craft Rhythm & Brews Brewing Co

Engine 3 Brewing

Dead Perezidents Brewing

The Shack Slice & Brew

For a complete list of the best breweries in and around El Paso, click into VisitElPaso.com.

Best Wineries in and Around El Paso, Texas

With over sixty wineries located within a short distance from Cantera, you will certainly find the perfect spot to unplug and uncork some of the finest blends in the state. Closer to town, there is an impressive list of wine bars and tasting rooms that showcase a wide variety of wines made within our great state.

Here are some options that we always enjoy:

For a complete list of the best breweries in and around El Paso, click into VisitElPaso.com.

Make Someone’s Life a Little Brighter

Volunteering always feels good and especially so when you can share your time with Dad and others who need it most. Throughout El Paso, there are Boys and Girls Clubs that always seek volunteers, all of whom are invaluable to their existence. And you do not need to be super talented to help a child have a better day. Volunteers are always needed to coach a sports game, cook a simple healthy meal, read a book, or guide the kids through a homework project. For more details, visit the Boys & Girls Club of El Paso.  

From our family to yours, we share this appropriate quote from an anonymous poet some time ago:

“A Father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light to take us there.”