Top things to do at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines: pools, golf, horseback riding, and activities

Top things to do at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines: spend time at the Crooked River Water Park (three outdoor pools, lazy river, waterslide and an adults-only pool), play the on-site Lost Pines Golf Club, go horseback riding through the resort's Renegade Trailhead equestrian offerings, and fill days with family activities like archery, fishing, biking and the petting farm. Add a Lost Pines Spa treatment or a meal at Stories Ranch Kitchen, Maverick's Roadhouse or Heartwood House for a fuller stay.
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Pools and Crooked River Water Park
The resort features three outdoor pools grouped around the Crooked River Water Park: a family-friendly lazy river, a children's pool with a waterslide, and an adults-only pool separated from the main current. The complex includes hot tubs and heated pool areas except when weather prevents heating.
Typical water-park hours are daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM; the two-story waterslide runs daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Note that guests must wear a wristband to enter the water park and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult while swimming.
- Lazy river and inner tubes available for guests during open hours
- Children's pool and waterslide for younger guests (waterslide 10:00 AM–6:00 PM)
- Adults-only pool sits apart from family areas with a waterfall buffer
- No outside food or coolers allowed at the water park
| Feature | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Water park pools | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily |
| Waterslide | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily |
| Heated pools/hot tubs | Heated when weather permits |

Lost Pines Golf Club and driving range
Golf is available on-site at Lost Pines Golf Club, a short walk from the resort; the property also includes a driving range and pro shop. Golf clubs are available for guest use through the club.
If you want to combine golf with meetings or events, the Driving Range at Lost Pines Golf Club is also offered as an outdoor event venue.
- Lost Pines Golf Club is about a 2–3 minute walk from the resort
- Driving range and pro shop on property
- Rental clubs available through the golf club (arrangements through pro shop)
| On-site golf options | Notes |
|---|---|
| 18-hole Lost Pines Golf Club | Walking distance from resort; pro shop services available |
| Driving range | Practice facility and event space |
| Club rentals | Available through the golf club/pro shop |
Horseback riding and equestrian activities
Equestrian activities operate through the resort's Renegade Trailhead equestrian facility. Options include guided horseback rides across the property and ranch-style activities that can be booked through resort recreation.
Horse-related offerings are part of the wider slate of outdoor programming that also includes archery, fishing and family-friendly lawn games.
- Guided horseback riding available — arrange through the resort's activities desk
- Renegade Trailhead is the resort’s equestrian facility
- Horseback riding commonly paired with other ranch activities (check availability and age rules when booking)
| Activity | Where to arrange |
|---|---|
| Guided horseback rides | Resort activities desk / Renegade Trailhead |
| Ranch-style experiences | Activities desk (seasonal offerings) |

Family activities, bikes and outdoor adventure
The resort is family-friendly and offers many on-property activities: archery, a petting farm, fishing, tennis, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and foosball. Free bicycles in a range of sizes (with helmets) are available to explore the 405-acre grounds.
Nearby outdoor options include McKinney Roughs Nature Park (hiking, biking, zip-lining) and trails in Bastrop State Park; both are short drives from the resort.
- Free bicycle rentals for kids and adults; helmets provided
- Children's club and supervised childcare activities are offered for a surcharge
- Petting farm and children's pool keep younger guests busy
- Nearby extras: Zip Lost Pines zip-line, Dinosaur Park, Capital of Texas Zoo
| Nearby outing | Typical travel time from resort |
|---|---|
| Lost Pines Golf Club | 2–3 minute walk |
| Lower Colorado River access | About a 5–7 minute walk |
| McKinney Roughs Nature Park | A short drive (minutes) |
Lost Pines Spa and fitness
Lost Pines Spa is open daily (hours listed by Hyatt as 9:00 AM–6:00 PM) and includes 18 treatment rooms, men's and women's relaxation rooms, steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools and a co-ed heated outdoor pool and hot tub area. The spa also operates a salon offering manicures, pedicures and nail services.
Guests must be 17 years or older to use spa facilities; younger guests can receive treatments if accompanied by an adult. The resort also maintains a 24-hour fitness center with cardio and strength equipment and complimentary fitness classes.
- Spa hours per Hyatt: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily (check for seasonal variations)
- Spa facilities include steam rooms, saunas and whirlpools plus 18 treatment rooms
- Fitness center open 24 hours; equipment includes treadmills, Peloton bikes and weight stations
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments | Massage, facials, body treatments; signature Relaxation Massage offered |
| Age policy | Guests 17+ may use spa facilities; minors may receive treatments with an adult |
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours with Life Fitness and TechnoGym equipment |

Where to eat on-site
Dining options on property cover breakfast through late-night meals. Heartwood House serves a Southern-style breakfast daily, Stories Ranch Kitchen is the resort's farm-to-table steakhouse (open Tue–Thu and Fri–Sat evenings), and Maverick's Roadhouse serves lunch and dinner daily.
For cocktails and a casual evening, Maude's Bar & Terrace offers an indoor-outdoor bar, live music and fire pits; a small, reservation-only Sushi by Scratch Restaurants omakase counter is also on-site with nightly seatings.
- Heartwood House: breakfast daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM (kids' menu available)
- Stories Ranch Kitchen: dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 PM–9:00 PM, Fri–Sat 5:00 PM–10:00 PM (closed Sun–Mon); reservations encouraged
- Maverick's Roadhouse: open daily 11:00 AM–12:00 AM (walk-in friendly)
- Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: intimate 10-seat omakase counter — reservations required
| Restaurant | Typical hours / note |
|---|---|
| Heartwood House | Breakfast 7:00 AM–11:00 AM |
| Stories Ranch Kitchen | Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 PM–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00 PM–10:00 PM |
| Maverick's Roadhouse | Lunch & dinner daily 11:00 AM–12:00 AM |


