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Outdoor activities in Lewisville, Flower Mound and Highland Village
5 Railroad Park The park, which opened in 2009, features 16 sports fields, a dog park, a skate park, three lakes for irrigation and a 1.5-mile perimeter walking and jogging trail designed to connect to the regional Trinity Trail. The original Katy Train Depot once stood 1 mile north of the park, and its railroad track just west of the park now serves the Denton County Transpor- tation Authority’s A-Train. The theme of the park embodies the deep tradition of the local rail service. Cost: Free Hours: 7 a.m.-11 p.m. BK FS HK KY SP 1301 S. Railroad St. 972-219-5077 www.playlewisville.com/parks/park-listings/ railroad-park FLOWERMOUND 6 Heritage Park of Flower Mound This Flower Mound park has a splash pad, wildflower-themed playground, performance pavilion, disc golf course, nature overlook, pond with boardwalk and waterfall, picnic tables and multiuse trails. Cost: Free Hours: 5 a.m.-11 p.m. BK BW HK SP SW 600 Spinks Road 972-874-6000 www.flower-mound.com/1652/24388/ The park has a fishing pond, tennis courts, pic- nic tables, pavilions, grills and multiuse trails. Cost: Free Hours: 5 a.m.-11 p.m. BK FS HK SP 1850 Timber Creek Road 972-874-6000 www.flower-mound.com/2016/44224/ Leonard-Helen-Johns-Community-Park 8 Post Oak Park Post Oak Park is a bug-themed playground. It offers pavilions, picnic tables, a fishing pond, nature trails, a boardwalk, an observa- tion deck, multiuse trails and adult exercise equipment. Cost: Free Hours: 5 a.m.-11 p.m. Heritage-Park-of-Flower-Mound 7 Leonard & Helen Johns Community Park
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BK FS HK 4751 Flower Mound Road 972-874-6000 www.flower-mound.com/2025/44259/Post- Oak-Park 9 Spring Lake Park Spring Lake Park offers residents a fishing pond, picnic tables, grills, pavilions and multi- use trails. Cost: Free Hours: 5 a.m.-11 p.m. BK FS HK 4815 Windmill Lane 972-874-6000 www.flower-mound.com/2028/44267/Spring- Lake-Park 10 Twin Coves Park and Campground Twin Coves Park is located on 243 acres on the north shore of Grapevine Lake. Families can enjoy a variety of features, including a playground, pavilions, a grass volleyball court, horseshoes, nature trails, kayak rentals, a boat launch and a lake overlook area with a fire pit and seating. Cost: $10 (per vehicle) Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. BK BT CM FS HK KY SP 5001 Wichita Trail 972-874-6399 www.flower-mound.com/1394/Twin-Coves- Park-and-Campground HIGHLANDVILLAGE 11 Copperas Branch Park Copperas Branch Park is a regional park leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is located on the shoreline of Lake Lewisville. The park is approximately 75 acres and is open year-round. Cost: $10 (per vehicle/per day) Hours: 5 a.m.-11 p.m. BT SW 101 Highland Village Road www.highlandvillage.org/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Copperas-Branch-Park-2 12 Pilot Knoll Park Pilot Knoll Park is a park bordering Lake Lew- isville in Highland Village. This park is 65-85 acres, depending on the water level. It is avail- able for camping, hiking, horseback riding and other outdoor activities. The park has a day use area, overnight and primitive camping.
Lewisville, Flower Mound and Highland Village have a number of outdoor parks geared toward a series of activities. Many local parks take advantage of the nearby nature Outdoor GUIDE | 2022 COMPILED BY SAMANTHA DOUTY
amenities they have to offer. THIS LIST IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE.
BK Biking FS Fishing
BW Bird Watching
BT Boating KY Kayaking
CM Camping SP Sporting
HK Hiking
SW Swimming
LEWISVILLE 1 Central Park
3 Lake Park The park is over 662 acres. Lake Park is oper- ated by Lewisville on property leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is divided into four major areas, including the golf course, the athletic facilities, day-use areas and a marina. Cost: $10 (credit card only) Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. BW BT CM SP SW 600 Sandy Beach Road 972-219-3550 www.playlewisville.com/parks/park-listings/ lake-park 4 Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area The LLELA offers a variety of outdoor nature programs that feature bird watching, history and hiking on 2,600 acres. The park is open for field trips and to the general public daily along with a set schedule of events and activities. Cost: daily entry $5 (per vehicle), $20 (per van or bus with 10-25 passengers), $30 (per bus with more than 25 seats)
The park was developed in 1986 as Lewisville’s Sesquicentennial Park, which celebrated 150 years of independence for the Republic of Tex- as. The park has pavilions available for rental. Cost: Free Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. BK HK 1899 S. Edmonds Lane 972-219-3550 www.playlewisville.com/parks/park-listings/ central-park 2 East Hill Neighborhood Park East Hill Neighborhood Park is almost 22 acres in size and is one of the larger neighborhood parks in Lewisville. The uncovered picnic and covered picnic areas cannot be reserved and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost: Free Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. BK HK 2681 Lake Ridge Road 972-219-3550 www.playlewisville.com/parks/park-listings/ east-hill-neighborhood-park
Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. BW CM FS HK KY 201 E. Jones St. 972-219-3550 www.llela.org/llela-home
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