Background

In 2019, the ULI conducted a National Study Visit to assist the city develop strategies for overcoming the park desert that exists in The Triangle. One of the recommendations from the group was the purchase and development of park in the area. The design and development of the park should include meaningful and verified input from residents in the area.

In 2020, CDBG funds were allocated for the purchase of a property located at the corner of Southwest Parkway and Kia Drive (private drive)

Project Status

Phase 1: Glory Park is now complete and open to the public! The Grand Opening was held on June 15th and we had a great turnout from locals as well as park fans who traveled to show their support. This event was made possible with the help from across the City's staff as well as numerous volunteers throughout the community.

Phase 2:  Phase 2 of the project will entail the closure of Kia Drive (a private drive) to through traffic for use by food trucks and maintenance vehicles, as well as a space for special events.  A public art piece will also be included in this phase. The department will be working with the Visual Arts Advisory Board to identify an artist for the piece.

Background

In 2014, the voters of Lewisville approved a bond package that included $7.7 million for the improvement of the Lake Park Day Use and RV Campground areas. In 2020, Halff Associates was hired to guide the development of the master plan for the park. In 2022, Matthews Southwest was hired to assist with the plan for the marina area.. 

What does Lake Park currently have?

Lewisville Lake Park is approximately 662 acres located one half mile east of I-35 on Lake Park Road and N. Mill St.121. Lewisville Lake Park is comprised of four distinct areas. This includes the Marina, Day Use/Camping area, Sports and Athletic Field area and Lake Park Golf Course(s).

• The Day Use/Camping Area - Includes picnic facilities, day use area, playgrounds, restrooms, RV/overnight camping, beach area, 2 boat launches with courtesy docks, walking trails, disc golf; a fishing barge, 1 cricket field and nature area;

• Sport and Athletic Field Area - Includes 4 youth softball fields, 2 adult softball fields, 4 baseball fields, 8 soccer fields, associated parking, restroom and concession buildings, and walking trails; and

• Lake Park Golf Course - Includes an 18-hole golf course, an executive golf course, driving range, a clubhouse, pro-shop and batting cages.

• Lake Park Development or Marina – Includes Eagle Point Marina, Sneaky Pete’s restaurant, Slalom Shop and other commercial endeavors.

The park is located on the shores of Lewisville Lake which is managed by the USACE. The primary focus of the USACE is Flood Damage Reduction, Water Supply, Natural Resource Preservation and Recreation. During past and recent reoccurring rain and flood events, Lewisville Lake Park has experienced frequent inundation of their Day Use areas, internal park roads and trails, boat ramps and swim beaches. This has also caused extensive erosion along approximately 2 miles of shoreline and rendered most of the park inaccessible and inoperable for periods of 2 to 3 months at a time during these events.

How will the plan be developed?

Lewisville Lake Park is approximately 662 acres located one half mile east of I-35 on Lake Park Road and N. Mill St.121. Lewisville Lake Park is comprised of four distinct areas. This includes the Marina, Day Use/Camping area, Sports and Athletic Field area and Lake Park Golf Course(s).

• The Day Use/Camping Area - Includes picnic facilities, day use area, playgrounds, restrooms, RV/overnight camping, beach area, 2 boat launches with courtesy docks, walking trails, disc golf; a fishing barge, 1 cricket field and nature area;

• Sport and Athletic Field Area - Includes 4 youth softball fields, 2 adult softball fields, 4 baseball fields, 8 soccer fields, associated parking, restroom and concession buildings, and walking trails; and

• Lake Park Golf Course - Includes an 18-hole golf course, an executive golf course, driving range, a clubhouse, pro-shop and batting cages.

• Lake Park Development or Marina – Includes Eagle Point Marina, Sneaky Pete’s restaurant, Slalom Shop and other commercial endeavors.

The park is located on the shores of Lewisville Lake which is managed by the USACE. The primary focus of the USACE is Flood Damage Reduction, Water Supply, Natural Resource Preservation and Recreation. During past and recent reoccurring rain and flood events, Lewisville Lake Park has experienced frequent inundation of their Day Use areas, internal park roads and trails, boat ramps and swim beaches. This has also caused extensive erosion along approximately 2 miles of shoreline and rendered most of the park inaccessible and inoperable for periods of 2 to 3 months at a time during these events.

Lake Park Master Plan

What are the next steps?

The master plan has been submitted to the USACE for review and approval of the concepts presented.  Once formal approval of the concepts is received, the City will begin the 30% design efforts for the first phases of the plan including the day-use area, RV campground and marina.  In 2024, the voters of Lewisville approved a bond package to supplement 2014 funding and execute initial phases of the master plan.

While the USACE is approving plans, the department is also working on temporary plans for protecting the most vulnerable of shorelines at Lake Park and Copperas Branch Trail, as well as the Walleye Picnic area and Boat Ramp #2.   Construction of the temporary shoreline repairs at Pike Pavilion and Copperas Branch Trail should begin in the 4th quarter of 2024.

Project Description:

The goal associated with this proposed project is to redevelop the Prairie Creek Greenbelt as a healthy, multi-age deciduous forest while utilizing effective methods of reducing non-native species. The proposed work is primarily focused on the city-owned property along Prairie Creek, west of Interstate Highway (IH) 35E. The project is divided into three zones based on the age stratification, density, and presence of invasive species: 

• West - Mid-Successional forest; previously cleared of understory
• Central - Older growth forest
• East - Early successional forest

Prairie Creek Project Timeline

Summer 2022: 

• Mechanical clearing of invasive, dead, and hazardous material completed
• Herbicide Treatments begin

Fall 2022: 

• Herbicide treatments completed

Spring 2023:

• Pre-planting inspections indicate that additional herbicide treatments should be completed before introducing new material

Summer 2023: 

• Additional herbicide treatments completed

Spring 2024: 

• Planned plantings of native trees

Prairie Creek Forest Management Plan

Map of Prairie Creek Zones 

Project Description:

The Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Lewisville are proposing to construct a 12-foot-wide, 1.02-mile-long trail from the Denton County Transportation Authority Hebron Station to Carrollton City Limit.

Project Status: 

The City is currently in the design stages for this project. We are working closely with the architects, consultants and other stakeholders to ensure we deliver a trail that meets the highest standards. We anticipate finishing the design October 2024 and start construction late early 2025. We expect the construction to be complete around the summer of 2026.