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Westlake features four group shelters on Lewisville Lake, where visitors can spend a day picnicking or boating on the almost 30,000-acre reservoir, just outside the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
The lake rests above an archeological site where prehistoric remains have been found. It is believed these early humans inhabited the area as far back as 12,000 B.C., making this one of the oldest human-inhabited sites in the Southwest United States and Mexico.
The day-use area sits on the western banks of Lewisville Lake. The lake stems from the Elm Fork of the Trinity River in northern Texas and generally has low visibility, but plenty of surface acres for boating and fishing.
The lake hosts a number of fishing tournaments each year, drawing anglers from all over to try for trophy-sized bass.
Warm water temperatures offer ideal conditions for water sports including boating and jet skiing.
Each of the open-sided pavilions come with a large grill and water, and are all within walking distance to a restroom.
Blackjack Oak is lakeside with large shade trees. This pavilion seats 50-75 people and has electric hookups.
Bur Oak seats 100-150 people and has its own parking lot.
Cottonwood is close to the shoreline, has electric hookups and seats 100-150 people.
Green Ash sits in a large, open field and offers electric hookups. It seats 75-100 people.
Horseback riding and golfing can be found nearby. The active city of Dallas is about 40 minutes away.
From Dallas, go north on I-35E and take the Swisher Exit (exit 458). Cross over I-35 onto North Denton Drive. Stay on Denton Drive until the Main Street stop sign. Turn left and stay on Main St. until it enters into the park.
It is a perfect place for a picnic. The place is not crowded at all. You can come here for some quiet time with a beautiful view of the lake. There is a $5 entry fee.
Great park to visit and view the lake. Restrooms are porta-potty (nasty!) No running water for drinking. Great place to bring a picnic meal.
I went to visit this park for a relaxing Sunday and I enjoyed my time. It is only $5 per car to gain access and they have grills and picnic tables that are covered which offers nice shade. They allow dogs on leashes and you get beautiful views of the lake. We enjoyed watching the boats, specifically the sail boats. The bathrooms are what you’d expect for a lake/camp area.. not that great. Take hand sanitizer and toilet paper.
Visited Westlake Park this evening with my bubbly wife. Enjoyed a little stroll. The park itself typically requires a $5 entry fee. However, during our visit on a Tuesday 14 Nov '23 around 4 pm, entrance was graciously free. We lingered until dark, surrounded by the graceful presence of numerous deer, reveling in the joy of spotting them. A gentle reminder: exercise caution while driving, as these majestic creatures gracefully roam the park's pathways.
Westlake Park proves to be an exceptional retreat, an oasis for families and couples seeking respite. Its tranquility, especially during the twilight hours, creates an atmosphere conducive to meaningful connections. So, what are you waiting for? Pack your car or big texan truck, answer the beckoning call of adventure, and pay a visit to this enchanting haven!
