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  • Lakewood Village Dark Sky Committee

  • The Dark Sky Committee helps guide community education, outreach, and ongoing stewardship so Lakewood Village can protect the night sky for current and future residents.

    President
    Sheryl France

    Events Coordinator
    Pam Ratiff

    Community Outreach Coordinator and Amateur Astronomer
    Cynthia Steward

    Questions or ideas? Contact the committee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

  • Lakewood Village’s commitment to stewardship begins with protecting the qualities that make the town unique: its scenic setting, natural resources, dark skies, and close relationship to the Lake Lewisville wildlife conservation area. Through responsible outdoor lighting, the Town seeks to safeguard the natural cycle of day and night that wildlife depends on, while preserving the nighttime environment as part of the community’s heritage and quality of life.

    This stewardship also reflects a practical commitment to residents and neighboring communities. By reducing glare, sky glow, light trespass, obtrusive light, and energy waste, Lakewood Village promotes lighting that is safe, attractive, efficient, and respectful of neighboring properties. These efforts support sound environmental policies, protect public health and welfare, reduce unnecessary lighting expenses, and set a positive example for surrounding municipalities.
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Texas Parks & Wildlife

Outdoor Annual Licensing

Summary of Texas Hunting, Fishing & Boating Regulations

Public Access Facilities

  • Big Sandy Ramp

    • Take I-35E north of Lewisville, turn east on Shady Shores Road and then north on Lake Shore.
    • Two-lane concrete ramp with parking for 24 vehicles
    • No fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (469) 645-9100

  • Arrowhead Park

    • From I-35E just north of Lewisville Lake bridge, take Lake Dallas exit. Park entrance is first right off exit ramp.
    • Six-lane concrete ramp with a maximum parking capacity of 50
    • Fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by Town of Hickory Creek (940) 497-2528

  • Crescent Oaks

    • From FM 720 in Oak Point go west on McCormack and south and west on Lakeshore Blvd.
    • One-lane concrete ramp with parking for 5 vehicles
    • Fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by Town of Oak Point (972) 292-3266

  • Cooperas Branch Park

    • Located on the west access road of I-35 just north of Lewisville in Highland Village
    • Four concrete boat lanes with parking for up to 50 vehicles
    • Fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by City of Highland Village (972) 317-7430

  • Cottonwood Park

    • From FM 720 in Little Elm go south on Lobo to the park.
    • Bank fishing available
    • No fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by City of Little Elm (972) 731-3296

  • Doe Branch

    • From Hwy 380 take South Paloma Creek Blvd approximately 2 miles to park.
    • One-lane ramp with parking for 25 vehicles
    • No fee required
    • May be closed when ramp is unusable due to low lake level; call Corps office before planning a trip
    • Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (469) 645-9100

  • Eastvale Park

    • From Hwy 121 go north on FM 423 through The Colony. The park is on the left just after you cross a bridge.
    • One-lane concrete ramp with maximum parking capacity of 20
    • Fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by City of The Colony (972) 625-1106

  • East Hill Park

    • Located off Texas 121 east of Lewisville. Turn north on East Hill Park Road.
    • Four-lane ramp with parking for 59 vehicles
    • Fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by Pier 12 (972) 625-2233

  • Hidden Cove Park

    • Located off Texas Highway 423 about 2 miles north of The Colony. Turn west at the sign.
    • Three-lane concrete ramp with parking for 50 vehicles
    • Fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by City of The Colony (972) 294-1443

  • Lewisville City Park

    • In Lewisville, take North Mill Street to Lake Park Road and turn east to park.
    • Eleven boat lanes with a maximum parking capacity of 108
    • Privately operated fishing barge
    • Fees required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by City of Lewisville (972) 219-3550; fishing barge operated by private concession (972) 436-9341

  • Little Elm Park

    • Located off FM 720 in the town of Little Elm. Take Park Road north, just north and east of the bridge.
    • Three-lane concrete ramp with parking for 50 trucks and trailers
    • Launch fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by City of Little Elm (972) 731-3296

  • Pilot Knoll

    • In Lewisville, take FM 407 west from I-35E to Chinn Road. Take Chinn north to Chapel Road, turn north, then turn east on Orchard Hill Lane to ramp.
    • Two-lane concrete ramp with parking for 30 vehicles
    • Fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by the town of Flower Mound (972) 874-6000

  • Point Vista

    • From I 35 in Lake Dallas go west on Turbeville Road and south on Point Vista.
    • Two-lane ramp with parking for 50 vehicles
    • Fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by Town of Hickory Creek (940) 497-2528

  • Stewart's Creek Park

    • Located in The Colony off Texas Highway 423. Take North Colony Blvd. to Sparks Road.
    • Four-lane concrete ramp with parking for 50 vehicles
    • Fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by City of The Colony (972) 294-1443

  • Sycamore Bend Park

    • From Lewisville on I-35E, take the Hickory Creek exit. Go north on South Denton Drive to Turbeville Drive, take Turbeville to the west, and turn south on Sycamore Creek into the park.
    • Two-lane concrete ramp with parking for 26 vehicles
    • Fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (469) 645-9100

  • Tower Bay

    • From I-35E, just south of Lewisville Lake bridge, take Highland Village exit and follow west access road north to ramp.
    • Four-lane concrete ramp with parking for 50 vehicles
    • Fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by City of Lewisville (972) 219-3400

  • Westlake Ramp

    • Take I-35E north of Lewisville, take Lake Dallas exit to Main Street. Follow Main Street all the way to Westlake Park Road.
    • Ramp will accommodate all boat types
    • Fee required
    • Open all year
    • Operated by US Army Corps of Engineers (469) 645-9100

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  • Welcome to Lewisville Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District welcomes you to Lewisville Lake, located in Lewisville, Texas. Our missions are to provide flood risk management to the Dallas metro area, store water for the city of Dallas and manage the recreation and natural resources around the lake.

    Lewisville Lake is a part of the Trinity Regional Project. The Trinity Regional Project is a cluster of seven local lakes: Bardwell, Benbrook, Grapevine, Joe Pool, Lavon, Lewisville and Ray Roberts. A team of managers, administrators, park rangers, natural resource specialists and engineering technicians work together to manage the recreation, natural resources, and civil works facilities for all seven of these lakes.

  • Adjacent Landowner Information

    The U. S Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for managing Lewisville Lake for multiple purposes including flood damage reduction, water conservation, environmental stewardship, and outdoor recreation.  Ecosystem based management and conservation of natural resources and wildlife habitat is given primary consideration in all management decisions.

    While private exclusive use of public land is not permitted, property owners adjacent to public land have the same pedestrian privileges as any other citizen and may be granted permission to perform certain activities in the interest of public safety.  Therefore, the information contained in these guidelines is designed to acquaint the adjoining landowner, and other interested persons, with allowable activities and the types of property involved in the management of the Trinity Project lakes. 

  • Water Lines

    • A permit to withdraw water must be obtained from the Dallas Water Utilities.  A copy  of this permit must be submitted, along with the completed Application, to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Elm Fork Project Office, 1801 N. Mill St., Lewisville, TX 75057.
    • All electrical installations must comply with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), the National Electrical Code (NEC) and ER 1101-2-4401, clearance for power and communication  lines over reservoirs.
    • Jet pump installations may be used if the pump and motor assembly are placed on private property.  Suction lines placed in the lake must be buried.
    • Water intake velocity may not exceed .5 feet per second to protect small fish in the area.  A larger intake foot or screen may be used to decrease the velocity.
    • Project personnel must personally inspect proposed installation site to determine potential damage to vegetation, tree roots or obvious archeological resources, this includes during construction and a post inspection to ensure compliance of the issued permit license. 
    • A durable metal tag, with name and address, must be attached to any exposed waterline, making it possible to identify the owner when inspecting waterlines by boat.  Generally, the tag will be attached to the waterline about 3 ft. above conservation pool.
    • The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has acquired a flowage easement on land, which lies, at and below the 537.0’ elevation contour on Lewisville and at and below the 572.0' elevation contour on Grapevine.  Written permission must be granted by the Corps of Engineers to place a structure, or to perform any work performed within the flowage easement.

  • Government Owned Land

    Government Owned land is land which is owned in fee by the U.S. Government and consists of both the land inundated by Lewisville Lake at the pool elevation of 522 feet and a substantial amount of land above the 522 elevation. The U.S Boundary Line, the corners of which are marked with concrete markers, defines the limits of this public land. The boundary markers are generally topped with a brass cap, which is usually about 4 inches above ground level. Fencing in many areas around the lake also indicates the boundary line. As a general rule, land around Lewisville Lake at an elevation of or below 535 feet is owned in fee by the U.S. Government.

    Municipalities, private corporations, adjacent landowners and others governmental and private interests may request easements, licenses, and leases on fee lands. Examples of this would be waterline licenses, road and sewer easements, and leases for marinas and other recreational facilities. The lake office can assist interested parties in submitting requests for using fee lands.

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Welcome to Lakewood Village!

If you're a new resident, chances are, you have a few questions about how to set up your home here in town. Our New Resident Checklist will help answer most of your questions.

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Lakewood Village Dark Sky Committee

President
Sheryl France

Events Coordinator
Pam Ratiff

Community Outreach Coordinator & Amateur Astronomer
Cynthia Steward

Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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