Why visit Lake Dallas
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 14 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge, Arrowhead Park and Corinth Farms Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Lake Dallas
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Dallas
Lake Dallas is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lake Dallas had a population of 7,708. It is located in North Texas, northwest of the city of Dallas, on the shores of Lewisville Lake. The community's name derives from the original name of the lake.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Dallas, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
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Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
Bridge · 1.4 mi
Bridge in Little Elm and Lake Dallas
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Arrowhead Park
Park · 1.4 mi
= Features = Blue Bird and Purple Martin Houses Boat Launch Ramps Courtesy Dock Pavilion Picnic Tables Playground Restrooms
1 Kelton Avenue, Hickory Creek
Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
Corinth Farms Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Benches Playscape Sidewalk Shade Structure Swing Sets Water Fountains
4401 Buckboard Circle, Corinth
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Fairview Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Benches Playscape Picnic Tables Parking Shade Structure Swing Sets
3640 Fairview Drive, Corinth
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Tanglewood Community Park
Park · 1.3 mi
This park is the only Town owned park in Hickory Creek and is located at the corner of Tanglewood and Robins Nest inside of Lakewood...
31 Robins Nest Drive, Hickory Creek
24/7
Thousand Oaks Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Benches Pond
4412 Sunny Oak Lane;River Oak Way, Corinth;Lake Dallas
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Jackson Ranch Community Playground
Playground · 0.9 mi
Briar Oaks Drive, Lake Dallas
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
Don Camillo Tuscan Grill
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.9 mi
1225 Turbeville Road, Hickory Creek
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
4600 Swisher Road, Hickory Creek
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 06:00-21:00
Angelina's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 0.9 mi
101 Turbeville Road
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Elm Fork Taphouse & Kitchen
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
1221 Turbeville Road
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Genti's Ristorante Italiano
Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi
3700 Swisher Road, Hickory Creek
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Wing Town
Restaurant · Regional · 1.3 mi
4271 Swisher Road, Corinth
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.0 mi
8310 South Stemmons Freeway, Hickory Creek
28 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School
School · 1.7 mi
3600 Meadowview Dr, Corinth
Healthcare5
Map of Lake Dallas
118 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 37°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 83°F | 63°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 75°F | 2.3 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 2.4 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 4.6 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Denton 2 Se (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Denton County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Addison Airport (ADS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Hickory Creek 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Corinth 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Shady Shores 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Highland Village 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Copper Canyon 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Lewisville 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Lantana 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Hackberry 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Little Elm 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- The Colony 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lewisvillelaketollbridgejpg, Unherdable, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mcdonalds 2024 5 Dollar Meal Deal (53826002275), Wamploid Cthulhuloid, CC BY 2.0
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