Things to Do in Rowlett, Texas
Rowlett is a lakeside suburb on a peninsula between Lake Ray Hubbard and Lake Lavon, and most of what there is to do here is tied to the water — boating, fishing, paddling, and a waterpark — backed by a strong parks and recreation system. It's a quiet town built for time outside.
Here's what to do in and around Rowlett.
The Lakes
Water is the whole story in Rowlett. Lake Ray Hubbard, with more than 30 miles of shoreline, offers boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and water-skiing, while Lake Lavon to the north adds another top fishing lake with parks and boat launches.
Sitting between two big reservoirs, Rowlett is set up for a day on the water in any direction, which is the main reason people come.
Parks and the Waterpark
Rowlett Community Park spreads across 137 acres with fishing piers, trails, playgrounds, and ballfields, and Pecan Grove Park holds the Rowlett Community Centre — a full rec center — along with the Wet Zone Family Waterpark and the Kids Kingdom Playground.
Between the big park, the rec center, and the summer waterpark, Rowlett has plenty for families beyond the lakes, all close to home.
Paddling and Nearby
For paddlers, the Paddle Point Creek Paddling Trail is a highlight — a 6.4-mile route with wildlife and scenery, fed by a dedicated launch at Paddle Point Park. It's a purpose-built paddling experience on top of all the open lake water.
And because Rowlett sits right across Lake Ray Hubbard from Rockwall, The Harbor entertainment district — with lakefront dining, concerts, and a movie theater — is a short drive when you want more.
FAQ: Things to Do in Rowlett
Rowlett's draws are its two lakes — Lake Ray Hubbard and Lake Lavon — for boating, fishing, and paddling; the Wet Zone Family Waterpark and Rowlett Community Centre; and the Paddle Point Creek Paddling Trail. The Harbor at Rockwall is a short drive across the lake.
Yes. Rowlett sits on a peninsula between Lake Ray Hubbard and Lake Lavon, with over 30 miles of shoreline nearby, a dedicated paddling trail, a big community park, and a waterpark — an unusually water-focused suburb.
The Paddle Point Creek Paddling Trail in Rowlett is a 6.4-mile route for kayakers and canoeists, fed by a 1.4-acre launch area at Paddle Point Park, with scenery and wildlife along the way.
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