The Outdoors in The Colony, Texas
The Colony was built along the shore of Lewisville Lake, so its outdoors are defined by the water — a lakeside park with boat ramps and fishing, and one of North Texas's biggest recreation lakes right at the edge of town. For a suburb, it has an unusual amount of shoreline.
Here's where to get outside in and around The Colony.
Stewart Creek Park
Stewart Creek Park, on the shores of Lewisville Lake, is The Colony's main lakeside outdoor spot. It's set up for a day on the water — fishing from the bank or a boat, boat ramps and docks for getting out on the lake, and well-kept picnic areas with tables and grills.
It's the easiest way to reach the water from town, and it stays busy through the warm months with anglers, boaters, and families out for a lakeside afternoon.
Lewisville Lake
Lewisville Lake is one of the largest recreational lakes in North Texas, and The Colony sits right on its eastern shore. The lake is a regional draw for boating, fishing, swimming, and paddling, with marinas and shoreline parks around its edges.
Having a lake this big at the doorstep is the town's defining outdoor feature — a full day on the water is never more than a few minutes away.
City Parks and Trails
Away from the lake, The Colony keeps a set of city parks with playgrounds, ballfields, and walking and biking trails for everyday recreation across its neighborhoods.
Between the lakefront at Stewart Creek Park, the open water of Lewisville Lake, and the parks in town, The Colony covers the outdoors from a quick trail walk to a full day of boating.
City & County Parks
Municipal and county parks, greenspaces, and recreation areas in and around The Colony.
- Scout Park
- Perryman Park
- East Hill Park
- Greenway Park
- Historical Park
- Ridgepointe Park
- Stewart Creek Park
- Lion's Club Park
- N Colony Blvd Park
- Alister Park
- Eastvale Park
- Slay/Baker Park
- Park Loop Trail Greenbelt
- Legends Activities Area (Private)
- Park Loop Trail Greenway
- Castle Hills North Clubhouse & Pool
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Lakes Near The Colony
Lakes and reservoirs within about 30 miles of The Colony, by approximate straight-line distance. Access, boating rules and camping vary by lake, so check with the operator before you go.
- Lewisville Lake · ~6 mi
- Grapevine Lake · ~14 mi
- White Rock Lake · ~20 mi
- Lake Ray Hubbard · ~25 mi
- Lavon Lake · ~25 mi
- Ray Roberts Lake · ~25 mi
- Mountain Creek Lake · ~26 mi
State Parks & Natural Areas Near The Colony
Public lands within reach of The Colony — state parks, natural areas, and historic sites managed by Texas Parks & Wildlife — with approximate straight-line distance from town.
- Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit State Park · Denton County ~17 mi
- Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit State Park · Denton County ~20 mi
- Ray Roberts Lake - Isle du Bois Unit State Park · Denton County ~20 mi
- Ray Roberts Lake - Trail Corridor Unit State Park · Denton County ~22 mi
- Ray Roberts Lake - Jordon Unit State Park · Denton County ~23 mi
- Ray Roberts Lake - Sanger Unit State Park · Denton County ~23 mi
- Ray Roberts Lake - Pond Creek Unit State Park · Denton County ~24 mi
- Ray Roberts Lake - Buck Creek Unit State Park · Grayson County ~25 mi
- Ray Roberts Lake - Johnson Branch Unit State Park · Denton County ~25 mi
- Ray Roberts Lake - Pecan Creek Unit State Park · Denton County ~26 mi
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from The Colony. Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
FAQ: Outdoors in The Colony
Yes. The Colony was built along the eastern shore of Lewisville Lake, one of the largest recreational lakes in North Texas, good for boating, fishing, swimming, and paddling.
Stewart Creek Park sits on the shores of Lewisville Lake in The Colony, with fishing, boat ramps and docks, and well-maintained picnic areas with tables and grills — the town's main spot for a day on the water.
The Colony's outdoors center on Lewisville Lake — boating, fishing, and swimming, with lake access at Stewart Creek Park — plus city parks with playgrounds, ballfields, and trails.
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