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Things To Do in Little Elm

A lake town built around Lewisville Lake — the largest public swim beach in North Texas, a growing Lakefront District, and parks on both sides of town.

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Lake & Lakefront District

The beach, the water park, and the green space that anchor Little Elm's identity as a lake town.

Little Elm Park & Little Elm Beach

Little Elm Park & Little Elm Beach

701 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068

Home to the largest public swim beach in North Texas and the anchor of the Lakefront district, with sand volleyball courts, a boat ramp, hiking and biking trails, and the Lakefront Grill.

Largest public swim beach in North Texas10 sand volleyball courtsBoat ramp & bike/paddleboard rentals
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The Cove at The Lakefront

The Cove at The Lakefront

417 Lakefront Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068

A 42,000-square-foot indoor water park and event venue in the Lakefront District with a FlowRider double surf machine, water slides, a lazy river, and a zero-depth sprayground.

FlowRider double surf machineLazy river & spraygroundAlso books as a private event venue
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The Lawn at The Lakefront

The Lawn at The Lakefront

Lakefront District, Little Elm, TX 75068

A two-acre public park beneath the Town's historic water tower, nicknamed 'the Tin Man,' with a performance stage and pavilion used for markets, yoga, and small concerts.

Free public green spacePerformance stage & pavilionHosts the Lakefront farmers market
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Parks & Trails

From disc golf to shaded wood-chip trails, Little Elm's park system stretches from the lake to the east side of town.

Beard Park

Beard Park

310 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068

One of the Town's original neighborhood parks, used for community programming including the 2026 60th-anniversary Walk & Talk series.

Community programmingPlayground & open green space
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McCord Park

McCord Park

2050 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068

Little Elm's third major community park and the first on the east side of town, along the Cottonwood Creek floodplain, with an 18-hole disc golf course, a splash pad, and a dog park accessible from 1001 Witt Rd.

18-hole disc golf courseSplash pad & dog parkCottonwood Creek floodplain trails
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Cottonwood Trail

Cottonwood Trail

End of Lobo Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068

A 1.5-mile rustic wood-chip walking trail with a second trailhead at the end of Hardwicke Lane, near the Cottonwood Sports Complex. Leashed dogs are welcome.

1.5-mile wood-chip pathTwo trailheadsLeashed dogs welcome
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Eat & Drink

Real, currently-operating restaurants in and around the Lakefront District.

Tinman Social

Tinman Social

199 Main St, Little Elm, TX 75068

An entertainment-and-dining spot in the Lakefront District with bowling, games, and an American menu, named for the Town's landmark water tower.

Bowling & gamesAmerican menuLakefront District location
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Towers Tap House

Towers Tap House

290 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068

A restaurant and sports bar on Eldorado Parkway with an Austin-inspired beer garden feel, a longtime local gathering spot for game days.

Sports bar & beer gardenFull food menuOn Eldorado Parkway
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Tender Smokehouse Little Elm

Tender Smokehouse Little Elm

100 Hardwicke Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068

The Little Elm location of the Texas BBQ restaurant known for smoked brisket, ribs, and sides, co-owned by former MLB All-Star Torii Hunter.

Smoked brisket & ribsCo-owned by Torii HunterCatering available
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Ready to Explore Little Elm?

From the state's largest lake beach to a growing dining scene, Little Elm packs a lot into one lake town on the edge of the 380 corridor.

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