5 Things: Family Friendly Swimming Holes to Help You Beat the Heat

Lighthouse Beach at Little Elm Park
701 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, TX littleelm.gov/201/Little-Elm-Park

Lighthouse Beach in Little Elm stands out as North Texas’s biggest public swim beach, giving families the “beach town” vibe without the road trip. Picture white sand, a huge enclosed swim zone, volleyball courts, and kayak/paddleboard rentals right on site. After some sun and fun, wander into The Lakefront district for food trucks and refreshing drinks.

Twin Points Park at Eagle Mountain Lake
10200 Ten Mile Bridge Road, Fort Worth, TX | twinpointspark.com

As Fort Worth’s top daycation spot, Twin Points Park offers families a sandy beach and plenty of ways to get wet and wild. Visitors can rent tubes and paddleboards and a 24/7 boat ramp provides access to Eagle Mountain Lake, making it a boater’s paradise. With plenty of shaded tables for picnicking and a pavilion with grills, you can easily make a day of it. 

Ray Roberts Lake State Park
100 PW 4137, Pilot Point, TX | tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ray-roberts-lake

This 3,777-acre state park in Denton County is a full outdoor playground. Swim at roped beach areas, fish from the pier, launch a boat, kayak, ski, or hit 20+ miles of hiking, biking, and horse trails. Both Johnson Branch and Isle du Bois locations offer campsites, picnic areas, playgrounds, and a marina. 

Lewisville Lake Park
600 Sandy Beach Road, Lewisville, TX | playlewisville.com/parks/park-listings/lake-park

At Lewisville Lake Park, you’ll find a massive 662-acre recreational powerhouse with day-use swimming, boat ramps, courtesy docks, and tons of green space. With shaded picnic areas, pavilion rentals for groups, athletic fields, and a golf course nearby, this classic lakefront spot gives families swimming, boating, and volleyball, all in one place.

Meadowmere Park
3000 Meadowmere Lane, Grapevine, TX | lake-grapevine.com/meadowmere-park

Meadowmere Park brings a little beach vacation energy to Grapevine Lake, with beaches, a swimming zone, boating access, camping, and plenty of room for a family day outside. Kids can enjoy the shoreline, the playground, and the open space, while grown-ups appreciate the picnic areas and easy lake access. It’s the kind of place that makes a summer afternoon feel like a mini getaway.