The original vision for the development of the Jim Bertram Lake System (formerly the Canyon Lake System) dates back more than thirty years ago. The Lake project had its beginning in 1966 when the Yellowhouse Canyon began to be converted from a dumping ground into a major regional park in the the southern United States. Now recognized as one of the largest regional parks in the nation, the 2,000 acres linear system includes five of the originally planned lakes, many historic parks, and prominent cultural landmarks along the six-mile corridor. The Jim Bertram Lake System represents one of the largest reclaimed water systems in the country today and exemplifies a creative use of effluent water to supply water for the series of lakes within the canyon.

Waterfall Conquistador Lake Canyon Lake Road and North Loop 289 (formerly Lake #1) Benches, Fishing, Picnic Area, Reserved Picnic Pavilion, Waterfall and Walking Track (2.7 miles)   Llano Estacado Lake Canyon Lake Road and North University (formerly Lake #2) Benches, Baseball Fields, Basketball Court, Boat Ramp, Buddy Holly Recreation Area, Hodges Park, Fishing, Picnic Area and Volleyball Court   Landwer House Buddy Holly Recreation Area Canyon Lake Road and North University Benches, Fiesta Plaza (under construction), Fishing, Landwer Party House, Picnic Area, Restrooms, Quest Memorial Grove, Quest Memorial Fountain, Waterfall, and Walking Track (1.8 miles)   Hodges Park Marshall and North University Benches, Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Picnic Area, Restrooms, and Volleyball Court   Comancheria Lake Erskine and North Avenue U (formerly Lake #3) Fishing, Picnic Area and Picnic Pavilion   Vaquero Lake Buddy Holly Avenue and Interstate 27 (future project-Lake #4) Atzlan Park Area   Pallotine Park 1st Street and Avenue L Named for the Irish Pallotine Priests that served the people of Lubbock from 1955-2005. Benches, Greenspace and Sidewalks   Aztlan Park 1st Street and Avenue K Basketball Court, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Tennis Court, Volleyball Court, and Walking Track (.5 miles)   Mustangs - Artist S. Teeters Mackenzie Park Lake Mackenzie Park 301 Interstate-27 American Wind Power Center, American Museum of Agriculture, Benches, Baseball Fields, Crossroads in Time Sculpture Garden (dedication Oct 2004), Disc Golf Course, Equestrian Trail, Joyland Amusement Park, Meadowbrook Golf Course, Mustangs, Outdoor Center (party house), Picnic Areas, Playground, Prairie Dog Town (under renovation), Reserved Picnic Pavilion, Restrooms, Santa Land, Snack Concession Area (seasonal), and Softball Fields, Wells Fargo Amphitheatre (under construction) Santa Land Photos   Meadowbrook Golf Course Municipal Drive and North Park Road Inside Mackenzie Park Two 18-Hole Championship Golf Courses Large Grass Driving Range, Oversized Practice Green, Pro Shop Full-Service Snack Bar Meadowbrook Golf Course Website   Footprints in History 2004 Dunbar Historical Lake Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Canyon Lakes Drive (formerly Lake #6) Benches, Baseball Fields, Basketball Court, Boat Ramp, Fishing,  Footsteps of History Memorial, Mountain Bike Trails, Picnic Area, Picnic Pavilion, Reserved Picnic Pavilion, Simmons Community and Senior Center, Simmons Park, Simmons Pool, Soccer Field, Tennis Courts, Waterfall and Walking Track (2.83 miles) Dunbar Historical Lake Photos Simmons Park East 23 Street and Oak Avenue Benches, Baseball Fields, Basketball Court, Boat/Canoe Rental (seasonal), Cross Country Course, Fishing, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms (seasonal), Reserved Picnic Pavilion, Simmons Community and Senior Center, Simmons Pool, Snack Concessions Area (seasonal), Tennis Court and Volleyball Court   Back to Parks Page

Parks and Recreation 1010 9th Street ● PO Box 2000 ● Lubbock, TX 79457 ● 806-775-2687 ● 806-775-2686 fax Comments, questions or suggestions?  Email: nneill@mylubbock.us