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AMBUCS HUB City Playground
26th Street west of Nashville
Inside Maxey Park
The AMBUCS
HUB City Playground
is
located at Maxey
Park and is completely ADA accessible. HUB stands for Helping Undo Barriers
and it allows children of all abilities to play together.
A special thanks to the three Lubbock AMBUCS
chapters for making this possible.
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American Museum of Agriculture
1501 Canyon Lakes Drive
Inside Mackenzie Park
Opened in May
2002, the museum exhibits include restored tractors from Lubbock
County Historical Collection plus more machinery, implements, and
artifacts.
Museum Hours
Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(806) 744-3786
American Museum of Agriculture
Website
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American Wind Power Center
1701 Canyon Lake Drive
Inside Mackenzie Park
In
1993, a non-profit organization was established to acquire a large
number of restored early windmills. The city of Lubbock provided at
28-acre tract of city park land along with some buildings for indoor
displays. The rarest windmills of the collection are exhibited
inside the larger building while outdoors windmills are being
erected on towers, many with pumps and tanks. The American Wind
Power Center is the most comprehensive collection of historic
windmills in the world. (Closed Mondays)
Museum Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm (May - September)
(806) 747-8734
American Wind Power Center Website
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FINA/ALON USA Crossroads
in Time Sculpture Garden
400 Block of East Broadway
West of Mackenzie Park
The FINA/ALON USA Crossroads
in Time
Sculpture Garden is located east of the South Plains Fairgrounds on the
western boundary of Mackenzie Park. Dedicated in October 2004,
this new addition to the Lubbock park system is truly monumental with
artwork by Sculptor Steve Teeters that
represents the art, architecture, history and heritage of the Llano
Estacado.
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Joyland Amusement Park
4th and I-27
Inside Mackenzie Park
A West Texas fun-filled
tradition located in the heart of Mackenzie Park. Joyland has
great rides and attractions ranging from a log ride, water coaster and
roller coasters to junior rides and family classics like the
colorful carousel, food favorites, exciting games and group outing
facilities. Open mid-March through mid-September.
Joyland Amusement Park Website
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Legacy Play Village
Spur 327 and Brownfield Highway
Inside McAlister Park
Legacy Play Village is a unique
play/learn facility which was sponsored by the designed
and built by the citizens of Lubbock and the surrounding area. It
has three picnic pavilions that are available for rental year-round.
To reserve a pavilion, call the Parks and Recreation Office at 775-2673.
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Lubbock Memorial Arboretum
4111 University Avenue
Inside Clapp Park
The Lubbock Memorial
Arboretum is located in Clapp Park and is an exhibit of the best
trees, shrubs, vines and other ornamental plants which can be grown
in this area, a laboratory for studying existing plants and testing,
evaluation and experimenting with new plants, and a tranquil area
with walkways, paths, vistas, and rest sites for the pleasure and
education of local citizens and other visitors.
Open to adults with
special programs for children.
Arboretum Hours
Open Everyday - Dawn to Dusk
Arboretum
Interpretive Center Hours
Saturdays - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sundays - 1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m.
Education Programs
Every Second Saturday of each month, learn more about gardening
in West Texas.
Program begins at 10:00 a.m.
797-4520
Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Website
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Generations - H. Fisher
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Lubbock Area Veterans
War Memorial
82nd and Nashville Avenue
Inside Huneke Park
After much hard work, the Lubbock
Area Veterans War Memorial was dedicated on December 7, 2003. The
Memorial is a shining reminder of the sacrifices of the men and
women who have so willingly given of themselves for our country.
This community owes American Legion George S. Berry Post 575 and
Auxiliary a debt of gratitude for their untiring efforts on making
this Veterans Memorial a reality.
Area Veterans War Memorial Website
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Challenger Little League
Legacy Play Village |
McAlister Park
Brownfield Highway and Milwaukee Avenue
BMX Track, Bird Blinds, Cavazos Athletic Complex,
3 Baseball Fields, Challenger Little League Field,
Snack Concession Area (seasonal), Disc Golf Course, Horseshoe Pits, Legacy Play Village,
Playa, Press Box,
Restrooms (seasonal), Shaded Stands, Skate Park, 4 X 4/Hummer
Track, Trails
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Willie McCool Memorial
83rd and Nashville Avenue
Inside Huneke Park
The Willie
McCool Statue was created as a lasting tribute to McCool: his life,
his vision and his contributions to our understanding of our place
in the universe. The young boy represents both McCool's early
interest in science and the sense of adventure and curiosity
inherent in children everywhere who dream of achieving the
impossible.
Willie McCool Statue Photo Gallery
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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
(806) 765-6679
Meadowbrook Golf Course Website
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Prairie Dog Town
4th Street and I-27
Inside Mackenzie Park
Of all Nature's wild
creatures, none is more appealing and entertaining to watch than the
Prairie Dog. In the 1930's, Prairie Dog Town was established
in Mackenzie Park and has been enjoyed by resident and visitors
alike throughout its history.
Prairie Dog Town was
recently renovated
and is now open to the public!
Free!
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Safety City
44th and Avenue U
Inside Clapp Park
Safety City is a unique
kid-sized town where children learn hands-on the rules of
pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety. More than 6,000 public
school kids go through the program each year. For
information, call 767-2712.
Safety City Webpage
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Skate Park
at Stubbs Parks
36th Street and Avenue N
Skateboard enthusiasts can enjoy their sport at the new Skate Park at
Stubbs Park. Featuring a half pipe, quarter pipe, two fun boxes, a
manual box and three banked wedges, this lighted skate park is perfect
for all levels of skateboarders and it’s free!
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Wells Fargo Amphitheater
East of Avenue A off of East Broadway
in Mackenzie Park
The
Wells Fargo Amphitheater is nearing completion. To see photos,
click below.
Wells Fargo Amphitheater
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