Parks & Recreation
For families who want to spend time together enjoying a leisurely stroll, feeding the ducks, eating a picnic lunch, or just watching the clouds breeze by, Ennis offers 18 beautiful City of Ennis parks covering over 177.63 acres of land that can more than satisfy one's outdoor needs.
Click here for information on the 2011 Summer Recreation Program
The following is a listing of the 18 parks located within the City of Ennis:
ENNIS AREA PARKS |
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Name of Park |
Acreage | Attractions |
| Veteran's Memorial Park
The Newest Addition to the City of Ennis, Texas Inventory of Parks! (2301 Ennis Parkway)
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19.13 Acres |
Three (3) Lighted Competition Football/Soccer Fields for League Play Call the City of Ennis Parks Department for Schedule Information: 972.875.1234 Six (6) Youth Soccer Fields (Use by Reservation) Concession/Restroom Building, 0.4 Mile of Walking Paths, Picnic Tables, Children's Playground |
| Lion's Park
(Intersection of Hall Street and Lampasas Street) |
18.581 Acres |
Large Group Pavilion - Available by Reservation Only: Call the City of Ennis Parks Department for Rental Information: 972.875.1234 (Large Group Pavilion Features: Large BBQ Grill, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Adjacent Lake Overlook) Two (2) Smaller Pavilions with BBQ Grills and Picnic Tables Fishing Lake with Overlooks 4 Park Benches, Swings, Slide, Climber, 1/2 Mile of Scenic Walking Paths |
| Bluebonnet Park
(Ennis Parkway at U.S. 287 Bypass) |
46.098 Acres | 8 Lighted Baseball/ Softball Fields, 6 Lighted Soccer Fields, 2 Concession/ Restroom Buildings, 2 Modular Play Areas, 5 Picnic Shelters, Group Shelter, Walking/ Jogging Paths, Fishing Lake, Park Benches, Handicapped-Accessible Fishing Area |
| Cerf Park & Library
(Ennis Public Library: Corner of Ennis Avenue & Gaines Street) |
0.75 Acres | Landscaped Area, 2 Park Benches |
| Community Park
(300 W. Crockett Street) |
4.1 Acres | Community Center, Basketball Goals, 6 Swings, 2 Picnic Tables |
| Jaycee Park
(Park Street at Mockingbird Circle) |
38.0 Acres | 8 Swings, 4 Climbers, 2 Slides, Picnic Tables, 2 Lighted Tennis Courts, 3 Unlighted Backstops, Fishing on City Lake |
| Kiwanis Park
(Park Street at Old City Lake) |
4.5 Acres | 6 Swings, 3 Climbers, Slide, 3 Picnic Tables, Fishing on City Lake |
| Lake Clark Park
(West End of Baldridge Street) |
30.0 Acres | Swings, Climbers, 2 Slides, 2 Picnic Tables, Fishing on City Lake Lake, Boat Ramp and Boat Dock |
| Roger Maise Park
(Martin Luther King Drive at Jones Street) |
3.5 Acres | Lighted Softball Field, 6 Swings, 2 Climbers, Slide, Restroom Facility, 3 Picnic Tables, 3 Basketball Goals |
| Storey Park
(N. Preston Street at Cherry Lane) |
6.0 Acres | Backstop |
| Triangle Park
(Clay Street at W. Lampasas Street) |
0.25 Acres | Landscaped Area |
| Willy Love Park
(Crisp Pike Road at Faulkner Avenue) |
0.25 Acres | 4 Swings, Climber |
| Minnie McDowell Park
(N. Dallas Street at W. Knox Street) |
0.10 Acres | Landscaped Area, Park Bench |
Garrett Park
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1.25 Acres |
Basketball Court, Park Bench |
| Faulkner Street Park
(South of E. Freeman Street at Faulkner Street) |
1.25 Acres | Basketball Court, Park Bench |
| Fairview Park
(Corner of 4th Street & Avenue "A") |
6.9 Acres | Swings, Slide, Climber, 2 Backstops |
| Pierce Park
(NW Main Street at Knox Street) |
4.0 Acres | Landscaped Area |
Recreation
Ennis Area Year 'Round Recreation. For the recreation and sports enthusiast, the City of Ennis has a wide array of year 'round, fun events and activities for our Ennis residents and our visitors as well. Please contact the specific locations at the telephone numbers listed below for more information.
YEAR 'ROUND INDOOR ACTIVITIES - PUBLIC FACILITIES |
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| Type of Activity | Location |
Tennis Courts |
Lion Tennis Center |
| YEAR 'ROUND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - PUBLIC FACILITIES | |
Tennis Courts |
Jaycee Park |
| Walking/ Jogging Path (1/2 Mile) |
Lions Park - Hall Street at Lampasas |
| Walking/ Jogging Path (0.4 Mile) |
Veteran's Memorial Park - 2301 Ennis Parkway (Opens Fall 2011) |
Walking/ Jogging Path |
Bluebonnet Park - Ennis Parkway at U.S. 287 Bypass |
| YEAR 'ROUND INDOOR ACTIVITIES - PRIVATE FACILITIES | |
Bowling (24 Lanes) |
Skaggs' All Star Bowl |