Keller

For stay-at-home mom MARIBEL LOZANO, the charm of Keller lies its dual nature. With just over 45,000 residents, Keller is small enough to feel warm and inviting—but it’s also big enough to offer shopping, dining and recreation. The community keeps Lozano and her family (husband Reyes, 12-year-old daughter Cienna and 7-year-old son Elias) on the go all day long.

Where they dine: DE VIVO BROS.

EATERY, a family-run spot with Italian and American comfort food. They have the best breakfast and amazing desserts. 750 S. Main St., Suite 165, Keller; 817/4316890, devivobroseatery.com.

Best park: JOHNSON ROAD PARK

has a great playground, with several obstacles and slides for the kids as well as plenty of space for outdoor sports. 640 Johnson Road, Keller; 817/743-4050, cityofkeller.com/services/parks-recreation.

Get out together: We enjoy KELLER FARMERS MARKET. It’s open on Saturdays, spring through fall, in Bear Creek Park. They offer a wide variety of foods and merchandise from great local vendors and farmers. 400 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller; kellerfarmersmarket.com.

For staying active: BEAR CREEK

PARK. There are plenty of bike and walking trails with great scenery, such as the garden and waterfall. Bear Creek Park also has two playgrounds. 400 Bear Creek Park Road, Keller; 817/743-4050, cityofkeller.com/services/parks-recreation.

For cooling off: THE KELLER POINTE

is one of our top summer options. There are indoor and outdoor pools, lazy rivers, water slides, a splash pad and a water playground. It’s also right across the street from RUSH BOWLS, which is our favorite spot for smoothies and acai bowls. The Keller Pointe, 405 Rufe Snow Drive, Keller; 817/743-4386. Rush Bowls, 242 Rufe Snow Drive, Keller; 682/593-8163, rushbowls.com/keller.

TEXAS TWO-STEP WATER 2X A WEEK OR LESS

It’s up to all of us to keep the water towers full. The best thing you can do is use your sprinklers twice a week or less. Even in the summer, watering only when needed will keep your lawn healthy and save thousands of gallons. And if it rains, remember to turn off your sprinklers. Find more water saving tips at WaterIsAwesome.com and let’s keep those towers full.