OUTDOORhaven
TEMPLE
In addition to the City of Temple’s amazing parks and trails system, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy wildlife viewing, playgrounds, water sports, picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping and boating.
BELTON
Nearby Belton has Nolan Creek flowing through the historic city. Additional parks and trails include the Nolan Creek Hike and Bike Trail, Nolan Creek Park, Confederate Park, Yettie Polk Park and Heritage Park.
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SALADO
The Village of Salado features Pace Park located along Salado Creek with a large events pavilion, playground, picnic tables and historic landmarks. Salado’s village setting is a popular spot for picturesque photographs.
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WATER LOVERS
BELTON LAKE
Located adjacent to the Temple/Belton area this 12,385-acre lake is located on the Leon River. Amenities include boat ramps, bank fishing access, boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, camping, picnicking, hunting and lakeside marina. Several parks surround the lake offering additional recreational amenities.
254.939.2461
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STILLHOUSE HOLLOW LAKE
Located in the Salado/Belton area and with over 58 miles of shoreline, this 6,430-acre lake area features boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, camping, picnicking, scenic trails, birding, two parks and lakeside marina.
254.939.2461
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NOLAN CREEK
Located in Belton, Nolan Creek is a popular destination for recreation in, around, and on the water. Its headwaters are a series of springs located in the Fort Hood area. You can swim, tube and kayak along the beautiful, crystal clear creek.
MARINAS & WATER RENTALS
BELTON LAKE BOAT RENTALS
214.304.8033 H beltonlakeboatrentals.com
Pontoon and ski boat rentals
BELTON LAKE PONTOON RENTALS
214.304.8033 H beltonlakeboatrentals.com
Pontoon party rentals come with extra large lily pads and infinity sound systems
FRANK’S ON THE LAKE
BELTON PARK OFF FM 439
254.877.2811 H beltonlakepartyboats.com
Boat rentals, covered fishing dock, gas, slip rentals, jet ski rentals, slip rentals
INVERT SPORTS
888.205.7119 H invertsports.com
Full rental services of boats, jet skis, wave runners, and a full range of water toys with delivery and pick-up at the lake of your choice
MORGAN’S POINT RESORT MARINA
BELTON LAKE, 6 CALAMITY JANE
254.742.3296 H morganspointresorttx.com
Fishing, boating, gas, snacks, and slip rental
SCUBA DIVERS PARADISE
4600 SIMMONS RD., BELTON
254.933.8355 H scubadiversparadise.net
Full-service dive shop located at Stillhouse Hollow Lake Marina. Classes offered from beginner to advanced
STILLHOUSE HOLLOW LAKE MARINA
4596 SIMMONS RD., BELTON H
254.939.574
Shoreline fishing, snack bar and fish house, bait, fuel, and slips
BELTON LAKE PARKS & CAMPING
BELTON LAKE OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA
BLORA, 7999 SPARTA RD., BELTON
254.287.4907
Beach swimming, fishing, boat launch, marina, equipment rentals, camping, cottages, large group pavilions, picnicking, horseback riding, mountain bike and hike trails, paintball, climbing wall, archery, and team challenge course
BELTON LAKEVIEW PARK
3242 LAKE PARK RD., BELTON
254.939.2461
Day-use park with two large group pavilions overlooking Belton Lake and Dam, playground, and boat launch
CEDAR RIDGE PARK CAMPGROUND
3790 CEDAR RIDGE PARK RD., TEMPLE
254.986.1404
Boating, fishing, concession marina with seasonal restaurant, swimming beach, picnic shelters, playground, and camping
IRON BRIDGE PARK
14190 FM 2305, TEMPLE H 254.780.2461
Camping, picnicking, and 2-lane boat launch
LIVE OAK RIDGE
2000 FM 2271, BELTON
254.780.1738
Camping, boating, playground, and boat launch
MCGREGOR PARK
14747 MOFFAT RD., TEMPLE
Day-use park with picnic sites and boat launch
OWL CREEK PARK
254.939.2461
Picnicking, fishing, camping, and boat launch
SPARTA VALLEY PARK
5770 DENMANS LOOP, BELTON
254.939.2461
Boat launch, swimming beach, restrooms, picnicking
TEMPLE LAKE PARK
BELTON LAKE, FM 2271, BELTON
254.780.2461
Day-use park includes picnic sites, large picnic pavilion, playground, water access, swimming, restrooms and showers, and boat launch
WHITE FLINT PARK
10718 WHITE FLINT PARK RD., MOODY
254.986.3421
Camping and 2-lane boat launch
BELTON LAKE PARKS & CAMPING
WESTCLIFF PARK
4200 WESTCLIFF RD., BELTON H 254.939.9828
Swimming beach, restrooms, picnicking, camping, and boat launch
WINKLER PARK
11740 WINKLER PARK RD., MOODY H 254.986.3419
Waterview campsites and wildlife viewing
BELTON LAKE RV PARKS
BASIN RV RETREAT
10502 FM 2410, BELTON
254.393.1450 H basinrv-park.com
Full hook-ups, pool, picnic areas and rec lodge
BELTON RV PARK
2905 S. INTERSTATE 35 FRONTAGE RD., BELTON
254.939.1961 H beltonrvpark.com
Pool, fenced dog park, on-site rec room, and adjacent to Bell County Expo Center
STILLHOUSE HOLLOW LAKE
PARKS & CAMPING
DANA PEAK PARK
COMANCHE GAP RD., HARKER HEIGHTS
254.698.4282
Boating, swimming beach, picnicking, large group pavilions, hiking, fishing, and horseback riding
STILLHOUSE PARK
4050 SIMMONS RD., BELTON
254.939.2461 H swf-wc.usace.army.mil/stillhouse
Swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, picnicking, camping, marina and boat launch
UNION GROVE PARK
8680 UNION GROVE LN., SALADO
254.947.0072
Boating, swimming beach, fishing, camping, playground, and boat launch
WATER PARKS
LIONS JUNCTION FAMILY WATER PARK
5000 S. 5TH ST., TEMPLE
254.298.5920 H lionsjunction.com
Family friendly water park with water slides, aqua climb wall, swimming pool, lazy river, concessions, picnic pavilion and full park rentals
SUMMER FUN WATER PARK
1410 WACO RD., BELTON
254.935.3774 H summerfunwaterpark.com
Family amusement spot offering a 900-ft. slide, lazy river, pools, concessions, and picnic pavilions on 7 acres
NATURE LOVERS
CHALK RIDGE FALLS PARK
5600 FM 1670, BELTON H 254.939.2461
A day use park with 3.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located along the Lampasas River near Belton features a waterfall, bank fishing, and suspension bridge
MILLER SPRINGS NATURE CENTER
FM 2271, BELTON H 254.933.5860
A popular 260-acre scenic natural area located between the Leon River, with 110-foot-high bluffs, and immediately east of the Belton Lake Dam. 25-acres of wetlands, natural creek bed, birdwatching, picnicking, camping, fishing and 10 miles of hiking trails
MOTHER NEFF STATE PARK
1921 STATE PARK RD. 14, MOODY
254.853.2389 H tpwd.texas.gov
Along a scenic stretch of the Leon River lies the nearly 300-acre Mother Neff State Park, one of Texas’ earliest state parks. Isabella Neff donated the original six acres for the park in 1921 and it now includes camping, park store, hiking, birding, and picnicking.
SPORTS LOVERS
SAMMONS GOLF COURSE
2727 W. ADAMS AVE., TEMPLE 254.771.2030 H golfsammons.com
MILL CREEK GOLF CLUB
1610 CLUB CIR., SALADO
254.947.5698 H millcreekgolf27.com
STONETREE GOLF CLUB
1600 STONETREE DRIVE, KILLEEN
254.501.6575 H stonetreegc.com
CROSSROADS PARK DISC GOLF COURSE
1020 RESEARCH PKWY, TEMPLE templetx.gov/discgolf
HERITAGE PARK DISC GOLF COURSE
601 E. 24TH AVE, BELTON
254.933.5861 H beltontexas.gov
LIONS PARK DISC GOLF COURSE
4320 LIONS PARK RD., TEMPLE templetx.gov/discgolf
PURSER PARK DISC GOLF COURSE
100 W. MOUNTAIN LION RD., HARKER HEIGHTS
254.953.5657 H ci.harker-heights.tx.us
SOUTH TEMPLE PARK DISC GOLF COURSE
5000 S. 5TH ST., TEMPLE templetx.gov/discgolf
ADVENTURE LOVERS
BOULDERS SPORT CLIMBING CENTER
325 INDIANA TRAIL, HARKER HEIGHTS
254.690.9790 H climbboulders.com
SKATE PARK AT MILLER PARK
1919 N. 1ST ST., TEMPLE
254.298.5690 H templetx.gov/skatepark
Skate park made of solid steel and is designed for skateboards, roller-blades and bikes
SKYDIVE SKYLARK
1517 STONETREE DR., KILLEEN
254.947.3483 H skydivetemple.com
Experience the ultimate thrill from 2 miles high
SPARE TIME TEXAS
5434 205 LOOP, TEMPLE
254.312.2313 H sparetimetexas.com
Family fun center featuring bowling, laser tag, arcade game room, private parties, special events, restaurant and bar
XTREME JUMP ADVENTURE PARK
3111 S. 31ST ST., TEMPLE
254.314.2117 H xtremejumpparks.com/temple
Trampoline park, laser tag, go karts, rock walls, Jacob’s Ladder, special themed events and private parties
ADDITIONAL INFO
TEMPLE AREA PARKS templeparks.com
BELTON AREA PARKS
beltontexas.gov
SALADO AREA PARKS saladotx.gov
TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DIVISION tpwd.gov
BOAT RAMPS
For boat ramps at Belton Lake locations and amenities visit: belton.lakesonline.com/POI/boat-ramps
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PARKS & recreation
The Temple Parks & Recreation Department maintains more than 66 parks and public spaces citywide as well as providing recreational activities and programming that makes Temple a great place to live, work, and play.
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