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Expe ence The Wonder
210.653.9140
8001 Shin Oak Dr.
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Live Oak, TX 78233
Incorporated in 1960, City founders considered the Interstate 35 and Loop 1604 interchange a perfect location amid gentlyrolling hills.
Live Oak has evolved from a rich farming and ranching tradition to developments of peaceful residential neighborhoods, multiple shopping centers, a major hospital and medical complexes, college campuses, and nancial resources.
UNWIND & Relax
With just under 150 acres of parks and open space, Live Oak o ers several recreational opportunities for family members of any age. Created in 1971, the Main City Park contains a 20-acre lake which is the focus of an annual shing event for children. Walking trails, football eld, basketball court, skate spot, three baseball elds, multiple playscapes, a nationally known disc golf course, pavilions, swimming pool, and a clubhouse are just a few of the amenities o ered. In addition, the Woodcrest Park is approximately 32 acres and o ers a large playscape with an arti cial turf surface and concrete walk/run trails in a natural woods setting. e walking and jogging trails are thoughtfully looped to get you back to the starting area with several trails, park benches, and picnic tables so you can stop, rest, and enjoy nature.
Live Oak’s Lakeside Park is an ideal location for picnics, walks, or a day of shing which is stocked twice a year with a variety of sh. Its gazebo is the perfect location for getting those one-of-akind photos with the picturesque lake as a backdrop. In the cooler months, shermen can expect to nd sizable trout; in the summer months, they can nd a plenty of cat sh and bass.
Relax, sit back, and enjoy the natural sights of our waterfowl including swans, ducks, and Egyptian geese. For water enthusiasts, paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized boats are allowed during daylight hours.
Live Oak has a municipal swimming pool that is perfect for the hot summer months in Texas! Spend a day soaking up the sun and cooling o in the six-lane pool. For the little ones, we o er a baby wading pool that is 2 feet in depth. e pool features durable shade canopies, one which covers the entire baby pool area and in and around the surrounding pool deck. Lawn chairs and tables are spaced throughout the pool grounds for guests to enjoy. Being fully handicap-accessible, including a wheelchair water li for disabled patrons, makes the Live Oak pool a prime destination. In fact, the pool and clubhouse are a favorite gathering place for birthday parties and family reunions.
Need a little competition during your stay? Try out Live Oak’s renowned two 18-hole disc golf courses shaded with beautiful Live Oak trees. Both courses run throughout the entire park system. is championship course is home to some of the best disc golfers in the State of Texas. e course begins in the Main City Park near the sports elds and winds throughout the entire park.
e City opened e Oaks Plaza skatepark in 2016. is is the “spot” you will nd skaters of all ages. e skate park is located near the shade of the Live Oak tree canopies between the baseball elds. It consists of a bi-level, plaza-style skate path with features installed along the way. e upper level includes a manual pad and turn-around wall. e lower section has a at rail, ledge, and quarter pipe.
e skate park has a stair set, down rail, and bank. e long plaza skate path, together with all the features and positioned skate amenities, allows skaters, bikers, and parkour athletes to perform and practice multiple tricks over the course of several hundred feet. Natural seating areas and installed rocks provide enjoyable resting spots within the skate park area.
e park system is soon expanding with Montonyo Park near the newly constructed Vista Ridge Subdivision. A walking trail will connect the residents of Vista Ridge to Avery Road and a future connection to Woodcrest Nature Park.
SHOP Local
Live Oak is known as a retail market des- tination with one of the largest open air shopping centers in Texas. e Forum is known throughout the area for its diverse shopping and fantastic restaurants. It o ers a variety of over 120 stores and restaurants to meet your shopping needs. e Live Oak Town Center o ers 870,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, and entertainment. It is also the home of IKEA, serving the south region of Texas. Other Live Oak shopping destinations include Gateway Plaza, a 138,510 square foot shopping center located at the Northwest corner of IH-35 and Loop 1604, which o ers eateries, shops, and entertainment with easy access to the Live Oak Town Center. e Village at Forum Parkway has restaurants and retail choices to compliment the other shopping centers, and Live Oak Crossing is anchored by the Live Oak Regal theaters which compliments the newly revitalized Pat Booker Business District.
INDULGE with Quality and Creative Eats
Start your day and nish your night with one of Live Oak’s quality and creative eateries! Whether you are looking for an area original, pasta or pizza, hamburger or steak, sweet treat or international avors, Live Oak has what you’re craving for with over 80 restaurants and bars to choose from. With options from family friendly dining to a special night out, you will enjoy what “Our Town” has to o er in the heart of Live Oak.