Bob Monaghan, Director

Parks & Leisure Services Department 1197 W. Main Street Lewisville, TX 75067 972-219-3550

Part of what makes Lewisville special is its abundance of parks and a wide range of leisure activities. We have focused all our efforts into maintaining an award-winning park system, facilities and scenic trails. We also have added a variety of activities and special events for all ages to satisfy a wide range of interests.

If you have any parks and recreation questions, suggestions or need assistance, feel free to contact us. It is our pleasure to add to the quality of life for you, your family and your guests.

Health & Safety Tip of the Month:

Gardening Tip of the Month:

Now that it is getting cooler out, use these fireplace tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission - § Use care with "fire salts," which produce colored flames when thrown on wood fires. They contain heavy metals that, if eaten, can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation and vomiting. Keep them away from children. § Do not burn wrapping paper or plastic items in the fireplace. These materials can ignite suddenly and burn intensely, resulting in a flash fire. § Place a screen around your fireplace to prevent sparks from igniting nearby flammable materials.

If you have cold-sensitive outdoor plants that have to be repeatedly covered up during winter - To prevent having to wash sheets and blankets after each cold episode, consider buying a plastic barbecue cover of the right size to amply cover the plant. Heavy felt-backed plastic covers give the most effective protection. These box-shaped covers can be quickly slipped over plants and the bottoms secured with bricks or rocks in case of wind. In addition, they can be quickly folded/unfolded, are easily stored, and don't get soggy in wet weather. To achieve the best protection, don't put the cover directly on the plant. Instead, put four stakes in the ground a few inches past the outer edges of the plant, with the tops a few inches higher than the foliage. Put the plastic cover over the stakes. This method creates an insulating dead air space around the plant. For plants that are subject to being crushed, the stakes also keep the cover off the foliage. Just remember that this well insulated box can heat up quickly in the sunshine and must be removed during the day to prevent injury to the plant.