Bachman Lake Park City park and lake in northwest Dallas, TX
Bachman Lake Park is a city park at 3500 W. Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220. Hours: Every day, 6 am to 11 pm. Call (214) 670-1923.
A 205-acre city lake on the north side of Love Field Airport, with a 3.08 mile trail loop, a skate park, two playgrounds, picnic areas and an indoor pool. The park is open daily from 6 am to 11 pm.
Open now until 11 pm- Open daily, 6 am to 11 pm
- 3.08 mile trail loop around the lake
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When is Bachman Lake Park open?
Daily from 6 am to 11 pm. Those are the park hours on the city's Bachman Lake page.
Where is Bachman Lake Park?
At 3500 W. Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220. The lake is in northwest Dallas, on the north side of Love Field Airport.
How long is the trail around Bachman Lake?
The loop is 3.08 miles, a 5K. The city's trail flyer says it is paved with a mixture of concrete and asphalt and rates it easy to moderate. An exercise circuit with 16 stations is placed along the trail.
Can I fish at Bachman Lake?
Yes. The city says fishing is allowed and that the lake is stocked by TX Fisheries. The park page links the Texas Parks and Wildlife fishing profile for the lake.
What is at the Bachman skate park?
It is a 46,000 square foot skate park with a medium-sized flow bowl, a street plaza, a snake run and a pool. A mural by artist Jieun Kim shows a mother dragon and her baby skating together.
How do I reserve the pavilion at Bachman Lake?
Call the facility reservation office at 214-670-8740, Monday through Friday from 8:15 am to 5 pm. The office is at 8100 Doran Circle, Dallas, TX 75238.
Is there a swimming pool at Bachman Lake?
Yes, two. Bachman Indoor Pool is open year round and has five 25-meter lanes, a spa and locker rooms. Open swim and lap swim cost $5 with a Recreation Card and $7 without one. The outdoor Bachman Family Aquatic Center is open in summer only.
Is there a recreation center in the park?
Yes. Bachman Recreation Center is at 2750 Bachman Dr and has an auditorium, a fitness center, a gym, meeting rooms and a grill area. It is open Monday to Thursday 9 am to 8 pm, Friday 2 pm to 7 pm and Saturday 9 am to 2 pm, and is closed on Sunday. Its phone is 214-670-6266.
Can I watch planes from Bachman Lake?
Yes. The city lists a close-up view of airplanes landing at and taking off from Love Field Airport as a feature of the park. The trail flyer says the view is from the southern bank of the lake.
Are dogs and alcohol allowed in the park?
Dogs must remain on leash, under the City of Dallas park rules. The same rules prohibit alcoholic beverages in the park and on the streets, sidewalks and parking next to it.
Is there parking at Bachman Lake Park?
Yes. The city's facility page for the park lists parking among its features, along with a boat ramp, grills, picnic tables and a sand volleyball court. It does not give the number of spaces or a fee.
Who do I call about Bachman Lake Park?
The park page lists Park Maintenance and Operations at 214-670-1923, a line for the city's parks and not for this park alone. Its business hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. For pavilion reservations call 214-670-8740.
Fees and reservations
- Bachman Lake PavilionCall the facility reservation office at 214-670-8740By reservation
- Indoor pool, open swim and lap swimWith a Recreation Card. $7 without one$5
The reservation office takes calls Monday through Friday from 8:15 am to 5 pm. Bachman Indoor Pool is closed on Sunday.

