Bachman Lake airplane overlook

The south shore is a distinctive place to watch aircraft approaching Love Field; expect intense noise and keep children clear of the trail and road.

Use 3500 West Northwest Highway for general park access or navigate to the recreation center, skate park, pavilion, playground, or boat ramp for the closest lot.

Park and trail hours are 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. daily; the recreation center, pool, pavilion, and programs keep shorter schedules.

A restroom facility is on the south side, with additional facilities at the recreation center and indoor pool during their operating hours.

General park, trail, playground, exercise stations, picnic space, and fishing access are free; pool admission, programs, and reservations may charge.

The mixed concrete-and-asphalt loop, benches, fountains, parking, and developed facilities support many accessible visits, though pavement condition and construction vary.

Leashed dogs may use ordinary park and trail areas. Keep pets away from wildlife and unsafe lake water and carry water in hot weather.

The short lake loop, playground, skate park, planes overhead, picnic space, and indoor aquatic center provide several different family visit options.

The south shore is a distinctive place to watch aircraft approaching Love Field; expect intense noise and keep children clear of the trail and road. The lake is not a swimming area. Expect aircraft noise, exposed heat, waterfowl near the path, cyclists and runners on the loop, and separate recreation-center schedules.