Recreation

Texas Parks & Wildlife map shows area where hunters must submit samples of harvested deer for CWD testing.

State biologists predict excellent deer hunting season amid CWD concern

White tail deer season is underway

Prairie dog takes a peek to watch for disk golfers east of Mackenzie Park

Room to improve: the future of parks, pools, and quality of life in Lubbock

Brad Burt

As the budget season draws to a close, some city leaders are concerned about cuts and commitments that could impact the future of Lubbock's quality of life. At the same time, some are still working to pull departments like Parks and Recreation out of the Pandemic's recession.

Lubbock kids cool off with splash pads, city’s new low-cost aquatic option

Bishop Van Buren

In 2022, the Lubbock City Council announced that over $5 million from federal COVID-19 relief funding would go towards the construction of these splash pads, replacing three of the four aging public pools that residents used to enjoy.

Micah Branscum, 3, plays with a water feature at the new Mae Simmons Splash Pad on July 8 in Lubbock. Once considered a form of necessary community infrastructure that commanded millions of federal dollars nationwide, swimming pools across Texas and the U.S. are closing and being replaced with more affordable splash pads.

Just as the temperature climbs, Texas towns are closing public pools to cut costs

Jayme Lozano Carver

Advocates say public pools are necessary community infrastructure and save lives. Splash pads have become a more affordable option.

City of Lubbock’s Clapp Pool, 4500 Ave. U, reopened for the summer season on Sunday.

Clapp Park pool reopens as splash pad plans progress, but not in time for this season

Reece Nations

Clapp Pool’s season began May 28 and will run through Saturday, Aug. 5.

Will Lubbock ever get splash pads?

Families have asked for the amenity for years. Here's what we know about plans to bring splash pads to Lubbock.