Perfect for lovers of the outdoors, Southlake TX is home to over 675 acres of park area, 45 athletic fields, 15 lighted tennis courts, and 6 miles of park trails. The many parks in Southlake offer everything from playgrounds to ponds to picnic areas. Even the furriest residents of Southlake have their own park to enjoy – BooBoo’s Buddies Dog Park! The Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve strives to be a model of preservation in the heart of the Metroplex and hosts special events throughout the year. The park includes a girls' softball complex, a recreational soccer complex, equestrian trails, fishing pavilion, and a dog park.

The city of Southlake offers many recreational activities for its citizens. The Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of sports leagues for both youth and adults, with teams for basketball, softball, volleyball, inline hockey, and more. The department also offers a host of programs, including pre-school arts and crafts, summer camps for youth, and health and fitness programs for adults. The Southlake Senior Activity Center is a great place for those 55 years of age and better to take advantage of many services and activities tailored to the seniors of Southlake.

For families in Southlake, there is always a special event for everyone to enjoy. Throughout the year, the city offers various special events, including movies in the park, Harvest Fest, a family campout, and many holiday celebrations. On Saturdays during the summer, families can enjoy a wide variety of fine local performing artists at the Masterworks Music Series, held in conjunction with the Northeast Tarrant Arts Council at Town Square. Southlake Women’s Club hosts Art In the Square, an annual three-day juried art festival and fundraising event, held in the Southlake Town Square. The event is free to the public and offers over 140 national and local unique artists, children’s arts and crafts, ongoing entertainment, and a food court.

Whether you are hungry for sushi or tacos or are shopping for jewelry or local crafts, you will be able to find what you want in Southlake’s vibrant dining and shopping scene. Southlake Town Square is a center of activities for the city of Southlake and is home to a wide variety of shops, fantastic restaurants, local businesses, a hotel, and theaters. As a community gathering place for events and entertainment, you’ll find something going on here all year round from Oktoberfest to 4th of July Fireworks!

For those looking to become more involved in the community, there are all sorts of civic organizations and committees to join. There are also endless volunteer opportunities – whether you’d like to work with children or animals, plan special events, or work in the parks – the city would love your help!