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Bowman Springs Park

Tourist attraction City park

This 14-acre waterfront park features a paddling trail, a fishing pier & an 8-lane boat ramp. People often mention park, lake, nice, fish, boat, picnic, people, fishing, Arlington, family,


Address

7003 W Poly Webb Rd, Arlington, TX 76016

Website

www.arlingtontx.gov

Contact

(817) 459-5474

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 5 AM to 10 PM
  • Monday: 5 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 5 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 5 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 5 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (34) lake (18) nice (13) fish (12) boat (11) picnic (10) people (10) fishing (10) Arlington (9) family (8)
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  • 4/5 Aliasger M. 3 years ago on Google • 135 reviews
    Great place. I usually go here to meditate and enjoy few moments with myself in peace. The park is nice, the lake is soothing. There are tables to have picnic with family as well as ramp to launch boats and jet skis. Alot of people usually come to take a walk or fish. One of the gems in Arlington.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike G. 2 years ago on Google • 124 reviews
    Beautiful park with multiple spots to fish. Playground far from water which is a plus for your small kids. Bathrooms nice big and clean. Lots of shade trees as well. At the boat ramp saw 2 people feeding the ducks.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gwendolyn R H. 7 months ago on Google • 559 reviews
    This park is all about the lake. It's a comfy space with picnic tables and seats along the lake. Naturally the ducks love to hang around and get nibbles. Watching and feeding them is a joy by itself. And there's space to just walk around. Overall, it's a good meeting spot.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marco Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there to fish. No swimming allowed only boating. Saw people walking their dogs here and theres a playground. A few ice cream trucks stop which the kids like.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bikram K. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice lake. Can do boting, jitskee and you can do bbq and small parties with friend and family.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 yolanda g. 2 years ago on Google
    I love it but the bathroom was closed but got to go to a gas station 5 minutes away . My grandson met John and he thought us how to fish but we didn't catch nothing family fun park and nice people of all race and color.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melodie M. 8 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    We try to go once a week so we can feed the ducks and squirrels!! They are so cute! It's clean and they're redoing some stuff!! Love making memories with my kids in the same place I went growing up!!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Louis H. 10 months ago on Google
    A nice place to view the sun set across the lake. Friendly, mostly calm, quiet.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shannon V. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful park. Lots of trees and shade. This is a great place to fish and boat as well. Peaceful and beautiful.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 KENNETH M. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting little park w boat ramp. Lots of shaded picnic tables. Restrooms w running water.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kelly L. 3 months ago on Google • 112 reviews New
    Small but beautiful and clean park. It can get crowded on the weekends and holidays with group events, fishing people, and some birthday parties, so seating can be limited. When it is not busy, it is the perfect place to just sit around and watch the lake to be in the moment. If you dig through the grass you might find some crustacean claws, or you might spot some birds fishing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aditya M. 1 year ago on Google • 252 reviews
    Best park near lake arlington. Well managed. Looks completely new. You can sit, walk around, fish, camp.

  • 5/5 Ammar 1 year ago on Google
    One of the nicest local spots you can go to is here in Arlenton. Watching the sunset here is very cool. The place is family friendly. There are places for grilling and dining tables. There are chairs by the sea. The most beautiful thing here is the ducks and nature. Sometimes I bring bread for the ducks and they come all to me. I highly recommend it to Arnellton locals
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kymber M. 2 months ago on Google • 97 reviews New
    The walking trail is only about 600 steps...wish they would extend it.

  • 4/5 Antonio M. 10 months ago on Google
    Really nice and spacious park with a big beautiful lake that has lots of fish in it. There are lots of trees that provide plenty of shade and a decent amount of parking. There is a fishing pier that a person can stand on and cast their fishing line into the water to hopefully pull up a nice sized fish or two. There is a nice sized playground for children and walking trails. I was invited to a memorial day weekend cookout here and I enjoyed my time. Park opens at 5am and closes promptly at 10pm and park police is on sight to protect everyone’s safety. If you like to fish or drive your motor boat, I recommend this park.

  • 5/5 Delesha K. 9 months ago on Google
    I participated in yoga in the park. I've always seen this in the movies or on TV and wanted to be in it. It was very calming and relaxing tbh even in the Texas heat. Me and my sister tagged along with a few others for yoga in the park with the Arlington Yoga Center. They have several sessions not just at this park but others in the area. It was an awesome experience! We will most definitely attend again in the near future! It did appear they were either renovating or fixing the park or whatever so most of the playground was not accessible.

  • 1/5 Curtis H. 11 months ago on Google
    This is a Lake Arlington park, it has a kids park which is big and looks awesome, great fishing platforms and offers boat launching. All of the activities aspects are perfectly fine and great, I unfortunately don’t recommend this location because the general parking lot is too close to the docks, kids park, and fishing locations. Therefore it becomes impossible to control what music people play or how loud, or if 6 people are playing music all at the same time from their vehicles; which can dampen the fun of your family adventure when profanity is involved. Amazing park, terrible parking arrangements that nullify the entire adventure.

  • 5/5 Huong T. 10 months ago on Google
    Very nice park on lake Arlington with plenty of bench and picnic table. Lots of tree so you can have shaded area to sit in. Lots of Pele people come here to fish. They are building a playground area not sure when it will be ready by. Lots of people come here to drop their boats in the water.

  • 5/5 SHAH D. 1 year ago on Google
    Bowman Springs Park is a peaceful and scenic park located in Arlington, Texas. The park covers an area of 10 acres and is a popular destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The park is located on the shores of Lake Arlington and offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy, including picnic areas, playgrounds, and a boat ramp. The picnic areas are shaded by large trees and offer plenty of space for families to spread out and enjoy a meal. The playgrounds are safe and well-maintained, making them a great place for kids to run and play. One of the unique features of Bowman Springs Park is the fishing pier, which extends out into Lake Arlington. The pier offers a great spot for fishing, and visitors can catch a variety of fish, including catfish and bass. The park also has several hiking and biking trails that wind through scenic woodlands and offer beautiful views of the lake. The park is also home to several bird species, including great blue herons and bald eagles. Visitors can enjoy bird watching and wildlife viewing along the trails and around the lake. For those interested in history, Bowman Springs Park has several historic markers that tell the story of the park and its importance to the local community. The park was once the site of a natural spring that provided water to early settlers in the area. Overall, Bowman Springs Park is a peaceful and relaxing destination that offers a variety of outdoor activities and amenities for visitors to enjoy. Its convenient location on the shores of Lake Arlington, combined with its beautiful scenery and historical significance, make it a great destination for a family outing or a peaceful afternoon in nature. Whether you're looking to fish, hike, or simply enjoy a picnic by the lake, Bowman Springs Park is definitely worth a visit.

  • 5/5 James C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice park with fishing and a small dock and boat ramp. Walked my dog over there for 13 years. I used to live across the street from the entrance. Moved but still load the pooches up and walk around there. Good eating spots with grills. Also a Pavillion. Ducks who are not shy and want you to feed them. Great Park!

  • 5/5 Clémentine C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice park, very pleasant to come to walk, to make its sport, and especially to look at the sunset

  • 5/5 Scott L. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely spot for fishing, a boat launch, a picnic, walking the dog, strolling around, or just to sit. Quite peaceful and scenic, about as nice a water view as you'll get in the middle of DFW. Check it out!

  • 5/5 JT A. 5 months ago on Google
    Great little park on the shore of Lake Arlington. Lots of mature shade trees. A covered pavilion with six picnic tables. Fishing is available along the lake shore. A boat ramp is available and boat trailer parking.

  • 5/5 Kirsten M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice park. Great place to bring your family. No drama or congestion . Lots of shade with nice picnic areas. And..... I actually enjoyed having my dogs with me.

  • 4/5 Yulya R. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    Nice place to take a stroll and to spend time with your family. I went during winter so there was no people there so we had a good time just walking the dogs.

  • 4/5 George S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very nice park, and very well maintained. The men's bathroom was super clean had soap and sink with water to wash your hands, however there were no drying towels or electric hand blow dryers. In my opinion, this park has the best boat launch ramp that I've used within a 50 mile radius, or so. Because it was my first time visiting this park / lake and I'm not very familiar with it, I did not like how quick the depth of the lake could go from 15 ft to 6 ft...and sometimes 2ft, at any given place on the lake. To me, that was pretty scary. So if you don't know this lake, take your time moving across the lake to prevent getting stuck in the mud.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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