Little Elm Beach

A sandy beach that will make you forget you’re in North Texas.

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BUILD SANDCASTLES

Our spacious beach is the perfect place to park a chair and escape for hours of sand and sun. Pack towels, toys, and snacks for a relaxing all day excursion.

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GET MOVING

Lakefront has plenty of places to get fresh air and exercise with family and friends. Walk, bike, or run one of our beautiful trails with scenic views of Lake Lewisville, take your kids to the playground, or start a beach volleyball game.

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HIT THE WATER

DFW Surf, Hydrous Wake and Aqua Park are a fun way to cool off on those hot Texas summer days. Register online for a wakeboarding session or to experience our giant floating playgrounds on the water.

Surfboard with an orange and white design, featuring the text "the lakefront Milwaukee" along the side, perfect for catching waves at Little Elm Beach.
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RESERVE YOUR BOAT

Enjoy an exhilarating day of waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, fishing, or cruising around. Both Ski Boats and Pontoons are available to meet the needs of your special day on Lake Lewisville.

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GRAB A MEAL

Grab a refreshing drink from Margarita To-Go before heading to the beach or dine in at Towers Tap House on your way home. We’ve got over twenty nearby restaurants that will make your day a good one.

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EXCITING EVENTS

Join us for year-round fun, including our annual Fourth of July and Christmas celebrations, scavenger hunts, food events, and more. We also offer two private pavilions to suit your family party needs.

Icon of a graduation cap, reminiscent of the celebratory spirit found at Little Elm Beach.

BUILD SANDCASTLES

Our spacious beach is the perfect place to park a chair and escape for hours of sand and sun. Pack towels, toys, and snacks for a relaxing all day excursion.

A blue icon of a push pin, tilted to the right, serves as a perfect reminder of your adventures at Little Elm Beach.

GET MOVING

Lakefront has plenty of places to get fresh air and exercise with family and friends. Walk, bike, or run one of our beautiful trails with scenic views of Lake Lewisville, take your kids to the playground, or start a beach volleyball game.

A simple blue and gray icon depicting a calendar with the number "3" on it, reminiscent of planning a serene getaway to Little Elm Beach.

HIT THE WATER

DFW Surf, Hydrous Wake, and The Cove at The Lakefront™® are a fun way to cool off on those hot Texas summer days. Register online for a wakeboarding session or to experience our giant floating playgrounds on the water.

Surfboard with an orange and white design, featuring the text "the lakefront Milwaukee" along the side, perfect for catching waves at Little Elm Beach.
A blue stylized icon of a museum or classical building with columns and a pediment evokes the serene charm of Little Elm Beach.

RESERVE YOUR BOAT

Enjoy an exhilarating day of waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, fishing, or cruising around. Both ski boats and pontoons are available to meet the needs of your special day on Lake Lewisville.

The blue navy helmet, reminiscent of a serene afternoon at Little Elm Beach, features a rounded shape and smooth surface.

GRAB A MEAL

Grab a refreshing drink from Margarita To-Go before heading to the beach or dine in at Hula Hut on your way home. We’ve got over twenty nearby restaurants that will make your day a good one.

A blue fish silhouette with fins and tail elegantly floats on a plain background, reminiscent of the serene waters by Little Elm Beach.

EXCITING EVENTS

Join us for year-round fun, including our annual Fourth of July and Christmas celebrations, scavenger hunts, food events, and more. We also offer two private pavilions to suit your family party needs.

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking fees begin on April 4, 2025. This is not a come-and-go entry fee, so every time you re-enter the park, the fee will apply.

Parking attendants take cash or credit cards onsite. We also offer a Resident Seasonal Parking Pass for $25 and Non-Resident Seasonal Parking Pass for $75.

Passes will be available on March 10, 2025. Passes must be purchased in person at The Rec at The Lakefront™ at 303 Main Street, Little Elm.

Purchasing a Little Elm Park Season Parking Pass does not guarantee a parking spot.

All parking pass purchases require proof of residency documentation (valid state-issued ID). Residency is determined by Little Elm property tax status. Confirm you pay Little Elm property taxes at www.dentoncad.com.

Individuals assigned to Little Elm ISD but residing outside the Town of Little Elm incorporated limits are non-residents. In addition, residents of Little Elm’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) are non-residents.

PARKING PRICING

Single Day

$10/ vehicle

April 5 through Labor Day

  • April 4 through Labor Day.
  • Pay to park, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and select holidays and special events.
  • Parking attendants take cash or credit cards onsite.

Parking Start / End Dates

  • Parking fees are effective April 4-September 1, 2025
  • April 1, 2025
    • Fridays, 4-10 p.m.
    • Saturday, noon–10 p.m.
    • Sunday, noon-10 p.m.
  • May-Labor Day
    • Friday, Noon-10 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Seasonal Pass Overview

  • $25 seasonal pass for residents
  • $75 seasonal pass for non-residents

Seasonal Parking Pass Restrictions

Seasonal parking passes are not permitted for use during the following events:

    • Big Easy (March 1)
    • Memorial Weekend and Day (May 24-26)
    • Brew & Que (June 7)
    • July Jubilee (July 4-6)
    • Autumn Fest (September 11-14)

Parking Rates:

  • Standard rate at the gate of $10 per car, per entry (if you leave the park and come back you will be charged again unless you have a seasonal pass)
  • Memorial Day Weekend – Saturday, May 24-Monday, May 26 – $20
  • Brew & Que – Saturday, June 7 – View Brew & Que pricing and information here.
  • July Jubilee Weekend – Thursday, July 4 – $50 for advance premium concrete parking and $30 for day-of overflow lot parking. Friday, July 5 – Sunday, July 7 – $20

SEASONAL PASS

RESIDENT

$25/ vehicle

NON-RESIDENT

$75/ vehicle

LITTLE ELM BEACH RULES

 

  • No lifeguard on duty
  • Swim at your own risk
  • Swim in designated areas only
  • No outside grills or cooking equipment allowed in the park. Please use designated park grills only.
  • No pets on the beach or beach sidewalk – all pets in the park must be kept on a leash
  • No glass containers
  • Canopy tents must be kept 15 feet from the shoreline
  • No camping tents on beach
  • Overnight camping must be in designated camping areas only and you must obtain a camping permit to camp
  • No fishing from beach and surrounding areas
  • No amplified sound allowed (i.e., radios, boom boxes, etc.)
  • No loitering on sidewalks or in parking lots

Little Elm Beach is a picture-perfect sandy beach on the shores of Lewisville Lake. Ten beach volleyball courts overlook the lake, and the beach has one of the largest open swim areas in North Texas, while kayak, paddleboard, and bike rentals are also available nearby from DFW Surf. Purchase food and drinks from Lakefront Grill, order delivery from or take an efrog to a local restaurant, or bring your own food!

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