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Enjoy Lake Ray Hubbard This Summer

July 13, 2025

Homes in Rowlett TX offer a huge asset for anyone who enjoys life on and around the water: Lake Ray Hubbard. This 22,000+ acre reservoir offers almost endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

The lake was created in 1968 from part of the Trinity River near Rowlett in North Texas. At the time it was called Forney Lake. The name was soon changed to Lake Ray Hubbard, after Dallas Parks & Recreation director Ray Hubbard.

What can you do at Lake Ray Hubbard?

Since the lake is so big, it has plenty of open space for high-powered water fun like jet skiing, tubing and wakeboarding. It can also accommodate everything from kayaks and paddleboards to sailboats, pontoons, yachts and houseboats. Maps of the lake are available online and at local sporting goods stores.

Need a place to keep your boat? Sapphire Bay Marina in Rowlett is a great location to lease a slip. If you don’t have a vessel of your own, you can rent one or book a charter. An upscale resort is being developed at the marina that will have surfing pools, a lagoon, a hotel, spa and a fine dining complex.

Besides boating, the lake is also a popular place to fish for bass, catfish and crappie. You can also swim, but only in designated areas such as the Greenbelt near Garland TX.

With more than 100 miles of shoreline, you’ll find plenty to do around the lake. Pecan Grove Park in Rowlett has 27 acres with picnic areas, hiking paths, exercise equipment, soccer fields and a playground. It’s right next to the Rowlett Wet Zone waterpark for even more summer fun.

Developed areas of the lakeshore are prime spots for lakeside dining, live music and entertainment. Free summer concerts are offered at The Harbor Amphitheater in Rockwall.

Relax and enjoy life on the lake from your new home in Lake Park! Located beside Lake Ray Hubbard in Rowlett TX, Lake Park puts you in the midst of an exciting lifestyle on and around the water. Many lots have views of the lake! Quick Move-In Homes are available now from the low $500s. Ask about special incentives and low interest rates!

Call New Home Sales Manager Cameron Thrash today at 469-400-7757 to start your lakeside adventure with a tour of the Lake Park community of homes in Rowlett TX.

This post was written by Landon Homes.