Joe Pool Lake

Spanning Multiple Counties

Joe Pool Lake is a 6,949-acre lake located next to Grand Prairie, Texas, just outside Arlington, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport are under 30 miles away, and the Texas Health Hospital Mansfield and USMD Hospital at Arlington are under 20 miles away.

The Dallas/Fort Worth and Arlington area features both public and private K-12 education as well as several colleges and universities.

On and Around the Water

Joe Pool Lake is a great spot for recreational activities for the whole family. Swimming, boating, fishing, jet-skiing, and relaxing in the sun are popular activities.

Anglers looking to toss out a line have the opportunity to hook largemouth bass, white bass, white crappie, and channel catfish.

The Lynn Creek Marina is a full-service marina with boat slips, rentals, gas, a boat ramp, a store, a restaurant, and more.

Nearby Parks and Access

There are four parks along the shore of Joe Pool Lake, each offering amenities to make your lake trip a breeze.

Cedar Hill State Park is the largest option, spanning 1,826 acres. It has a marina, boat ramps, a fishing barge, hiking trails, a mountain biking trail, a swimming area, and over 300 campsites.

Loyd Park's 791 acres offer access to campsites, boat ramps, a boat dock, a beach, hiking trails, an equestrian trail, picnic facilities, a softball field, and a volleyball court.

Lynn Creek Park is a 785-acre park with a boat ramp, a beach area, a concession stand, group and single-use picnic sites, and sand volleyball courts.

Britton Park is the smallest option, offering lake goers boating access, boating, and restrooms.

The Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Joe Pool Lake is only 25 minutes away from Six Flag over Texas, the original Six Flags theme park. The park is also the home of the world’s first log flume, the first freefall ride, and the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Texas.

A reasonable distance from Dallas, residents can also travel a short distance to AT&T Stadium to watch the Dallas Cowboys or Globe Light Field see the Texas Rangers.

Other classic spots in the area include Ripley’s Believe-It-Or-Not museum, Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax, the Metropolitan Classical Ballet, the Symphony Arlington, and the Arlington Music Hall.

Premier Lake Living

Those looking for a laid-back lake lifestyle with the close convenience of a major metropolitan area will love to call Joe Pool Lake home.