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Buddy Holly Recreation Area

Buddy Holly Recreation Area is a public city park in Lubbock, Texas, on the NE Lubbock side of town, at N University Ave & César E. Chávez Dr, Lubbock, TX 79401. Admission is free.

Buddy Holly Recreation Area

A scenic 1.8-mile paved loop around a lake in the canyon, used for walking, jogging, and family outings.

Address
N University Ave & César E. Chávez Dr, Lubbock, TX 79401
Area
NE Lubbock
Walking track
1.8 mi paved loop

What's at Buddy Holly Recreation Area

  • Basketball court
  • Exercise
  • Fishing
  • Picnic area
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic shelter
  • Walking track
  • Lake

History

Part of the Canyon Lakes system developed in the 1970s along Yellow House Canyon Draw, named for Lubbock's most famous son, Buddy Holly.

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Common questions

Where is Buddy Holly Recreation Area?

Buddy Holly Recreation Area is at N University Ave & César E. Chávez Dr, Lubbock, TX 79401 in Lubbock, Texas, on the NE Lubbock side of town. It is a public city park and admission is free.

What amenities does Buddy Holly Recreation Area have?

Buddy Holly Recreation Area has basketball court, exercise, fishing, picnic area, restrooms, picnic shelter and walking track. All facilities are public and free to use, maintained by Lubbock Parks and Recreation.

How long is the walking track at Buddy Holly Recreation Area?

The walking track at Buddy Holly Recreation Area measures 1.8 mi paved loop. It is open to the public at no cost during park hours.

Can you fish at Buddy Holly Recreation Area?

Buddy Holly Recreation Area has a lake, and fishing is among its listed facilities. Fishing in Texas requires a state license for anyone 17 and older.

What is the history of Buddy Holly Recreation Area?

Part of the Canyon Lakes system developed in the 1970s along Yellow House Canyon Draw, named for Lubbock's most famous son, Buddy Holly.

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