Lubbock Parks & Recreation
Lubbock Parks & RecreationBuddy Holly Recreation Area
Buddy Holly Recreation Area is a city park in Lubbock, Texas, on the North Lubbock side of town, at N University Ave & César E. Chávez Dr, Lubbock, TX 79401.
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
- North Lubbock
- Walking track
- 1.8 mi paved loop
- Lake
- Yes
What's at Buddy Holly Recreation Area
- Walking track
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Exercise
- Picnic area
- Picnic shelter
- Restrooms
- 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.
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 North Lubbock side of town.
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.
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.
Can you fish at Buddy Holly Recreation Area?
Fishing is among the listed facilities at Buddy Holly Recreation Area. Check Texas Parks and Wildlife for current license rules before you go.
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.
Getting to Buddy Holly Recreation Area
N University Ave & César E. Chávez Dr, Lubbock, TX 79401