kids encyclopedia robot

Bachman Lake facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Bachman Lake
Bachman Lake.JPG
A Southwest Airlines jet lands at Dallas Love Field over Bachman Lake
Bachman Lake is located in Texas
Bachman Lake
Bachman Lake
Location in Texas
Location Northwest Dallas, Texas
Coordinates 32°50′56″N 96°52′16″W / 32.84889°N 96.87111°W / 32.84889; -96.87111
Type Artificial lake
Basin countries United States
Surface area 205 acres (83 ha)
Surface elevation 440 ft (130 m)
Settlements Dallas

Bachman Lake is a small freshwater lake in northwest Dallas, Texas, USA. It covers about 205 acres (0.83 km²). The lake is next to Dallas Love Field airport. It is also near the Bluffview neighborhood. At the west end of the lake, you can find Bachman Station. This station offers train services like the Green Line and Orange Line from DART.

Fun Activities at Bachman Lake

Bachman Lake is a great place for outdoor fun. You can visit the Bachman Recreation Center. There are also many picnic spots and a playground.

A paved trail goes all the way around the lake. It is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) long. This trail is perfect for walking, running, or biking. Along the trail, you will find fitness stations, benches, and water fountains. There are also restrooms and more picnic areas.

Bachman Lake is home to the Dallas Rowing Club. People enjoy sailing and rowing here. The lake has a marina and a boathouse. You can also go fishing at Bachman Lake. The lake is regularly stocked with catfish. You can check the stocking schedule to see when new fish are added. Please do not feed the wildlife. This rule helps keep the area safe, especially because the lake is near the airport.

Future Plans for Bachman Lake

There have been talks about changes to Bachman Lake. An "island" has appeared in the middle of the lake. This might be due to how the lake was built or from dirt building up. In April 2019, a city group decided to keep the lake mostly the same size. They plan to fix the lake's dam and remove extra dirt from the bottom.

In 2017, people in the city voted for projects around Bachman Lake. They approved $11.4 million for these park projects:

  • $3.9 million to make the Bachman Recreation Center better. This work was finished in August 2020.
  • $3.5 million for a new swimming center. It is called the "Bachman Family Aquatics Center." This project was planned to be finished by June 2021.
  • $4 million for a new skate park. This park was expected to be built by 2023.

Images for kids

kids search engine
Bachman Lake Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.