Special Parks & Facilities
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AMBUCS HUB City Playground 26th Street west of Nashville Inside Maxey Park The AMBUCS HUB City Playground is located at Maxey Park and is completely ADA accessible. HUB stands for Helping Undo Barriers and it allows children of all abilities to play together. A special thanks to the three Lubbock AMBUCS chapters for making this possible. |
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American Museum of Agriculture 1501 Canyon Lakes Drive Inside Mackenzie Park Opened in May 2002, the museum exhibits include restored tractors from Lubbock County Historical Collection plus more machinery, implements, and artifacts. Museum Hours Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (806) 744-3786 |
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American Wind Power Center 1701 Canyon Lakes Drive Inside Mackenzie Park In 1993, a non-profit organization was established to acquire a large number of restored early windmills. The city of Lubbock provided at 28-acre tract of city park land along with some buildings for indoor displays. The rarest windmills of the collection are exhibited inside the larger building while outdoors windmills are being erected on towers, many with pumps and tanks. The American Wind Power Center is the most comprehensive collection of historic windmills in the world. Museum Hours (Closed Mondays) Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm (May - September) (806) 747-8734 |
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FINA/ALON USA Crossroads in Time Sculpture Garden 400 Block of East Broadway West of Mackenzie Park The FINA/ALON USA Crossroads in Time Sculpture Garden is located east of the South Plains Fairgrounds on the western boundary of Mackenzie Park. Dedicated in October 2004, this new addition to the Lubbock park system is truly monumental with artwork by Sculptor Steve Teeters that represents the art, architecture, history and heritage of the Llano Estacado. |
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Joyland Amusement Park 4th and I-27 Inside Mackenzie Park A West Texas fun-filled tradition located in the heart of Mackenzie Park. Joyland has great rides and attractions ranging from a log ride, water coaster and roller coasters to junior rides and family classics like the colorful carousel, food favorites, exciting games and group outing facilities. Open mid-March through mid-September. |
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Legacy Play Village Spur 327 and Brownfield Highway Inside McAlister Park Legacy Play Village is a unique play/learn facility which was sponsored, designed and built by the citizens of Lubbock and the surrounding area. Legacy Play Village is maintained and operated by the Friends of Legacy Play Village. The "Friends" can be reached at legacyplayvillage@suddenlink.net. The Legacy Play Village has three picnic pavilions that are available for rental year-round. To reserve a pavilion, call the Parks and Recreation Office at (806) 775-2673. |
   
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Lubbock Memorial Arboretum 4111 University Avenue Inside Clapp Park The Lubbock Memorial Arboretum is located in Clapp Park and is an exhibit of the best trees, shrubs, vines and other ornamental plants which can be grown in this area, a laboratory for studying existing plants and testing, evaluation and experimenting with new plants, and a tranquil area with walkways, paths, vistas, and rest sites for the pleasure and education of local citizens and other visitors. Open to adults with special programs for children. Arboretum Hours Open Everyday - Dawn to Dusk Arboretum Interpretive Center Hours Saturdays - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sundays - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Education Programs Every Second Saturday of each month, learn more about gardening in West Texas. Program begins at 10:00 a.m. (806) 797-4520 |
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Lubbock Area Veterans War Memorial 82nd and Nashville Avenue Inside Huneke Park After much hard work, the Lubbock Area Veterans War Memorial was dedicated on December 7, 2003. The Memorial is a shining reminder of the sacrifices of the men and women who have so willingly given of themselves for our country. This community owes American Legion George S. Berry Post 575 and Auxiliary a debt of gratitude for their untiring efforts on making this Veterans Memorial a reality. |
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McAlister Park Brownfield Highway and Milwaukee Avenue BMX Track, Bird Blinds, Cavazos Athletic Complex, 3 Baseball Fields, Challenger Little League Field, Snack Concession Area (seasonal), Disc Golf Course, Horseshoe Pits, Legacy Play Village, Playa, Press Box, Restrooms (seasonal), Shaded Stands, Skate Park, 4 X 4/Hummer Track, Trails |
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Willie McCool Memorial 83rd and Nashville Avenue Inside Huneke Park The Willie McCool Statue was created as a lasting tribute to McCool: his life, his vision and his contributions to our understanding of our place in the universe. The young boy represents both McCool's early interest in science and the sense of adventure and curiosity inherent in children everywhere who dream of achieving the impossible. |
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Meadowbrook Golf Course Municipal Drive and North Park Road Inside Mackenzie Park Two 18-Hole Championship Golf Courses, Large Grass Driving Range, Oversized Practice Green, Pro Shop, Full-Service Snack Bar. Managed by Eagle Golf. (806) 765-6679 |
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Prairie Dog Town 4th Street and I-27 Inside Mackenzie Park Of all Nature's wild creatures, none is more appealing and entertaining to watch than the Prairie Dog. In the 1930's, Prairie Dog Town was established in Mackenzie Park and has been enjoyed by resident and visitors alike throughout its history. Prairie Dog Town was recently renovated and is now open to the public! Free! |
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Safety City 44th and Avenue U Inside Clapp Park Safety City is a unique kid-sized town where children learn hands-on the rules of pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety. More than 6,000 public school kids go through the program each year. For information, call (806) 767-2712. |
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Skate Park at Stubbs Parks 36th Street and Avenue N Skateboard enthusiasts can enjoy their sport at the new Skate Park at Stubbs Park. Featuring a half pipe, quarter pipe, two fun boxes, a manual box and three banked wedges, this lighted skate park is perfect for all levels of skateboarders and it’s free! |
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Wells Fargo Amphitheatre East of Avenue A off of East Broadway in Mackenzie Park |