Recreation and Leisure
Lubbock has more neighborhood parks per capita than any city in Texas. Many of the 62 facilities, covering more than 3,000 acres, surround natural lakes where sailing, fishing and water skiing are popular pastimes.
Winding for 10 miles diagonally through the City are the Yellow House Canyon Lakes, a series of six lakes on 750 acres. Nearby Buffalo Springs Lake is a popular weekend get-a-way for local residents with its 7.5 mile shoreline, as well as beautiful hiking, camping and boating areas.
Lubbock’s central location allows good access to excellent winter skiing and a wide variety of other recreational sports. The ski slopes of New Mexico and Colorado are within driving distance. Additionally, there are great camping and hiking opportunities at numerous parks within easy driving distance.
Sports fans can enjoy an abundance of great professional and college sports events. The Lubbock Cotton Kings (professional hockey), the Lubbock Lonestars (professional indoor football), the Texas Tech University Raiders (college basketball and football), and Lubbock Christian University (college baseball and basketball) all call Lubbock home.