Little Elm Beach

• Largest swim beach in North Texas
• 12 sand volleyball courts available for reservations or free play
• Boat ramp (fees apply)
• Hiking / biking trails
• Walking distance to DFW Surf for kayak and paddleboard rentals
• Picnic areas
• Grills
• Amphitheater available for reservations
• Tent camping (designated areas only and fees apply)
• Playground
• Courtesy life jackets
• Restrooms
• Lakefront Grill concessionaire 
• Pavilions available for reservations
• Athletic fields

• No lifeguard on duty

• Swim at your own risk

• Swim in designated areas only

• No outside grills or cooking equipment allowed in the park. Please use designated park grills only.

• No pets on the beach or beach sidewalk – all pets in the park must be kept on a leash

• No glass containers

• Canopy tents must be kept 15 feet from the shoreline

• No camping tents on beach

• Overnight camping must be in designated camping areas only and you must obtain a camping permit to camp

• No fishing from beach and surrounding areas

• No amplified sound allowed (i.e., radios, boom boxes, etc.)

• No loitering on sidewalks or in parking lots

Parking fees begin on April 4, 2025. The fee will apply each time you enter and exit the park unless you purchase a seasonal parking pass.

Parking attendants take cash or credit cards onsite. You may purchase a Resident Seasonal Parking Pass for $25 and a Non-Resident Seasonal Parking Pass for $75. This will allow you to enter and exit the park as many times as you want. Passes must be purchased in person at The Rec at The Lakefront™ at 303 Main Street, Little Elm.

Purchasing a Little Elm Park Seasonal Parking Pass does not guarantee a parking spot.

All parking pass purchases require proof of residency documentation (valid state-issued ID). Residency is determined by Little Elm property tax status. Confirm you pay Little Elm property taxes at www.dentoncad.com.

Individuals assigned to Little Elm ISD but residing outside the Town of Little Elm incorporated limits are non-residents. In addition, residents of Little Elm’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) are non-residents.

Parking Start / End Dates

• Parking fees are effective April 4-September 1, 2025

• April 1, 2025

  • Friday, 4-10 p.m.

  • Saturday, noon–10 p.m.

  • Sunday, noon-10 p.m.

• May-Labor Day Weekend

  • Friday, Noon-10 p.m.

  • Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Seasonal Pass Overview

• $25 seasonal pass for residents

• $75 seasonal pass for non-residents

Seasonal Parking Pass Restrictions

Seasonal parking passes are not permitted for use during the following events:

• Big Easy (March 1)

• Memorial Weekend and Day (May 24-26)

• Brew & Que (June 7)

• July Jubilee (July 4-6)

• Autumn Fest (September 11-14)

Parking Rates

• Standard rate at the gate of $10 per car, per entry (if you leave the park and come back you will be charged again unless you have a seasonal pass)

• Memorial Day Weekend – Saturday, May 24-Monday, May 26 – $20

• Brew & Que – Saturday, June 7 – View Brew & Que pricing and information here.

• July Jubilee Weekend – Thursday, July 4 – $50 for advance premium concrete parking and $30 for day-of overflow lot parking. Friday, July 5 – Sunday, July 7 – $20