CANYON PARK
Canyon Park is a 485- acre park located on the northern shore of Canyon Lake. This lakefront park is currently open from March through October as a day-use only facility. Canyon Park has picnic sites, one boat ramp and restrooms throughout the park. The park encompasses Canyon Park Main, which includes 3 distinct Areas, Swim Beach 1, and the Madrone Trail.
To keep up with the latest events at Canyon Park, check out our social media pages.
*Please note that lake conditions may vary, photos are not always an accurate depiction of what the lake currently looks like.
Entrance Fees
Hours of Operation
Operating Season: March 1st – October 31st
Amenities
*Please note that lake conditions may vary, photos are not always an accurate depiction of what the lake currently looks like.
SWIM BEACH 1
Location: From FM 306, turn onto Canyon Park Rd. beside the Brookshire Brothers. Follow Canyon Park Rd. toward Canyon Park’s main entrance. Swim Beach 1 is located almost a mile before the main entrance to Canyon Park. Turn left at the flagpoles to enter the Swim Beach 1 parking lot.
Hours of Operation
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Canyon Park Main (Areas 2, 3 & 4)
*Please note that lake conditions may vary, photos are not always an accurate depiction of what the lake currently looks like.
Watercraft Rentals
Looking for a way to get out on the water at Canyon Park? We have you covered with a variety of watercraft rentals available right inside the park near Boat Ramp 18. Whether you are looking for a high energy ride on a jet ski or a relaxing afternoon on a pontoon, Jet Ski Dude is our official on-site provider for all your lake adventures. You can view their full fleet and book your rental directly at jetskidude.com.
Pavilion Reservations
Looking for a scenic place to hold a large gathering? Canyon Park has three pavilions available for rent year-round. Pavilions provide access to all park amenities, including the shoreline. For more information on pavilion rentals, contact our office at (830) 907-2300
Pavilion Rental Fees
To reserve a pavilion, complete the rental agreement and email it to info@wordcc.com
Sending an email does not guarantee rental reservation.
Canyon Park Rules
Madrone Trail
Hours of Operation
Open Daily: 8:00am – Sunset*
*Please note that during high peak times of park visitation; staff may have to limit the parking availability at the Madrone Trail. Madrone Trail visitors can access the trail through Canyon Park, located at the end of Canyon Park Road, past the marina.
Madrone Trail Pollinator Garden
Hours of Operation:
Open Daily: 8:00am – Sunset
Founded in 2000, the Lindheimer Chapter Texas Master Naturalist has dedicated countless hours serving Comal County and the Texas Hill Country. The Lindheimer Chapter has preferred interests in birding, wildlife, geology, native plant habitats, and aquatic life. In 2022, WORD of Comal County was granted approval to create a pollinator garden with the Texas Master Naturalists out of an abandoned 1950s Army radar station. The butterfly garden consists of only native flora and is unique due to the fact that it consists of the Lindheimer Loop which demonstrates what the natural land would have looked like when Ferdinand Lindheimer explored the Comal County area.
Cultivating Natural Beauty
What makes the Madrone Trail Pollinator Garden unique is that within the 90,000-square-foot garden, in the shape of a butterfly, there are only native Texas flora. Invasive plants such as KR Bluestem continue to be removed to allow native flora to thrive at the hands of countless hours of Lindheimer chapter volunteers and other volunteers of the local community. With new projects such as a bird blind and water feature being implemented by local scouts and WORD staff. The Madrone Trail Pollinator Garden focuses on the growth of native species and pollinators.
Amenities in the Garden:
Canyon Park Frequently Asked Questions
No, As decided by the WORD board of directors, Canyon Park will be open starting March 1st through October 31st, every day. The period of operation can be assessed each year and changed.
Canyon Park will be open starting March 1st through October 31st.
The rates to enter the park are listed below:
- $20 per vehicle for out of County visitors
- $5 per vehicle with Comal County registration sticker
- Disabled Veteran (DV) License plates will be allowed free entry.
The only way to receive the $5 per car entry is to have a Comal County registration on the windshield, we will not be accepting drivers licenses or any other proof of residence for reduced entry. This is done in order to streamline the process of moving cars into the park and cut down on traffic backups onto the county roadways.
ParkMobile is a pay-for-parking service which allows visitors to enjoy the park, however park hours still apply. With ParkMobile the park entry fees still occur, however, you won’t need to physically pay someone at the gate, instead you will pay directly on your phone or mobile device.
Not at this time. Any updates on this decision will be posted here.
No, The Corps participated in a variety of annual passes for which they received revenue or were allocated tax dollars for. WORD has not and does not receive any of those tax dollars. So, WORD cannot honor any America the Beautiful, Corps annual, National Park, or State Park Passes.
No. Once you have left the park you will need to repay the entrance fee. Please make sure to have all of the items and people you need before entering the park.
When we have reached capacity in the park no one will be granted access into the park. You must turn around if the park is full. This is done to avoid traffic backups on the roadways. There is no certain time when the park will reopen, our data is based on beach saturation and available parking.
No. If you leave the park for any reason and we have reached capacity by the time you return, you will not be granted access to the park. Take all of your belongings with you before you leave the park. Do not leave any people or items in the park.
Yes, To reserve a pavilion for the park season, please complete the pavilion rental agreement (hyperlinked) and email it to canyonpark@wordcc.com.
No, unfortunately the entire park will be closed including pavilions during the off season. WORD will start taking reservations for pavilions starting on March 1st when the parks open for the season.
No, Canyon Park is a first-come, first-serve day-use facility. We do not take reservations for parking or picnic tables. You may not pay for someone in advance when you arrive at the park.
No. All sections of the park are closed during the off season. If there is an unusual circumstance, like low lake levels, we will assess the situation and decide from there about availability of our boat ramps during the off season.
WORD manages Comal Park, Canyon Park and Nichol’s Landing. Please visit our parks page for more information.
No, you may not exchange items or people with someone inside the park. This is for the safety and fairness of all visitors that are already inside the park.
Yes, personal propane grills are allowed in the park, but not personal charcoal grills. We do include many charcoal grills on a first-come-first-serve basis for your use. Please bring your own supplies, lighter fluid, charcoal, matches/lighter.
No drones, overnight camping, metal detectors, RVs/campers , golf carts/ATVs, personal mobility vehicles (PMVs), gas powered personal vehicles (dirt bikes, mini bikes, etc.), or buses, and no saving parking spaces. General Park Rules are listed above.
A few items that WORD recommends bring to the parks for an enjoyable experience include:
- Water, please stay hydrated and monitor dehydration symptoms.
- Sunscreen and other sun protection items (hats, UV rated shirts, sunglasses, etc.).
- Your personal charcoal, lighter fluid and lighter/matches for using our provided grills.
- Chairs and canopies.
- Non-foam polystyrene cooler.
- Plenty of diapers, sanitary items and other health related items.
- Water shoes.
- Paper goods products, non-foam polystyrene.
- Canned or plastic beverage containers, no glass.
- Floaties, your own personal life-jacket, beach toys, games.
- Air pump for your floaties and tubes. An air pump is not provided at the park.
- Extra trash bags to reduce littering.
WORD has continued to beautify the landscape to keep up with the ever-changing water levels to ensure the best possible experience for park visitors. A sand volleyball court, soccer goals, community grills, tetherball poles, hammock station, playground, fishing pier, and water bridge have been added. WORD is always striving to add new amenities to each park and continues to look at future options for visitor enjoyment. Any future improvements to our parks will be listed here and announced on WORD social media.
The frequency of park trash cleanup has been tripled and crews are working to clean and upkeep the park landscape. Trash bags are handed out to every park visitor upon entry, stashed in “bag boxes” around the beach and available upon request. WORD parks has a zero tolerance policy towards littering. Extra law enforcement patrols are scheduled to ensure a safe experience for all park visitors.
Every Day: 8:00am-Sunset
Yes, you can enter the garden during normal operating hours. The gate is there to prevent deer from entering the garden.
Yes, dogs are allowed as long as they are on a leash.
