Parks

City parks are owned and operated by the City.  The Council retains overall control of the parks and park policies.  The Canton parks are intended for the general public use.

The City of Canton Parks Department is responsible for the maintenance of the old city park, Mill Creek Reservoir Park, Cherry Creek Park, soccer fields, CYRA softball park, as well as the grounds for the library, Blackwell House, Plaza Museum, Police Department, City Office Complex and other miscellaneous properties owned by the City.

Canton City Lake “Mill Creek Reservoir”  (410 Arnold Paul Road)
Boat ramp for fishing and sailboats, swimming (no lifeguard on duty). Call City Hall (903-567-2826) for night fishing permits and to reserve for group events. Located off Hwy. 243 north of Wal-Mart Superstore.

Old City Lake (885 Old Kaufman Road)
Pier and bank fishing, swimming (no lifeguard on duty), picnic areas, playground, lighted tennis and volleyball courts, baseball and soccer fields. Call City Hall (903-567-2826) to reserve for group events. Located on Old Kaufman Road, off Hwy. 64 west, main entrance beside Free State Storage.

Soccer Fields (350 Billy Street)

First Monday Park and Civic Center (800 Flea Market Road off FM 859)
First Monday and Special Events – RV Park, Civic Center, pavilions, restrooms/hot showers, bandstand, picnic areas. Call First Monday Department (903-567-6556) for group events. 

Baseball Fields – CYRA (24692 State Hwy. 64E)
Call (903) 567-4745 to reserve fields. Located off Hwy. 64 near Hwy. 243 intersection.