Old City Lake
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.
Twin Lakes Golf Course
Eight miles south of I-20 off Highway 19 in Canton. 903-567-1112. Chosen by the Dallas Morning News as one of the Top Ten New Courses in Texas, Twin Lakes Golf Course offers one of the most challenging layouts in East Texas.
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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 on Arnold Paul Road off Hwy. 243 north of Wal-Mart Superstore.
First Monday Park and Civic Center
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. Located at 800 Flea Market Road in Canton off FM 859.
Baseball Fields – CYRA
Call 903-567-4745 to reserve fields. Located off Hwy. 64 near Hwy. 243 intersection.
Van Zandt Country Club
Private club with 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, pro shop, clubhouse and dining. 903-567-4884. Located on north access road to I-20 between Hwy. 19 and FM 859.
Rodeo Arena and Van Zandt County Fairgrounds
Van Zandt County Fairgrounds Association 903-567-4149.
Located nearby:
Purtis Creek State Park
Tyler State Park
Athens Freshwater Fisheries and Hatcheries
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Lake Tawakoni (fishing)
Lake Ray Hubbard
Lake Fork