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Hi there, we’re LcRA PARKS

Let’s Go back to Our roots

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Since 1934,

the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has been on a mission to enhance the lives of Texans through water stewardship, energy and community service by providing recreational spaces to help get more people outdoors. 

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AT LcRA,

we power Texas, manage the lower Colorado River and ensure a reliable water supply, all while supporting community development and maintaining public parks. With deep roots dating back to the Great Depression, we built the dams that tamed the Colorado River and brought hydroelectricity to parts of rural Central Texas for the first time. Funded by the revenue we generate—primarily from producing and transmitting electricity—we take pride in providing essential services Texans rely on every day. We don't receive state funding or levy taxes; instead, we’re driven by our commitment to keep Texas strong, vibrant and connected.

A man in a white lab coat sits at a desk using a telephone in front of a large wall filled with analog gauges and control panels in a control room.
A person stands on rocky ground and operates a camera on a tripod, photographing turbulent floodwaters surging past a dam and power station building in the background.
A woman in waders stands in shallow water, holding a metal sediment sampling tool. She is looking down and working, with trees and water in the blurred background.
Three women in shorts pose on rocks in front of a large dam spilling water. The dam has a warning sign and a bridge above, with a partly cloudy sky in the background. Trees and bushes surround the women.
A woman sits on a rock by the water, smiling as she washes dishes. Pots, pans, and cups are scattered on rocks nearby. A bridge or dam is visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
A row of vintage construction trucks with large black buckets parked in front of massive concrete dam supports; workers can be seen sitting in or beside several of the trucks.
A group of adults and children outdoors interact with a zoo educator holding a snake and a turtle, allowing the children to touch and observe the animals closely.

Why we love Texas

Our first priority is to serve people. Since the creation of our first park in the 1960's, we have been encouraging people to enjoy the great outdoors. 
 

We believe the best days are spent outside, and everyone should have access to the beautiful woods, waters and wetlands Texas has to offer. 

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At LcRA Parks, you have 11,000 acres and Over 40 parks to hike up, dive in Or paddle Out.

This park system is diverse, ranging from expansive forested parks in the rolling Hill Country, to the Western Gulf Coastal Plains—stretching across 10 counties. Every ecoregion has its own unique flora and fauna, creating a variety of landscapes and experiences across the park system.

Explore the parks
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we are For the Outdoor crowd

From hospitality to adventure tours, we are here for outdoor enthusiasts from Texas, out of state and everyone in between. We are hikers, runners, fishermen, beach loungers and “anything outsiders” ready to enjoy the fresh air, the first cast and a night around the fire. Our promise is to continue reimagining what our parks can offer, protecting and providing the spaces, experiences and stays that leave your boots muddy, your face a little sunburned and hearts plenty full.


Everyone’s “outside” looks different, but it can all be experienced here. Come visit and let us be your outdoor resource. We greet everyone like an old neighbor, and we can’t wait to continue building a park system for the future, serving generations of outdoor lovers.