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Residents of Rowlett never have to go far for the best amenities since Dallas is just a half hour away. For instance, the sparkling water of Lake Hubbard affords opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing and windsurfing. Over 100,000 people come each summer to Rowlett's popular water park, the Wet Zone. The Wet Zone has tons of activities for everyone, including swimming pools, swimming lessons, kiddie pools and water rides. Sports lovers enjoy the hiking and walking trails, while the ballparks attract softball players. The Waterview Golf Club is any golfers delight. Kids in the area enjoy Rowlett's new Skate Zone Skate Park. This skate park boasts over 18,000 square feet of space to skate and features fun boxes, grind rails, quarter pipes and half-pipes.
Other community events include the annual Festival of Freedom every June. It's easy to see why over 40,000 people flock to this quality community event. This hip festival offers art shows, business expo's, a carnival and headline entertainers. Other events include the Holiday Parade, the Downtown Tree Lighting, National Night Out and the yearly Main Street Pecan Fest.
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