Cy Miller Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cy Miller Park is a public park located in the city of Lubbock, Texas.


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Summary

The park spans over 90 acres and offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors of all ages. One of the main attractions in the park is the large lake, which is perfect for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. Additionally, there are several picnic areas, playgrounds, and walking trails throughout the park.

Some specific points of interest in Cy Miller Park include the Memorial Rose Garden, which features over 2,000 rose bushes in a beautiful display of color and fragrance. There is also a disc golf course that has been rated one of the best in Texas. The park is also home to several species of wildlife, including ducks, geese, and turtles.

Interesting facts about Cy Miller Park include that it was named after a former city councilman who helped establish the park, and that it was once the site of a landfill before being transformed into a public park. The park also hosts several events throughout the year, including a popular fishing tournament and a Fourth of July celebration.

The best time of year to visit Cy Miller Park will depend on the activities you plan to do. Spring and fall are generally the most pleasant weather-wise, with mild temperatures and lower humidity. However, summer is the peak season for outdoor activities like boating and fishing. Winter can be chilly, but the park is still open and offers a quieter experience for those who don't mind the cooler temperatures.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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