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• Bluebonnet Park: On Ennis Pkwy, west of Hwy 287, and follow the signs. Facility includes eight lighted ball fields, 10 acres of recreational open space, a two-acre fishing lake, and a 0.7-mile jogging path. Available for softball and baseball tournaments and attracts teams from all across the State.

• Community theaters: Theatre Rocks!, 505 NW Main St., 972-878-5126, www.theatrerocks.com and Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St., 972-878-7529, www. ennispublictheatre.com. See page 10 for more infomation.

• Disc golf: Located adjacent to the dam on the south end of Lake Clark, at 3000 W. Ennis Ave.

• Big O Speedway: Located east of Ennis, the facility offers dirt track racing on weekends March-October.

• E.I.S.D. Tennis Center: 9 championship quality tennis courts (4 indoors), snack bar, and pro shop.

• Ennis Golden Circle Senior Activity Center: Located at 1700 Floyd St., aims to keep the senior citizens of Ennis mentally, physically and spiritually active. Call the center at 972-875-6101 or check their website for event information. www.ennisgoldencircle.com.

• Lions Lanes: Bowling and family fun, 2303 W. Ennis Ave.

• Galaxy Drive-In Theatre features seven screens.

• The Gameroom: 807 W. Lake Bardwell Dr., 469-881-1022

• Golf is open to the public at Red Oak Valley Golf Club in Red Oak and the Old Brickyard course in Ferris.

• Highview Park at Lake Bardwell: Picnic and/or swim. This park requires a facility use fee per carload. For camping reservations, please call 972-875-5711 or go to recreation.gov.

• Highview Marina at Lake Bardwell: 972-646-5330.

• Lake Clark Park: Found on the west end of Baldridge Street, it is a perfect place to have a picnic, to fish, to play on the playground, or to take a walk with a lake view. Check out Kachina Prairie and the bison statue there.

• Lions Park: Corner of Hall and Lampasas streets.

• Meadow View Nature Area: 972-878-4748 for hours.

• Minnie McDowal Park is a unique gathering spot for families located at 119 N. Dallas featuring a gazebo, art wall and water feature.

• Opry: Located in the old Bristol School, about 15 minutes east of Ennis, the Opry features local talent performing live on stage. The show goes on the fourth Saturday of each month at 7 p.m., except in December. The Bardwell Opry, located in the Bardwell Community Center, is every fifth Saturday.

• Puppy Patch Dog Park: 302 N. Dallas St., is sure to be a favorite stop for the dog in your family!

• Railroad & Cultural Heritage Museum: 972-875-1901.

• Rotary Park: 2300 Park St. At 35.5 acres, it is the largest community park in Ennis. Features a splash pad, National Fitness Center Fitness Court, pickleball/tennis courts, baseball practice diamond, gazebos, and playground. Connects to Kiwanis Park via 3/4 mile Ivan Goodwin Walking trail. Fishing allowed with proper license.

• Sugar Ridge Winery in Bristol offers local wines, a private tasting room, and reception area.

• Texas Motorplex: 972-878-2641.

• Veterans Memorial Park at 2301 Ennis Parkway features a veterans memorial and athletic fields. Youth soccer is a favorite.

• Xtreme Raceway Park Ferris: Info on Facebook.