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The Town of Little Elm is all wet, in the sense that over 66 miles of the corporate town limits are shoreline on Lewisville Lake, The community is fortunate to have such a scenic setting.
Almost everywhere you travel in town, neighborhoods have a view of the lake, a growing fact for which they are becoming more famous within the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Little Elm
Little Elm is no longer a hidden treasure, but they have taken steps to retain their small-town charm and lakeside character.
The growth has been managed to the point where they can proudly state that though their neighborhoods have grown and the population has dramatically increased, they still have that feeling of a nostalgic community of yesteryear where everyone pitches in and helps those in need.
If you are drawn to small-town charm and love helping your neighbor, Little Elm is the place for you!
Little Elm is served by its own school district, Little Elm ISD.
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The Colony
The Colony, City by the Lake, is one of the best-kept secrets in the heart of North Texas. Best known for strikingly beautiful views of Lewisville Lake, The Colony extends 23 miles along its eastern shoreline. Residents and visitors alike immerse themselves in hundreds of acres of wildlife as they enjoy a myriad of recreational opportunities including camping, fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, picnicking and cycling.
While some retreat, many compete at The Tribute, Stewart Peninsula and The Old American, 3 prestigious golf courses; The Colony Five Star, a state of the art athletic complex; and Blue Sky Sports Center, a 43,000 square foot indoor soccer facility.
The Colony’s commitment to find creative and resourceful ways to enhance sports and the quality of life for the entire community was demonstrated when named #1 Sportstown for the State of Texas by Sports Illustrated Magazine and the National Parks and Recreation Association. Their efforts are further exemplified by all the sports venues which host local athletic leagues and regional, state and national tournaments. In addition, a full service marina recently opened at Hidden Cove Park and features slips, rentals and a ship store.
Another family favorite is Hawaiian Falls – a water park that rivals any in North Texas. The Colony also features 28 parks with over 3,000 acres, one of the highest acres of parks per capita in the state. Creative agreements with the city and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers led to an award-winning trail system that winds through acres of wildlife management areas along the shoreline of Lewisville Lake.
Incorporated in 1977, the city’s population has steadily grown from 26,531 in 2000 to an estimated 41,000 today. The Colony is located in Denton County, has a land area of 15.7 square miles and is surrounded by Lewisville, Grapevine, Carrollton, Denton, Plano and Frisco.
The Colony is located in the highly regarded school districts of Lewisville ISD and Little Elm ISD. The Colony is home to six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Higher education opportunities are available at numerous colleges and universities in North Texas, including the University of North Texas, Southern Methodist University, Texas Women’s University, North Central Texas College, University of Texas at Dallas and Collin College.
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