{"id":998508,"date":"2026-08-13T17:06:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T17:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/998508\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T17:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T17:06:16","slug":"tucked-away-in-a-lush-30-acre-fort-worth-park-this-97-year-old-natural-swimming-hole-features-sandy-beaches-and-a-25-foot-trapeze-for-around-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/998508\/","title":{"rendered":"Tucked away in a lush 30-acre Fort Worth park, this 97-year-old natural swimming hole features sandy beaches and a 25-foot trapeze for around $20"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FotoJet-2025-07-02T232904.298-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"Image shows people at Burgers Lake in Fort Worth, Texas.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a fun way to beat the heat? Add <strong>Burger\u2019s Lake<\/strong> to your summer lineup! While its claim as \u201cAmerica\u2019s oldest waterpark\u201d is probably a myth, this Fort Worth staple is an epic DFW swimming hole packed with sandy beaches, diving boards, and water slides.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For nearly a century, <strong>97 years and counting<\/strong>, Burger\u2019s Lake has been a beloved summer escape for DFW locals. Tucked away in a lush<strong> 30-acre park<\/strong> on the outskirts of Fort Worth, this <strong>20-foot-deep natural swimming hole<\/strong> offers endless fun. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer enthusiasts can spend the day soaking up the sun on sandy beaches, plunging off diving boards, racing down slides, or taking a plunge from the exhilarating 25-foot-high trapeze. Furthermore, Burger\u2019s Lake features bounce balloons, <strong>volleyball courts<\/strong>, a splash pad for the kiddos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burger\u2019s Lake is home to a <strong>super affordable concession stand <\/strong>that serves up all your summer favorites \u2013 from burgers and corn dogs to Frito pies and fried pickles. Got a sweet tooth? They\u2019ve got snow cones, candy,  and other frozen treats<strong> <\/strong>to help you beat the heat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few quick rules before you head out: feel free to <strong>bring your own coolers<\/strong>, food, grills, and lawn chairs, but <strong>leave the pets and alcohol at home<\/strong>. Shaded picnic tables and grills are available on the grounds. Oh, and a little rain won\u2019t ruin your plans, because <strong>they don\u2019t close for wet weather<\/strong>! (They also book private events like birthdays and corporate parties if you\u2019re looking for a fun summer venue.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A day at the lake is easy to plan, with general admission priced at just <strong>$23.85 per person<\/strong> (with fees). <strong>At the gate, admission is $21 <\/strong>with card or <strong>$20 if you pay with cash<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regulars can buy an <strong>unlimited season pass <\/strong>(check the website for the current rate) or a Family Swim ticket, which gives you <strong>50 visits at half price <\/strong>for up to six family members per trip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning a massive summer bash? They also offer special<strong> discounted rates for groups of 100<\/strong> or more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer season at Burger\u2019s Lake runs until Labor Day Weekend. The lake is open from<strong> 9 am \u2013\u00a07 pm<\/strong> on weekends and is located at<strong> 1200 Meandering Road <\/strong>in Fort Worth. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Looking for a fun way to beat the heat? Add Burger\u2019s Lake to your summer lineup! 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