A railroad town on the shore of Lake Lavon, with a historic Ballard Avenue downtown, wide-open parkland, and a big-cat rescue you will not find anywhere else in North Texas.
Visit the City WebsiteParks, playgrounds, animals, and community spaces for families to explore together.
3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie, TX 75098
A nonprofit big-cat sanctuary near the south edge of Lake Lavon that rescues tigers, lions, cougars and other exotic animals. The grounds are open to the public on weekends for self-guided visits, with special events and guided tours by appointment.
851 Hensley Ln, Wylie, TX 75098
An 82-acre park next to Wylie High School with a fishing pond, an amphitheater, ball fields and sand volleyball courts. Its Pirate Cove is the city's first fully-inclusive, accessible playground, with a ground-level merry-go-round, roller slide, sensory tunnel and poured-in-place surfacing.
300 Country Club Rd, Bldg 300, Wylie, TX 75098
Wylie's award-winning public library inside the Municipal Complex, offering free toddler and preschool storytimes, summer reading, maker programs and quiet study space for all ages.
111 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098
A community country and gospel music venue in historic downtown, where the Texas Legend Band and local performers put on a free gospel show on Friday nights and a family-friendly country show on Saturdays.
Ballard Avenue, Historic Downtown Wylie, TX 75098
A downtown tasting room pouring locally made Texas wines steps from Ballard Avenue's shops, with live music and a relaxed patio that anchors the historic district's evening scene.
300 Country Club Rd, Bldg 200, Wylie, TX 75098
The city's recreation center in the Municipal Complex, with an indoor pool, a full gym and weight room, fitness studios, an indoor walking track and drop-in and registered programs for every age. It is the hub for the city's summer swim season and year-round classes.
425 Westgate Way, Wylie, TX 75098
A free public concrete skatepark with ramps, banks and rails for skateboarders and BMX riders, set inside Joel Scott Memorial Pond Park alongside a stocked fishing pond and open green space.
Lake Lavon, trails, and green space across Wylie's 700-plus acres of parkland.
East Fork Park, Lavon Lake, Wylie, TX 75098
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park on the south shore of Lavon Lake with two four-lane boat ramps, a swimming beach, campsites, and an equestrian loop. It anchors the lake-and-East-Fork corridor that defines Wylie's east side.
East Fork Park trailhead, Lavon Lake, Wylie, TX 75098
A long multi-use path for hiking and horseback riding that begins adjacent to the East Fork campground and follows the shoreline of Lavon Lake, popular with riders trailering in from across Collin County.
Wylie, TX 75098
A 52-acre park with lighted baseball and softball fields, a playground and walking trails, one of the busiest of Wylie's more than 700 acres of parkland and 19 miles of connected trails.
112 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098
A shaded downtown green space at the heart of the Ballard Avenue historic district, home to Bluegrass on Ballard and Boo on Ballard and a favorite spot for lawn-chair concerts and weekend gatherings.
300 Country Club Rd, Wylie, TX 75098
The walking loop around Wylie's Municipal Complex runs about 1.5 miles and connects the library, recreation center and city hall, with public art installed along the path.
961 E. Brown St., Wylie, TX 75098
Wylie's free nine-hole disc golf course, laid out across open park space on East Brown Street, is a favorite for casual rounds and a friendly spot for beginners to learn the game.
2200 Saint Paul Rd, Wylie, TX 75098
A full-service marina on the Wylie shore of Lake Lavon with covered and open boat slips, launch access for boats and jet skis, a ship store and the seasonal floating Boathouse restaurant right on the water.
7400 Country Club Dr, Wylie, TX 75098
Wylie's public, daily-fee golf club, an 18-hole course winding through the Woodbridge community with a driving range, practice greens, a pro shop and a grill — all open to non-members and walk-on players.
The railroad-era downtown, the Brown House Museum, and Ballard Avenue's heritage.
301 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098
The Victorian Thomas and Mattie Brown House, built in 1901 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, serves as downtown Wylie's Welcome Center with a museum, gift shop and exhibits on the town's pioneer, agriculture and railroad history. Admission is free.
Ballard Ave, Historic Downtown Wylie, TX 75098
Wylie grew up as a railroad town in the 1880s, and Ballard Avenue still centers the community with restored storefronts, local shops such as Shoemaker & Hardt, restaurants, and year-round downtown events.
Ballard Avenue, Historic Downtown Wylie, TX 75098
A brick-lined coffee house and general store on Ballard Avenue known for inventive coffee drinks and a curated selection of gifts, a longtime anchor of the downtown shopping stroll.
Historic Downtown Wylie, TX 75098
The volunteer society that preserves Wylie's railroad-era heritage, maintaining local archives and photographs and supporting the historic Brown House and downtown district.
Downtown cafes and shops plus the Woodbridge Crossing retail corridor.
112 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098
A casual downtown eatery serving breakfast and homestyle American comfort food, long a gathering spot where regulars run into neighbors on Ballard Avenue.
701 N Hwy 78, Wylie, TX 75098
A family-owned Italian restaurant that has served pizza, pasta and traditional dinners in Wylie for more than 20 years, a consistent pick for a casual sit-down meal.
Woodbridge Pkwy near SH 78, Wylie, TX 75098
Wylie's main retail center, anchored by big-box stores like Target and Kohl's alongside local and chain restaurants, on the growing Woodbridge Parkway corridor.
Ballard Avenue, Historic Downtown Wylie, TX 75098
The downtown merchants association's directory of boutiques, eateries, wine rooms and service shops lining the Ballard Avenue district, plus a calendar of downtown events.
From downtown barbecue and Tex-Mex to Puerto Rican, seafood, and a floating restaurant on Lake Lavon — a full plate of Wylie's local kitchens.
560 Country Club Rd, Ste 101A, Wylie, TX 75098
A Wylie favorite for Southern comfort cooking — fried chicken, shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles and a busy weekend brunch. One of the most-reviewed and highest-rated tables in town.
950 S Westgate Way, Wylie, TX 75098
A sit-down smokehouse that pairs Texas barbecue with Tex-Mex under one roof — brisket and ribs alongside fajitas, enchiladas and margaritas from a full bar.
2600 W FM 544, Wylie, TX 75098
Wylie's upscale steak-and-seafood room with a wine list, the go-to spot for anniversaries and special-occasion dinners on the west side of town.
114 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098
Downtown Texas barbecue right on Ballard Avenue, serving smoked brisket, ribs, sausage and classic sides from a storefront in the historic district.
302 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098
A beloved Tex-Mex kitchen that built its following in Garland and Sachse before opening on Ballard Avenue — enchiladas, fajitas and margaritas that locals bring out-of-town guests to try.
3040 E FM 544, Ste 400, Wylie, TX 75098
A quick-serve spot for Hawaiian-style garlic shrimp plates and rice bowls, a fast island-flavored lunch on the FM 544 corridor.
330 S Highway 78, Wylie, TX 75098
A Gulf-style seafood house and oyster bar with fried platters, po'boys, seafood boils and fresh oysters in a casual, family-friendly setting.
3975 Old Parker Rd, Wylie, TX 75098
An authentic Puerto Rican kitchen serving mofongo, pernil, empanadas and other island dishes — a rare and much-loved cuisine for Collin County.
3201 FM 544, Ste 201, Wylie, TX 75098
A neighborhood Chinese spot for dine-in and takeout, with classic wok stir-fries, combo plates and weekday lunch specials on the FM 544 corridor.
210 W Oak St, Wylie, TX 75098
A no-frills Wylie barbecue joint near downtown, known for smoked meats sold by the pound and hearty plates from a friendly counter.
430 S Highway 78, Wylie, TX 75098
An early-morning donut shop turning out fresh glazed and specialty donuts, kolaches and breakfast pastries — a Wylie weekend ritual that opens before dawn.
Collin Park Marina, 2200 Saint Paul Rd, Wylie, TX 75098
A seasonal floating restaurant on Lake Lavon, open roughly May through early September, serving burgers, drinks and lake views right off the docks at Collin Park Marina.
Festivals and traditions that bring Wylie together on Ballard Avenue and beyond.
Olde City Park, 112 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098
A free downtown music festival in Olde City Park featuring top bluegrass bands, a large classic car show, arts and crafts vendors, fair food and open jam sessions where visitors can bring their own instruments.
Historic Downtown Wylie, Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098
Wylie's Halloween trick-or-treat night, when dozens of downtown merchants and non-profits hand out candy along Ballard Avenue and families fill Olde City Park in costume.
Wylie, TX 75098
A long-running September rodeo tradition hosted by the Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce, with UPRA-sanctioned rodeo events, a parade, and a nightly draw of families and cowboys from across North Texas.
Wylie, TX 75098
The city's official calendar of festivals, movie nights, pedal car races and seasonal celebrations held downtown and in Wylie's parks throughout the year.
From a morning on Lake Lavon to a Saturday night at the Wylie Opry, there is more to this small Collin County town than its size suggests. Check the city calendar for what is coming up next.
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