We're pinning the best swimming lakes and beaches in Dallas-Fort Worth on one handy map! Pack the beach gear and try out one of these parent-approved places to swim (or boat or fish) with kids.

Help other parents out by adding your tips & reviews for any of the beaches listed below, and let us know if we're missing any other top spot for beach chilling or lake swimming around Dallas by recommending it in the text box below.

Nothing beats recommendations from fellow parents, so be sure to browse - and chime in on - our list of the best Dallas swimming pools, too!