LAKES & WATERWAYS

Basking on the banks of nearly 200 acres of lakes and meandering waterways in the first phase of development, residents of Bridgeland not only enjoy picturesque views of tranquil water from their home but will also spend their leisure time playing on the water.

On warm summer days, residents can jump into their canoes and kayaks on one of the many lakes and waterways throughout the community, or take a ride around the activity centers on paddle boats.

Fathers can teach their children how to reel in "the big one" at the catch-and-release lakes around the property. The lakes were stocked in 2007 with nearly 300,000 fish including catfish, blue cat, brim and spotted bass.

Where other communities will offer trapezoidal drainage ditches and cement lined detention ponds, Bridgeland has chosen to enhance the landscape by developing natural sloping shore lined lakes, landscaped lake trails and waterways.

Enter Bridgeland off of Fry road and you immediately see water to your left and right. You are not greeted by neighborhood entrances with crowded housing. Take a deep breath and drive the 1.5 miles along North Bridgeland Lake Parkway and enjoy the serenity. Imagine this could be your drive home.

Bridgeland was designed to maximize water views to many home sites; not just a select few. Trails surround the lakes and waterways so residents have an opportunity to enjoy their natural beauty. Visit Bridgeland and "Find Balance."

Lake Bridgeland

Lake Bridgeland is the first body of water that greets you as you enter the community of Bridgeland at Fry road. From the North Bridgeland Lake Parkway Bridge; visitors can capture glimpses of some of the 140 species of birds identified on the Bridgeland property gliding across the water. On calm days the water is spectacularly reflective and showcases the magnificent architecture of the Bridgeland Welcome Center situated on the west banks of Lake Bridgeland.

A Grand Promenade wraps around Lakeland Activity Center and offers residents an opportunity to check out paddle boats or a canoe or even bring their fishing pole and step out on the floating dock for a little “catch and release” fishing.

Residents can attend classes on fishing, non-motorized boating and more water activities on Lake Bridgeland all coordinated by the full-time Activities Director.

Visit the Bridgeland Welcome Center for the full experience!

Cypress Lake

Nestled along North Bridgeland Lake Parkway approximately 2 miles from the main entrance guests will find Cypress Lake. An expansive 66 acres, Cypress Lake offers spectacular water views for new home owners or those using Cypress Creek Trail. With rolling banks and meandering shorelines, Cypress Lake is perfect for residents interested in kayaking, a canoe ride or some catch and releasing fishing. Residents will find FREE recreational equipment check out at the Pavilion. Additionally, Cypress Lake is located along the challenging Oak Meadow Park Disc Golf course considered one of the best courses in the southwest. And if you are not careful you’ll find your disc floating instead of flying.

Cypress Lake is an excellent example of the thoughtful design that has gone into the planning of the community of Bridgeland and features vast shore lines and open space. You won’t find homes crowded along the edge. It is not surrounded by concrete or a mechanical fountain. Cypress Lake offers a natural shore and is home to flocks of colorful birds gliding gracefully across its waves. If you watch carefully in the early hours of the morning near Cypress Lake you just may see small herds of deer that make the surrounding area home.

Water Activities

Bridgeland not only contains expansive open space and nature trails but you will also find scenic lakes and waterways around every turn. These are not cement edge detention ponds with colored water. The lakes in Bridgeland are beautifully landscaped and are available for residents to kayak, canoe or "reel in the big one” with catch and release fishing. Paddle boats and sail boats are available on Lake Bridgeland and scenic docks and overlooks bring you up close to the natural surroundings that are the signature of Bridgeland.