Evans Park

The inspiration

Evans Park carries the name of the Evans family, who ranched the land around Railroad Canyon before the lake existed¹ . The park is one of the community green spaces the Canyon Lake Property Owners Association maintains for residents and visitors^2,3 .

Who's behind it

The Evans family farmed and raised cattle in the area for generations, and after the dam was built George D. and Leta Evans held the concession for all recreation on the lake starting in 1937¹ . The parkland itself is kept up by the Canyon Lake POA, which handles maintenance and upkeep of the community's parks and beaches² .

What to order

• Jogging and walking trail: a scenic loop for staying active without leaving the neighborhood .⁴
• A walk with your dog: the park is pet-friendly, though pets must stay on a leash .^4,5
• The Evans Park West path: a walking and jogging route with exercise stops winding through mature trees, with benches and water fountains along the way .

Why you should try it

Bring the dog on a leash and you have a quiet corner of the community that feels far more rural than its address suggests^4,5 .