Paradise Lake

Tucked into the pines of the Par­adise Ridge, Par­adise Lake is a pris­tine 244-acre reser­voir offer­ing a qui­et, nature-filled escape for the whole family.

Because the lake serves as the pri­ma­ry drink­ing water sup­ply for the com­mu­ni­ty, strict pub­lic health rules mean absolute­ly no body con­tact with the water is allowed, so this is not the place for swim­ming, wad­ing, or pad­dle­board­ing. Gas-pow­ered motor­ized boats and pets are also pro­hib­it­ed on the property.

But these strict pro­tec­tions mean that the lake’s 7.5 miles of forest­ed shore­line remain remark­ably peace­ful, leav­ing the water glassy, qui­et, and com­plete­ly calm for fam­i­ly canoe­ing, kayak­ing, and rowboats.

If you pre­fer to stay on dry land, a shad­ed shore­line trail is well-main­tained and flat enough for strollers and walk­ers of all ages.

At the Pic­nic & Win­ter Fish­ing Area, fam­i­lies will find a shad­ed pic­nic area and a play­ground where the kids can burn off ener­gy under the canopy. Anglers can also enjoy excel­lent shore and boat fish­ing for trout and bass, with two boat ramps on the north­ern side of the lake.

Hours & Access

The lake is open dai­ly, except for Wednes­days, from 5am to sun­set, for hik­ing, bik­ing, walk­ing, kayak­ing, and fishing. 

Pro­hi­bi­tions: No dogs (even on leash), no fires out­side of des­ig­nat­ed pic­nic grills, and no overnight camp­ing allowed.

Fees & Regulations

Dai­ly park­ing ($3 cash) and launch fees ($10, includes park­ing) apply.

For the most up-to-date fee sched­ule, boat reg­u­la­tions, and facil­i­ty updates, vis­it the Par­adise Recre­ation and Park Dis­trict (PRPD) web­site.