Attractions in Harker Heights

You’ll fall in love with Harker Height’s many attractions. This lively community is positively buzzing with captivating ways to spend a weekend getaway.  

Dana Peak Park
Enjoy a day of fishing and  kayaking on the crystal clear waters of Stillhouse Hollow Lake or birding along Dana Peak Park’s gorgeous, wooded trails. Pretty and pristine, Dana Peak Park is a natural paradise, enticing families and friends with loads of outdoorsy things do to. Stay the weekend at the Dana Peak Campground and wake up to a day of horseback riding, biking, or water sports.  

3800 Comanche Gap Road  
Harker Heights, TX 76548 
(254) 698-4282 

Market Heights Shopping Center 
Need a little retail therapy? Enjoy dozens of stores, services, and eateries at the 82-acre Market Heights Shopping Center, an inviting complex that features Target, Barnes & Noble, Cinemark, many  boutiques, restaurants, and much more. Pick up the latest fashions, get your nails and hair done, grab a bite, and discover something new for the home.

201 E. Central Expressway  
Harker Heights, TX 76548 
(245) 699-3565 

Carl Levin Park  
Stretch your legs at this charming 35-acre community park which includes a running and walking trail, gazebo, picnic pavilion, children’s playground, outdoor pool, and plenty of greenspace. Host a family reunion, throw the frisbee for your pooch, and go for a swim. There’s something here for everyone. 

400 Miller’s Crossing  
Harker Heights, TX 76548 
(254) 953-5657 

Stillhouse Hollow Lake 
Less than 15 minutes from Harker Heights is Stillhouse Hollow Lake, the perfect place to spend the day or weekend fishing, boating, swimming, and picnicking. The 6,430-acre lake is stocked with many varieties of bass, as well as catfish and crappie. Enjoy an overnight stay or an afternoon of picnicking at Dana Peak Park, one of the top lakeside recreational areas.  

3800 Comanche Gap Road  
Harker Heights, TX 76548 
(254) 698-4282 

Painting with a Twist 
Sip, socialize, and create your own personal work of art at this lively creative studio. Painting with a Twist is the perfect spot for a girl’s night out, showers, date night, and family fun. Pop in and paint, or attend a regular themed, in-studio event.  

716 Indian Trail, Ste. 220 
Harker Heights, TX 76548 
(254) 393-0182 

Boulders Climbing Center 
Whether you’re a rock-climbing enthusiast or a total beginner, Boulders Climbing Center is the place to be. Enjoy 40-foot realistic walls with top rope stations, auto-belays, lead wall, bouldering area with a free-standing boulder, slab, and cave. There’s also a fitness area, a climbing training area, and a lounge deck for playing board games or foosball!  

325 Indian Trail 
Harker Heights, TX 76548 
(254) 690-9790 

Union Grove Park  
Located on the southwestern shore of Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Union Grove Park is a favorite spot to relax and enjoy the beauty of Central Texas. The park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including watersports, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, large group pavilions, hunting, and fishing.  

8680 Union Grove Park Lane  
Salado, TX 76571 
(254) 947-0072  

Central Texas Theatre 
Staging dynamic performances for children and adults for more than 40 years, the Central Texas Theatre, also known as Vives Les Artes, is a fantastic place to take in a play or musical. Catch family favorites, comedies, and dramas at this popular venue, which offers year-round arts programming.  

3401 South WS Young Drive 
Killeen, TX 76542 
(254) 526-9090