Recreation

Arts & Entertainment

From shopping and dining to the arts and annual festivals, Levelland has plenty of attractions for residents. Spend the afternoon browsing downtown shops and grab a latte, catch a show at the local theater, take a mosaic tour, or grab a tasty meal and a glass of local wine at one of our local restaurants and wineries.

Downtown Levelland

As the county seat of Hockley County, Levelland is home to the county courthouse and Main Street Square, which features shopping at boutiques, antiques, and specialty retailers, local business services, and the popular coffee shop and eatery, Mosaic Sandwich & Coffee Company. There are also a number of restaurants and diners near the downtown area, with options including American, Mexican, and Thai.

Downtown Levelland is also home to The Wallace Theater, which was built in 1928 as a state-of-the-art movie theater and now serves as a premier arts, culture, and education center. The Wallace continues to undergo historical renovations and hosts concerts, films, theatrical performances, camps, workshops, and classes.

Marjorie Merriweather Post Art Collection (South Plains College)

The Marjorie Merriweather Post Art Collection, located at South Plains College, consists of eight 18th-century to 20th-century oil paintings and one 18th-century pastel drawing on paper, which were gifted by Mrs. Post. The collection gives students and residents access to a cross-section of classical art styles.

City of Mosaics

Levelland is proud to be known as the “City of Mosaics.” The city has a total of ten outdoor mosaics on display, the first created in 1968 by art professors at South Plains College on the exterior of the college’s Fine Arts Building. 

Self-Guided Tour

Mallet Event Center & Arena (MECA)

Owned and operated by Hockley County, the Mallet Event Center & Arena is a $15 million multi-purpose event center that opened in 2012. The facility is up-to-date and versatile and provides the opportunity for events and exhibits that encourage learning, interacting, exhibiting, and entertaining with outstanding customer service and open communication.

Festivals & Events

Popular family-friendly festivals and events are held throughout the year, drawing in visitors from around the area. Popular events include Early Settlers Day with food, music, arts and crafts, and a parade, Sausage Lovers Festival, Hockley County Junior Livestock Show, Sip and Swirl, and Levelland Rotary Club’s Arts and Crafts Festival. 

Due to its prime soil and altitude, the Levelland area is also home to a number of wineries. These establishments offer a variety of locally produced wines along with dining options and venue rentals. Prairie Chick Winery & Milieu, The Triple D Winery & Event Center, and Burklee Hill Vineyards are among some of the popular area wineries.

Get Outdoors and Play

Get outside and get active in Levelland, with city parks that feature a range of amenities, a skate park, pool, and sporting fields/events. 

City Parks

Levelland had 12 city parks, with City Park being the largest. Parks range from community parks with playgrounds and picnic areas to lakeside parks and a skatepark with tennis courts. Activities include fishing, walking, volleyball, basketball, and more. The City also owns an RV park with free spaces, electricity, and water (three-night maximum).

City Park

Consisting of 116 acres, City Park is Levelland’s citywide park and is home to the City’s sports complexes, including baseball (7 fields), softball (4 fields), soccer (9 fields), a swimming pool and bathhouse, and a 10-hold disc golf course. Other features include volleyball courts, basketball courts, walking tracks, horseshoe pits, activity centers/building, and a playground and picnic/BBQ area.