🚨 New training class alert! 🚨 The Town of Little Elm Police Department is pleased to offer Spanish for Law Enforcement December 2-4 for FREE! This course meets all requirements for TCOLE #2109 for intermediate certification. 🗓️ December 2-4 ⏰ 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 📍 Little Elm Police Department 💸 FREE Email training@littleelm.org to register today!
Town of Little Elm
Government Administration
Little Elm, Texas 2,662 followers
The Town with a Lake Attitude
About us
The Town of Little Elm was chartered in 1841 as part of the Peters Colony and the Republic of Texas. The area was primarily inhabited by Indian tribes who lived along the several creeks that traversed the region, providing abundant water for springs and associated wildlife for food. As settlers discovered, the area also had a rich timber source, which provided fuel in the harsh winters and fertile soil. Little Elm remained a quiet lakeside community until the growth of the surrounding communities profoundly affected our sleepy town. Little Elm was primarily an agricultural community, with farming and ranching as the primary industries. As growth discovered Little Elm in the late 1990s, residents prepared for the flood of new people learning about our beautiful lake setting that a few locals had enjoyed so much for decades. Little Elm was incorporated in June 1966 and adopted the Council/Manager form of government and its Home Rule Charter in May 2001. It currently has approximately 16 square miles within the corporate limits. A large portion of the original downtown is currently below the waters of Lewisville Lake due to the Corp of Engineers raising the lake level by relocating an impoundment dam, which replaced and covered an earlier lake known as the Garza/Little Elm Reservoir. The town saw significant growth in the early 2000s due to its proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth and the expansion of nearby cities. This growth led to increased residential development and the construction of new schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Today, Little Elm is a thriving community with over 55,000 residents. The town has become known for its beautiful lakeside setting and outdoor recreational opportunities like fishing, boating, and hiking. Little Elm is also home to a vibrant destination district with recreation amenities, unique restaurants, and outstanding special events. Despite its growth and modern amenities, Little Elm has managed to preserve its hometown-town
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http://www.littleelm.org
External link for Town of Little Elm
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Little Elm, Texas
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1963
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100 West Eldorado Parkway
Little Elm, Texas 75068, US
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Little Elm by the numbers! 🤗 Town of Little Elm staff have been busy gaining new skills, honing in on professional development, and enjoying some culture events this year! Check out all our stats: Attended training classes: 571 Receiving professional coaching: 22 Milestone coins presented: 17 Kudos card recipients: 101 Attended culture events: 448
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Game on for an adventure-loving, Recreation and Athletics Supervisor at The Rec at The Lakefront™! 🏀🤩 We're looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working individual to join the Little Elm team! The Recreation and Athletics Supervisor will be responsible for the supervision of the athletics division, operations at The Rec at the Lakefront™, and the Beach Ambassador Program. Apply today: https://bit.ly/3LCpZLn
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Want to make a difference in the Little Elm community? Apply today to be our first Strategic Planning Manager! This position is responsible for organizational-wide strategic planning, performance measurement, and process improvement efforts. Apply today! https://bit.ly/3xMnSBd
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Little Elm is building community this National Park and Recreation month, one popsicle at a time! The rain didn't keep us from enjoying Pops at The Park for #NationalParkandRecreationMonth! 🤩 We had such a fun time hanging out at our parks in Little Elm while enjoying some tasty treats!🍦 #community #engagelittleelm
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📢 Citizen's Government Academy applications are now LIVE! 📢 Come get a behind the scenes look at what makes the Town of Little Elm run! Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the local government's daily functions and roles from Town staff including Parks and Recreation, Finance, Public Safety, and so much more! 🤩 This eight-week program will begin in September with classes on Wednesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. and will conclude in November with a graduation and reception at Town Council. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4ek2rYA For questions about the program, please email communications@littleelm.org.
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July is #NationalParkandRecreationMonth and we'd like to introduce you to the amazing Little Elm Parks & Recreation team that works year round to bring you essential services! Thank you for your constant support and love for the Town we serve! We ARE there for you! 💙💚
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Detective wanted: Must have a knack for snooping and solving! 🔎👀 The Little Elm Police Department is hiring a Detective of Police! Applications close THIS Tuesday, July 2. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4bm7zZI
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At our Town Council meeting on June 18, Chad Hyde, Director of Community Services, accepted a Merit Award for The Lawn at The Lakefront™. Submitted in the 'Design Constructed' category by Dunaway Associates and reviewed by a jury in the State of Georgia, The Lawn at the Lakefront™ was honored with a Merit Award from the Texas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects in April 2024. Dunaway Associates collaborated with the Town to create this new landmark park in the heart of its Lakefront District. Throughout the design and construction process, Town staff and leaders facilitated a collaborative exchange of ideas and provided invaluable support to the consultant team. Modern design elements include a performance pavilion, grand lawn, colorful playground, and dynamic lighting on the iconic “Tin Man” water tower, which enhance the park's vibrancy and visitor experience in Little Elm. Practical accommodations such as power supply and parking for food trucks enhance the park’s versatility, support small businesses, and contribute to the local economy. Open for only a few months, The Lawn™ has quickly become a central hub for community gatherings and a landmark attraction for both residents and visitors of Little Elm. The Town has successfully brought the design to life through active programming and creative use of space.
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At our Town Council meeting on June 18, Mayor David Bristol of Prosper presented Mayor Curtis Cornelious of Little Elm with the winning trophy for The Journey of a Thousand Miles competition during the Mayor's Fitness Challenge. The Journey of a Thousand Miles was a competition during the Mayor's Fitness Challenge between Little Elm and Prosper. The challenge was agreed upon by Little Elm Mayor Curtis Cornelious and Prosper Mayor David Bristol, to see which Town could reach the most steps from their participants. As a whole, Little Elm had 17.7 million steps. We took the top 17 participants from both towns with Little Elm having over 5.9 million steps and Prosper having over 4.7 million steps.
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