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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The City of College Station was incorporated in 1938. The first City Council made provisions fo r the
creation of the City Parks Board in May 1939. The Parks Board had authority to manage parks and
public grounds for recreational and beautification purposes. Although there was no official City
{>ark, tile Board had authority to receive grants of money and donations of labor and materials.
Other than creating a Parks Board, the Council gave little attention to the development of parks or
a recreational 1:>rogram during the first decade of the City's existence. In 1947 the Council
established the first City park with purchases of land from F.B. Clark and Hershel Burgess. The
property, which surrounded and included the drained College Lake Park, became known as Dexter
Park and was renamed Brison Park in 1980 in honor of Fred Brison. In 1953 a large group of
citizens, utilizing the~r newly-attai!led charter privileges, suggested a possjble referendum which, if
passed, ":ould establish a Recreat10n Board. The Board would operate with a budget funded by an
mcrease m taxes.
Rather than submit the proposal to a vote, Mayor Langford, with the approval of the Council,
appointed a five man Recreation Board. A recreation fund account was created which would
receive appropriations each' year. The Board's duties included administering the parks and
developing a recreational program with major emphasis on youth activities. Within a short period of
time, the Board sponsored programs in swimming, tennis, golf, Little League baseball, and arranged
City picnics. However, most of the programs were possible only because Texas A&M officials
allowed the City to use the college's recreational facilities.
City officials also looked into the possibility of converting the partially damaged Lincoln School into
a recreation center. In January 1966 Lincoln School caught fire and with 600-700 spectators
hindering firefighting efforts, firemen and volunteers could not prevent severe damage. Ten
classrooms were lost, along with the library, principal's office, and all school records.
The school district agreed in 1968 to lease Lincoln School to College Station for recreational
purposes. The City also obtained use of property adjacent to the school for an all-purpose sports
field. The project was not immediately successful. Youngsters vandalized the facilities, and only
after Mayor Anderson pleaded with the community for support did the destruction diminish.
By 1973, however, Lincoln Center offered a fulltime recreational program for all College Station
residents with such activities as basketball, softball, ping-pong, arts and crafts, and judo. In 1977 the
Center became City property.
During Anderson's administration, officials realized that as the City expanded so must the
recreation facilities. Parks and Recreation became a City department in 1971, although the parks
superintendent and his assistant were employed on a part-time basis. The rest of the recreation staff
worked without compensation. The new de~artment also continued to rely heavily on University
facilities. In order to ensure future recreation areas, the Council included mandatory parkland
dedications in the Subdivision Ordinance. According to the ordinance, developers were required to
donate a portion of their land for park sites. Acreage was based on the number of units they"
constructed, or they could give the City the cash equivalent. This principle of mandatory parkland
dedication was later challenged through the Court system and successfully upheld by a Texas
Supreme Court decision in 1985.
The Council made substantial progress during the early 1970's in establishing a long awaited
municipal park which would have facilities for swimming. College Station officials learned that
beginnmg m the summer of 1973 its residents could no longer use the Texas A&M pool. It became
imperative that the City develop the!roposed park. In 1973 William Fitch donated sixteen
additional acres adjacent to the selecte park site, and the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
approved a matching grant of $132,500 for development of a!ool. The City hired J. W. Wood as
architect-engineer for the project. Although the budget woul not allow all requested amenities to
be constructed, residents soon enjoyed the availability of an olympic-size swimming pool in their
community. College Station's first aquatic facility opened in Bee Creek Park on October 5, 1974. It
was later named Adamson Municipal Pool in honor of Art Adamson, a long time swimming
instructor at Texas A&M University.
Since the early 1950's, residents had expressed an interest in a City-wide recreational program and in
acquiring municipal park sites. City leaders have made significant progress toward that goal. The
expansion in City parks and recreation facilities during the late 70's ancf early 80's was phenomenal.
Not only did the amount of park acreage double, but officials also sought to accommodate a variety
of activities. The development of the Parks and Recreation Department reflected the growth. The
City Staff, Parks and Recreation Board, and City Council worked together to implement these
projects.
With additional funds allocated from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation in 1974, the City added
tennis courts, ballfields, and playgrounds at Bee Creek Park. In Se{>tember 1975 the Brazos County
Bicentennial Committee inquired about the possibility of establishmg an official county arboretum
at Bee Creek in conjunction with the national celebration. The Council enthusiastically supported
the idea and designated seventeen undeveloped acres for this purpose. Citizens from both tne City
and county planted and labeled various species of trees and mapped out a nature trail. The
arboretum, recently renamed for former Mayor Andy Anderson, was ready in time for the 1976
Fourth of July festivities.
Throughout the late 1970's, the City Council continued to add land and facilities to the park system.
In 1975, the City Council amended the parkland dedication ordinance to require developers to
donate more acreage for recreation areas than originally specified by the ordinance. The following
year the City established the College Station Parks and Recreation Foundation, a trust fund created
expressly for the purpose of purchasing Lincoln Center from the school district. Using federal
money received in December 1977, the Parks Department developed facilities at Thomas and Oaks
Parks on the east side of the City. A second municipal pool opened in Thomas Park on June 21,
1980.
One of the Parks and Recreation Department's most successful achievements was the development
of College Station Central Park. In June 1978 the City purchased forty-seven acres near the East
Bypass and Krenek Tap Road to provide athletic fields for the community's organized softball and
soccer teams. The site also contained a large wooded expanse and a small pond. The natural setting
convinced park officials to expand the facility to a multi-purpose recreational area. Tennis courts,
Ricnic areas, playground facilities, nature trails, and a group pavilion were included in the plans.
College Station residents celebrated the completion of their largest municipal park in August 1982.
The Parks Department not only decided to use Central Park as a model for future developments,
but also chose to establish their office building and a maintenance facility amid its scenic settmg.
In 1984, the Parks and Recreation Department created "Christmas In the Park". Substantial
donations from local businessman Jack Lester enabled the City to purchase lights and other
decorations for the park. Every year volunteers and City employees install lights throughout Central
Park creating a brilliant show for all to see. 600 cars per hour view the decorations at peak times
and this attraction will be enjoyed by many for years to come.
In response to the community's needs, the City purchased and developed Southwood Athletic Park.
By the end of 1984, one and a half years after construction first started, Southwood became College
Station's second largest developed park, consisting of forty-four acres. The park has many facilities
including a pool, baseball and soccer fields, a tennis center and basketball courts. There is also a
maintenance facility and large group pavilion located in the park. Funding for this project was
through the 1981 bond issue along with a matching grant through the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department.
In 1985, the City obtained its first historical park. Richard Carter Park is the site of the Richard
Carter Homestead. The park is on the corner of Brazoswood Drive and the East Bypass. Carter was
College Station's earliest settler, arriving from Alabama in 1831. He received a lano grant from the
.i Mexican Government of 4,428 acres comprising most of what is College Station today. Carter was
appointed to the first Board of Commissioners after Brazos County was created in 1841 and helped
survey the site of Booneville, the first county seat. He was also one of the area's wealthiest land
owners, raising cattle, corn, and cotton during the years before the Civil War. In honor of Richard
Carter, Carter Park has an interpretive center with displays about the history of this early settler and
a stylized sculpture depicting Carter staking the homestead.
In March 1987, the City Council studied the expenditure of Parkland Dedication Funds in the park
zone which contains the section of Wolf Pen Creek. This section is approximately a one and a half
mile section of the creek between the Highway 6 Bypass and Texas Avenue. During discussion of
expenditures and improvements, it was suggested the opportunities of the flood plain should be
examined for recreational use. Comparison was made to a similar project in Navasota where
considerable public support and assistance was given to the project by acfjacent property owners and
the general citizenry.
From this and other discussions evolved the City Council's request of staff to develop a conceptual
plan. Through collaboration between the Parks, Engineering and Planning Departments, a
conceptual approach for development of Wolf Pen Creek was prepared and submitted to the
Council. The Council requested that work be continued. The consulting firm of J. T. Dunkin and
Associates was hired to work with the creation of a Master Plan for the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor.
Within two years, the City Council has placed the development of the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor as
its first priority for 1989-90. The first phase of this development will begin with the construction of
the amphitheater in conjunction with Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant. This 1.3 million dollar project
will set the pace for future phases to come as well as provide a staging area for existing and future
recreation programs and special events.
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BEE CREEK 143.s • • • • • • • • • 255 brazos cty . arboretum
BRENlWOOD 7.7 • undeveloped
BRISON 9.2 • 10
BROTHERS POND 16.1 • • • • • • • • •
CENTRAL f47.2 • • • • • • • • • • • 297 ~ark eadQuarters
CONFERENCE CENTER 7.8 • 75 teen center room rentals
CY MILLER 2.5 • • • • • ~ollce eadQuarters
EAST GATE 1.0 •
EMERALD FOREST 4.5 • • • • •
FAIRVIEW 1.8 • •
GABBARD 10.7 • • • • • •
GEORGIE K. FITCH 11.3 • • • • • • •
HENSEL (TAMU) 29.7 • • • • • • • • • 70
LEMONTREE 15.4 • • • • • • • • 30
LICK CREEK 515 • 60 undeveloped
LINCOLN CENTER 8.0 • • • • • • 42 recreation center
LIONS 1.5 • • • 10
LONGMIRE 4.2 • •
MERRY OAKS 4.6 • • • •
OAKS 7.5 • • • • • •
PARK SITE 10.2 undeveloped
PARKWAY 1.9 • • 6
RAINTREE 13.0 • • •
RICHARD CARTER 7.4 • • hlstorlcol marker
SANDSTONE 15.0 • • 30
SOUTHWOOD 144.7 • • • • • • • • • • 544
THOMAS 16.1 • • • • • • • • • • 27
WAYNE SMITH 2.0 • • • •
WESTC:-iESTER 10.0 • • • • • • • •
WINDWOOD 1.0 • •
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WOODWAY 2.0 undeveloped
WOLF PEN CREEK undeveloped
__________ RENTALS. _________ _
Picnic pavilions. softball fields and recreation equipment may be
rented at the Parks and Recreation Department. All reservations are
made at the Parks and Recreation Office and payment must be
made at the time of the reservation .
WEEKEND WEEKDAY
MAXIMUM RATE PER RATE PER
PAVILION CAPACITY DAY DAY DEPOSIT
Central Pork 200 5125.00 57500 5100.00
5outh;,_.ood 300 5125.00 575.00 5100.00
Bee Creek 100 · 5 30.00 S 30 00 O
Oaks 30 S 30.00 530.00 S 50.00
Thomas 20 S 15.00 $15.00 O
Central Softball $150.00 $5.00/hr. 5100.00
• The softball fields at Central Pork may be rented March-November
for softball tournaments on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays only. The
Parks and Recreation Department reserves all concession rights .
•• Multiple day usage discounts 2 days -$200.00. 3 days -$250.00 .
______ PARK RULES ____ _
• Advertising In City Parks Is prohibited .
• Park curfew for all parks: 1:00 a.m. -5:0 0 p.m.
• Dogs must be on leashes at all times .
• All wildlife In City Parks is protected.
• It Is unlawful to litter In City Parks .
• It Is unlawful to cut or destroy vegetation.
• All vehicles must park In designated areas .
• It Is unlawful to wade or swim in Park ponds.
• All firearms and alrguns are prohibited.
• All vendors must have an approved permit .
ANDERSON PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
900 Anderson
Zone6
SIZE
8.94 acres
CLASSIFICATI
· Neighborhood Park
DATEAC UIR
1979
PURCHASEP
$165,774.42
$ 18,543.00/acre
Anderson Park was designed primarily to alleviate overcrowding on the few s r fields
which existed at the time. The park contains five youth soccer fields of various al~ng
with two basketball courts, a playground, a shelter with restrooms and storage, a1lth parkin~
area for 30 cars. Funding for development was through the 1981 bond issue. Arn:f/rson P&aM
is dedicated to Rev. Norman Anderson who was Minister of College .Station A
Presbyterian Church from 1928-1963.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Full Park Development 1983 $234,185.44
2. Additional Irrigation 1987 3,645.00
3. (2) Water Fountains 1987 1.096.00
TOTAL $238,926.44
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BEE CREEK PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
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Dedication
Bee Creek Park is the site of College Station's first swimming · t Adaro~f1~;s0<ttM.
50 meter pool with a separate wading pool named in hon ' former e \l fields, a
swimming coach. The park also contains four lighted tennis co ighted s~~acars Tue
pavilion, playground, and concession building. There is on-sit ·ng for ded by the
Andy Anderson Arboretum is also located here on 17 w cres boun. ter retive
cemetery, Bee Creek and Highway 6. The Arboretum contains er and an mtatfun.
trail system and is named in honor of D.A Anderson, a former of College S
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE
1. Pool, Tennis Courts, Playground 1976
and Ballfields s&i~3.SO 2. Parking Lot ~ansion 1979
3. Concession BUI ding, Miscellaneous 1983 61,645.()()
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Park and Arboretum Improvements
1986 ~ Additional Playground
TOTAL $598,509.13
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BRISON PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
400 Dexter Drive
Zone6
SIZE
9.20 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1947
PURCHASE PRICE
Donation
Brison Park, formerly known as Dexter Park, was renamed in 1980 in honor of Fred Brison.
The park is a beautifully wooded green space protected from development by deed
restrictions. A seasonal stream runs the length of the park. Fred Brison was on the College
Station Council and Mayor Protem from 1971-1974 and a member of the Texas A&M
U nivetsity Horticultural Faculty for 43 years.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Parking Area Construction
2. Drainage Improvements
3. Signage & Landscaping
DATE
1982
1983
1986
.TOTAL
COST
$ 8,143.00
25,750.00
3,500.00
$37,393.00
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BROTHERS POND PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
3100 Rio Grande
Zone5
SIZE
16.12 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATEACQillRED
1977,1978
PURCHASE PRICE
Parkland Dedication
7.57 acres. Purchased
8.55 acres@ $15,538/acre
Brothers Pond Park was named for the 1 acre pond located near the center of the park. The
site varies in topography from a flat open area to a rolling wooded area traversed by an
intermittent stream. l)evelopment of the site include pond and drainage improvements,
nature trails, picnic units, basketball court, playground, seating area, practice fields and 1/2
mile jogging trail with exercise stations. Development funding was through the 1981 bond
issue.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Full Park Development under
Neighborhood Parks Improvements
DATE
1983
COST
$83,950.00
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PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
1000 Krenek Tap Rd.
Zone3
SIZE
47.22 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Community Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1978
PURCHASE PRICE
$353,536.14
$ 7,487.00/acre
Developed in 1979 as College Station's largest park, Central was unique in that it offered the
widest variety of recreational opportunities of any park in the City. The natural setting was
originally the Arnold family farm. It includes a two acre pond and 10 acres of dense woods.
A second pond was developed in 1983. Other facilities on the site include four lighted
softball fields, three adult soccer fields, two lighted tennis courts, a fishing pier, nature trails
and parking for 297 cars. The Parks and Recreation Department Office is also located here
along with the maintenance shop for the East Maintenance District and Forestry Division.
Partial funding for this park was provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,
Project Number 48-00-701 in the amount of $265,056.00.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Irrigation
2. Fencing
3. Waterline
1979 $18,500.00
1979 33,079.00
1979 34,767.00
4. Architectural/Cone. Building
5. Paving
6. Concession Building
7. Sewer Line
8. Tennis Courts
9. Architectural/Office
10. BBQ Pavilion
11. Lighting
12. PlaY.groun~, Fishing Pier, Signage,
Tra1[s, Pavmg & Misc.
13. Parks Office Building
14. Architectural/Maintenance Bldg.
15. Maintenance Building
16. Signage & Landscaping
1980 1,200.00
1980 231 ,073.00
1980 51 ,453.65
1980 12,457.00
1981 56,640.00
1981 12,000.00
1982 86,250.00
1982 75,244.00
1982 96,400.00
1982 216,222.84
1982 3,000.00
1983 86,000.00 1986 2,600.00
TOTAL $1 ,016,887.64
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CONFERENCE CENTER
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
1300 George Bush Dr.
Zone6
SIZE
2.3 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Conference Center
DATE ACQUIRED
1980
PURCHASE PRICE
Land trade with
College Station
Independent
School District
Originally built in 1949 as a Middle School, the renovated Conference Center opened
for the public in June 1982. The Center is available for rental to any individual or
group in Brazos County with accommodations from 20-200 P.eople in various rooms.
Rates and fees are set up according to the type of group utilizing the facilities. The
Center is ideal for receptions, parties and -reunions, as well as non-commercial,
commercial or political meetings. The Conference Center is funded by the City motel-
hotel tax which collects tax on rooms rented in local establishments in College Station.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Complete Development
including:
Land
Building
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DATE
1981
COST
$1,000,000.00
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CY MILLER PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
2615 Texas Ave.
Zone3
SIZE
2.5 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATEACQIDRED
1976
PURCHASE PRICE
Land trade with
Clarence Ivan
Miller
The Chamber of Commerce occupied the site in 1976 and the pond was used as a picnic
area and a gathering spot for people to see the ducks and go fishing. When the Chamber of
Commerce moved in 1984, the City of College Station used the property for the
development of a new police station which in the process had to fill in over half of the pond
for a new parking lot. In 1987, the remaining pond was renovated and a jogging trail,
pavilion, aerator, and two piers were added to give this park a pleasant, enjoyable
atmosphere to play and relax in. Cy Miller Park was dedicated to Clarence Ivan Miller on
April 16, 1988.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Full Park Development
DATE
1986
COST
$ 71 ,860.00
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EMERALD FOREST PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
8400 Appomattox
Zone4
SIZE
4.59 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED
August 29, 1986
PURCHASE PRICE
Parkland Dedication
Emerald Forest Park is one of the most beautiful native plant sites in the City of College
Station Park System Inventory. The 4-1/2 acre site is heavily wooded and bordered on the
north side by Bee Creek. The park has a playground, half basketball court, picnic tables,
drinking fountain, walking trail and some area lighting. The design of the park was guided
by the mtent of preserving the native vegetation with minimal disturbance to the site. The
varied recreational opportunities are many in this unique park.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Full Park Development
DATE
1989
COST
$ 78,380.00
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FAIRVIEW PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
501 Park Place
Zone6
SIZE
1.80 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1954
PURCHASE PRICE
Donation
Fairview Park encompasses a small city block and consists of an open playing field with a
practice ballfield. Small oak trees line a portion of the park perimeter.
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GABBARD PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
1201 Dexter Dr. S.
Zone6
SIZE
10.67 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1978
PURCHASE PRICE
$187,802.67
$ 17,601.00/acre
As a neighborhood park, Gabbard Park has proved to be one of the most popular in town.
Purchased as a result of interest from the neighborhood residents, Gabbard Park received
substantial public input during the planning phase. Prior to construction a professor from
Texas A&M was consulted to determine recommendations for renovation of the pond.
Recreational features include a playground, fishing piers, seating areas, kiosk and practice
fields. Development funding was through the 1981 bond issue. The park is named in honor
of Letcher P. Gabbard for his service to the community. Mr. Gabbard was head of the
Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at Texas A&M from 1922-1940.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Full Park Development
under Neighborhood Parks
Improvement
DATE
1983
COST
$ 58,650.00
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GEORGIE K. FITCH
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
1100 Balcones
Zones
SIZE
11.300 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DA TE ACQUIRED
1977
PURCHASE PRICE
Donation
This park's recreational features include basketball court, practice fields with backstops,
picnic units, shelter, playground, open play areas and nature trails. Fitch Park is dedicated
to Georgie K. Fitch in honor of her total dedication to her family as a wife and mother. This
park is dedicated to a mother as an eternal gesture of the public appreciation due to all
those who quietly mold the rest of us and securely hold our worlds to$ether.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Full Park Development
under Neighborhood Parks
Improvement
DATE
1983
COST
$ 45,700.00
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HENSEL PARK (TAMU)
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
South College
Zone 1
SIZE
29.7 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Community Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1958
PURCHASE PRICE
Does not apply
Hensel Park is a part of the Texas A&M University system designed primarily for the
students at A&M. In 1986, the City of College Station installed a playground and a fitness
center. The park includes 3 pavifions, picmc units, playground, JOggmg trails, volleyball
court, fitness court, softball field, parking and an open play area. The City of College
Station provides limited development funds through the Parkland Dedication Ordinance
through an agreement with Texas A&M University.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Installation of 2 Wood Decks, 1986 $12,179.50
2.
Play~round, Curb and French Drain
Insta lation of Exercise Station 1985 220.95
3. Installation of 2 Gazebos 1987 20,220.00
TOTAL $32,620.45
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LEMONTREE PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
1300 Lemontree
Zone6
SIZE
15.43 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1976, 1978
PURCHASE PRICE
Parkland Dedication
Recreational features in this park include basketball court, girls lighted softball fields, 3/4
mile concrete jogging trail and exercise trail, playground, open play area, picnic units,
pedestrian bridge and a 30 car parking lot.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Ballfield Irrigation
2. Parking Area
3. Park Development under
Neighborhood Parks Improvements
DATE
1978
1979
1983
TOTAL
COST
$ 1,875.00
19,024.00
58. 900. 00
$69,799.00
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LINCOLN CENTER
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
1000 Eleanor
Zone6
SIZE
8.00 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Recreation Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1978
PURCHASE PRICE
$80,000.00
$10,000.00/acre
Originally constructed as College Station Black High School, Lincoln Center has been
utihzed at one time or another as a neighborhood center, recreation center, senior citizens
center & maintenance shop and was formerly the headquarters for the College Station Parks
& Recreation Department. The center now provides a variety of recreation and social
services to the citizens of College Station. Renovation funding was through the 1985 bond
issue.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Title V Renovation
2. Title III Renovation
3. Community Development Renovation
4. Complete Renovation
5. Lancfscaping
6. Landscaping, Playground,
Walkways and Lighting
DATE
1978
1980
1981
1985
1985
1988
TOTAL
COST
$ 19,557.00
9,480.00
4,959.17
650,114.00
3,800.00
34,518.04
$722,428.21
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LIONS PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
501 Chappel
Zone2
SIZE
1.50 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1967
PURCHASE PRICE
Donation
Lions Park includes 1/2 basketball court, playground, picnic units and parking area.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Park Development
2. Park Improvements
DATE
1981
1990
TOTAL
COST
$25,286.90
29.000.70
$54,287.60
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LONGMIRE PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
2600 Longmire
Zone5
SIZE
4.16 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1977
PURCHASE PRICE
Parkland Dedication
This peautiful wooded park contains picnic areas and nature trails.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Park Development
under Neighborhood Parks
Improvements
DATE
1983
COST
$ 9,500.00
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MERRY OAKS PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
1401 Merry Oaks
Zone2
SIZE
4.60 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1972
PURCHASE PRICE ·
Parkland Dedication
Merry Oaks Park features an open play area, playground, low water crossing, nature trails
and picnic units.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Park Development
DATE
1983
COST
$28,455.50
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OAKS PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
1601 Stallings
Zone2
SIZE
7.50 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DA TE ACQUIRED
1970
PURCHASE PRICE
Parkland Dedication
Oaks Park features a pavilion with a BBQ pit, restroom and attached deck area. A wooden
pedestrian bridge linkS the pavilion to a ligbted multi-purpose slab and party area. Custom
designed conversation pits serve in lieu of picnic tables and are scattered throughout the
park. The conversation pits are linked by a 1/4 mile asphalt jogging track which winds
through the mature post oaks.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Pavilion, Deck & Bridge 1978 $38,862.18
Construction
2. Tennis Court, Jogging Trail and 1979 52,390.00
Picnic Areas Construction
3. Pavilion Replacement & Renovation 1984 32,456.54
4. Concrete Sidewalks ·1987 13,486.00 .J
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PARKWAY PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
Munson & Woodland Pkwy
Zone2
SIZE
1.9 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1939
PURCHASE PRICE
Parkway Park's primary use is to alleviate flooding around the surrounding neighborhood.
The park contains a playground and a picnic table.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
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RAINTREE PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
2505 Raintree Drive
Zone4
SIZE
12.98 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1978, 1982
· PURCHASE PRICE
,, Parkland Dedication
Designed to complement the surrounding neighborhood, Raintree Park provides a good
example of park planning to integrate urban park facilities into a natural low-fand
ecosystem. This umque park boasts many natural amenities such as Wolfpen Creek, sharp
slopes and 50' water oaks along with developed facilities including a playground, seating
area, picnic units, kiosk and trails. Development funding was through the 1981 bond issue.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE
1. Full Park Development 1983
under Neighborhood Park Improvements
2. Installation of two 15' 1988
Light Fixtures
TOTAL
COST
$45,850.00
8,750.00
$54,600.00
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RICHARD CARTER PARK
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PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
1800 Brazoswood
Zone2
SIZE
7.14 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATEACQIDRED
1983
PURCHASE PRICE
Parkland Dedication
Richard Carter Park is College Station's only historically significant park. It is the site of the
Richard Carter homestead. Carter was College Station's earliest settler, arriving from
Alabama in 1831. His original land grant of one league (4,428 acres) from the Mexican
government covers most of what is College Station today. Development for the park
mcludes an interpretive center with displays about Richard Carter and the reconstruction of
the original water well. There is also a discovery garden area featuring decks, seating and
indigenous plantings and a Texas historical marker. The development of this park was an
officially sanctioned Texas Sesquicentennial Project.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Full Park Development 1985 $100,000.00
2. Irrigation and Native (Bu~e~ 1987 24.9 .0
Plant Garden
TOTAL $124,988.00
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PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
Sebesta
Zone4
SIZE
15.21 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DA TE ACQUIRED
1983
PURCHASE PRICE
$251,040.00
Sandstone Park was designed primarily to provide temporary soccer and baseball facilities
for residents on the east side of the Hwy 6 Bypass. The {>ark consists of 2 soccer fields with
bleachers, 4 practice baseball fields and plenty of parking for everyone.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Temporary Park Development
DATE
1989
COST
$19,033.80
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SOUTHWOOD ATHLETIC PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
1600 Rock Prairie Road
Zone5
SIZE
44.65 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Community Park
DA TE ACQUIRED
1980
PURCHASE PRICE
$267,900.00
$ 6,000.00/acre
Southwood Athletic Park, as the name implies, is College Station's first Community Park
devoted almost exclusively to athletics. Designed by the staff in response to perceived
community needs, the park facilities consist of four little league (200') lighted baseoall fields,
two senior league (300') lighted baseball fields, two adult lighted soccer fields, three youth
soccer fields, two concession buildings, a 25 yard pool with bathhouse, four lighted tennis
courts, 2 lighted basketball courts, a playground, a BBQ pavilion with horseshoes, volleyball
court and parking for 550 cars. Funding for this project was through the 1981 bond issue
along with a matching grant through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Project
number 48-008-69 in the amount of $842,750.00.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Architectural/Engineering
2. Water/Sewer
1983 $ 98,800.00
1983 60;504.50
3. Roadways/Parking
4. Irrigation
5. Fencing
6. H:ydroseeding
7. Lighting
8. COncession & BBQ Pavilion
1983 332,669.50
1983 64,150.00
1983 62,022.00
1983 14,996.50
1983 169,823.00
1983 409,042.66
9. Pool, Tennis & Basketball Courts 1984 701,546.00
10. Sign & Flower Beds
11. Landscape Improvements
1986 2,100.00
1987 31,708.00
TOTAL: $1,947,362.10
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THOMAS PARK
LOCATION
1300 James Parkway
Zone2
SIZE
16.10 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Community Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1938
PURCHASE PRICE
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PARK DESCRIPTION
Thomas Park, although smaller than typical community parks, serves in that capacity by
virtue of the fact that it is the largest park in its respective park zone. Thomas is also one of
the oldest parks in College Station. Facilities include a 25 meter swimming pool with
bathhouse, two lighted tennis courts, two basketball courts, picnic units, two playgrounds,
two soccer fields, a l?avilion, a lighted jogging track (1/3 mile) and parking for 27 cars.
Partial funding for this park was provided by matching funds through the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department, Project Numbers 48-00-567 in the amount of $184,500.00 and 48-00-
764 in the amount of $75,750.00. Thomas Park is dedicated to Mable Clare Thomas for her
work she has done for the community.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT D ESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Swimming Pool 1980 $350,629.00
2. Pool Fencing 1980 6,939.00
3. Tennis Courts, Basketball 1982 120,794.00
Courts, Playground, Drainage
and Parking
8,500.00 4. Irrigation 1982
5. Jog~ing Track 1982 28,894.00
6. Lig tinB 1982 18,900.00
7. Wood eeks & Pool Shelter 1985 7,496.28
8. Sign & Flower Beds 1986 1,300.00
9. Playground 1989 13,300.00
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WAYNE SMITH PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
401 Luther
Zone6
SIZE
2.46 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED
1954
PURCHASE PRICE
$1,900.00
Wayne Smith Park was originally designed as a Little League field with bleachers. In 1987
the Parks and Recreation Department completely renovated the park to accomodate a
playground, plenty of seating, picnic units and a full basketball court. This park is dedicated
to Mr. Wayne Smith for his foresight and efforts in establishing the first Little League fields
in College Station.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Demolition of existing 1984 $ 4,300.00
ballfield and buildings
75,933.00 2. Complete construction of 1987
basketball court, playground,
TOTAL $80,233.00 and picnic units
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WESTCHESTER PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
501 Rock Prairie Road
Zone5
SIZE
10 acres
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DA TE ACQUIRED
1988
PURCHASE PRICE
5 acres Parkland Dedication
5 acres for $75,000.00
Westchester Park is the first joint use project for the College Station Independent School
District and the City of College Station. The cooperative effort between the two entities led
to the design and implementation of a facility that would serve a dual purpose: during
school hours the park will function as a school playground and playing fields; the remainder
of the time it wilf serve as a regular city park for use by the general public. The park has a
fitness court, pavilion, basketball court, jogging track, picmc tables, and practice baseball
and soccer fields. Future improvements will be implemented as the area around the school
and park develops.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Full Park Development
DATE
1989
COST
$86,648.00
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WINDWOOD PARK
PARK DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
Appomattox
. \ Zone 4 ·. : ·SIZE
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· . 1.00 acre
CLASSIFICATION
Neighborhood Park
DA TE ACQUIRED
1984
PURCHASE PRICE
Parkland Dedication
Windwood Park features a playground, shelter, picnic unit, seating areas, decorative paving
and an open play area. The design has been adapted to the heavily wooded area of the site
to preserve as much vegetation as possible.
DEVELOPMENT DATA
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Full Park Development
DATE
1985
COST
$25,000.00
(Budget)
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