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"Rest isnot idleness, and
to lie sometimes on the grass
under the tees on a summer's day,
listening to the murmur of water, or
witching the clouds float
across the sky, is
by no means cr waste of time. "
-Sir J Lubbock
"WE PRO VIDE GOOD THINGS IN LIFE!"
This is the motto of the College Station Parks and Recreation Department. To this end,
a wide variety of leagues, programs, events, services and facilities are provided to our
local residents as well as visitors to the community. The diversity of this endeavor is set
forth in the pages of this guidebook.
This Parks Resource Guide is intended to provide the user a comprehensive listing of all
facilities, programs and services that are offered to the public by the Parks and Recre-
ation Department in a single publication. This book is divided into two major sections,
Park System Facilities Guide and Program Resource Guide.
The Park System Facilities Guide, includes detailed information and maps for every
municipal park and facility. It also provides current Departmental budget, goals & orga-
nizational chart.
The Program Resource Guide presents all services and programs provided by the Parks
and Recreation Department. Each program is outlined individually with the goal, target
population, schedule, fees, contact person and other pertinent information for your use.
Additional details and any updated information may be obtained by contacting the ap-
propriate staff member listed in the guide. Copies may be obtained at the main office
located in Central Park.
Providing our customers with the highest quality facilities, programs and services is our
ultimate desire. Any suggestions or comments that might help improve our services,
would be greatly appreciated.
College station Parks and Recreation Department
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Park System Facilities
*General Information
*Parks
*Pavilions
Programs
*Aquatics
*Athletics
*Educational
*Entertainment
*Historical
*Special Services
*Supervised Recreation
*Support Services
Revised April 2002
College Station Parks & Recreation
Park System Resource Guide
General Information & Facilities
Contents
Section I - General Information:
Histo
II -1
Facts& Figures........................................................
I-4
PARD Interesting Facts ............................................
I-5
Budget Summary ......................................................
I-6
Budget Breakdown ...................................................
I-7
Organizational Chart .................................................
I-8
Value Statement........................................................I-9
II -11
Goals........................................................................
I-10
Section II - Parks :
Map.........................................................................
II -1
Park Inventory ..........................................................
II -2
AndersonPark .........................................................
II -3
BeeCreek Park........................................................II-5
Bee Creek Park: Arboretum ...................................
II -7
Billie Madeley Park ...................................................
II -9
BrisonPark...............................................................
II -11
Brothers Pond Park ..................................................
II -13
Castlegate Park ........................................................
II -15
Cemekery..................................................................
II -17
Central Park.............................................................
II -19
Conference Center ...................................................
II -21
CyMiller Park..........................................................
II -23
Eastgate Park...........................................................
II -25
Edelweiss Gartens Park Site......................................II-27
Edelweiss Park .........................................................
II -29
Emerald Forest Park .................................................
II -31
GabbardPark...........................................................II-33
Georgie K. Fitch Park ...............................................
II -3 5
Hensel Park(TAMU)...............................................
II -3 7
Jack & Dorothy Miller Park ......................................
II -3 9
Lemontree Park ........................................................
II -41
Lick Creek Park .......................................................
II -43
LionsPark................................................................
II -45
LongmirePark..........................................................
II -47
LutherJones.............................................................
II -49
Merry Oaks Park .....................................................
II -51
OaksPark................................................................II-53
College Station Parks & Recreation
Park System Resource Guide
General Information & Facilities
Section II - Parks continued:
III -1
ParkwayPark...........................................................
II -5 5
Pebble Creek Park ................................................... II -57
RaintreePark............................................................
II -59
Richard Carter Park ..................................................
II -61
Sandstone Park ........................................................
II -63
Shenandoah Park Site ...............................................
II -65
Southeast Community Park ....................................... II -67
SouthwestPark ........................................................
II -69
Southwood Athletic Park ..........................................
II -71
Steeplechase Park ...................................................
II -73
ThomasPark............................................................
II -75
University Park .........................................................
II -77
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex ........................
II -79
W.A. Tarrow............................................................II-81
W.A. Tarrow Park - Lincoln Center ......................... II -83
Westfield Park Site ..................................................
II -85
WindwoodPark .......................................................
II -87
Wolf Pen Creek Park ............................................... II -89
Woodcreek Park ......................................................
II -91
Woodland Hills Park Site .........................................
II -93
WoodwayPark ........................................................
II -95
ParkRules................................................................
II -97
Parks Buildings Square Footage ................................
II -98
Section III - Pavilions:
Pavilion Rental Information ......................................
III -1
Arboretum Pavilion ...................................................
III -2
Bee Creek Pavilion ...................................................
III -4
Central Pavilion........................................................
III -6
Oaks Pavilion...........................................................
III -8
Southwood Pavilion .................................................
III -10
ThomasPavilion.......................................................
III -12
College Station Parks & Recreation
Park System Resource Guide
Programs
Contents
1. Aquatics
JuniorLifeguarding/Aquatics Sports Camp......... 1.1
Summer Swim Team..........................................1.2
Swim Lessons....................................................1.3
Swimming Pools................................................1.4
Swim Stroke Clinics..........................................1.5
Texas Super Guard............................................1.6
Water Fitness/Water Aerobics ...........................1.7
2. Athletics
Basketball, Challenger ....................................
2.1
Basketball, Youth ............................................
2.2
Flag Football, Adult ......................................... 2.3
Flag Football, Youth ........................................ 2.4
Softball Leagues, Adult ....................................
2.5
Softball Leagues, Girls .....................................
2.6
Softball Tournaments ......................................
2.7
Tennis Lessons.................................................2.8
Tennis "USA Team Tennis" .............................
2.9
Tennis "USA Red Level Team Tennis 1.2.3"....
2.10
Track & Field / Summer Youth ..........................2.11
Volleyball/ Youth.............................................2.12
Volleyball /Adult .............................................2.13
3. Educational
Texas Public Pool Conference ............................3.1
Xtra Education..................................................3.2
4. Entertainment
Christmas In the Park.........................................4.1
Juneteenth........................................................4.2
Kwanzaa Celebration.......................................4.3
Street Rod and Oldies Concert ..........................4.4
WolfPen Creek Entertainment Series.................4.5
Youth Theater...................................................4.6
College Station Parks & Recreation
Park System Resource Guide
Programs
Contents
5. Historical
African American History ...................................5.1
Musical Tribute to
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr..................................5.2
6. Special Services
Ball Field Rentals..............................................6.1
Cemetery.........................................................6.2
Christmas Tree Recycling.................................6.3
College Station Conference Center ................
6.4
Exit Teen Center ...........................................
6.5
Parks Bucks .................................................... 6.6
Pavilion Rentals ..............................................
6.7
PoolParties ...................................................
6.8
Pool Trout Fish -Out .......................................
6.9
Senior Hot Meal Program.................................6.10
Senior Services...............................................6.11
Urban Fishing..................................................6.12
Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater ......................
6.13
7. Supervised Recreation
Boys & Girls Club of Brazos Valley.................7.1
Disaster Preparedness Explorer Post 1033..........7.2
KidsKlub...........................................................7.3
Linking at Lincoln.............................................7.4
Teen Advisory Board........................................7.5
8. Support Services
Forestry........................................................... 8.1
Parks Operations.................................................8.2
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• Section I - General Information
ection I I -
SECTION I - GENERAL
Contents
History.........................................................
I-1
Facts & Figures............................................1-4
PARD Interesting Facts ................................
I-5
Budget Summary ..........................................
I-6
Budget Breakdown .......................................
I-7
Organizational Chart .....................................
I-8
Value Statement ............................................
I-9
Goals............................................................
I-10
COLLEGE STATION PARKS &RECREATION
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The City of College Station was incorporated in
1938. The first city council made provisions for 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 park, the board had the
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 program 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 their newly -attained charter privileges, sug-
gested a possible referendum which, if passed, would
establish a Recreation Board. The Board would operate
with a budget funded by an increase in 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 twith 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 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
recreational center. In January, 1966, the Lincoln School
caught fire and with 600 - 700 spectators hindering fire
fighting 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 the City of College Station for recre-
ational purposes. The city also obtained use of the
property adjacent to the school for an all purpose sports
field. Theproject was not immediately successful. Young-
sters vandalized the facilities, and only after Mayor
Anderson pleaded with the community for support, did
destruction diminish.
By 1973, however, Lincoln Center offered a full
time recreational program for all College Station resi-
dents 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 re-
alized that as the city expanded so must the recreation
facilities. Parks and Recreation became a city depart-
ment 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 department also continued to rely heavily on
university facilities. In order to insure future recreational
areas, the council included mandatory park land dedi-
cations 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
park land dedication was later challenged through the
court system and was 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 munici-
pal park which would have facilities for swimming.
College Station officials learned, that beginning in the
summer of 1973, its residents could no longer use the
Texas A&M pool. It became imperative that the city
develop the proposed park. In 1973, William Fitch
donated sixteen additional acres to the selected park
site, and the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
approved a matching grant of $132,500 for development
of a pool. The city hired J.W. Wood as architect -
engineer for the project. Although the budget would not
allow all requested amenities to be constructed, resi-
dents 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, 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 towards that goal. The expansion in
city parks and recreation facilities during the late 70's
and 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 develop-
ment of the Parks and Recreation Department reflected
this growth_ The city staff, Parks and Recreation Board
and City Council worked together to implement these
projects.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND continued....
With additional funds allocated from the Bu-
reau of Outdoor Recreation in 1974, the city added
tennis courts, ballfields, and playgrounds at Bee Creek
Park. In September, 1975, the Brazos County Bicenten-
nial Committee inquired about the possibility of estab-
lishing an official county arboretum at Bee Creek Park
in conjunction with the national celebration. The Coun-
cil enthusiastically supported the idea and designated
seventeen undeveloped acres for this purpose. Citizens
from both the city and county planted and labeled
various species of trees and mapped out a nature trail.
The arboretum, later 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 park land
dedication ordinance to require developers to donate
more acreage for recreation areas than was 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 pur-
pose 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 of 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 tearns. The
site also contained a large wooded expanse and a small
pond. The natural setting convinced park officials to
expand the facility to a multipurpose recreational area.
Tennis courts, picnic 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 of 1982. The Parks
and Recreation Department not only decided to use
Central Park as a model for the future, but also chose to
establish their office building and maintenance facility
amid the scenic setting.
In 1984, the Parks and Recreation Department
created "Christmas In The Park". Substantial donations
from local businessman Jack Lester enabled the city to
purchase I ights and other decorations for the park. Every
year volunteers and cityemployees install lights through-
out Central Park, creating a brilliant show for all to see.
600 cars. per hour view the decorations at peak times and
this attraction will continue to 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 sec-
ond largest developed park, consisting of forty-four
acres. The park has many facilities including a pool,
baseball and soccer fields, a tennis center and basket-
ball courts. There is also a maintenance facility and a
large group pavilion located in the park. Funding for this
project was made available through the 1981 bond issue
along with a matching grant from 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 land grant from the Mexican government of
4,428 acres. Carter was appointed to the first Board of
Commissioners after Brazos County was created in 1841
and helped survey the site of Boonville, 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 a self guided 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 a section of Wolf Pen Creek. This
area 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 im-
provements, 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 adjacent 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, Engi-
neering and Planning Departments, a conceptual ap-
proach 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 on the creation
of a Master Plan for the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor. Within
two years, the City Council had placed the development
of Wolf Pen Creek Corridor as its first priority for 1989-
90. The first phase of this development was begun with
the construction funded by various sources, including a
grant from the Astin Trust and a grant from the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department. In November of 1991,
construction of the amphitheater and surrounding park
land, involved in Phase I, was started_ Construction was
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND continued....
completed in June of 1993. The park contains such
amenities as an amphitheater with a 2,000 square foot
stage, a lake, a playground, rest rooms, and a picnic
pavilion. This 2 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.
Other long range projects include the imple-
mentation of the Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Park
Master Plan and the development of Lick Creek Park.
The Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Park Master Plan
includes the acquisition of additional property to create
a greenbelt corridor that will provide additional recre-
ational facilities. Lick Creek Park will be a 515 acre
natural park set aside for hiking, camping, nature study,
and as permanent habitat for endangered species of our
area. A special Committee completed a Master Plan for
Lick creek Park. It was approved by the City Council in
February of 1998.
The W.A. Tarrow Park which includes Lincoln
Center, Wayne Smith Youth Baseball Fields and the old
Wayne Smith Park, was dedicated in April of 1999.
In March of 1995 voters approved $3,130,000
for park projects in a bond election. Proposition #7
included $1,630,000 for three distinct projects. Thefirst
item was a continuation of the Lincoln Center/Wayne
Smith Corridor through the construction of three youth
baseball fields, a concession building and parking to be
completed in 1998. The second called for the renova-
tion of the Central Park Softball Concession Building and
improvements to the youth softball fields at Bee Creek
Park to be completed in 1998. The third component of
this proposition allowed for the development of Pebble
Creek Park located adjacent to a new elementary school
in the Pebble Creek area. This park and school were
opened in the fall of 1996.
Proposition #8 included $1,500,000 for the
acquisition of approximately 150 acres for a major
community park. This park would serve present and
future needs for soccer, softball, and many other outdoor
recreational activities. Funds remaining from the initial
purchase could be used for development, but future bond
funds will be needed to complete development of this
area.
In November of 1998, voters approved
$4,769,000 for park projects through a bond election.
New parks to be developed through these bond funds
include Edelweiss, Billie Madeley, and University Park.
A new shop was built in 2000 for the West District
($501,000). Several neighborhood parks will have
improvements added. These parks include Brison,
Brothers Pond, Central Park, Gabbard, Lemontree, Merry
Oaks, Raintree, and Thomas. Lick Creek Park, the
Regional nature park will be developed with improved
trails, rest rooms, parking and a visitor's center ($458,000).
All three pools will have improvements added. The
Veteran's Athletic Park Phase I will be developed with
softball fields, soccer fields, rest rooms, parking, light-
ing, roads, and landscaping ($2,120,000 budgeted). A
12 acre portion of this park has been designated as
Veterans Memorial which will include a Veterans Me-
morial sculpture, plaza, landscaping and walkways.
The $500,000 development cost of this Memorial Park is
funded by Brazos County and the Cities of College
Station and Bryan along with the generous donations of
private citizens. A dedication ceremony is scheduled
for November 11, 2002 .
A Wolf Pen Creek Sculpture Dedication was
heldon December 17,2001. This effort was coordinated
by the Arts Council of Brazos Valley as a part of the
public Arts campaign. It is located on the Holleman
drive entrance.
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
INTERESTING FACTS & FIGURES
2001 -2002
POPULATION ESTIMATE:
City of College Station.......................................................................................67,890
(Incorporated 1939)
{ December 2000 census }
*PROPERTY TAX RATES:
City
School District
Brazos County
Total
{ * Per $100 Valuation}
SALES TAX RATES:
City of College Station
City of Bryan
Brazos County
State of Texas
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
College Station Bryan
.4427
.6364
1.61
1.633
.418
.418
2.4707 2.6614
1.5%
1.5%
.5%
6.25%
TotalCity Budget...................................................................................................................$163,458,944
General Fund Budget..............................................................................................................$32,441,712
Parks& Recreation Budget..................................................................................................$6,096,461
Total Permanent Employees (City)..................................................................................................743
Total Permanent Employees (PARD)......................................................................................................73
DevelopedParkAcres......................................................................................................................550.69
UndevelopedParkAcres................................................................................................................627.63
TotalParkAcres.......................................................................................................... .................1,178.32
Total Area Incorporated.......................................................................................................40.8 Sq. miles
Total Miles of Paved Streets Curbs.......................................................................................711 miles
Maximum Water Production(5wells)..............................................................................19M Gal/Day
Maximum Electric Capacity............................................................................................280 Megawatts
College Station Parks and Recreation services cost $.25 per person per day
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. INTERESTING FACTS
2001 -2002
Amphitheater ....................................
1
BaseballFields.................................
9
Basketball Courts ............................
22
(5 half courts)
5
Cemetery...........................................
1
Central Office..................................1
10
(6,787 SF)
36
Conference Center ...........................
1
(12,324 SF)
1
Developed Parks .............................
32
Exercise Stations ..............................
3
Exit Teen Center ..................................
1
Gazebos/Shelters (2 at Hensel).....
17
Historic Sites ....................................
3
Aquatics........................................... 7
Athletics .......................................... 1 3
Educational .................................... 2
FACILITIES:
Jogging/Walking Trails ...................
19
Lighted Tennis Court ......................
14
Maintenance Shops ..........................
4
Nature Trails .....................................
5
Total Acres ofParkLand...............
1,167.54
Pavilions (3 at Hensel) ...................
10
P1ayUnits.........................................
36
Ponds.................................................
7
Recreation Centers ..........................
1
(17,200 SF)
Sand Volleyball Courts ...................
8
Soccer Fields ....................................
19
Softball Fields ..................................
9
Swimming Pools ..............................
4
'CSISD Natatorium is managed by the City of College
Station.
PROGRAMS:
Historical ............................................ 2
Special Services ................................. 13
Supervised Recreation ......................... 5
Entertainment...............................6 SupportServices................................. 2
OPERATIONS:
AdjustedOperatingBudget....................................................................................................$6,096,461
EstimatedRevenue.................................................................................................................. $921,289
Activity Centers (Separate Budgets)..................................................................................................... 22
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PARKSAND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FY 2001-2002 BUDGET SUMMARY
EXPENDITURE BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURE BY CLASSIFICATION
DIVISION
ACTUAL
BUDGL-r
CLASSIFICATION
ACTUAL
BUDGET
FY 80-81
FY01
FY02
15%
FY00
FY01
Administration
$ 613,300
$ 563,139
Salaries & Benefits
$ 3,311,940
$ 3,569,770
Recreation
1,227,139
992,083
Supplies
381,042
468,869
Special Facilities
1,254,176
1,871,955
Maintenance
378,041
584,076
Parks Operations
1,399,263
1,774,368
Purchased Services
1,100,464
1,327,456
Forestry
708,333
894,916
General capital
30,724
146,290
TOTAL
$ 5,202,211
$ 6,096,461
TOTAL
$ 5,202,211
$ 6,096,461
PARKSAND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
REVENUES/EXPENDITURES COMPARISON FY2001-2002
Expenditures Revenues
Fiscal Year (Total) ( Total ) % Revenues / Expenditures
FY 78-79
$ 366,660
$47,718
13%
FY 79-80
426,377
71,184
17%
FY 80-81
640,479
95,298
15%
FY 81-82
733,073
140,120
19%
FY 82-83
1,024,694
192,245
19%
FY 83-84
1,238,709
254,412
21%
FY 84-85
1,405,236
266,100
18%
FY 85-861
1,574,678
300,552
19%
FY 86-87
1,586,457
290,068
18%
FY 87-882
2,395,419
453,907
19%
FY 88-893
2,032,305
378,583
19%
FY 89-90
2,191,970
419,256
19%
FY 90-91
2,267,853
404,358
18%
FY 91-92
2,600,992
481,767
19%
FY 92-934
2,920,782
633,797
22%
FY 93-94
3,083,243
628,047
20%
FY 94-95
3,629,048
668,189
17%
FY 95-96
3,944,206
766,748
20%
FY 96-97
4,101,906
724,913
18%
FY 97-98
4,220,068
800,276
19%
FY 98-99
4,729,878
554,454
12%
FY 99-00
4,729,964
764,529
16%
FY 00-01
5,104,774
586,205
11.48%
FY 01-02
5,202,211
921,289
18%
Community Center & Teen Center added to PARD
215 Month Fiscal Year
3 Cemetery added to PARD
4 Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater and Adamson Lagoon implemented
r.,
BUDGET BREAKDOWN
2001-2002 P.A.R.D. Expenditure by Division
Parks
Operations
26%
Forestry Administration
Recreation
24%
Special
=acilities
24%
2001-2002 P.A:R.D. Expenditure by Classification
Purchased
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Maintenance
7%
Supplies
7%
General Capital
1-7
Salaries and
Benefits
64%
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"WE PROVIDE GOOD
THINGS IN LIFE!"
We are absolutely dependable.
We are innovative.
We are a team.
We are professional.
WE ARE ABSOLUTELY
DEPENDABLE
Always provide service in a timely,
well -organized manner.
Always provide safe, clean and
attractive facilities.
Always provide safe, well organized
and reliable programs and activities.
Always anticipate and meet our
customer's needs.
Always do what we say we will do.
WE ARE INNOVATIVE
Be confident in our abilities and
those of our fellow employees.
Be creative and resourceful.
Be open-minded to all ideas.
Be willing to accept the risk of
failure.
M
WE ARE A TEAM
Respect the rights and opinions
of others.
Support the decision of the team.
Be helpful to fellow employees
when possible.
Recognize and tap the strengths of
fellow employees.
WE ARE PROFESSIONAL
Be responsible for our actions.
Fully utilizetraining opportunities
to improve our knowledge and
abilities.
Always present a positive image
and attitude.
Be safety conscious and
technically proficient.
Always be courteous in our daily
contacts.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FY02 GOALS
Implementation of the CIP Program ➢ Implementation of Special Projects
Continue to Improve Staff Development Z Implementation of New Programs
Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
Implementation of the CIP Program
❑ Complete 90% of the CIP Program - Refer to FY02 CIP Project List
Continue to Improve Staff Development
2 Complete Management Academy (three (3) PARD Superintendents) (Graduation February 22, 2002)
0 Complete Supervisory Academy (six (6) PARD personnel) (Class graduated on November 13, 2001)
❑ Complete Certified Playground Safety Inspector re -certification from the National Recreation and Park
Association (two (2) PARD Supervisors) (Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent, was recertified)
❑ Send one (1) PARD Supervisor to the National Recreation and Park Association sponsored Park Maintenance School
D Complete the Weapons of Mass Destruction training course (seven (7) PARD personnel) (Training December 1 /',
18", and 19«)
RI Complete the Principles of Emergency Management course (PARD personnel) (Graduation held on November 18,
2001)
D Participate in the Brazos Valley Regional Leadership Forum Conference (Director of PARD) (Ongoing)
Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
❑ VS3S4a - Complete Urban Forest Management Plan (Initial presentation of plan to the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board on May 5, 2002)
R VS4S2a - Implement Park Maintenance Standards (to track performance) (First quarter report complete)
❑ VS4S3a - Implement Intergenerational Park Facilities (In progress)
❑ VS4S4a - Develop recommendations for developer incentives to provide adequate park land (Draft recommendations
complete. Meeting is scheduled with local developers on February 28, 2002)
❑ VS4S4b - Complete development of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Phase I, and conduct needs assessment
for future facilities (In progress. Needs Assessment approved by Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on February
12, 2002))
R VS4S4c - Update Parkland Dedication Ordinance (Ordinance revisions approved by Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board on October 9, 2001. Adopted by City Council on January 24, 2002).
VS4S4d - Develop facility needs for future community park (November29, 2001)
0 VS4S5a - Develop plans for senior programs and facilities (Final report to go to Council on February 28, 2002)
Q VS4S5b - Prepare feasibility report on skateboard park (Report presented to Council on December 20, 200 1)
Z VS4s7b - Implement greenway-park connectivity demonstration project (Bee Creek and Lemon Tree parks)
0 VS4s8a - Improve communication between Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning
Commission (Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met with the Commission on September 20, 2001. A joint meeting
with the City Council was held on December 6, 200 1)
Implementation of Special Projects
❑ Review and update the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan (In progress)
❑ Develop recommendations for future Capital Improvement Program projects (In progress)
2 Replace irrigation at Lemontree Park (February 1, 2002)
Z Implement public art at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater (Bronze Wolves) (Dedication held December 17, 2001)
❑ Investigate the possibility of Departmental accreditation (In progress)
❑ Conduct dedication ceremony for the Wayne Bryan Bike Loop (Scheduled for April 27, 2002)
Coordinate Veterans Memorial Project at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex (Groundbreaking November 12,
2001)
10 Complete pond renovation at Brothers Pond Park (Complete in December 200 1)
❑ Installation of lightening prediction systems at parks (In progress)
❑ RPTS Student Study for the Development of a Visitor/Nature Center at Lick Creek Park (In progress)
Implementation of New Programs
2 Investigate the potential of joint programming with the City of Bryan Parks and Recreation Department (Meeting
with the City of Bryan PARD November 16, 2001)
Z Implement monthly PARD newsletter (First edition complete in October 200 1)
0 Facilitate the Northgate "Back Porch Concert" Series
Z Conduct Fall Special Olympics Bocce Ball
Updated: April 4, 2002
City of College Station
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Fiscal Year 2002
Goals and Objectives
(not prioritized)
Establish policies and standards for reappraisal of existing parks, facilities, and services offered by
the Department.
0 Review quarterly reports on park maintenance standards and develop recommendations
regarding levels of service (VS4S2a) (January 8, 2002).
❑ Review proposed park conceptual plans and make recommendations for intergenerational
features (VS4S3a).
❑ Review and develop recommendations for Urban Forestry Plan (VS3S4a) (April 2002).
❑ Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff.
More interaction between Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion, and shared vision with the City Council (VS4S8a).
0 Assist with the review and preparation of the Unified Development Ordinance (November 13,
2001).
0 Review and recommend possible changes to the Park Land Dedication Ordinance (October 9,
2001).
0 Conduct a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss goals (September
20, 2001).
0 Conduct a joint meeting with the City Council to confirm goals (December 6, 2001).
Implementation of the approved Capital Improvement Program.
0 Castlegate Park site review (November 13, 2001).
0 Lick Creek Park site review (December 11, 2001)
0 Madeley Park site review. (February 19, 2002)
❑ Woodway Park site review.
❑ Shenandoah Park site review (On Hold).
Planning and coordination for the next bond issue.
0 Identify and assess the needs for future park facilities. (February 5, 2002)
0 Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff. (February 5, 2002)
0 Determine priorities for development. (February 12, 2002)
❑ Develop a recommendation for consideration in the 2002 bond program.
Review and update the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan.
0 Review of Section II (Goals and Objectives) of the plan (February 12, 2002)
0 Review of Parks and Recreation Department 5 -Year Strategic Plan. (February 12, 2002)
❑ Review of Sections I, IV, V, and VI of the plan.
❑ Review of Section VII (Prioritization of Needs and Plan Implementation)
❑ Review and comments regarding Section III (Plan Development Process).
❑ Review of Revised Master Plan
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Phase II Development.
0 Review needs for future facilities and programs (December 11, 2001)
0 Determine priorities for development. (February 5, 2002)
0 Develop recommendations for implementation. (February 12, 2002)
0 Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 2002 Goals Continued
Skate Park facility planning (VS4S5b).
0 Develop recommendation for scope of project. (November 13, 200 1)
0 Develop recommendation for facility use. (November 13, 2001)
0 Develop recommendation for implementation. (November 13, 2001)
Review funding sources for the installation of two backstops and two batting cages at Bee Creek
Park.
0 Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff (November 13, 2001).
❑ Determine needs for program requirements.
❑ Develop recommendations for scope of project.
❑ Develop recommendations for implementation.
Review funding sources for the repair or replacement of the jogging track at Jack and Dorothy
Miller Park.
0 Review proposed project cost estimates (December 11, 2001).
0 Review funding alternatives (Completed by Staff).
0 Develop recommendations for implementation.
Support implementation of the Greenways Master Plan.
0 Receive update report from Greenways Coordinator (October 9, 2001).
❑ Review Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan as it relates to greenways.
Support the City Council's Interagency Plan in any Park and Recreation related issues.
❑ Continue dialog with the College Station Independent School District regarding future school/
park developments.
❑ Continue dialog with Texas A&M University regarding Hensel Park and Veterans Park and
Athletic Complex.
Develop programs and facilities for Senior Citizens.
0 Receive input from fall Eisenhower Leadership Development Program group. (December 6,
2001)
0 Determine priorities for programs and facilities (lanuary 8, 2002).
0 Develop recommendations for implementation (January 8, 2002).
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SECTION 11- PARKS
Contents
Map.........................................................................
II -1
Park Inventory ...........................................................
I1-2
AndersonPark .........................................................
II -3
BeeCreek Park........................................................11-5
Bee Creek Park: Arboretum ...................................
11-7
Billie Madeley Park...................................................11-9
BrisonPark...............................................................11-11
Brothers Pond Park..................................................11-13
Castlegate Park........................................................11-15
Cemetery..................................................................11-17
CentralPark.............................................................
II -19
Conference Center ...................................................
I1-21
Cy Miller Park..........................................................11-23
Eastgate Park.......................................................x..-
11-25
Edelweiss Gartens Park Site......................................1I-27
Edelweiss Park.........................................................11-29
Emerald Forest Park .................................................
I1-31
Gabbard Park...........................................................11-33
Georgie K. Fitch Park ...............................................
11-3 5
Hensel Park(TAMU)...............................................
II -3 7
Jack & Dorothy Miller Park ......................................
II -3 9
Lemontree Park ........................................................
II -41
Lick Creek Park .......................................................
II -43
LionsPark................................................................
I1-45
LongmirePark..........................................................
II -47
LutherJones.............................................................
II -49
Merry Oaks Park .....................................................
I1-51
OaksPark................................................................
II -53
SECTION 11- PARKS
Contents continued...
ParkwayPark...........................................................I1-55
Pebble Creek Park ...................................................
I1-57
Raintree Park............................................................
II -59
Richard Carter Park ..................................................
I1-61
Sandstone Park........................................................11-63
Shenandoah Park Site...............................................11-65
Southeast Community Park.......................................11-67
SouthwestPark ........................................................
11-69
Southwood Athletic Park ..........................................
I1-71
Steeplechase Park ...................................................
11-73
Thomas Park............................................................
I1-75
University Park .........................................................
I1-77
Veterans Park ani Athletic Complex ........................11-79
W.A. Tarrow............................................................11-81
W.A. Tarrow Park - Lincoln Center .........................11-83
Westfield Park Site ..................................................
II -85
Windwood Park.......................................................11-87
Wolf Pen Creek Park...............................................11-89
Woodcreek Park......................................................11-91
Woodland Hills Park Site.........................................11-93
WoodwayPark ........................................................
I1-95
ParkRules................................................................11-97
Parks Buildings Square Footage................................11-98
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RENTALS
Picnic pavilions and softball fields may be rented
separately at the Parks and Recreation Department.
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PAVILION
MAXIMUM
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MON-THURSDAY
RATE PER DAY
DEPOSIT
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$175.00
$100.00
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$175.00
$100.00
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$ 1500
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Softball
$17500 (2 fields)
$10.00/hr.
$100.00
* Central & Bee Creek softball fields may be rented at various times.
Call 764-3486 for availability. The Parks and Recreation Department
reserves all concessions rights.
** Hensel Park rentals are handled by Texas A&M at 845-1626
PARK RULES
• Advertising in City parks is prohibited.
• Park curfew for neighborhood parks is
11:00 pm - 5:00 am.
• Park curfew for community parks is
1:00 am - 5:00 am.
• 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 swim in park ponds.
• All firearms, airguns, crossbows, bows &
arrows are prohibited.
• All vendors must have an approved permit.
. No campfires, dunking booths, hot air
balloons, pony rides, livestock, off-road vehicles,
golfing, ordriving of golf balls.
• No camping/tents without prior approval.
• Please obey all "Fields Closed" signs.
. Glass containers are prohibited.
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PARK TYPE:
M - Mini Park
N - Neighborhood Park
C - Community Park
R - Regional Park
RA - Regional Athletic Park
*Hensel Park is not included in the total acreage for
Community Parks.
* *Cemetery and Conference Center are not included in the acreage.
PARK SUMMARY
Quantity
Type of Parks
Total Acreage
7
Mini Parks
14.07
26
Neighborhood Parks
233.72
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Community Parks
254.25
1
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515.50
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Regional Athletic Park
150.00
11-2
ANDERSON PARK
Parks Resource Guide -College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 900 Anderson,
Corner of Anderson and Holleman
ZONE: 6
SIZE: 8.94 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1979
PURCHASE PRICE: $165,774.42
PARK DESCRIPTION: Anderson Park was designed primarily to alleviate overcrowding on the
few soccer fields which existed at the time. The park contains five youth soccer fields of various
size, along with two basketball courts, a playground, a shelter with rest rooms, and parking for 30
cars. Funding for development was through the 1981 bond issue. Anderson Park is dedicated to
Reverend Norman Anderson who was Minister of College Station A&M Presbyterian Church from
1928-1963.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
DATE
COST
1. Full Park Development
1983
$234,185.44
2. Additional Irrigation
1987
3,645.00
3. Two Drinking Fountains
1987
1,096.00
4. Concrete Sidewalk
1992
14,300.00
5. Basketball Court Resurfacing
1992
5,420.00
6. Tree Planting
1994
7,000.00
7. Irrigation Improvements
1999
$13,000.00
TOTAL
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$278,646.44
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BEE CREEK PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1900Anderson, off Southwest
Parkway
ZONE: 6
SIZE: 43.5 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Community Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1946
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: In 1973, the city designated 18 acres of the city cemetery for the creation of
Bee Creek Park, the site of College Station's first swimming pool. Adamson Lagoon Pool, a 50
meter pool with a separate wading pool, is named in honor of former A&M swimming coach, Art
Adamson. The park also contains four lighted tennis courts, two lighted softball fields, a pavilion,
sand volleyball court, picnic units, two playgrounds, and a concession building with rest rooms. There
is on-site parking for 237 cars. Partial funding for this park was provided by the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department, Project No. 48-00230 in the amount of $207,850. The 17 -acre D.A. "Andy"
Anderson Arboretum is also located here.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
DATE
COST
1.
Pool, Tennis Courts, Playground, Ball Fields
1976
$422,060.63
2.
Parking Lot Expansion
1979
88,803.50
3.
Concessions Bldg., Misc. Park and Arboretum
1983
61,645.00
Improvements
4.
Additional Playground
1986
26,000.00
5.
Swing Set Pits and Volleyball Court
1991
7,000.00
6.
Shade Structures around Pool
1991
23,500.00
7.
Mural, Fence Expansion, Frog Slide, and
1992
52,379.00
Other Pool Amenities
8.
Large Slide, Stump Slide, 2 Shade Covers,
1993
152,433.33
Walks, Bridge, and Tree Plantings
9.
Softball Field Improvements
1998
99,207.00
10.
Irrigation Improvements
1998
6,000.00
11.
Concession/shelter improvements
1998
15,000.00
12.
Pool improvements
1999-2000
750,000.00
13.
Bike Lane (1,423 If)
2001
133.137.45
TOTAL
$1,837,165.80
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Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1900 Anderson, off Southwest
Parkway
ZONE: 6
SIZE: 17 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Arboretum
DATE ACQUIRED: 1975
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION:
The D.A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum, originally called the Brazos County Arboretum, was founded
in 1976 as part of the USA Bicentennial celebration. The College Station City Council designated
that this area would be used as an arboretum, i.e., a place where trees and shrubs are cultivated
for educational and scientific purposes. On 17 wooded acres bounded by the cemetery, Bee
Creek, and Business 6, the Arboretum contains a shelter and an interpretive trail system which
emphasizes native Texas plants. It was renamed in 1986, in honor of D.A. Anderson, a former
Mayor of College Station. Partial funding for this park was provided by the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department. 26.5 -acre Bee Creek Park is also located here.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:.
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Park Improvements: Shelter and Bridge
2. New Signs Installed
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1983 $15,000.00
1986 1,220.00
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BILLIE MADELEY PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: Between Chimney Hill Street
and S. Rosemary
ZONE: 2
SIZE: 5.14 Acres
CLASSIFICATION:
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: August, 1997
PURCHASE PRICE: Donation
PARK DESCRIPTION: The land for Billie Madeley Park was donated by Edward and Billie Madeley
during the summer of 1997. It is a heavily wooded site with a small creek traversing the center of it.
As per Mr. Madeley's wishes, no building will be constructed on this site. Future development may
only include nature trails and small bridges. The park offers good opportunities for nature study.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA: This park is undeveloped at this time.
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BRISON PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 400 Dexter, off George Bush
Drive
ZONE: 6
SIZE: 9.2 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1947
PURCHASE PRICE: Donation
PARK DESCRIPTION: Brison Park, formerly known as Dexter Park, was renamed in 1980 in
honor of Fred Brison. Fred Brison was on the College Station City Council, Mayor pro tem from
1971-1974, and a member of the Texas A&M University Horticultural Faculty for 43 years. The park
is a beautifully wooded green space, protected from development by deed restrictions. The park
has a 1/3 mile jogging trail, and parking for ten cars. A seasonal stream runs the length of the park.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
DATE
COST
1. Parking Area Construction
1982
$ 8,143.00
2. Drainage Improvements
1983
25,750.00
3. Signage and Landscaping
1986
3,500.00
4. Jogging Trail and Bridge
1992
13,050.00
5. Replace Jogging Trail with Concrete
Sidewalk and Additional Concrete Walks
1993
25,024.00
6. Seven Antique Lights installed
1998
10,000.00
7. Five Antique Lights installed
2000
7,000.00
8. Sidewalks, fountain, benches, Bridges
2002
32,729.00
TOTAL
$125,196
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BROTHERS POND PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 3100 Rio Grande,
off Deacon
ZONE: 5
SIZE: 16.12 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1977, 1978
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication - 7.5
Acres; Purchase Price for 8.55 Acres - $132,834.90
PARK DESCRIPTION: Brothers Pond Park was named for the one -acre pond located near the
center of the park that was the playground of the Fitch brothers as they were growing up. The site
varies in topography from a flat, open area to a rolling, wooded area traversed by an intermittent
stream. Development of the site included pond and drainage improvements, nature trails, picnic
units, half basketball court, playground, shelter, practice fields, and a 1/2 mile jogging trail with exer-
cise stations. Development funding was through the 1981 bond issue.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
DATE
COST
1. Full Park Development Under Neighborhood
1983
$83,950.00
Parks Improvement Fund
2. Basketball Court Resurfacing
1993
11200.00
3. Pond Improvements, Light Pole, Concrete
1994
5,460.00
Walk
4. Exercise Stations Upgraded
1995
7,367.99
5. Playground & Swings
2001
25,087.00
6. Pond Renovation & Lighting
2001-2002
25.215.00
TOTAL
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CASTLEGATE PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: Corner of Castlegate Dr &
Ravenstone Loop
ZONE: 13
SIZE: 4.35 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 2001
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: The Park is approximately 50% wooded and 50% open. Development
includes 2 tennis courts, basketball court, playground and a picnic shelter. Sidewalks border the
park on all 4 sides. This Park is located in the Castlegate Subdivision. Development of this park is
funded by the developer.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Full Park Development by the developer 2002 $330,000.00
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CEMETERY
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 2530 Texas Avenue South,
between Southwest Parkway and FM 2818
ZONE: 6
SIZE: 18.5 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: City Cemetery
DATE ACQUIRED: 1947
PURCHASE PRICE: $10,000.00
was created in 1947 from 31 acres bought near
outh of Texas A&M on Highway 6. That tract sur-
d been deeded to the M.E. Church South in 1870,
st Church, in 1947, turned over those four acres to
;metery. In 1973, the cemetery was decreased in
acres to the creation of Bee Creek Park. In 1992,
ince and the fountain area was renovated.
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1992 $77.650.00
$77,650.00
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CENTRAL PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1000 Krenek Tap Road, off
Highway 6 Bypass
ZONE: 3
SIZE: 47.20 Acres
CLASSIFICATION:
Community Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1978
PURCHASE PRICE: $353,536.14
PARK DESCRIPTION: 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 at the time. The
natural setting, originally the Arnold family farm, includes a two -acre pond and ten acres of dense
woods. A second pond was developed in 1983. Other facilities include four lighted softball fields,
concession stand, three adult soccer fields with shelter and rest rooms, two lighted tennis courts,
sand volleyball court, basketball court, fishing pier, nature trails, and parking for 297 cars. The Parks
and Recreation Department office is also located here, along with the East District Maintenance
and Forestry Division shops. Partial funding for this park was provided by the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department, Project No. 48-00-701, in the amount of $265,056.00, and Project No. 48-
00701 in the amount of $31,082.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
1.
Park Development
1979-83
2,600.00
2.
Signage and Landscaping
1986
2,600.00
3.
Basketball Court, Sidewalks, Ball Field Fences
1991-92
73,900.00
4.
Maintenance Building Expansion
1992
68,120.00
5.
Office Building Expansion and Tree Plantings
1993
81,098.33
6.
Pond Improvements Included: Aerator, Pump Deck,
Pump House, Spillway, Pond Excavation, Electrical)
1994
43,000.00
7.
Concession Stand Renovation
1996
42,000.00
8.
Picnic Shelter, Sidewalks Around Pond, Slide
1996
24,664.00
9.
Softball Field Improvements
1998
77,091.00
10.
Ballfield Light Replacement
1998
73,755.00
11.
Irrigation System for Soccer & Softball Fields
1999
32,000.00
12.
Bike Lane (3,820 If)
2001
356,464.78
TOTAL
$874,719.11
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Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1300 George Bush Dr & Holik
ZONE: 6
SIZE: 2.3 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Conference Center
DATE ACQUIRED: 1980
PURCHASE PRICE: Land Trade with
College Station Independent School District
DESCRIPTION: Originally built in 1949 as a high school, the renovated Conference Center opened
to the public in June 1982. The center is available for rental to individuals or groups, with a kitchen
and 8 rooms in various sizes accommodating from 10 - 400 people. Rates and fees vary according
to the type of group utilizing the facility. The center is ideal for receptions, dances, parties, and
exhibits, as well as noncommercial, commercial, or political meetings. The Conference Center is
funded by the College Station hotel/motel tax which collects tax on rooms rented in local establish-
ments in College Station. TheAnnex is located in an adjacent building.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Complete Renovation Including: Land,
Building, Furnishings and Landscaping
1981
1,000,000.00
(Approx. )
2. Complete Renovation of Shenanigan's
Teen Center
1984
85,000.00
3. Interior Renovation Work
1992
31,149.00
4. Interior Renovation Work
1993
12,199.00
5. Kitchen Remodeling
1994
9,000.00
6. Teen Center Renovation
1998
16,000.00
TOTAL
$1,153,348.00
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COY MILLER PARK
Parks Resource Guide - Colleke Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 2615 Texas Avenue, and King
Cole Drive at the Police Station
ZONE: 3
SIZE: 2.5 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Mini Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1976
PURCHASE PRICE: Land Trade with
Clarence Miller
PARK DESCRIPTION: The Chamber of Commerce occupied this site in 1976, and the pond was
used as a picnic area and a gathering spot for people to watch the ducks and fish. When the
Chamber of Commerce moved in 1984, the City of College Station used the property for the devel-
opment of a new police station. In the process, over half of the pond had to be filled in for a new
parking lot. In 1987, the remaining pond was renovated and an aerator added. A 1/3 mile jogging
trail, shelter, and two fishing piers were also added to give this park a pleasant and enjoyable atmo-
sphere to play and relax in. Cy Miller Park was dedicated on April 16, 1988, to Clarence Ivan Miller,
the previous owner of the site.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Full Park Development 1987 $71,860.00
2. Concrete Walk 1995 3,000.00
3. Pier / Deck Improvements 1999 17.606.00
TOTAL $92,466.00
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EASTGATE PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 902 Foster Street & Walton
Drive
ZONE: 2
SIZE: 1.7 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Mini Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1938
PURCHASE PRICE: Donation
PARK DESCRIPTION: Eastgate Park consists of four separate parcels of land. Two are at the
corner of Foster Street and Walton Drive. The other two are open -landscaped islands at Walton
Drive and Texas Avenue. This park land was donated at the time College Hills Estates Subdivision
was being developed. The two islands at Walton Drive and Texas Avenue were improved with
planters and landscaping as part of the Texas Avenue widening project in 1998.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Sidewalks, Brick Pavers,
Planter bed sign, Irrigation 1999 $37,500.00
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EDELWEISS GARTENS PARK SITE
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: South of Graham Rd. and west
of Victoria St.
ZONE: 10
SIZE: 7.74 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 2001
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: The Park is approximately 60% wooded with a tributary of Lick Creek
traversing west to east. The land is fairly flat except the area near the creek. This site is currently
undeveloped.
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EDELWEISS PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: Victoria Avenue,
in Edelweiss Estates Subdivision
ZONE: 5
SIZE: 12.3 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1996
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: Most of this park land is a floodwater retention area, but it is used as
practice soccer fields and an open play area. Site improvements that were done in 1998 include
grading, seeding, planting of trees, and installation of an irrigation system for $25,000. Other site
improvements include a playground, shelter with picnic tables, 1/2 Basketball court and extra walk-
ways.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Irrigation & Trees/dirt work 1997 $18,000.00
2. Full Park Development
(parking, playground, swings,
basketball and volleyball courts,
walks, lighting, fencing) 1999 209,000.00
TOTAL $227,000.00
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EMERALD FOREST PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 8400 Appomattox, off Emerald
Forest Parkway
ZONE: 4
SIZE: 4.59 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1986
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: Emerald Forest is one of the most beautiful native plant sites in the City of
College Station park system. The 4-1/2 acre site is heavily wooded and bordered on the north side
by Bee Creek. The park has a playground, a lighted half basketball court, picnic tables, 1/3 mile
jogging trail, and some area lighting. The design of the park was guided with the intent of preserving
the native vegetation with minimal disturbance to the site.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Full Park Development 1989 $78,380.00
TOTAL $78,380.00
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Parks Resource Guide - ColleQe Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1201 Dexter Drive
South and Haines
ZONE: 6
SIZE: 10.67 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1978
PURCHASE PRICE: $187,802.67
PARK DESCRIPTION: As a neighborhood park, Gabbard Park has proven to be one of the most
popular parks in town. Purchased as a result of interest by neighborhood residents, Gabbard re-
ceived substantial public input during the planning stages. Prior to construction, a Texas A&M pro-
fessor was consulted to determine recommendations for renovation of the pond. Recreational fea-
tures include a playground, fishing piers, shelter, 1/3 mile jogging trail, and practice softball 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. Letcher Gabbard was head of the Department of Agricul-
tural Economics and Rural Sociology at Texas A&M University from 1922-1940.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Full Park Development under the
Neighborhood Parks Improvement Fund
1983
$58,650.00
2. Tree Planting
1987
4,840.00
3. Jogging Track and Plaque Pedestal
1992
26,050.00
4. Tree Planting
1994
6,200.00
5. Playground/Swings
2002
34,124.00
6. Sidewalk, Trees, Lights, Fountain
2002
61,400.00
TOTAL
$191,264.00
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GEORGIE K. FITCH PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1100 Balcones, between Rio
Grande and Welsh
ZONE: 5
SIZE: 11.3 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1977
PURCHASE PRICE: Donation
PARK DESCRIPTION: This park's recreational features include a lighted basketball court, prac-
tice softball 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.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Full Park Development under the
Neighborhood Parks Improvement Fund
2. Basketball Court Resurfacing
3. Lighting
4. New Playground & Swing
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1983
$45,700.00
1991
1,800.00
1992
9,000.00
2002
26.729.00
$83,229.00
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Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: South College
ZONE: 1
SIZE: 29.7 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Community Park (TAMU)
DATE ACQUIRED: 1958
PURCHASE PRICE: Not Applicable
PARK DESCRIPTION: Hensel Park is part of the Texas A&M University system, and is designed
primarily for the students of the University. In 1986, the City of College Station installed a playground
and a fitness center. The park includes three pavilions, picnic units, playground, rest rooms, jogging
trails, volleyball court, fitness court, softball field, parking for 70 cars, and an open play area. The
City of College Station provides limited development funds through the Park Land Dedication Ordi-
nance, and an agreement with Texas A&M University. The pavilions for this park can be rented
through the Texas A&M Recreation, Parks & Tourism Sciences Department at (979) 845-1626.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Installation of Two Wooden Decks,
Playground, Curb, and French Drain
2. Installation of Exercise Station
3. Installation of Two Gazebos
TOTAL
DATE COST
1986
$12,179.50
1985
220.95
1987
20,220.00
$32,620.45
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JACK & DOROTHY MILLER PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 501 Rock Prairie Road, at
Rock Prairie Elementary School
ZONE: 5
SIZE: 10 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1988
PURCHASE PRICE:
5.0 Acres, Park Land Dedication
5.0 Acres, $75,000.00 Purchase Price
PARK DESCRIPTION: This park, formerly known as Westchester Park, was 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 functions as a school playground and
playing fields; the remainder of the time, as a regular city parkfor use by the general public. The park
has two playgrounds, shelter, basketball court, 1/3 mile jogging track with fitness court, picnic tables,
and practice fields for baseball and soccer. Future improvements will be implemented as the area
around the school and park develops. Partial funding for the development of the park was provided
by the College Station Independent School District in the amount of $75,000.00. The park was
renamed in 1994 in honor of Jack and Dorothy Miller for their dedication to the community. Iron
fencing was added in 1998.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Full Park Development
2. Iron Fencing
3. Concrete Sidewalk
TOTAL
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DATE COST
1989
$86,648.00
1998
13,648.00
1999
7.000.00
$107,296.00
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LEMONTREE PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1300 Lemontree, off Anderson
ZONE: 6
SIZE: 15.40 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1976, 1978
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: Recreational features in this park include a half basketball court, girl's
lighted softball fields, 3/4 mile concrete jogging exercise trail, playground, open play area, picnic
units, pedestrian bridge, and a 30 -car parking lot. A nature trail stretches from Southwest Parkway,
through the park, to the corner of Holik and Anderson Street.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
DATE
COST
1. Ball Field Irrigation
1978
$ 1,875.00
2. Parking Area
1979
19,024.00
3. Park Development Under the Neighborhood
Parks Improvement Fund
1983
58,900.00
4. 1/2 Basketball Court
1991
12,000.00
5. Light Pole and Electrical Work
1995
5,156.00
6. Rest Room
1997
27,879.00
7. Shade Structure
1998
5,000.00
8. Bike Lane (2,421 If)
2001
226.190.50
TOTAL
$356,024.50
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LICK CREEK PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: East Rock Prairie Road, off
Highway 6 South and Green's Prairie Road
ZONE: 11
SIZE: 515.5 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Nature Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1987
PURCHASE PRICE: Land Trade
PARK DESCRIPTION: This undeveloped park was established as part of land negotiations to
establish a city industrial park. The site has a variety of plant and animal species indigenous to this
area. The park currently offers several miles of trails and provides an excellent opportunity for hiking
and nature study.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA: The park is undeveloped at this time. Future plans include the devel-
opment of camp sites, additional nature trails, interpretive centers`and will serve as a protected
habitat for endangered plant species, as well as other native flora and fauna.
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Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 501 Chapel, off University
Drive and Peyton
ZONE: 2
SIZE: 1.5 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Mini Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1967
PURCHASE PRICE: Donation
PARK DESCRIPTION: Lions Park includes a half basketball court, playground, picnic units, and
parking for ten cars. An iron fence, walkway, area lighting, and landscaping were added in 1990.
The park was supplemented with sidewalks, new play equipment, a drinking fountain, and fencing in
1994.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Park Development
2. Park Improvements
3. Sidewalks, Drinking Fountain, Court
Improvements, Play Equipment, Fencing
4. New Playground (tot -size)
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1981 $25,286.90
1990 29,000.00
1994 17, 000.00
1999 20,000.00
$91,286.90
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LONGMIRE PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 2600 Longmire, between FM
2818 and Deacon
ZONE: 5
SIZE: 4.16 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1977
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: This beautiful wooded park contains picnic units and natural areas.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Park Development under the Neighborhood
Park Improvements Fund 1983 $9,500.00
TOTAL $9,500.00
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LUTHER JONES PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 501 Park Place, bordered by
Fairview, Luther, Montclair and Park Place
Streets
ZONE: 6
SIZE: 1.8 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Mini Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1964
PURCHASE PRICE: Donation
PARK DESCRIPTION: Luther Jones Park, formerly known as Fairview Park, encompasses a
small city block and consists of one youth softball field and an open play area. Live Oak trees line a
portion of the park perimeter. The park was renamed in 1996 for Luther Goodrich Jones. Mr. Jones,
a member of the Texas A&M faculty from 1919 until 1951, was on the first City Council and secretary
of the school board from 1941-46. He was very active in youth programs, and in 1964 donated the
land for this park.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Construction of Three Concrete Slabs
2. Antique Light Poles installed
TOTAL
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1988 $1,191.00
1998 10.000.00
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MERRY OAKS PARK
Parks Resource Guide - ColleQe Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1401 Merry Oaks, off University
Oaks
ZONE: 2
SIZE: 4.6 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1972
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: Merry Oaks Park features an open play area, playground, nature trails,
picnic units, basketball court, and 1/3 mile jogging trail.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Park Development
2. Basketball Court, Jogging Trail, Sidewalks,
Sign, Erosion Control Improvements
3. Concrete Sidewalk
4. New Playground/Swings
TOTAL
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DATE COST
1983 $28,455.50
1991 45, 550.00
1992 4,800.00
2001 22, 844.00
$101,649.50
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OAKS PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1601 Stallings, off Harvey Road
ZONE: 2
SIZE: 7.5 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1970
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: Oaks Park features a pavilion with a barbecue pit, rest rooms, and an
attached deck area. A wooden pedestrian bridge links the pavilion to a lighted basketball court.
Bridges and picnic units are scattered throughout the park. Partial funding for this park was pro-
vided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Project No. 48-00567, in the amount of $91,252.00.
In 1994-95, renovations were made to include replacement of one of the bridges, installation of a
handicap -accessible playground, sidewalks, and sand volleyball court.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
DATE
COST
1. Pavilion, Deck, and Bridge Construction
1978
$38,862.18
2. Tennis Court, Jogging Trail,
PicnicArea Construction
1979
52,390.00
3. Pavilion Replacement and Renovation
1984
32,456.54
4. Concrete Sidewalks
1987
13,486.00
5. Tennis Court Renovated to Full Basketball
Court, Brick Pavers, Retaining Walls
1992
18,700.00
6. Bridge, Lights, Volleyball Court,
Play Equipment, Sidewalks, Drinking Fountain
1995
90,170.00
7. New Bridge and Walks
2002
45,500.00
TOTAL
$291,564.72
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PARKWAY PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Parr Facilities
LOCATION: 901 Munson and Woodland
Parkway
ZONE: 2
SIZE: 1.9 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Mini Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1939
PURCHASE PRICE: Donation
PARK DESCRIPTION: Located in a floodplain area, Parkway Park's primary use is to alleviate
flooding in the surrounding neighborhood. The park contains a playground, open play area, a picnic
table, and parking for six cars.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Playground, Picnic Unit, Sign, Drinking Fountain
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1991 $14,000.00
$14,000.00
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PEBBLE CREEK PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 401 Parkview Street at Pebble
Creek Elementary
ZONE: 11
SIZE: 10.2 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1994
PURCHASE PRICE:
4.2 Acres, Park Land Dedication
6.OAcres, CSISD Property
PARK DESCRIPTION: Pebble Creek Park, like Jack and Dorothy Miller Park, is ajoint-use project
between the City of College Station and the College Station Independent School District. The park
has two playgrounds, 1/2 mile of walking trails, 1/4 mile lighted jogging trail with rubber cushion
surfacing, picnic shelters, baseball backstops, a basketball court and practice soccer fields.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Site Development Including:
Two Playgrounds, Basketball Court,
Jogging Trail, Utilities, Trees, Irrigation
System, Lighting 1996 $199,000.00
2. Fence 2001 8,775.00
3. Trees/Irrigation 2002 18,276.00
TOTAL $226,051.00
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RAINTREE PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 2505 Raintree Drive,
off Highway 6 Bypass
ZONE: 4
SIZE: 13 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1978, 1982
PURCHASE PRICE:
Park Land Dedication and Donation
PARK DESCRIPTION: Designed to compliment the surrounding neighborhood, Raintree Park
provides a good example of park planning that integrates urban park facilities with a natural low -land
ecosystem. This park boasts many natural amenities such as Wolf Pen Creek, sharp slopes, and
50' water oaks. Developed facilities include a playground, shelter, picnic units, and a seating area
with benches. Development funding was through the 1981 bond issue. Renovations in 1992, added
a volleyball court and concrete trails for walking or jogging. A new swing set & playground were
installed in 2001.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Full Park Development Under the
Neighborhood Park Improvements Fund
2. Installation of Two 15' Light Fixtures
3. Jogging Trail, Signage, Volleyball Court
4. Bridge Addition donated by Boy Scouts
5. New Playground & Swing
TOTAL
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DATE COST
1983
$45,850.00
1988
8,750.00
1992
32,350.00
2000
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2001
27,287.00
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RICHARD CARTER PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1800 Brazoswood, off
Highway 6 Bypass
ZONE: 2
SIZE: 7.14 Acres
CLASSIFICATION:
Neighborhood Park & Historic Site
DATE ACQUIRED: 1983
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: 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 gov-
ernment, covers most of what is College Station today. Development in the park includes an inter-
pretive center with displays about Richard Carter, and the reconstruction of the original water well.
There is also an open play area, a discovery garden area featuring decks, seating, indigenous
plants, a historical marker, and a bronze statue by Albert Pedulla. The development of this park was
an officially sanctioned Texas Sesquicentennial Project. In 1991, the graves of Richard Carter, his
wife, and family members were moved from an adjacent site to the park itself. Additional lights were
added in 1998.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
DATE
COST
1. Full Park Development
1985
$100,000.00
2. Irrigation and Native Plant Garden
1987
24,988.00
3. Iron Fencing Around Graves
1991
1,430.00
4. Headstones and Footstones
1992
7,200.00
5. Lights & Improvements
1998
8,630.00
6. Brick repairs & signs
2002
3,340.00
TOTAL
$145,588.00
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SANDSTONE PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1700 Sebesta, off Highway 6
Bypass
ZONE: 4
SIZE: 15.21 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1983
PURCHASE PRICE: $251,040.00
PARK DESCRIPTION: Sandstone Park originally provided soccer and baseball practice fields for
residents on the east side of the Highway 6 Bypass. Renovations in 1996, added a shelter, handi-
cap -accessible playground, 1/3 milejogging/walking trail, one full basketball court, soccer/baseball
fields and parking for 50 cars. A unique "Trees For Life" campaign provided 166 trees to landscape
the park. Funding of the trees and their irrigation was supplemented with a federal grant in the
amount of $18,000.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Temporary Park Development
2. Sidewalks, Picnic Shelter, Basketball Court,
Fitness Equipment, Playground, Parking
3. Trees for Life and Irrigation
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1989 $19,033.80
1996 205, 576.15
1996 32.000.00
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Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Southern
Plantation Dr. and future Alexandria St. in the
Shenandoah Subdivision
ZONE: 10
SIZE: 12.1 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1999, 2001
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
8.1 Acres in 1999 & 4 Acres in 2001
PARK DESCRIPTION: This heavily wooded land, is located in the Shenandoah subdivision. Only
1/3 of this land is open and fairly level.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA: This park land is currently undeveloped.
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SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY PARK
Parks Resource Guide - Colleke Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: Rock Prairie Rd. E.
ZONE: 9
SIZE: 62.0 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Community Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 2002
PURCHASE PRICE: $589,126
PARK DESCRIPTION: Currently undeveloped, Southeast Community Park is mostly open with flat
terrain. There is a wooded area along Lick Creek that travels through the south end of the park.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA: This park land is currently undeveloped.
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Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: Off Southwest Parkway, be-
tween Wellborn and Welsh
ZONE: 6
SIZE: 4.78 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1982
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: Off of Southwest Parkway between Wellborn Road and Welsh, this park is
a mostly flat, heavily wooded site.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA: This park land is currently undeveloped. Currently there are no plans
for future development due to size, location and funding limitations.
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SOUTHWOOD ATHLETIC PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1600 Rock Prairie Road, off
Highway 6 Bypass
ZONE: 5
SIZE: 44.7 Acres
CLASSIFICATION:
Community Park
DATE ACQUIRED:
PURCHASE PRICE:
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$267,900.00
PARK DESCRIPTION: Southwood Athletic Park 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 lighted baseball fields, two Senior League lighted
baseball fields, two adult lighted soccer fields, three youth soccer fields, two concession buildings,
four lighted tennis courts, two lighted basketball courts, and parking for 545 cars. Cindy Hallaran
Pool, a 75' pool with bath house, and a picnic pavilion with barbecue pit, kitchen and rest room
facilities, playground, horseshoes, volleyball court are also located here. Funding for this project
was through the 1981 bond issue along with a matching grant through the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department, Project No. 48-008-69, in the amount of $842,750.00. The Exit Teen Center was con-
structed at this site in 1999.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
DATE COST
1. Architectural/Engineering, Water, Sewer,
Roadways, Parking, Irrigation, Fencing,
Hydroseeding, Lighting, Concession and Pavilion
1983
$1,212,008.10
2. Pool, Tennis and Basketball Courts
1984
704,546.00
3. Sign and Flower Beds
1986
2,100.00
4. Landscape Improvements
1987
31,708.00
5. Tennis Asphalt Overlay and Resurface,
Basketball Court Resurface
1991
63,600.00
6, Tree Plantings
1993
3,333.33
7. Pool Renovations
1996
236,805.00
8. Teen Center
1999
396,000.00
9. Three Youth Soccer Fields Renovation&
Irrigation Installation
2001
53.222.51
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Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: North side of Westridge Drive, in
the Steeplechase Subdivision
ZONE: 5
SIZE: 9.0 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1999
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: This park land is the latest addition to park zone 5. This is a heavily
wooded site with a tributary of Bee Creek traversing the northern portion of the park.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA: This park is currently undeveloped.
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THOMAS PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1300 James Parkway,
off Francis and Puryear
ZONE: 2
SIZE: 16.10 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Community Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1938
PURCHASE PRICE: Donation
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 bath-
house, two lighted tennis courts, two basketball courts, picnic units, two playgrounds, two soccer
fields, a lighted jogging track (1/3 mile), and parking for 27 cars. A picnic pavilion, with barbecue pit
and volleyball court, is available for rent. Partial funding for this park was provided by matching funds
from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Project No. 48-00-567, in the amount of $184,500.00,
and Project No. 48-00-764, in the amount of $75,750.00. Thomas Park is dedicated to Mable Clare
Thomas for the work she did for the community. Over 1/2 mile of sidewalks were added in early
1997.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
DATE
COST
1.
Swimming Pool and Pool Fencing
1980
$357,568.00
2.
Tennis Courts, Basketball Court, Playground,
Drainage, Parking, Irrigation, Jogging Track, Lighting
1982
177,088.00
3.
Wood Decks and Pool Shelter
1985
7,496.28
4.
Sign and Flower Beds
1986
1,300.00
5.
Playground
1989
13,300.00
6.
Concrete Block Wall
1992
3,900.00
7.
Pool Renovation
1993
136,194.00
8.
Shade Cover
1994
30,000.00
9.
Jogging Trail Improvements and Play Equipment
1995
29,531.00
10.
Sidewalks, drainage structure, handrails, bollards
1997
113,357.00
11.
Addition of area lights
1999
36,767.00
12.
New Playground & Basketball Courts
2001
70,500.00
TOTAL
$977,001.28
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Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: Autumn Circle, off
University Drive and Spring Loop
ZONE: 2
SIZE: 10.2 Acres
CLASSIFICATION:
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1982
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: This is an open park with a few trees, gently sloping towards a creek.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA: This park land is currently undeveloped, and at present there are no
plans for future development, due to location and funding limitations.
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VETERANS PARK AND
ATHLETIC COMPLEX
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 3101 Harvey Road
ZONE: 4
SIZE: 150.00 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Regional Athletic Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1999
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,500,000.00
PARK DESCRIPTION: This site is open and fairly flat with 2 small wooded areas on the Southeast
and western edges. It is intended to be developed as an athletic park. This athletic park will be
completed in a course of three phases. Once completed, it will include 5 softball fields, 14 Soccer
fields, bike trails, pavilion, concession stands. Twelve acres of this land will be designated as a
Veterans Memorial Parkwhich will encompass a $500,00 Veterans Memorial sculpture & a garden
plaza, dedicated to all veterans of the Brazos Valley who have served in all US wars.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA: This park is currently being developed. Phase I includes 6 soccer
fields, 2 softball fields, parking, maintenance shop, trees, irrigation and entry road.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Development of Phase 1
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W.A. TARROW PARK:
WAYNE SMITH BASEBALL FIELDS
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 107 Holleman Dr.
ZONE: 6
SIZE: 21.26 Acres (includes old Wayne
Smith Park at 2.46 Acres, Lincoln Recreation
Center at 8.2 Acres and Wayne Smith Youth
Baseball Fields at 10.8 Acres)
CLASSIFICATION: Community Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1954, old Wayne Smith Park;
1978, Lincoln Center; 1994-1997, Wayne Smith
Youth Baseball Fields
PURCHASE PRICE:
$1,900.00, old Wayne Smith Park;
$80,000, Lincoln Center;
$316,800, Wayne Smith Baseball Fields
PARK DESCRIPTION: In 1998 the Lincoln/Wayne Smith Corridor was renamed to W.A. Tarrow Park in honor of
W.A. Tarrow a principle of Lincoln High School. This park is formed of Wayne Smith Park, Lincoln Recreation
Center and Wayne Smith Baseball Fields. The 2.46 acre site of old Wayne Smith Park, purchased for $1,900 in
1954, was originally designed as a Little League field with bleachers. In 1987, the Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment completely renovated the park to accommodate a playground, plenty of seating, picnic units, and a full
lighted basketball court. The renovations to the park in 1994 connected Lincoln Center with Wayne Smith Park.
Lincoln Recreation Center, acquired by the city of College Station in 1978 for $80,000, originally was constructed
as the A&M Consolidated Negro School. W.A. Tarrow park also includes Wayne Smith Youth Baseball fields, a
10.8 acre athletic park, adjacent to the Lincoln Recreation Center, formerly a residential area, with much of the
land cleared in 1994. Between 1994-97, the city acquired all of the properties for $316,800, to form one park.
These fields are dedicated to Mr. Wayne Smith for his foresight and efforts in establishing the first Little League
fields in College Station. Construction was completed in January of 1999.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Demolition of Existing Ball Fields and Buildings
2. Complete Construction of Basketball Court,
Playground, Picnic Units
3. Lighting
4. Bridge, Lights, Concrete Walks
5. Land Clearing (Wayne Smith Youth Baseball Fields)
6. Land Acquisition (Wayne Smith Youth Baseball Fields)
7. Construction of Fields and Parking
8. Sidewalk
9. Two Light poles
10. West District Maintenance Shop
TOTAL
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1984 $ 4,300.00
1987
75,933.00
1990
12, 000.00
1994
30, 725.00
1994
16, 312.00
1992-97
357,300.00
1997-98
1, 342, 206.00
2000
8,729.00
2000
5,794.00
2001
400, 000.00
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W.A. TARROW PARK:
LINCOLN CENTER
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1000 Eleanor,
off of Holleman
ZONE: 6
SIZE: 8.2 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Recreation & Historic
DATE ACQUIRED: 1978
PURCHASE PRICE: $80,000.00
PARK DESCRIPTION: Originally constructed as the A&M Consolidated Negro School, Lincoln
Center has been utilized at one time or another as a neighborhood center, recreation center, senior
citizen's center, maintenance shop, and was formerly the headquarters for the College Station Parks
and Recreation Department. The center now provides a variety of recreational and social services
to the citizens of College Station, as well as an indoor gymnasium, 1/3 mile lighted jogging trail, and
playground. The renovations to the park in 1994 connected Lincoln Center with Wayne Smith Park.
In 1998 the Lincoln/Wayne Smith Corridor was renamed to W.A. Tarrow Park. The Wayne Smith
Baseball Fields are included in this park.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
DATE
COST
1.
Title V Renovation
1978
$19,557.00
2.
Title III Renovation
1980
9,480.00
3.
Community Development Renovation
1981
4,959.17
4.
Complete Renovation
1985
650,114.00
5.
Landscaping of Lincoln Center
1985
3,800.00
6.
Landscaping, Playground, Walkways, and
1988
34,518.00
Lighting of Lincoln Center
7.
Walkways, Landscaping and Irrigation
of Lincoln Center
1989
34,585.00
8.
Land Clearing - Lincoln/Wayne Smith Corridor
1994
16,312.00
9.
Lights, Sidewalks, Bridges,
Concrete Culvert (Corridor)
1994
35,525.00
10.
Land Acquisition (Corridor)
1992-97
369,281.00
11.
New Gym Flooring
1996
47,667.00
12.
Air conditioning of gym
1998
88.213.00
TOTAL
$1,314,011.17
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WESTFIELD PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: South end of Westfield Drive (in
the Westfield Subdivision, South of Graham
Road)
ZONE: 10
SIZE: 4.29 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 2000
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: This heavily wooded land is situated along a portion of Lick Creek in the
Westfield subdivision. It has only 20% of open space.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA: This park is currently undeveloped.
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Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 2650 Brookway Court, off
Appomattox
ZONE: 4
SIZE: 1.37 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Mini Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1984
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: 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.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION DATE COST
1. Full Park Development 1985 $25,000.00
1995 4.000.00
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WOLF PEN CREEK
PARK & AMPHITHEATER
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas
Park Facilities
LOCATION: 1015 Colgate Street, off
Holleman and Dartmouth
ZONE: 3
SIZE: 19.49 Acres
CLASSIFICATION:
Community Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1977, 1991
PURCHASE PRICE:
7.69 Acres, Park Land Dedication
1.59 Acres, $19,235.77
5.04 Acres, $125,000.00
PARK DESCRIPTION: Wolf Pen Creek Park and Amphitheater was developed as the first phase
of the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor Master Plan. This plan was approved by the College Station City
Council in 1988. The goal of the comprehensive plan was to recognize the interrelationships of
drainage, erosion control and recreation along Wolf Pen Creek, as well as to create a community
attraction for residents and out-of-town guests. The park offers a variety of outdoor recreation expe-
riences for all ages including walking, fishing, picnicking, and playground activities. The Wolf Pen
Creek Amphitheater offers a wide array of entertainment with outdoor concerts, plays and festivals.
It may also be rented for private parties. Partial funding for this project was provided by the Texas
Parks & Wildlife Department, Project No. 20-00328, in the amount of $500,000.00, and the Nina
Heard Astin Trust, in the amount of $100,000.00.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
DATE COST
1. Phase I Development: Amphitheater, Lake, Play- ground,
Rest Rooms Picnic Shelter, Bridge, Trails, Parking,
Lighting, Signs, Landscaping, Irrigation
2. Wrought Iron Fence, Sidewalks, Stairway
3. Sound Equipment Stage and Dance Floor Addition
4. Rest Room Building and Sidewalks
5. Driveway, Sidewalks, Dumpster Pad, Screen
6. Playground Equipment & Handicap Playsurface
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1993 102, 576.00
1994 22,193.00
1995 203,700.00
1995 147, 007.00
1996 16.663.00
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WOODCREEK PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: 9100 Shadowcrest Drive, off
Highway 6 Bypass
ZONE: 4
SIZE: 6.6 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1981
PURCHASE PRICE: Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: Woodcreek Park is a heavily wooded park with a small creek meandering
through it. The design of the park retained much of the natural wooded areas, allowing nearby
residents the opportunity to enjoy this beauty. The park has a playground, picnic units, a 1/3 mile
jogging trail, nature trails, a lighted half basketball court, a lighted volleyball court, and two bridges.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA:
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
1. Full Park Development
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$124,412.00
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WOODLAND HILLS PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: Pebble Ridge Dr. (in future
Pebble Hills Estates Subdivision) north of
Greens Prairie Rd. East of Hwy 6
ZONE: 9
SIZE: 3.21 Acres
CLASSIFICATION:
Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED:
PURCHASE PRICE:
2000
Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: This heavily wooded park land, located in the future Pebble Hills Estates
Subdivision, is the first neighborhood park in zone 9.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA: This park is currently undeveloped.
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WOODWAY PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Park Facilities
LOCATION: Holleman at
Jones -Butler Road
ZONE: 7
SIZE: 9.26 Acres
CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park
DATE ACQUIRED: 1982, 1992, 1997
PURCHASE PRICE:
2.0 Acres, Park Land Dedication
2.2 Acres, Purchase Price for $36,000.00
5.06 Acres, Park Land Dedication
PARK DESCRIPTION: The original two acres of Woodway Park, which were acquired in 1982
through Park Land Dedication, are semi -wooded. Two more acres, purchased in 1992 for
$36,000.00, consists of flat, open land fronting on Holleman. More tracts (5.06 acres) were pur-
chased in 1997 as Park Land Dedication, bringing the total acreage to 9.26. This park is currently
undeveloped.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA: This park is currently undeveloped.
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PARK RULES
1. No campfires without prior approval.
2. No dunking booths, hot air balloons, pony rides or livestock without prior approval.
3. Tents must be pre -approved and location coordinated with Parks Operations staff.
4. Athletic fields must be reserved separately from pavilion rentals. This must be done through
the Parks and Recreation Office, 1000 Krenek Tap Road, 764-3486.
5. Pavilions may be used if they are not rented, however, no access will be allowed into the
kitchens or rest rooms.
6. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times, except at Lick Creek Park.
7. All wildlife in City Parks is protected.
8. It is unlawful to cut or destroy vegetation.
9. All vehicles must park in designated areas on pavement only.
10. It is unlawful to wade or swim in Park ponds.
11. All firearms, airguns, crossbows, and bows and arrows are prohibited.
12. It is unlawful to litter in City Parks.
13. Advertising in City Parks is prohibited.
14. Park curfew for community parks is 1:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. Park curfew for neighborhood
parks is 11:00 p.m. -5-00 a.m.
15. Any person wishing to sell any items (food, drinks, shirts, caps, etc.) in a park must apply for
a Park Vendor's Permit at the Parks and Recreation Office (764-3441) and possibly a Health
Permit from the County Health Department (361-4450).
16. No off-road vehicles are allowed in city parks.
17. Golfing or (practice) driving of golf balls in the parks is prohibited.
18. Please obey all "FIELDS CLOSED" signs.
19. Glass bottles and containers are prohibited.
20. Alcohol may be consumed in city parks by persons 21 years of age or older. If you have a
function where alcohol is served, neither the alcohol or anything else can be sold without a
TABC license.
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PARKS BUILDINGS SQUARE FOOTAGE
(AS OF MARCH, 2001)
ANDERSONPARK
AndersonRestrooms/Shelter......................................................................................................................................................800
(shelter area- 400 sq ft)
(restrooms - 200 sq ft)
(storage - 200 sq ft)
ARBORETUM
ArboretumPavilion...........................................................................................................................................................................
800
BEE CREEK
BeeCreek Poolhouse......................................................................................................................................................................
3,360
CemeteryShop.............................................................................................................................................................................1,200
Concessions....................................................................................................................................................................................
550
Pavilion...........................................................................................................................................................................................
900
CemeteryShed.................................................................................................................................................................................
200
Pumphouse......................................................................................................................................................................................
800
CENTRALPARK
Office............................................................................................................................................................................................
6,200
Pavilion.. ..... *"**'*** ...... *******" ....... ** ... **"*"**'*'*'*"**'* ............
3,300
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Concessions..................................................................................................................................................................................
5,200
MaintenanceShop.........................................................................................................................................................................
4,480
Restrooms........................................................................................................................................................................................
680
CONFERENCECENTER.............................................................................................................................................................................
12,416
TEENCENTER (Annex)...........................................................................................................................................................................
2,650
CYMILLER PAVILION..................................................................................................................................................................................
250
GABBARDGAZEBO.....................................................................................................................................................................................196
FITCHSHELTER............................................................................................................................................................................................250
HENSELPARK (2 Pavilions)........................................................................................................................................................................500
JACK& DOROTHY MILLERSHELTER................................................................................................................................................................700
LEMONTREERESTROOM............................................................................................................................................................................116
W.A. TARROW PARK
LincolnGym & Center.....................................................................................................................................................................17,200
MaintenanceShop#1...... 1..............................................................................................................................................................1,950
MaintenanceOffice............................................................................................................................................................................800
Shed.............................................................................................................................................................................................
600
WestDistrict Maintenance Shop #2 .............................................................................................................................................
5,000
Wayne Smith Concession/Restrooms.................................................................................................................................2,720
OAKSPAVILION.......................................................................................................................................................................................
1,500
PEBBLECREEK SHELTER...........................................................................................................................................................................300
RAINTREEGAZEBO.....................................................................................................................................................................................
250
RICHARDCARTER INTERPRETIVE CENTER.............:....................................................................................................................................400
SANDSTONESHELTER................................................................................................................................................................................
450
SOUTHWOOD ATHLETIC PARK
Pavilion......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4,000
Poolhouse..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3,575
MaintenanceShop............................................................................................................................................................................ 4,000
Concessions -Sr. League.................................................................................................................................................................1,650
Concessions -Little League.............................................................................................................................................................1,650
ExitTeen Center............................................................................................................................................................................... 3,957
THOMAS PARK
Poolhouse.........................................................................................................................................................................................980
PicnicPavilion.................................................................................................................................................................................... 800
WOLF PEN CREEK
Stage............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2,150
RestRoom 1........................................................................................................:........................................................................ 1,760
RestRoom 2................................................................................................................................................................................ 1.240
TOTAL....................................102,480
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SECTION III - PAVILIONS
Contents
Pavilion Rental Information
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Bee Creek Pavilion ..............
Central Pavilion ...................
Oaks Pavilion ......................
Southwood Pavilion............
Thomas Pavilion ..................
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PAVILION RENTAL AND SECURITY DEPOSIT INFORMATION
RESERVATIONS for pavilions are made on a first-come, first-served basis, during office hours,
8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, at the Central Park office at:
College Station Parks & Recreation
ATTN: Pavilion Rentals
1000 Krenek Tap Road
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842-9960
All rentals are for the entire day. Call for availability at (979) 764-3486.
2. RENTAL FEES AND DEPOSITS All fees must be paid at the time the reservation is made. Cash,
or a check made payable to the City of College Station will be accepted. Deposits are required on
the Oaks, Central, and Southwood pavilions. (Bee Creek and Thomas pavilions do not require a
deposit.)
3. SPECIAL REQUESTS should be made at the time the reservation is made. If you are expecting a
crowd in excess of the seating capacity, please let us know so that special arrangements can be
made. Some city ordinances may prohibit approval of certain special requests, such as pony rides
or dunking booths.
4. OAKS. CENTRAL or SOUTHWOOD PAVILION RENTALS -- All efforts will be made to contact
you to arrange a check-in/check-out time for key dispersal and return, however, if you have not
been contacted at least one day prior to your rental you will need to call the Parks office to arrange
a time. If you rent the Bee Creek or Thomas Park pavilion this does not apply.
5. CANCELLATIONS must be made in writing no later than seven (7) days prior to the date of use in
order to receive a refund of fees. Failure to notify the Parks and Recreation Office within this time
will result in loss of all fees. In the event of bad weather, should you choose not hold your function,
you will need to notify the Parks Office. At that time we can reschedule your event to another
available day, or we can issue a refund.
6. REFUNDS — If a rental deposit Is required, it will be refunded to you if the facility is left clean,
undamaged, and the keys are returned during the facility check-out time. All refund checks are
made payable to the person who paid the fees, and mailed to the address given to us on the reser-
vation form. This process takes approximately 14 working days.
7. PARK CURFEW is 1:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m., therefore you must have the pavilion cleaned and be out
of the park by 1:00 a.m. (excluding Oaks Park, where you must be out by 11:00 p.m.).
PAVILION
MAXIMUM
CAPACITY
FRIDAY -SUNDAY
RATE 1 DAY
MONDAY -THURSDAY
RATE/DAY
DEPOSIT
Central
200
$175.00
$100.00
$100.00
Southwood
300
$175.00
$100.00
$100.00
Bee Creek
100
$ 75.00
$75.00
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50
$ 75.00
$75.00
$50.00
Thomas
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$15.00
$15.00
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ARBORETUM PAVILION
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LOCATION:
CAPACITY:
FACILITIES:
RENTAL FEE:
Bee Creek Park,
1900 Anderson
25 People
Electricity
None
DEPOSIT: None
PARK DESCRIPTION: The pavilion at the D.A. "Andy" Anderson Arboretum, located at 1900
Anderson in Bee Creek Park, accommodates about 25 people and is ideal for weddings, and
small gatherings. Electrical outlets and lights are located under the shelter. There are no picnic
tables and barbecue pits, however, there are three benches available.
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ARBORETUM PAVILION
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LOCATION:
CAPACITY:
FACILITIES:
RENTAL FEE:
DEPOSIT:
Bee Creek Park,
1900 Anderson
25 People
Electricity
None
None
PARK DESCRIPTION: The pavilion at the D.A. "Andy'' Anderson Arboretum, located at 1900
Anderson in Bee Creek Park, accommodates about 25 people and is ideal for weddings, and
small gatherings. Electrical outlets and lights are located under the shelter. There are no picnic
tables and barbecue pits, however, there are three benches available.
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LOCATION:
Bee Creek Park
CAPACITY:
100 People
FACILITIES:
Lights, Electrical Outlets, Water
Sand Volleyball Court
12 Picnic Tables
BBQ Pit
RENTAL FEE:
$ 75.00
DEPOSIT: None
PARK DESCRIPTION: Bee Creek Pavilion is one of our first picnic facilities. Itis located
behind the 50 meter Adamson Lagoon swimming pool at 1900 Anderson in Bee Creek Park. This
shelter accommodates up to 100 people and features a BBQ pit, lights, electrical outlets & water.
A playground, a sand volleyball court, bike trails, 4 tennis courts and a 100 car parking lot are also
located nearby. Restrooms are at the softball field concession stand. A 50 meter pool, open
during the summer season, is close by.
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LOCATION: Central Park
CAPACITY: 200 People
FACILITIES: Restrooms, Kitchen,
21 Picnic Tables, BBQ Pit
RENTAL FEE: $175.00/100.00
DEPOSIT: $100.00
PARK DESCRIPTION: Central Park, located at 1000 Krenek Tap Road in Central Park, is
nestled among the Oak trees, offering lots of shade and a feeling of privacy. This shelter accommo-
dates 200 people and features complete kitchen and restroom facilities. Parking will accommodate
approximately 100 cars. Nature trails, a pond with a fishing pier, a sand volleyball court, basketball
court, 2 tennis courts, and a playground are located nearby. Also, not far away are softball fields that
are available by reservation.
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LOCATION
CAPACITY:
FACILITIES:
Oaks Park
50 People
Restrooms
Water
Lighting/ Electrical
Outlets
7 Picnic Tables
BBQ Pit
RENTAL FEE:$ 75.00
DEPOSIT: $ 50.00
PARK DESCRIPTION: The Oaks Pavilion is ideal for small social events. This pavilion is
located at 1601 Stallings Drive off of Harvey Road in Oaks Park. The shelter will accommodate
50 people and has restrooms, lights, electrical outlets, and water. Curb side parking will accom-
modate approximately 25 to 30 cars. A sand volleyball pit, a basketball court and a deck are
located nearby.
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LOCATION:
Southwood Park
CAPACITY:
300 People
FACILITIES:
Restrooms
Lighting/ Electrical
Outlets
Kitchen
27 Picnic Tables
BBQ Pits
Sand Volleyball
Court
Horseshoe Pits
Playground
RENTAL FEE:$175 / $100
DEPOSIT:
$100.00
PARK DESCRIPTION: This is our newest and largest pavilion. It is located at 1600 Rock
Prairie Road in Southwood Athletic Park. There may not be many trees but there is always a
breeze blowing. The pavilion will accommodate 300 people and features complete kitchen and
restroom facilities. Approximately 200 parking spaces are available. Baseball & Soccer fields, a
25 yd swimming pool, tennis courts, and basketball courts are in close proximity.
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LOCATION: Thomas Park
CAPACITY: 30 People
FACILITIES: Water
Lighting/ Electrical
Outlets
4 Picnic Tables
BBQ Pit
RENTAL FEE:$15.00
DEPOSIT: None
PARK DESCRIPTION: Small but adequate, this pavilion is located at 1300 James Parkway
in Thomas Park. It will accommodate 20-30 people and is ideal for small gatherings, birthday
parties, and family get-togethers. Water and electricity is available under the shelter. Limited
parking is available at the pool or along Puryear Drive. Tennis courts, a playground, a 25 meter
pool, restrooms (when the pool is open), horseshoe pits, and volleyball poles are close by.
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AQUATICS
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- JuniorLifeguarding/Aquatics Sports Camp
1.1
- Summer Swim Team
1.2
- Swim Lessons
1.3
- SwimmingPools
1.4
- Swim Stroke Clinics
1.5
- Texas Super Guard
1.6
- Water Fitness/Water Aerobics
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JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING IAQUATICS SPORTS CAMP
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GOAL: To educate children in the areas ofFirst Aid, CPR, and Lifeguarding
as well as to provide them with a summer activity that teaches them
responsibility and trains them possibly for a later position with the City.
This program will also make our pools safer as it will mean an additional
set of eyes on the pool. To introduce children to canoeing, inner tube
H 2 o basketball & inner tube H2o polo.
POPULATION SERVED: Males and females 11 to 15 years of age.
SCHEDULE: June, July
CONTACT: Aquatics Division
PHONE: (979) 764-3540
LOCATION: Adamson Lagoon & C SISD Middle School Natatorium
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 60 - 80 expected
MISCELLANEOUS: Each section will be four weeks long. Classes meet Monday through
Thursday and include dryland and water activities.
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SUMMER SWIM TEAM
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GOAL: Provide a recreational program that introduces participants to
competitive swimming. Swim meets are held against other teams -
Bryan, Brenham, Huntsville, Navasota, with the summer culminating
with state TAAF swim meet for qualified swimmers.
POPULATION SERVED: Male and female, 5 years - 18 years
SCHEDULE: May - Early July all swimmers
July 11 - July 28 for qualified swimmers
CONTACT: Athletic Leagues Supervisor
www.eteamz.com/collegestationtsunan is
PHONE: (979) 764-3424
FEE: $85/first child, $75/second child
LOCATION: Practice and Swim meets are at CSISD Natatorium.
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 200-225 per Summer
MISCELLANEOUS: May - up to 4 x per week, 1 hour
June, July - 5 x per week, 30 minutes - 11/2 hour,
with swim meets on Saturdays.
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SWIM LESSONS
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Aquatics
GOAL: To provide swimming instruction to all ages (6 months - adult) to keep
them safe in, on, and around water and to teach what to do in an aquatic
emergency.
POPULATION SERVED: Male and female, 6 months - adult
SCHEDULE: Spring (February - May) - 3 sessions
Summer (June - August) - 5 sessions
Fall (September - November) - 3 sessions
CONTACT: Assistant Instruction Supervisor
PHONE: (979) 764-3442
LOCATION: Summer Morning lessons- Adamson Lagoon
Spring& Fall- College Station Middle School Natatorium
Summer Evening lessons - Thomas Pool
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 3000
MISCELLANEOUS: Spring and Fall meet 2 x per week for 4 weeks - 8 lessons, 25-45
minutes.
Summer lessons meet 9 x per two week session, M -F for 25-45
minutes.
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SWIMMING POOLS
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GOAL: To provide safe, aquatic fun for citizens.
POPULATION SERVED: All
SCHEDULE: Year round
CONTACT: Aquatics Division
PHONE: (979) 764-3540
LOCATION: Adamson Lagoon, Thomas Pool, Cindy Hallaran (Southwood) Pool
College Station Jr. High Natatorium
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 114,000
MISCELLANEOUS: Adamson Lagoon and Thomas Pool are open the last weekend of
May through mid-August.
Cindy Hallaran (Southwood) Pool opens at the beginning of
April through the end of September.
All pools open daily beginning May 26th through mid August.
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SWIM STROKE CLINICS
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GOAL: To provide a program that can help swimmers improve the technical
aspects of each stroke. Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly & Breast
stroke will be covered in the clinics.
POPULATION SERVED: Male and female, 6-18 years old
SCHEDULE: April only
CONTACT: Athletics
PHONE: (979) 764-3486
FEE: $40.00
LOCATION: CSISD Middle School Natatorium
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 144
MISCELLANEOUS: This clinic is open to any swimmer that can swim the length of a 25 yard
pool.
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TEXAS SUPER GUARD
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GOAL: To provide an individual and a team based guard competition for
guards to demonstrate their skills and to help prevent lifeguard
burnout.
POPULATION SERVED: Males and female, 16 years and over
SCHEDULE: July of each year
CONTACT: Aquatics Division
PHONE: (979) 764-3540
LOCATION: Adamson Lagoon/CSISD Middle School Natatorium
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 100 per year
MISCELLANEOUS: This competition is comprised of 5 to 7 events that test the guard's
skills and their knowledge ofguarding, spinal injury management,
handling active and passive victims and working through an
accident simulation.
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WATER FITNESSMATER AEROBICS
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GOAL: To provide an enjoyable and effective exercise program for men and
women who enjoy the water and want to increase cardiopulmonary
capacity, strength and flexibility.
POPULATIONSERVED: Male and female, 12 years and older, physically fit, pre -natal,
post -natal, post-operative, those with arthritis, those with muscle
injuries, overweight and sedentary individuals.
SCHEDULE: Year round
CONTACT: Assistant Instruction Supervisor
PHONE:
(979) 764-3442
LOCATION: Fall and Winter: heated College Station Middle School
Natatorium.
Spring: Cindy Hallaran (Southwood) Pool &
College Station Middle School Natatorium
Summer: Morning, Adamson Lagoon and Hallaran Pool
Evening, College Station Middle School Natatorium.
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 500
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ATHLETICS
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- Basketball, Challenger
2.1
- Basketball, Youth
2.2
- Flag Football, Adult
2.3
- Flag Football, Youth
2.4
- Softball Leagues, Adult
2.5
- Softball Leagues, Girl's
2.6
- Softball Tournaments
2.7
- Tennis Lessons
2.8
- Tennis "USA Team Tennis"
2.9
- Tennis"USA Red Level Team Tennis 1.2.3"
2.10
- Track & Field Team, Summer Youth
2.11
- Volleyball, Adult
2.12
- Volleyball, Youth
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BASKETBALL -CHALLENGER
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GOAL: To provide a recreational basketball program for children with
disabilities or long-term illnesses and teach aspects ofthe game an team
sports.
POPULATION SERVED: Male and female, 5 - 18
SCHEDULE: One season per year that runs from January - Early March
CONTACT: Athletics
PHONE: (979) 764-3486
LOCATION: Lincoln Center Gym
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 30-45
MISCELLANEOUS: The Children's Miracle Network is a major funding sponsor of this
program. An organization called "Project Sunshine" from Texas A&M
University plays a vital role in the everyday aspects of running this
program.
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BASKETBALL - YOUTH
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POPULATION SERVED:
SCHEDULE:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
FEE:
LOCATION:
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION:
MISCELLANEOUS:
Athletics
To provide a positive experience in team sports for boys and girls and
teach them the basic skills of basketball.
Male and female, 5 -14, (Kindergarten through 6th grade)
January, February & 1 st week of March
Athletics
(979) 764-3486
$40 first child, $35 second child
CSISD school gymnasiums
600 - 700 per year
Participants play in 8 games per season on either Monday,
Wednesdays & Saturdays or Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Each player receives a T-shirt and a trophy.
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FLAG FOOTBALL - ADULT
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GOAL: Provide adults with an organized flag football league. Teams can
advance to the T.A.A.F. State Flag Football tournament ifthey qualify.
POPULATION SERVED: Male and female, 16 years old and up
SCHEDULE: September, October, November
CONTACT: Athletics
PHONE: (979) 764-3486
FEE: $340 per team
LOCATION: Southwood Athletic Park
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 180 - 200 per year
MISCELLANEOUS: Each team plays in an 8 game round robin. There is a double elimination
tournament at the end of the season. T-shirts are provided to the
divisional champions. One team award is provided to approximately
every six teams per tournament.
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FLAG FOOTBALL - YOUTH
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Athletics
GOAL: Provide a positive experience in team sports for boys and girls and
teach them the basic skills of football.
POPULATION SERVED: Male and female, 7 - 12 years of age (1 st through 6th grade)
SCHEDULE: September, October and November
CONTACT: Athletics
PHONE: (979) 764-3486
FEE: $40 first child, $35 second child
LOCATION: Southwood Athletic Park
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 350 -450
MISCELLANEOUS: Participants play in 8 games per season on either Mondays,
Wednesdays and Saturdays or Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Each player receives a T-shirt and a trophy.
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SOFTBALL LEAGUES - ADULT
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GOAL: To provide adults with an organized softball program and give them a
chance to advance to a T.A.A.F. or ASA State / Regional Tournaments
and ASANational Tournaments. Also provides adults in our
community with a leisure activity.
POPULATION SERVED: Male and female, 16 years and older
SCHEDULE: Spring, Summer, and Fall
CONTACT: Athletic League Supervisor
PHONE: (979) 764-3486
FEE: $360.00 for Slow Pitch teams during spring and summer,
8 games Round Robin plus double elimination tournament
$3 7 5. 00 for Fast Pitch teams during spring and summer,
8 games Round Robin plus double elimination tournament
$315.00 for Slow Pitch teams during fall,
6 games Round Robin plus double elimination tournament
$325.00 for Fast Pitch teams during fall,
6 games Round Robin plus double elimination tournament
LOCATION:
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION:
Central Park
6,000 participants, 425+ teams
MISCELLANEOUS: T-shirts are provided to all divisional winners. One team award is
provided for approximately every seven teams per tournament. Teams
are broken into divisions.
2.5
SOFTBALL LEAGUES - GIRL'S
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GOAL: Provide a positive experience in team sports for girls and teach them the
basic skills of softball. Participation in this program will allow
advancement to TAAF and ASA Tournaments.
POPULATION SERVED: Girls, 6-14 years of age
SCHEDULE: Season 1: February - Mid May
Season 2: September - Mid November
CONTACT: Athletics
PHONE: (979) 764-3486
FEE: $40 first child, $3 5 second child
LOCATION: Bee Creek Park, Lemon Tree, Luther Jones (Fairview)
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 350 - 450 girls per year
MISCELLANEOUS: T-shirts are provided and each player receives a trophy.
Team plays an 8 - 12 game season with scheduled practices.
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SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS
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GOAL: To provide a competitive softball outlet for teams in our community
as well as teams throughout the state of Texas and the country.
Furthermore to promote the competitive spirit through fair play and
good sportsmanship.
POPULATION SERVED: Male and female
SCHEDULE: Spring, Summer, and Fall
CONTACT: Athletic Events Supervisor
PHONE: (979) 764-3486
FEE: Varies
LOCATION: College Station/Bryan Softball complexes
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 6,000 - 6,200
MISCELLANEOUS: Tournaments hosted include Fast Pitch & Slow Pitch Invitationals, as
well as State, Regional and National Championships.
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TENNIS LESSONS
Parks Resource Guide -College Station, Texas Athletics
GOAL: To provide tennis instruction for youths and adults so that they learn a
lifetime sport that can help them to be healthier adults as well as learn
the aspects of good sportsmanship.
POPULATION SERVED: Male and female, 6 years to adult
SCHEDULE: Year round except December and January
CONTACT: Assistant Instruction Supervisor
PHONE: (979) 764-3442
FEE: 40.00 + one can of balls for 6, 1 to 1112 hour classes
LOCATION: Southwood Athletic Park Tennis Courts
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 400
MISCELLANEOUS: Summer classes - meet 2 x week for 4 weeks = 8 classes
Other classes - meet 2 x week for 3 weeks = 6 classes
All classes are 1 to 112 hours long.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced classes for Youth & Adults are
offered.
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TENNIS "USA TEAM TENNIS"
Parks Resource Guide -College Station, Texas Athletics
GOAL: To offer boys and girls, ages 8-18, the opportunity to play on teams in
leagues that emphasize fun, fitness and friends.
POPULATION SERVED: Male and female, 8 -18 years old with previous tennis experience
SCHEDULE: June, July
CONTACT: Assistant Instruction Supervisor
PHONE: (409) 764-3442
F`EE: $50 + can of balls - Free t -shirt included in the fee.
Rackets are available for use.
LOCATION: Local Parks
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 65
MISCELLANEOUS: Participants meet 3 times per week for 112-2 hours to learn tennis skills
by playing and competing against other teams. Summer ends with the
City Rally where all teams come together to play each other to decide
City Champs. Eight players are then selected to go to the Regional
Rally where they play teams from all over the state.
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TENNIS "USA RED LEVEL TEAM TENNIS 1.2.3"
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Athletics
GOAL: To provide a program of summer recreational tennis teams to teach
beginning players a lifetime sport and to develop the skills of
sportsmanship and how to be a team player.
POPULATION SERVED: Male and female, 6 - 18 years old
SCHEDULE: June, July
CONTACT: Assistant Instruction Supervisor
PHONE: (979) 764-3442
FEE: $50 + can of new balls - Free racket and t -shirt are included.
LOCATION: Local Parks
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 150
MISCELLANEOUS: Participants meet 3 times a week for 112 hours to learn tennis skills by
playing and competing against other teams. Summer ends with the City
Awards Rally.
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TRACK & FIELD TEAM - SUMMER YOUTH
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Athletics
GOAL: To provide an activity that concentrates on improving motor skills
throughthe use of athletic competition. Meets are held on a local and
state level with a select few competing on a national level.
POPULATION SERVED: 18 and under, male and female
SCHEDULE: June, July
CONTACT: Recreation Superintendent
PHONE: (979) 764-3731
LOCATION: Workouts are held at the A&M Consolidated High School track
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 160
MISCELLANEOUS: This program is cosponsored with the College Station Independent
School District Community Education program. The high school track
and field coach oversees the daily workouts and activities ofthe team.
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VOLLEYBALL, ADULT
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Athletics
GOAL: To provide adults with an organized co-ed volleyball program.
Teams can advance to the T.A.A.F. State Tournament.
POPULATION SERVED: Male and female, 16 years old and up
SCHEDULE: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
CONTACT: Athletics
PHONE: (979) 764-3486
FEE: $175 per team
LOCATION: CSISD Gyms
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 400 (100 per season)
MISCELLANEOUS: Each team plays in an 8 game round robin. There is a double elimination
tournament at the end ofthe season. T-shirts are provided to divisional
champions. Championship T-shirts are provided to approximately
every six teams per tournament.
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VOLLEYBALL, YOUTH
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Athletics
GOAL: To provide a fun and recreational activity that allows girls to participate
and learn the fundamentals ofvolleyball
POPULATION SERVED:
Female grades 5-8
SCHEDULE:
Summer
CONTACT:
Athletics
PHONE:
(979) 764-3486
FEE:
$40 for 1 st child, $3 5 for each child thereafter
LOCATION:
CSISD Gyms
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 160-200
MISCELLANEOUS: Participants play in 8 games per season on Mondays and Wednesdays
and Saturday afternoons. Each player receives a T-shirt and a trophy.
All games are played in the evenings.
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EDUCATIONAL
Subject Page
- Texas Public Pool Conference.......................................3.1
- Xtra Education.............................................................3.2
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TEXAS PUBLIC POOL CONFERENCE
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Educational
GOAL: To provide a way to teach and inform aquatics personnel about trends
in aquatics as well as introduce ways to improve on what is already
being done.
POPULATION SERVED: Adult male and female
SCHEDULE: January each year
SUPERVISOR: Aquatics Supervisor
PHONE: (979) 764-3540
Fee: To be announced for: 1- Aquatic Facility Operator Course
2- Two and 1/2 day Workshop
3- American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
4- Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training
5- NASCO Lifeguard Training
LOCATION: Local Hotel
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 95
MISCELLANEOUS: An Aquatic Facility Operators course, is a 3 day pre -conference
workshop. The workshop itselfis over 2"Z days and includes speakers
who inform and educate participants on a variety of current topics in
Aquatics. There will be a therapeutic, management, maintenance and
health inspectors track.
3.1
XTRA EDUCATION
GOAL: To provide and offer a new recreational learning experience for the
entire community.
POPULATION SERVED: All
SCHEDULE: Continuous programming through out the Fall/Winter/Spring
seasons.
CONTACT:
Instruction Supervisor
PHONE:
(979)764-3486
LOCATION:
Most will be held in CSISD facilities.
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION:
3,000
MISCELLANEOUS:
College Station Parks and Recreation Department and CSISD have
joined together to offer a new recreational learning experience for
the entire community. "Xtra Education", a new leisure learning
adventure has over 220 exciting classes to offer. Our educational
programs include: Dance, Business, Arts & Crafts, Culinary Arts,
Music & Voic -, Languages, Self -Improvement, Fitness, Computers,
Special Interest, Sports - Swimming, Tennis, Life Enhancement,
Outdoors, Kid's Enrichment Classes
Education
City of College Station Parks & Recreation Department
and College Station Indcpcodenl School District
3.2
ENTERTAINMENT
Subject
Page
- Christmas In The Park
4.1
- Juneteenth
4.2
- Kwanzaa Celebration
4.3
- Street Rod and Oldies Concert
4.4
- Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater
4.5
- Youth Theater
4.6
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Entertainment
GOAL: To offer a free holiday program to enhance the enjoyment of people
visiting the area for other reasons and to improve the quality of life for
Brazos Valley Area residents. One goal is to attract regional and
statewide tourists to this area.
POPULATION SERVED:
SCHEDULE:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
LOCATION:
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION:
Everyone
Late November through December
Special Events Supervisor
(979) 764-3486
Central Park
130,000
MISCELLANEOUS: Christmas In the Park is a month-long holiday celebration. The
program includes over 500,000 lights decorating the beautiful 47 acre
Central Park. Visits with Santa, Frosty, and Jingles, along with free
refreshments, hayrides and live entertainment are also included
thr;)ughoutthe month. Christmas In the Park is cosponsored by
Waltman and Grisham.
4.1
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Entertainment
GOAL: To commemorate June 19, 1865, the time Texas slaves received news
ofthe Emancipation Proclamation; therefore, acknowledging their
freedom long after the Civil War officially ended.
POPULATION SERVED:
SCHEDULE:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
LOCATION:
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION:
MISCELLANEOUS:
Third Saturday in June
Lincoln Center Supervisor
(979) 764-3779
Lincoln Center
400+
Activities include guest speakers, live band, dance and others.
4.2
KWANZAA CELEBRATION
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Entertainment
GOAL: To introduce the Kwanzaa Holiday to the Brazos Valley and teach the
Universal Life principle which encapsulate its true meaning.
POPULATION SERVED: All
SCHEDULE: 2nd week of December
CONTACT: Lincoln Center Supervisor
PHONE: (979) 764-3779
LOCATION: Lincoln Recreation Center
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 200+
MISCELLANEOUS: Included activities are traditional West -African Dancers, live bands,
vendors, skits, stories, and refreshments.
4.3
STREET ROD & THE OLDIES CONCERT
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Entertainment
GOAL: To increase tourism, bringing participants from all over the region.
To combine the car show with oldies music, taking the spectators back
intime. Co sponsored by the Bluebonnet Street Rod Club.
POPULATION SERVED: All
SCHEDULE: First week of June
CONTACT: Assistant Director - Street Rod
Special Events Supervisor - Music Festival
PHONE: (979) 764-3415 - Street Rod
(979) 764-3486 - Music Festival
FEE: $20 advance / $25 on site registration - Street Rod
Free concert
LOCATION: Central Park
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 125 - 175 participants & 2,000 - 3,000 spectators for Street Rod
1,500 - 2,000 for the Music Festival
MISCELLANEOUS: Street Rod event, co sponsored by the Bluebonnet Street Rodders
brings about the opportunity for young and old to touch the past and
go back in time by viewing the unique, pre 70's cars displayed at
Central Park and in to the evening with a blast -from -the -past Music
Festival to be held in Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater.
WOLF PEN CREEK AMPHITHEATER
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas
Entertainment
GOAL: To improve the quality of life in College Station by offering a variety of
quality events throughout the season, to attract tourists, increase
tourism, and to add value and enhance the quality ofthe visit for persons
visiting this area for other reasons.
POPULATION SERVED: All
SCHEDULE: March through October
CONTACT: Special Events Supervisor
PHONE: (979) 764-3408
LOCATION: WolfPen Creek Amphitheater
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 35,000+
MISCELLANEOUS: WolfPen Creek is a premier amphitheater in College Station. The
facility hosts a variety ofevents targeted to all ages and interests. Some
events are free and some are ticketed. The Amphitheater is available
for rental to hold private parties or public events.
JTH THEATER
Resource Guide - College Station Texas Entertainment
GOAL: To bring quality theatrical performances to community and to provide
an affordable quality theater experience in a safe, nurturing environment
for youth in College Station. To foster an appreciation for theater as a
creative expression and in so doing build confidence and self-esteem
through performance for College Station youth. And to provide a
positive, constructive use ofyouth summer free time that provides an
alternative to crime and delinquency.
POPULATION SERVED:
SCHEDULE:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
LOCATION:
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION:
Youth grades 7th through 12th
Year round performances
Youth Services Coordinator
(979) 764-3441
Exit Teen Center
Depends on number and size of productions
MISCELLANEOUS: This youth theater workshop is available to all 7th through 12th grade
students in College Station. The workshop product will be a theatrical
presentation that is performed during the month of July. Students,
parents and other interested community volunteers work together with
the College Station Parks and Recreation employees to accomplish a
quality experience for the youth ofCollege Station. This production will
be aimed at the family audience.
HISTORICAL
Subject Page
- African American History 5.1
- Musical Tribute to
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 5.2
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Historical
GOAL: To promote an awareness of African American history and factual
information, and to share the African American experience with the
Brazos Valley Community.
POPULATION SERVED: All
SCHEDULE: The entire month ofFebruary (activities each week)
CONTACT: Lincoln Center Supervisor
PHONE: (979) 764-3779
LOCATION: Lincoln Center
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 400+
MISCELLANEOUS: Activities include arts and crafts, Soul Food Luncheon, field trips,
dances and guest speakers.
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MUSICAL .TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Historical
GOAL: To motivate all who attend this anticipated yearly event to incorporate
elements of Dr. King's goals and take positive action in their
community.
POPULATION SERVED:
SCHEDULE:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
LOCATION:
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION:
MISCELLANEOUS:
All
Third Saturday in January
Lincoln Center Supervisor
(979) 764-3779
Lincoln Center
300+
Included in the activities are local church choirs, guest speaker, and a
progressive remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
5.2
SPECIAL SERVICES
Subject
Page
- Ball Field Rentals
6.1
- Cemetery
6.2
- Christmas TreeRecycling
6.3
- College Station Conference Center
6.4
- Exit Teen Center
6.5
- Parks Bucks
6.6
- PavilionRentals
6.7
- Pool Parties
6.8
- Pool Trout Fish -Out
6.9
- Senior Hot Meal Program
6.10
- Senior Services
6.11
- Urban Fishing
6.12
- WolfPen Creek Amphitheater
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BALL FIELD RENTALS
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Special Services
GOAL: To provide the citizens access to softball and soccer fields for practice and
tournaments.
POPULATION SERVED: All ages
SCHEDULE: February through November
CONTACT: Secretary
PHONE: (979) 764-3486
FEE: $350.00 per weekend (4 softball fields, all Soccer fields)
$200.00 per day (4 softball fields, all Soccer fields)
$ 60.00 per field/day
$10/$15/$20 per hour
LOCATION: Central Park, Southwood Valley, Bee Creek Park, Anderson Park
MISCELLANEOUS: The individual or individuals in charge ofa tournament must meet with
representatives ofthe Athletic and park Operations Staffbefore the
tournament to arrange any tournament and maintenance details (additional
maintenance requirements such as lining and dragging the fields will be an
extra charge to the renter and must be arranged in advance ofthe
tournament).
The College Station Parks and Recreation Department reserves all con
cession rights and will have the concession stand in operation during all
tournaments.
6.1
CEMETERY
Parks Resource Guide - College Station Texas Special Services
GOAL: Provide a well maintained, aesthetically pleasing, and professionally
administered municipal cemetery.
POPULATION SERVED: All
SCHEDULE: Year round
CONTACT: Cemetery Sexton
PHONE: (979) 764-3738
FEE: $600.00 adult space, $100.00 infant space, $250 cremate space
LOCATION: 2580 Texas Ave. South
MISCELLANEOUS: The College Station Cemetery was created in 1948 from 31 acres
bought near the Shiloh community, approximately two miles south of
Texas A&M on Highway 6. That tract surrounded an existing cemetery
which had been deeded to M. E. Church South in 1870, by W. G. and
Josephine Rector. The A&M Methodist Church in 1947, turned over
those four acres to College Station to be incorporated into the city
cemetery. In 1973, the cemetery was decreased in size when the City
decided to designate 18 of the acres for the creation of Bee Creek
Park.
In 1996, the Cemetery Committee finalized a master landscape plan for
the 18.5 acre site, and established an endowment fund.
This information was produced in a brochure form to publicize the
endowment fund and memorial opportunities. To view the landscape
base plan, a hard copy of the brochure, or a complete copy ofthe rules
and regulations for cemetery, contact the Cemetery Sexton at
979-764-3738.
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CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Special Services
GOAL: To help educate the public on alternate disposal and uses for Christmas
trees, the importance of saving landfill space and recycling
opportunities in general.
POPULATION SERVED:
SCHEDULE:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
FEE:
LOCATION:
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION:
All
Early January
Forestry Superintendent
(979) 764-3410
None
Central Park
1500 -2000
MISCELLANEOUS: This is a one day program. A free tree seedling, planting guide and
recycling packet are given in exchange for each Christmas tree. The
Christmas trees are then chipped and utilized by the Parks and
Recreation Department.
The City of Bryan also recycles Christmas trees on the same date at
Haswell Park.
COLLEGE STATION CONFERENCE CENTER
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Special Services
GOAL: Afacility that is available to abroad spectrum ofgroups as possible with
no one group or type being allowed to dominate the center. Preference
will be shown for groups who do not operate on a permanent basis and
would not therefore tend to have a facility of their own in which to
operate. The Center was purchased and restored with money from
hotel -motel tax funds. Visiting convention groups have made extensive
use of the facility along with other civic and family groups.
POPULATION SERVED: All ages
SCHEDULE: Open 7 days and nights a week
CONTACT: Conference Center Secretary
PHONE: (979) 764-3720
LOCATION: Conference Center, 1300 George Bush Drive.
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: Approximately 88,000 per year.
MISCELLANEOUS: A rental facility for the public including 8 rooms, a kitchen, deck, patios,
audio/visual and equipment for receptions, dances, parties,
conventions, exhibits, tradeshows and meetings.
6.4
EXIT TEEN CENTER
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Special Services
COAL: To improve the quality of life in the community by providing a wide
range ofrecreational programs and events that will create positive
mental, physical, and social youth development in a safe
environment.
POPULATION SERVED: College Station 7th - 12th graders
SCHEDULE: School Year: Monday- Thursday, 3:30 - 7:00 pm
Friday, 3:30 - 11:00
Saturday, 8:00 pm - midnight; closed Sunday
Summer: Monday - Thursday, noon -6:00 pm
Friday, noon -midnight; closed Saturday and
Sunday
CONTACT: Youth Services Coordinator
PHONE: (979) 764-3441
LOCATION: It is located at Southwood Athletic Park at 1600 Rock Prairie Road
MISCELLANEOUS: This is the very first Teen Center built in College Station, specifically
for the purpose of serving the youth grades 7-12. In 1998, the City
Council approved $400,000 to construct anew teen facilityy at
Southwood Athletic Park. Fred Patterson was selected to desin the
facility with extensive input from the Teen Advisory Board and Parks
& Recreation Staff. The Exit Teen Center opened its doors in
September of 1999. It provides a computer room, 2 big screen tvs,
Sony Playstation, 3 pool tables, 2 foosball tables, 900 watt stereo and
all the latest music, swimming pool, 2 basketball courts, 4 tennis
courts, sand volleyball pit, numerous open fields for football, soccer.
Teen Center also offers field trips!
6.5
PARK BUCKS
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Special Services
GOAL: To provide a better opportunity for children to participate in
recreational programs and other activities sponsored by the College
Station Parks and Recreation Department. This program also helps
children become more aware of what our parks have to offer and
instills in them a sense of responsibility. This program also further
enhances the safety and aesthetics of our parks.
POPULATION SERVED: 7 -18 years of age. The parent or guardian of children younger than 7
must be responsible for the duties and responsibilities to earn Park
Bucks in the child's name.
SCHEDULE:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
LOCATION:
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION:
Year round
Parks Operation Superintendent
(979) 764-3411
All College Station Parks
80 active participants
MISCELLANEOUS: Children or their parent/guardian can earn one park buck per day by
picking up litter, inspecting the park, cleaning picnic tables or helping
' with special events. The work is recorded on a worksheet. A park
buck value is one dollar and may be used for registration fees,
admission to pools and special events and to pay membership to
Lincoln Center and the Teen Center. One Park Buck will be earned for
each day of the week, except Mondays, no matter how long it may
take.
PAVILION RENTALS
Parks Resource Guide - ColleQe Station, Texas Special Services
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POPULATION SERVED:
SCHEDULE:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
LOCATION:
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION:
To provide attractive, well-maintained outdoor covered facilities for
the use of local residents and businesses for private gatherings
(company parties, birthday parties, wedding receptions, family
reunions, etc.).
All residents of College Station as well as surrounding communities
Year round
Secretary
(979) 764-3486
5 College Station Parks
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MISCELLANEOUS: Pavilions range in size, accommodating anywhere from 30 to 300
people. All offer picnic tables and barbecue pits. Some also include rest
rooms, full size kitchens, exclusive use of playground equipment,
volleyball courts and horseshoe pits.
6.7
POOL PARTIES
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Special Services
GOAL: To provide children with a positive, aquatic birthday experience and
parents with an alternative site for birthday parties.
POPULATION SERVED: Male and female, 1 to 12 years of age.
SCHEDULE: March through September
CONTACT: Aquatics
PHONE: (979) 764-3540 or (979) 764-3773
FEES: Varies, depends on event
LOCATION: Adamson, Thomas, Cindy Hallaran (Southwood) pools
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 150 parties
MISCELLANEOUS: Parties are two hours in length. The staff blocks the area, decorates,
sets up the party, serves food, and cleans up.
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POOL PARTIES
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Special Services
GOAL: To provide children with an opportunity they might not otherwise obtain
while providing a fun, family environment
POPULATION SERVED: All ages
SCHEDULE: Friday, Saturday & Sunday during a weekend in February
CONTACT: Aquatics
PHONE: (979) 764-3540 or (979) 764-3486
FEES: $3.00 for everyone ages 3 & up, with a five (5) fish limit per individual.
$2.00 for each fish over the five (5) fish limit.
LOCATION: Cindy Hallaran (Southwood) pool, 1600 Rock Prairie Road
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 500 residents ofBryan/College Station
MISCELLANEOUS: Pool will be stocked with 1,000 lbs oftrout. There will be prizes
awarded for catching tagged fish. Fishermen can bring their own tackle
or rent cane poles at the pool for $1.00 each. Fish will bite on corn,
cheese, worms, and lures.
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SENIOR HOT MEAL PROGRAM
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Special Services
GOAL: To provide friendship among their peers and to serve a daily nutritious
meal. Senior citizens can share like experiences, field trips, various
games and arts and crafts.
POPULATION SERVED: 60 years and older; unforeseen circumstances
SCHEDULE: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday
CONTACT: Dana Pena
PHONE: (979) 764-3750 or (979) 764-3779
LOCATION: Lincoln Center
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: Approximately 45 to 75 daily, depending on weather and illness.
MISCELLANEOUS: This program includes Meals on Wheels meal preparation.
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SENIOR SERVICES College Station is a senior friendly city!
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Special Services
GOAL: To provide programs and activities which promote the physical, social,
educational, recreational and emotional well-being of older adults in
our community.
POPULATION SERVED: 55 and better
SCHEDULE: Lincoln Center: 9:00 AM -1:00 PM, Monday- Friday
Classes are offered between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm.
Special events and outings are scheduled throughout the year.
CONTACT: Senior Services Coordinator
PHONE: (979) 764-6371
FEE: Varies with the activity. A fee is charged for the classes.
LOCATION: Programs are offered using many ofthe city facilities. Most classes are
held at the College Station Teen Center, The Parks Department Annex
and Lincoln Recreation Center.
MISCELLANEOUS: Programs consist of classes such as: computer, beginning bridge, arts
and crafts, exercise classes, gardening and writing classes. Outings for
Seniors have included day trips in and around the area and Christmas
Lights tour.
6.11
URBAN FISHING
Parks Resource Guide -College Station, Texas Special Services
GOAL: To introduce fishing as a life long hobby to non -anglers and to provide
a different fishing experience to active anglers. To provide citizens in
the community with a fun, family oriented activity and provide
physically challenged children with a sporting activity (Access to
Rainbows).
POPULATION SERVED:
SCHEDULE:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
Males and females of all ages
February, March, and June
Parks Operations Superintendent
(979) 764-3411
LOCATION: Trout Fish -out: Cy Miller Pond/ Central Pond
Kids Fall Fishing Derby: Cy Miller Pond/ Central Pond
Pathways to Fishing: Central Pond
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 1,200+
MISCELLANEOUS: The Pool Trout Fish -out event lasts 4 days with the first day being
reserved for physically challenged children.
The Kid's Free Fishing Derby is a 4 hour, Saturday morning program.
Prizes are given to 30 - 40 kids in different categories.
6.12
WOLF PEN CREEK AMPHITHEATER
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Special Services
GOAL: To improve the quality of life in College Station by offering a facility
available for promoters to bring theatrical and musical performances to
the area.
POPULATION SERVED:
SCHEDULE:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
LOCATION:
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION:
MISCELLANEOUS:
All
April - November
Special Events Supervisor
(979) 764-3408
WolfPen Creek Amphitheater
35,000+
WolfPen Creek is a premier amphitheater in College Station. The
facility will host a variety of events targeted to all ages and interests.
6.13
SUPERVISED RECREATION
Subject
Page
Boys & Girls Club of Brazos Valley
7.1
Disaster Preparedness Explorer Post 1033
7.2
Kid's Klub
7.3
Linking at Lincoln
7.4
Teen Advisory Board
7.5
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Supervised Recreation
GOAL: To help youth of all backgrounds, with special concerns for those from
disadvantaged circumstances, and develop the qualities needed to
become responsible citizens and leaders.
POPULATION SERVED: 5 - 18 years old
SCHEDULE: 3: 00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday
CONTACT: Lincoln Center Supervisor
PHONE: (979) 764-3733
LOCATION: Lincoln Recreation Center
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 100 daily
MISCELLANEOUS: Members are able to pay with Park Bucks, Work Scholarships, and
membership sponsors. The objective in participation is for youth to
make better grades in school, to be a good citizen and to help them be
a resourceful and well rounded person in the community, so they can
make it a better place to live.
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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS - EXPLORER POST 1033
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Supervised Recreation
GOAL: To provide career development, leadership skills, social interaction,
community service, outdoor adventure and physical fitness.
POPULATION SERVED: Young men and women who have completed the eighth grade and are
14 - 20 years old.
SCHEDULE: Twice a month
CONTACT: Post Advisor, College Station Director
PHONE: (979) 764-3413
LOCATION: College Station Central Park Office and various locations
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: Up to 20 youth, 12 adults
MISCELLANEOUS: Exploring is ayoung-adult division ofthe Boy Scouts of America
sponsored by the City of College Station Department ofEmergency
Management with support from the Fire and Police Departments.
Activities include emergency response training, field trips, assistance
with disaster exercises and occurrences, and camping trips.
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KID'S KLUB
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Supervised Recreation
GOAL: To provide a quality after-school recreational/enrichment program for
school-age students at an affordable price.
POPULATION SERVED: Kindergarten through 6th grade
SCHEDULE: During school year
CONTACT: School Age Care Specialist
PHONE: (979) 764-3831
LOCATION: All CSISD elementary and intermediate school campuses
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 700
MISCELLANEOUS: The program is offered from 3: 00 PM to 6:00 PM each day that school
is in session. The activities range from enrichment lessons, large and
small group games, quiet individual activities, sports, arts and crafts,
tutoring, and more. The staff to student ratio is 1:12.
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LINKING AT LINCOLN
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Supervised Recreation
GOAL: To connect our young citizens to educational opportunities and the
world beyond the year 2000.
POPULATION SERVED: 6-1
SCHEDULE: Year round
CONTACTS: Lincoln Center Supervisor & Boys and Girls Club Director
PHONE: (979) 764-3779
LOCATION: Lincoln Recreation Center
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION: 3600
MISCELLANEOUS: The computer lab was established through a collaborative effort
between College Station Parks and Recreation, College Station
Independent School District, Brazos Valley Boys and Girls Club and
Texas A&M University, to meet the needs ofthe underprivileged
children. The lab is available to students after school between 3-5 pm.
Computer camps are planned for summer.
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TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Supervised Recreation
GOAL: To empower the College Station teens as decision makers and creators
of their own programs. Their input will be used to help shape and
develop teen programs.
POPULATION SERVED: Fifty two (52) College Station Teens will be selected through an
application process to serve a minimum of a one year term. The Teen
Advisory Board members will be selected from students attending the
College Station Junior and Senior High Schools in grades seven
through twelve.
SCHEDULE: The Teen Advisory Board will be selected in April of each new school
term and serve for 12 months.
CONTACT: Youth Services Coordinator
PHONE: (979) 764-3441
LOCATION: College Station Teen Center
ANNUALPARTICIPATION: 52 College Station Teens
MISCELLANEOUS: The desire is that the Teen Board in concert with Parks and Recreation
Department Staff, will hold meetings, review programs submitted,by
the City, provide comments, and make recommendations to City Staff.
The Teen Advisory Board will participate in the programming and
applicable facility review process in order to make recommendation(s)
to the Parks and Recreation Staff From time to time the Teen Advisory
Board may make additional recommendations to other City
Departmental Staff, Citizen Boards or City Council as requested.
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SUPPORTSERVICES
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- Forestry
- Parks Operations
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FORESTRY
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Support Services
GOAL: Provides aesthetically pleasing and safe landscaped areas and trees
at Municipal building and park locations.
POPULATION SERVED: All citizens
SCHEDULE: Year around
SUPERVISOR: Forestry Superintendent
PHONE: (979) 764-3486
LOCATION: All Municipal buildings and park locations
MISCELLANEOUS: The Forestry division is responsible for urban tree care and land
scape maintenance at the Municipal building and park sites; outdoor
displays for "Christmas in the Park"; Christmas tree recycling; the
Municipal Cemetery; support for WolfPen Creek Amphitheater,
and coordinating park maintenance activities with the Parks
Operations division.
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PARKS OPERATIONS
Parks Resource Guide - College Station, Texas Support Services
GOAL: To provide attractive, safe well maintained parks and public
facilities, and assist in the production and implementation of special
events in a manner that satisfies the customers.
POPULATION SERVED: Residents of College Station and surrounding communities as well as
tourists and visitors.
SCHEDULE: Year round
SUPERVISOR: Parks Operations Superintendent
PHONE: (979) 764-3486
LOCATION: All College Station Parks
MISCELLANEOUS: Presently, Parks Operations Division maintains 32 Parks which
include 550.69. acres, 36 playground units, and 37 athletic fields
and various non park city properties. Parks Operations also serves
as a support group for Christmas In The Park, Wolf Pen Creek
Entertainment series, State and National Softball Tournaments and
various other recreational and Special events through out the year.
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