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WELCOME
Those of us who call Brazoria County home know it’s a special place, but even we might not appreciate all the places, history and unique gatherings around us. Hang on to this convenient directory of towns, events and attractions to learn more about Brazoria County and where you can go to spend a day or longer in one of our one-of-a-kind spots.
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PICK YOUR SPOTS HIGHLIGHTS Parks and Recreation........ 33 Spring/summer events.....50 Birding Spots......................64
Important numbers.......... 65 Museums/historic sites....62
Communities Brazoria County ..................6 Alvin...................................... 7 Angleton................................8 Bailey’s Prairie...................29 Brazoria...............................11 Bonney................................29 Brookside Village...............29 Clute.................................... 14 Damon.................................29 Danbury...............................15 Danciger.............................29 Freeport...............................17 Holiday Lakes.....................29 Iowa Colony........................30
Jones Creek........................ 25 Lake Jackson....................... 18 Liverpool.............................30 Manvel................................ 20 Old Ocean........................... 31 Oyster Creek...................... 31 Pearland.............................. 21 Quintana............................. 31 Rosharon............................ 31 Richwood............................ 23 Sandy Point......................... 32 Surfside Beach...................24 Sweeny................................26 West Columbia................... 27
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he Lone Star State can trace its origins to Brazoria County. “Father of Texas” Stephen F. Austin chose the area as the site to settle the “Old Three Hundred” colony in the summer and early fall of 1821. The area first was populated by 89 of Austin’s settlers, who had land grants in present day Brazoria County by 1824. Prior to its colonization, the region was occupied by Karankawa Indians. Spanish explorer Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca visited the area, followed by the French in 1528. The Spanish began occupying Texas in the 18th Century, and came to the area to trade with Indians as well as search for stolen horses, according to the Handbook of Texas. Brazoria County is located on the prairie of the Gulf Coast, and sits on the mouth of the Brazos River. It covers 1,407 square miles, and is 146 feet above sea level at its highest point in Damon Mound. The county’s cotton farms produced more than 5,000 bales annually as early as the mid-1830s, and
plantation owners in the area were some of the wealthiest in Texas. Brazoria County had 1,623 white inhabitants and 3,013 slaves by 1847. Between 1870 and 1880, the county’s population grew from 7,527 to 9,774, largely due to the arrival of federal soldiers and other Northerners, foreign immigrants, and Confederate soldiers from Texas and the Old South. The manufacturing industry took over as Dow Chemical Co. in 1939 came to Brazoria County. The county remains largely agricultural with farmers growing crops such as rice, corn and hay, and although it is still largely agricultural, Brazoria County has developed a strong industrial base. The population grew in the 1950s as a result of a second phase of industrialization. Currently, the area is experiencing another population boom as a result of industrial expansions from companies including Dow, BASF, Freeport LNG and Phillips 66. Brazoria County’s population grew from 27,069 in 1940 to 46, 413 in 1950. The county’s population was 313,166 in 2010, and was estimated at 346,312 in 2015.
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lvin’s first settlers arrived in the 1860s after a flag station was established near the head of Mustang Slough. It is named for Alvin Morgan, hired by the rail company to oversee loadings from the rail cars. By 1896, Alvin had an estimated population of 2,000 and several businesses, including an ice factory, a pickle works, a cotton gin, a bank, an opera house, six hotels and two weekly newspapers. Rice became a major agricultural commodity in the early 1930s, and oil was discovered. Alvin is the hometown of baseball hall of fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, dozens of antique shops, Shimek Gardens and exotic animals at Bayou Wildlife Park. Also popular is the Froberg Farm’s open-air market. Depot Market Days take place the third Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alvin Train Depot.
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CITY OFANGLETON
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ngleton was founded in 1890 by Leis R. Bryan Sr. and Faustino Kiber near the geographical center of Brazoria County and named for Mrs. George Angle, wife of the general manager of the Velasco Terminal Railway. Angleton was chosen as the new seat of Brazoria County in 1896 following a bitter political battle. Angleton schools began operation in 1897, and a college, the University of South Texas, operated briefly at Angleton, but closed after its buildings were destroyed in the 1900 storm. Incorporated Nov. 12, 1912, the city’s population was 19,491 as of 2016. Angleton has become known for its special events. Market Days, which is a two-day event that takes place at the Brazoria County Fairgrounds every March and November, bringing in dozens of vendors from across the state and beyond.
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CITY OFANGLETON The Heart of Christmas is a magical event for spreading goodwill, with a visit from Santa, a tree walk and a lighted parade-a free event for all. Angleton is also home to the Brazoria County Fair, a nine-day event in October on a 120-acre site south of the city. The fair includes a carnival, rodeo, contests, big –name concerts and cookoff. The city is also pleased to celebrate a reenactment of the Stephen F. Austin settlement, known as Austin Town. The parks department operates and maintains more than 200 acres spread over eight parks that include playgrounds, disc golf, volleyball courts, rental pavilions, butterfly gardens, fitness trails and a dog park. Angleton is home to the UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Campus and MSR Houston, an auto track for thrill-seekers and karting enthusiast.
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CITY OFBRAZORIA
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ohn Austin, a close friend and distant cousin of Stephen F. Austin, founded the town in 1828, though it was Stephen F. Austin who named it Brazoria because he said, “I know of none like it in the world.” By the 1830s, most of the business of Texas was conducted through the town, and it was the center of discontent with the New Mexican Constitution and tariffs. This would lead to the Texas Revolution. The men who defended Fort Velasco in the Battle of Velasco were Brazorians who, on their way to attack Fort Anahuac, attacked Fort Velasco when the colonel denied their schooner permission to pass. The town began to decline when the railroad bypassed it and was superseded by Angleton in 1896. Its motto “Home of the Masonic Oak” comes from six Freemasons, among them Dr. Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas, meeting in secret under a giant oak tree on John Austin’s property in 1835 to organize what was the first Masonic lodge in Texas. The oak still stands and can be seen from Masonic Oak Park. Today the city at FM 521 and Highway 36, is home to the No Name Festival each June and Brazoria Heritage Day, featuring an oldfashioned cattle drive each March. Brazoria had a population of 3,071 in 2016.
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ome of the Great Texas Mosquito astronomy shows under a 32-inch dome. Festival, Clute is just 45 minutes Clute was one of Brazoria County’s from Houston. The annual, latefirst plantation sites. Alexander Calvit, July celebration has gained national one of Stephen F. Austin’s Old Three recognition and attracts thousands of Hundred settlers, and Jared E. Groce visitors from all over the country. acquired about 4,800 acres in the area The Center for the Arts and Sciences, in 1824 for Evergreen Plantation. Joseph built for the cultural enrichment of Pegan, Soloman J. Clute and several of his Southern Brazoria County, offers a wealth relatives founded a community near the of educational and artistic opportunities. plantation after the Civil War. The Brazosport Museum of Natural In 2003, it was discovered life in Clute BARCLAY FERNANDEZ/Guide file photo Science includes the most extensive went back much further. The remains of Ernest Servantes of New Braunfels seasons a rack of ribs collection of shells in the South, a lifetwo mammoths were discovered, the first at the 2017 Mosquito Festival size dinosaur replica, exhibits of wildlife, major find of its kind in the Texas Gulf BBQ and Fajita Cook-off in rocks, minerals, archeology and fossils. Coast region. The sand pit in which the Clute. The Brazosport Art League Gallery fossils were unearthed was filled to create features changing exhibits of original Mammoth Lake Water Park , offering 55 art. Brazosport Center stages presents live plays acres of clear water for scuba enthusiasts. and musicals, and the BASF Planetarium offers live In 2016, Clute’s population stood at 11,586.
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CITY OFDANBURY
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he Missouri Pacific Line teacher. Watermelons, strawberries, turned an area once populated cabbages and onions were taken by by rice farmers and cattle rail. ranchers into a railroad Oil was shipped through town town called Danbury in 1905. The after it was discovered nearby. By Handbook of Texas Online related 1916, many settlers, discouraged a story that railroad construction by freezes, floods and storms, had workers named it in honor of D.J. moved on. Guide file photo Danbury was incorporated in 1960. “Uncle Dan” Moller, an area rancher, Josh Calloway and Shaidyn Calloway, 10, dance Thursday night at the DaddyChief industries remain rice farming who entertained with music and tall Daughter Dance in Danbury. and cattle ranching, both of which tales. began long before the town sprang Others believe Danbury was up, and declining oil production; a catfish farm named for Daniel T. Miller. In its early days, a hotel was in operation. was built for visitors, a demonstration garden Nearby Austin Bayou Golf course and RV Park was planted, as was a livery stable and another offers a quiet place to fish, play nine holes and established a store that soon housed a post office. relax. Shrabanek Park regularly hosts sporting The town soon included several other businesses events and the annual Red, White and Blue festival. including a confectionary, a photography studio, Danbury had a population of 1,780 in 2016. shoemaker, landscape architect and piano
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CITY OFLAKE JACKSON
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n 2018, Lake Jackson turns 75 years old. To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, an energetic group of citizens formed a 75th anniversary committee and have planned a host of events to celebrate this important milestone. The first spade of dirt to build Lake Jackson was turned on Dec. 8, 1941, one day after the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. Dow Chemical was building its first plant along the Texas Gulf Coast down near Velasco and Freeport — what today is Dow Plant A. Dow needed housing for the contractors building the plant and then for those employees who would operate the plant. The old Lake Jackson Plantation site was chosen and the city was carefully carved out of the Spanish mossdraped forest. This was no slash-and-burn operation. Alden Dow was a student of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Dow developed a master plan for the creation and development of Lake Jackson. Lake Jackson became one of only a handful of privately developed master-planned cities/communities in the United States. Dow not only employed the mid-century modern design techniques of Wright, but also took special care to preserve as much of the forest as possible. Streets were
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A small movie theater can be found at Lake Jackson Historical Museum. Original seating from the first Lake Jackson movie theater is in there.
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Lake Jackson 8-year-olds Caroline Koefe, left, and Hadley Collins enjoy a fully stocked candy bar Sunday at the Junior Service League of Brazosport’s fifth annual Teddy Bear Tea at the Lake Jackson Civic Center in Lake Jackson.
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designed around many of the massive oaks and lots of green space/parks were incorporated into the design of the city. The first families moved into the city in early 1943, so April 1943 has been the unofficial date of the city’s “birth”. For 75 years, the city has followed the master plan developed by Alden Dow. And, every 20 years or so a new master plan is developed to build on the results of the previous master plan. The most recent master plan was adopted in 2016 and has set the city’s path for the next 20 years. So, Happy Birthday Lake Jackson — here is to 75 more years for the beautiful City of Enchantment.
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ounded in 1957, expanding its economic base. Richwood was built With the recent annexation on land that was part of more than 900 acres to the of Stephen F. Austin’s east, there is plenty of area to original land grant from grow. Mexico and is located in the Focus in past years has been heart of Brazosport. to enhance the infrastructure The city continues to to support the continued thrive and grow, recently expansion of the city. adding two new apartment Though experiencing SAM LIEBL/Guide file photo complexes, which in turn, unprecedented growth, the Richwood City Hall is at 1800 Brazosport Blvd. N. adds approximately 1,350 city continues to maintain its more residents. family-friendly atmosphere, Residential growth continues. Since the last offering an array of activities, including soccer, census, the city has added three more subdivisions. baseball and local festivals such as Christmas in the More residential growth is planned in the near Park, Day in the Park and Trunk or Treat. future. Richwood has been recognized by Keep Texas The continued expansion of residential growth Beautiful numerous times. is bringing in more commercial development, Estimated population now is 6,500 to 7,000.
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he original site of Stephen F. Point Plantation. Across Highway 36 is Austin’s grave, Jones Creek was a granite stone marking the original settled in the 1820s by Anglolocation of the plantation home. American families, including Further down Highway 36 are several of the Old Three Hundred. several markers in the Gulf Prairie According to Dale Sandin’s “History Cemetery for pioneers of the of Jones Creek Texas,” Austin reserved colonization and for Austin’s original the land in and around the village as grave. His remains were removed to SAM LIEBL/Guide to Brazoria County his own payment for bringing the first Jones Creek Marshal William Tidwell inspects a the state cemetery in Austin in 1910. desert dish Jan. 28 at Jones Creek Pie Day. colonists to the area. Austin made Today, the village reenacts Austin’s his home at Peach Point Plantation, funeral in late December or early owned by his sister, Emily, and brother-in-law, James January with a procession by wagon from the First Franklin Perry. One bedroom was reserved for Austin. Capitol of the republic in West Columbia to the Gulf Jones Creek traces its name to Capt. Randall Jones, Prairie Cemetery in Jones Creek. who fought a battle at the creek now called Jones Nearby are several wildlife refuges, including the Creek and was one of Austin’s first colonists. 15,000-acre Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area Today, several historical markers are all that are and the 54,000-acre San Bernard National Wildlife visible of the birthplace of Texas. A medallion is Refuge. affixed to the restored room of the remnants of Peach Jones Creek’s population was 2,069 in 2016.
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ituated near the San Bernard River land and built a house in 1835. in the western part of Brazoria History can be seen in several Texas County, Sweeny enjoys natural historical landmarks; the plantation; beauty with a rural atmosphere the Sweeny Cemetery, which has graves while only an hour to downtown of veterans of all wars since the Texas Houston and less than an hour drive to Revolution; and the grave of Thomas the beaches in Galveston, Surfside and Jefferson Sweeny. Guide file photo Matagorda. The area is full of outdoor activities, Christian Nelson, 7, rides a on swing at Sweeny was founded on land originally such as fishing, boating, hunting, bird the Sweeny Pride Day carnival May 6, 2017. deeded to Imla Keep, a doctor and one watching and bike riding. The economy of Stephen F. Austin’s colonists. Keep, is heating up with the expansion of serving as a business agent, came to Texas with the Phillips 66, Chevron Phillips, Sweeny Industrial Park Groce family and received title to a league and labor and Tenaris-Bay City. of the land that included the site of Sweeny on July 24, Today the city shows immense pride in its 1824. illustrious connections to the Cradle of Texas and in The doctor eventually returned to Louisiana, and the fact has retained its small-town feel. Sweeny Pride Martin Varner, original owner of the Varner-Hogg Day is celebrated every May and includes parades, a Plantation, acquired the land. Tennessee native John barbecue cookoff, and arts and crafts booths. Sweeny, for whom the city is named, purchased the The city has a population of 3,766 in 2016.
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CITY OFWEST COLUMBIA 40 to 60 slaves, and purchased by Gov. James Stephen Hogg in 1901. Boasting a population of just more than 3,900 in 2016, West Columbia enjoys a small-town atmosphere with larger city convenience. Most businesses in West Columbia are locally owned and operated. Some stores have been in existence for generations. Large retailers have in recent years made West Columbia their home as well. The Chamber of Commerce serves these businesses’ needs and encourages residents to shop local. The West Columbia Police, Volunteer Fire Department and Central Emergency Medical Services ensure resident health and safety. Columbia-Brazoria ISD prepares younger residents for higher education and the competitive job market. The school district recently invested in two new campuses, West Columbia Elementary and West Brazos Junior High, and completed renovations to the Columbia High
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OTHERCOMMUNITIES BAILEY’S PRAIRIE Bailey’s Prairie is named for James Britton “Brit” Bailey who settled there with his family in 1818. When Stephen F. Austin arrived with his land grants from Mexico and 300 families, Brit Bailey would not surrender his land and eventually received a league of land on the east bank of the Brazos River. Although his gravesite is not marked, his life in commemorated on a historic marker at the Munson Cemetery on Highway 35 in Bailey’s Prairie. The village is home to one the county’s greatest ghost stories. It is said Bailey haunts Highway 35, appearing as a bouncing white ball of light floating about four to six feet off the ground. Many claim to have seen this phenomenon known as “Bailey’s Light,” but no one knows its cause. The light has been known to “chase” vehicles traveling on the highway. Incorporated in 1967, Bailey’s Prairie encompasses 8 square miles and had 773 residents in 2016.
DAMON The farming community of Damon sits off Highway 36 and FM 1462. Named for Samuel Damon, who moved to the area in 1831, the community originally was known as Damon Mound or Damon’s Mound. Damon reported a population of 552 in 2010.
DANCIGER Danciger is located near the Matagorda County line on FM 1301. It was established in 1933 when Danciger Oil and Refining Co. opened the Pledger Dome gas field. The community had a post office by 1934, adding to businesses and reporting a population of 150 in 1939. In 2000, the population was 357, but there was no census data available for 2010.
BONNEY Located 6 miles northwest of Angleton off FM 521, the village of Bonney was established in 1873 by the International-Great Northern Railroad and named for a conductor on the Columbia Tap Railroad. After a post office was constructed in the village in 1889, a general store opened the following year. A school, along with three more businesses were established during the next six years. Today, Bonney retains its small-town feel and rents out a community center and pavilion for family gatherings. It reported a population of 346 by 2016.
BROOKSIDE VILLAGE Nestled between the south Harris County line and north of Pearland in Brookside Village, an incorporated residential community on Clear Creek next to Highway 35. According to the Handbook of Texas Online, the village was incorporated in 1959. In 2016, the population was 1,579. THE FACTS 2018 GUIDE TO BRAZORIA COUNTY • 29
OTHERCOMMUNITIES HOLIDAY LAKES The town of Holiday Lakes is about 9 miles west of Angleton. The town consists of mainly residential areas built around five small lakes; all situated about 2 miles east of the Brazos River. It was incorporated in 1981. In 2016, the population was 1,165.
IOWA COLONY Founded in 1908 by the Immigration Land Co. of Des Moines, Iowa Colony was named by Iowans G.I. Hoffman and Robert Beard. Located south of Manvel, the discovery of oil in 1948 brought regional employment to the area. The population of the former rice-farming community grew slowly and had about 30 until the mid-1960s. By 1961, the Iowa Colony post office closed, yet the settlement began to grow as part of the
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OLD OCEAN Old Ocean formerly was known as Chance’s Prairie, named after the land grant made to Joseph H. Polley and Samuel Chance in 1824. Old Ocean is at Highwy 35 and FM 524. James “Jim” Abercrombie discovered oil nearby in 1934, and a government oil refinery was constructed to make high-octane gas. The oilfield was named Old Ocean, which became the community’s name by 1936. The population was reported to be 915 in the 1970s, but has fallen in recent years to 150, according to the 2010 census.
OYSTER CREEK Settled by Sam Hudgins and other cattlemen, Oyster Creek later developed into cotton and sugar plantations. Growth of the community between 1890 and 1894 is credited to two brothers known only by the surname Horn. The brothers formed a promotion company, offering a bonus lot in Velasco with the purchase of five prairie lots in Oyster Creek. The city is a quiet, small community with parks, but is known for its strong fishing. Oyster Creek winds through the area, providing good access to bays. In 2016, the population was 1,126.
The island of Quintana has been a community since 1532. Believed to have been named by Mexican Gen. Andres Quintana, it was described in the later 1830s as a place of “shanties and a mixed population of Yankees, Mexicans and Indians.” Other accounts mention a hotel, pavilion, pool and dance halls. In antebellum Texas, Quintana was a favorite vacation spot for plantation families. Varied industries have come and gone, including a cattle hide and tallow operation, a pickled beef factory and the only shipyard west of New Orleans before the Civil War. The hurricane of 1900 virtually wiped the Brazoria County coastline clean, and most families in Quintana moved inland. Today, Quintana is a popular destination for beachgoers and is home to Freeport LNG, which is being transformed into a multibillion-dollar liquefied natural gas export facility. The town had a population of 68 in 2016.
ROSHARON Rosharon sits at the intersections of FM 521 and 1462 and is made primarily of several subdivisions and a few businesses. While most residents commute to work, four nearby units of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice employ many residents. Those units are Ramsey, Stringfellow, Terrell and Darrington. Rosharon was settled before the Civil War by cotton and sugar planters. The Handbook of Texas contains a story that Rosharon was also locally known as Buttermilk Station “because an early resident frequently brought a bucket of buttermilk and a dipper to the stop to treat the crew to a drink.” George Wetmore Colles bought property nearby in 1900, naming it the Rose of Sharon Garden Ranch because the Cherokee roses growing there. The community adopted the name, later shortening it to Rosharon. The population was listed as 1,152 in 2010. THE FACTS 2018 GUIDE TO BRAZORIA COUNTY • 31
OTHERCOMMUNITIES SANDY POINT At the entrance to Darrington State Prison Farm is Sandy Point, on Highway 288 in north central Brazoria County. It originally was a farming community and was incorporated as a town in 2002. As early as 1884, the community of 250 people shipped sugar, molasses and cotton and had two general stores, several sugar mills and cotton gins. Rice farms and cattle ranches eventually replaced the plantations. The city became the center of a land dispute with nearby Missouri City, which attempted to annex a 25-foot strip of the area. Residents voted to incorporate to fight the annexation. In 2000, the population was 30.
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ALBERT FINKLE MEMORIAL COUNTY PARK Location: CR 171 and Chocolate Bayou in Liverpool Amenities: restrooms, pier fishing, playground, walking trails, barbecue grills, picnic tables and canoe ramp
BRAZOS RIVER COUNTY PARK Location: CR 30 in Planter’s Point subdivision, Holiday Lakes Amenities: pavilions, restrooms, fishing, playground, barbecue grills, walking trails, volleyball court, horseshoes and picnic tables
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STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATUE Location: Highway 288, south of Highway 35, Angleton 77515 Phone: 979.239.8718 Admission: Free A 72-foot statue stands tribute to the Father of Texas; also Henry William Munson Park paying tribute to county residents who have made a significant impact on the area and state.
Location: Highway 35 between West Columbia and Sweeny on the San Bernard River Amenities: pavilion, fishing and pier, boat ramp, playground, trails, volleyball court, horseshoes, tables and canoe ramp
RESOFT COUNTY PARK Location: Just north of Alvin off CR 281 and Highway 35 Amenities: five covered pavilions (3 large, 2 small), fishing and pier, playground, trails, soccer fields, volleyball and basketball courts and picnic tables
CAMP MOHAWK COUNTY PARK Location: On Highway 35, 8 miles south of Alvin Phone: 877.226.7664 Amenities: pool, pavilions, fishing, basketball court, baseball field, picnic tables, canoe ramp, trails and playground
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PARKS &RECREATION QUINTANA BEACH COUNTY PARK Location: 330 Fifth St., Quintana Phone: 800.372.7578 Admission: $5 parking fee at the entry gate May 20Sept. 5 Amenities: natural beach, new education center, period museum including natural history display, pavilions, restrooms, showers, laundry fishing pier, playground, volleyball court, horseshoes, picnic tables, swimming, museum, dump station and community room
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PARKS &RECREATION HUGH ADAMS PARK Location: Mustang Road next to Alvin Community College Amenities: pavilions, playground, walking trails, soccer and football fields
LIONS PARK Location: 1060 College Drive across from Alvin High School Amenities: athletic fields, jogging trail and restrooms
MORGAN PARK
Location: 1500 W. South St. Amenities: softball fields, restrooms, playground, sand volleyball courts, swings and picnic tables
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ALVIN ROTARY PARK Lions Park
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Location: 6808 CR 172 Amenities: hall, pool, baseball field, tennis and basketball courts, barbeque pavilion and playground
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Location: 919 Bayou Drive Amenities: tube slides, shade pavilions, restrooms, zero-depth spray park and decking
Location: 801 Shaw Amenities: swings, playground, pavilion, picnic tables, walking trail, basketball court and baseball field
NATIONAL OAK PARK Location: 118 S. Magnolia St. Amenities: skate park, pavilions, hike and bike trail and playground
NEWMAN PARK Location: 1200 Newman St. Amenities: playground, basketball court, covered pavilion, picnic tables and baseball field
SEALY PARK Location: 206 S. Durant Amenities: playground, swings, picnic tables and basketball park
TALMADGE PARK Location: Talmadge and Sixth streets Amenities: playground and baseball field
ANGLETON Main Office: 121 S. Velasco Phone: 979.849.4364
ANGLETON RECREATION CENTER Location: 1601 N. Valderas St. Amenities: multipurpose rooms, gymnasium, workout room, locker rooms and indoor swimming pool
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PEARSON PARK Location: 2200 West Park Drive Amenities: picnic tables, pavilions, athletic fields, concession stands, tennis courts and playground
PRARIE DOG PARK Location: 575 E. Hathaway next to the Alvin EMS Amenities: playground, swings, picnic tables, hike and bike trail
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PARKS &RECREATION BATES/DICKEY PARK Location: 700 Bates Park Road Amenities: softball, baseball and soccer fields, hike and bike trail, picnic tables, playground, pavilion and lighted basketball court
B.G. PECK RECREATION COMPLEX Location: 709 Kelly Road Amenities: soccer fields, playground, pavilion, restrooms, concession stand
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FREEDOM PARK Location: 3105 N. Downing Amenities: playground, baseball fields, walking trail, pavilions, picnic tables and barbecue pits B.G. Peck Recreation Complex
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Location: 101 S. Arcola Amenities: playground, picnic tables, barbecue pit, sand volleyball court and pavilion
Location: 100 Meadow Creek Road Amenities: playground, sand volleyball and pavilion
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PARKS &RECREATION LIONS PARK Location: Avenue A Amenities: playground, pavilions
WILSON PARK Location: New York Street and Park Drive Amenities: pavilion, picnic tables and playground
CLUTE Main Office: 108 E. Main St. Phone: 979.265.8392 Officer Cash Memorial Dog Park
OFFICER CASH MEMORIAL DOG PARK Location: 535 S. Anderson next to the Angleton Animal Control Building Amenities: obstacle course for dogs including a seesaw, jump through, wiggle poles, a tunnel slide and more
BROADDUS PARK Location: Fifth and Riley Road Amenities: playground, picnic tables, basketball goal, barbecue pits
VETERANS PARK Location: 115 E. Magnolia Amenities: baseball and soccer fields, picnic tables, playground and pavilion
WELCH PARK Location: 2198 E. Kiber Road Amenities: baseball and soccer fields, picnic tables, playground and pavilion
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AMERICAN LEGION HALL Location: East San Bernard Street Amenities: community center with kitchen, pavilion, restrooms, playground and horseshoe pits
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CLUTE MUNICIPAL PARK/B.R. HESTER COMPLEX Location: 100 Parkview Drive Amenities: pavilions, barbecue pits, basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, hike and bike trail, restrooms, playgrounds, nine-hole disc golf and an Olympic-size pool THE FACTS 2018 GUIDE TO BRAZORIA COUNTY • 39
PARKS &RECREATION COBB FIELD Location: Commerce Street Amenities: fields, concession stand
HARDY PARK Location: Hardy Street Amenities: barbecue pits, picnic tables, basketball
MILLSTID PARK Clute Municipal Pool
CLUTE MUNICIPAL POOL Location: 101 E. Brazoswood Drive Amenities: pavilions, barbecue pits, water basketball, youth play area, lounge chairs, double slide, volleyball court and picnic table
Location: College Park subdivision Amenities: pond, picnic tables, playground and barbecue pits
STRATTON RIDGE SPORTS COMPLEX Location: Stratton Ridge Road Amenities: soccer and softball fields, picnic, barbecue areas; playground
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PARKS &RECREATION WILSON PARK Location: Barbara Drive and Moffitt Road Amenities: pavilion, barbecue pits, picnic tables, restrooms, playground
DANBURY Main Office: 6102 Fifth St. Phone: 979.922.1551
SKRABANEK PARK Location: Fifth and Main streets Amenities: playground, picnic tables, pavilion, barbecue area and restrooms
FREEPORT Main Office: 500 N. Brazosport Blvd. Phone: 979.233.3306
ARRINGTON PARK Location: 1700 W. Seventh St. Amenities: playgrounds, tables
FREEPORT MUNICIPAL PARK Location: 42 Brazosport Blvd. Amenities: basketball courts, trail, playground, picnic tables, pavilion, community center and boat ramp
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FREEPORT RACQUETBALL AND RECREATION CENTER Location: 803 Mystery Harbor Lane Amenities: volley ball and racquetball courts, gym , table tennis, swimming pool, covered pavilion, fishing, RiverPlace event center, running path, veterans memorial
LINCOLN PARK Location: 500 E. Fourth St. Amenities: basketball court, picnic tables, playground and baseball fields
PEPPERMINT PARK Location: 1200 W. Eighth St. Amenities: basketball court, picnic tables, playground and baseball fields
RIVERSIDE BALL PARK Location: 214 Skinner St. Amenities: baseball fields
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN PARK Freeport Municipal Park
Location: 1300 N. Ave M Amenities: softball field and playground THE FACTS 2018 GUIDE TO BRAZORIA COUNTY • 41
PARKS &RECREATION JONES CREEK Main Office: 7207 Stephen F. Austin Road Phone: 979.233.2700
VILLAGE PARK Location: Stephen F. Austin Road Amenities: playground, tables
LAKE JACKSON Main Office: 91 Lake Road Phone: 979.297.4533 Amenities: basketball and swings
BLUE BONNET PARK Location: 202 Dahlia Amenities: sitting area
BRAZOS OAKS PARK Location: Plantation Court Amenities: playground, picnic tables and practice backstop
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DUNBAR PARK Location: 803 FM 2004 Amenities: meeting hall with kitchen, pavilions, restrooms, picnic tables, barbecue area, playground, soccer and softball fields, lighted football field, baseball practice backstops ad disc golf course
FIREMAN’S PARK Location: 207 Forest Oaks Amenities: playground and picnic tables
GARLAND PARK Location: 328 Garland Drive Amenities: playground and tennis courts
HUISACHE PARK Location: 474 Huisache Amenities: playground Brazoswood Key Club Park
BRAZOSWOOD KEY CLUB PARK Location: 149 Daffodil
COTTONWOOD PARK Location: 101 Cottonwood Amenities: playground, picnic tables and practice backstop
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JASMINE PARK Location: 100 Narcissus Amenities: hall, tennis courts, playground, restrooms and tables
JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE PARK Location: 709 Yaupon St. Amenities: picnic areas and playgrounds
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PARKS &RECREATION MACLEAN PARK Location: 93 Lake Road Amenities: pavilion, tables, playground, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, stage with lighting, hike and bike trail, food-serving building, lighted basketball court, restrooms, softball and soccer fields
MADGE GRIFFITH PARK Location: 300 Magnolia Amenities: peewee fields, softball and baseball fields, playground, outdoor pool with slides, toddler area, pavilions, lounge chairs, picnic tables and restrooms
MORRISON PARK AT SHY POND Location: 507 That Way Amenities: pavilions, picnic tables, playground, barbecue grills, fishing pier, restrooms
PECAN PARK Location: 208 Crocus Amenities: playground, picnic tables
PLANTATION OAKS PARK Location: 110 Sumac Amenities: playground, mini-shelter
RECREATION CENTER Location: 91 Lake Road Amenities: indoor pools, gym, racquetball courts, multi-purpose room, workout room, locker rooms, outdoor playground
R.R.TERRY PARK Location: 425 forest Oaks Amenities: playground and tables
SHADOW GLEN PARK Location: 99 Oak Drive Amenities: tables and playground
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TIMBERCREEK PARK Location: 337 Timbercreek Amenities: playground
UGGS PARK Location: 23 CR 288 Amenities: baseball fields and restrooms
WILDERNESS PARK Location: 301 W. Highway 332 Amenities: hiking trail, boat ramp
YAUPON PARK Location: 705 Yaupon Amenities: playground
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CITY HALL PARK Location: Masters Road Amenities: playground and tables
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OYSTER CREEK PARK Location: FM 523 Amenities: playground, pavilions, restrooms, fishing pier, jogging trails and baseball field
COMMUNITY CENTER PARK Location: Linda Lane Amenities: playground
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PARKS &RECREATION AARON PASTERNAK MEMORIAL PARK Location: 2402 Parkview Drive Amenities: playground, jogging trail, picnic area, benches, water fountain
JOHN HARGROVE ENVIROMENTAL COMPLEX AND WETLANDS Location: 2800 Magnolia Road Amenities: bird watching, hiking trail, “edible trail” of fruit trees
HICKORY SLOUGH SPoRTSPLEX Location: 7600 Hughes Ranch Road Amenities: six sports fields (three are lighted), 153-acre detention pond, viewing deck, concessions, restrooms
HYDE PARK Location: 2221 Westminister Drive Amenities: playground, pavilion, walking path and picnic tables
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CENTENNIAL PARK Location: 3219 McLean Road Amenities: basketball and tennis courts, trails, pond, soccer, softball and multipurpose fields, pavilions
CORRIGAN PARK Location: 5409 Cunningham Amenities: playground, swings, play structures, picnic area
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Location: 2935 E. Orange Amenities: playgrounds
CYPRESS VILLAGE PARK Location: 6202 Summit Drive Amenities: playgrounds
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Location: 3919 Liberty Drive Amenities: lighted tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields, swimming pool, restrooms, barbecue shelter, playground, picnic tables, 1.6-mile hike and bike trail, walking path, dog park includes agility course, water fountain, waste stations
PARKS &RECREATION PINE HOLLOW PARK Location: 1335 Pine Forest (Pine Hollow neighborhood) Amenities: playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, half-court basketball, covered picnic areas, paved walking/jogging path, water fountain
WOODY STREET PARK Location: 2111 Woody Road Amenities: playground
ZYCHLINSKI PARK Location: 2243 Grand Blvd. Amenities: playground, picnic tables
RICHWOOD Main Office: 1800 Brazosport Blvd. Phone: 979.265.1329
BOBBY FORD PARK Shadow Creek Ranch Nature Trail
SHADOW CREEK RANCH NATURE TRAIL Location: 1801 Kingsley Drive Amenities: paved trails, educational signage, bicycle racks, natural vistas for viewing
SOUTH DOWN PARK Location: 2150 Countryplace Parkway, Westside Event Center Amenities: splash pad, picnic areas, fitness stations, sand volleyball courts, dog park, multipurpose fiels and playground
SOUTH GATE PARK Location: 1147 Harris Av. Amenities: playground, picnic tables and jogging trail
WOODCREEK PARK Location: 2907 Crane Amenities: playground and picnic tables
Location: Oyster Creek Drive Amenities: playground, track, fishing pier, pavilion, barbecue pits, picnic tables, basketball court and Frisbee golf
DOROTHY TORRENCE PARK Location: Misty Court Amenities: sitting area
FREEDOM PARK Location: Halbert Street at old City Hall Site Amenities: covered sitting area, open space
LARRY JOHNSON MEMORIAL PARK Location: Audubon Woods Drive and Briarcreek Amenities: basketball court, playground and picnic area
RICHWOOD MUNICIPAL PARK Location: across from Polk Elementary School Amenities: soccer and Little League fields, track, playground, pavilion, barbecue pits, picnic areas, tennis courts, restrooms and community center THE FACTS 2018 GUIDE TO BRAZORIA COUNTY • 47
PARKS &RECREATION SURFSIDE BEACH Main Office: 1304 Monument Drive Phone: 979.233.1533, Ext. 2
STAHLMAN PARK Location: 2211 Bluewater Highway Amenities: fully-equipped kitchen with ice machine and climate control, audio system, tiled dance floor, restrooms, picnic tables, day shower, sand volleyball court, pavilion
MARTIN LUTHER KING PARK Location: Martin Luther King and Fourth streets Amenities: playground, picnic tables, basketball court
WEST COLUMBIA Main Office: 512 E. Brazos Ave Phone: 979.345.3123
SWEENY Main Office: 209 W. Second St. Phone: 979.548.7660
A.M. “CHICK” ANDERSON PARK Location: FM 524 Amenities: playground
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FIRST CAPITOL PARK Location: North 13th Street Amenities: lake stocked with bass and catfish, softball fields, recreational vehicle hookups, pavilion, restrooms, walking trails and pool with diving boards
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BACKYARD PARK Location: City Hall on FM 524 Amenities: pavilion, picnic tables, barbecue grills, restrooms, san volleyball court, playground, veterans memorial
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ROBERT R. DIXON MEMORIAL UNITY PARK Location: North 17th Street Amenities: playground, picnic tables, basketball court
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SPRING &SUMMER EVENTS MARCH March 23
Lake Jackson 75th Anniversary Coming Home Concert: 7:30 to 10 p.m. March 23 and 24 at The Clarion, 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson. $20 tickets available at The Clarion. Featuring Blue Water Highway, Robert Ellis, Cole Degges, Christian Wiggs, Claire Kibodeaux, Will Hearn and the Brazosport Big Band. Call 979-230-3658.
March 24
Lake Jackson 75th Diamond Jubilee Auto and Cycle Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center, 333 Highway 332 E., Lake Jackson. $60 vendor entry fee for booths, $30 entry fee per car/motorcycle. Cub Scouts Pinwood Derby. Free admission. Door prizes, bounce house for kids, food trucks. For information, call 979-415-2600. Schuster Home Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schuster Home Museum, 1130 W. Second St., Freeport. Guided tours available, admission free, donations welcome. Call 979-297-0868. Varner-Hogg Plantation Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. to noon at Varner-Hogg Plantation, 1702 N. 13th St., West Columbia. Free for children 12 and younger, $3 adults. Join Gov. Hogg and the Easter Bunny for Easter Egg Hunts on the plantation grounds. Event includes story time with Gov. Hogg and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Bring
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Varner-Hogg Plantation employee Angela Pheiffer talks to guests during an event at the historic site in September 2012. The plantation will co-host the “Blast from the Past” summer day camp to teach children about local history. basket. For information, call 979-345-4656. Lake Jackson Food Truck Fest: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at MacLean Park, 93 Lake Road, Lake Jackson. Call 979-7985662 or visit lakejackson-tx. gov. Gov. Hogg’s Birthday Party: 2 to 4 p.m. at VarnerHogg Plantation, 1702 N. 13th St., West Columbia. Free for children 12 and younger, $3 adults. Celebrate the 167th birthday of the state’s first native-born governor, James S. Hogg, with cake and punch and historic toys and games. Meet Gov. Hogg and his family on a stroll through the governor’s last home. Learn about his contributions to Texas history and the site. For information, call 979-345-4656. Varner Hogg Plantation 60th anniversary celebration: 6 to 8 p.m. at Varner-Hogg
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Plantation, 1702 N. 13th St., West Columbia. Tour fees apply. Remember the site’s grand opening in 1958 with refreshments and dancing to the music of the 1950s. Plantation house open for visitors. Docents available throughout. Dress in 1950s attire is encouraged, not required. For information, call 979-345-4656.
March 29
Easter Egg Hunt: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at MacLean Park, 93 Lake Road, Lake Jackson. For children from babies to 11 years old. Bring Easter basket and camera for picture with the Easter Bunny. Call 979-297-4533. Adult Flashlight Egg Scramble: 8:30 to 9 p.m. at MacLean Park, 93 Lake Road, Lake Jackson. Flashlight egg scramble for adults 18 and older, hunt 10,000
eggs containing candy and prizes. For information, call 979-297-4533.
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DAILY THROUGH APRIL 30 Quintana Spring Fling: The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory hosts a month-long Spring Fling Visitor Station at the Quintana Island Neotropical Bird Sanctuary. Staff and volunteers assist with bird identification, provide checklists and post a daily bird list. For information, call 979.480.0999.
April 5
Spring Band Concert: 7:30 p.m. at Alvin Community College Theater, 3110 Mustang Drive, Alvin. Free. For information, contact 281-756.3606 or boxoffice@ alvincollege.edu.
SPRING &SUMMER EVENTS April 7
Kids Reel Big Fish Event: 9 a.m. to noon at Sea Center Texas, 300 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson. Pack sunscreen, hat, lawn chair and fishing gear for a couple of hours of catch and release fishing at marine fish hatchery and visitor education center. Available to guests 16 years old and younger accompanied by an adult. Anglers must bring own gear and bait with barbless hooks. No artificial bait or treble hooks. Volunteers and staff will assist first-time anglers. For information, call 979-292-0100. Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Abner Jackson Plantation, 1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson. Visit the historic archeological site of the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. For information, call 979.297.1570. CenterFest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 7 and 8 at the Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd., Clute. More than 100 artists displaying and selling works including furniture, paintings, photos, jewelry, glass and more. Musical entertainment, kids tent and food. For information, call 979.265.7661. Brain Health Fair and Benefit: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brazoria County Fairgrounds, 900 S. Downing St., Angleton. Free. Exhibits provide education and encouragement to achieve optimum health and to mitigate risk of memory disorders. Exercise demonstrations, bake sale, doctor presentations, cooking demonstrations,
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Nine-year-old Tristan Jackson smiles as he proudly holds up his first catch of the Kids Reel Big Fish Event in April 2017 at Sea Center Texas in Lake Jackson. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon April 7 at 300 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson. health screenings, vendor tables, and door prizes. For information, call Dale Libby at 979.236.5393 or Brenda Maust at 979.849.5051, or visit gatheringplacebrazoria.org.
April 13
The 5 Browns: 7:30 p.m. at The Clarion, 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson. Tickets $50 adults, $45 Brazosport College employees, FSA and seniors, and $15 students and children. Call 979-230-3156.
April 14
Paddling Event: 9 a.m. to noon on one of the waterways in Brazoria County. Hosted by Small Watercraft Club. Free. Bring own boat or one can be provided. Great for Families and first time paddlers. For information or reservation, call 979-864-1541.
Lake Jackson 75th Diamond Jubilee Celebration: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center, 333 Highway 332 E., Lake Jackson. Food trucks, parade, music festival and more. Performances by Cole Deggs, The Spinsations, Checkered Past, and the Intercoastal Pirates. For information, call 979.415.2600. Diamond in the Ruff 5K Inflatable Obstacle Course: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Lake Jackson Recreation Center, 91 Lake Road, Lake Jackson. $25 early registration, $30 race day registration. Preregister at the Lake Jackson Recreation Center or at online at www.thedriven.net/ diamondintherough5k. For information, call 979.297.4533.
April 20
Spring Concert Series: 7 to 10 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center plaza, 333 Highway 332 E. Featuring Cole Degges. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs and drinks; no glass. For information, contact 979.415.2600 or lakejackson-tx. gov. ABC 29th annual CookOff: 6 to 9 p.m. April 20 and noon to 6 p.m. April 21 at ABC Texas Gulf Coast, 1002 ABC Ave., Freeport. Cook-Off competition, raffle prizes. $150 per team, $150 for additional booth space, Iron Chef entry $25. Raffle tickets on sale. For information, visit abctxgulfcoast.org or email ruby@abctxgulfcoast. org or call 979.233.0279 or 979.233.1616.
April 21
Bird Banding: 8 a.m. to noon at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 W. Highway
332, Lake Jackson.Volunteers collect baseline data on bird populations at the sanctuary. For information, call 979.480.0999. Migration Celebration: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 22 at San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, 6801 CR 306, Brazoria. Archery, fishing for catfish, BB gun range, bug sweeping, microscopes, touch tanks and reptiles. For information, visit migrationcelebration.org. Texas Adopt-A-Beach Spring Clean-Up: 8 a.m. to noon in Surfside Beach and Quintana County Beach Park for a general beach clean-up. Bring water and dress for the weather. Supplies provided; lunch after. For information, call Mike at 979.864.1541, Ext. 7, for Surfside, Patty at 979.233.1461 for Quintana or visit www.glo.texas.gov/adopta-beach/index.html.
April 21
Varner Hogg San Jacinto Day Celebration: 10 to 2 p.m. at Varner-Hogg Plantation, 1702 N. 13th St., West Columbia. Celebrate as Varner-Hogg remembers the final battle of the Texas Revolution. Tours of the Plantation House will be given by docents in period dress. For information, call 979.345.4656.
April 26
Riverfest: 6:30 p.m. at Freeport Municipal Park, 421 N. Brazosport Blvd., Freeport. Carnival and beauty pageant. For information, call 979.248.2473 or visit freeportriverfest.com.
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SPRING &SUMMER EVENTS April 27
Justin Gambino and Friends Concert and Album Release Party: 7 to 10 p.m. at The Clarion, 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson. Free. Get tickets at justingambino. com. For information, call 979.230.3658. The Little Theater’s Production of Hamlet: 7:30 to 9 p.m. April 27, April 28, May 4 and May 5, and 2:30 to 5 p.m. April 29 and May 6 at Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd., Clute. $25. A sophisticated New York director with a successful Off Broadway season under her belt travels to West Virginia to direct “Hamlet” under the auspices of a grant for “under served regions.” Only six people show up to audition. For information, call 979.265.7661. Riverfest: 5 p.m. at Freeport Municipal Park, 421 Brazosport Blvd., Freeport. $100 site fee for cook-off. Events include barbecue cook-off, car show, beer gardens, carnival. Live entertainment and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. For information, call 979.248.2473 or visit freeportriverfest.com. Spring Jazz Concert: 7:30 p.m. at Alvin Community College theater, 3110 Mustang Drive, Alvin. Free. For information, call 281.756.3606 or boxoffice@alvincollege.edu. Spring Concert Series: 7 to 10 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center plaza, 333 Highway 332 E. Featuring 7 Bridges Band. Free. Bring lawn chairs and drinks; no glass. For information, call 979.415.2600 or visit lakejackson-tx.gov.
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Local residents paddle their kayaks at Port Freeport. A paddling event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon April 14 on waterways throughout Brazoria County.
April 28
Schuster Home Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schuster Home Museum, 1130 W. Second St., Freeport. Guided tours available. Admission free. Call 979-297-0868. Brazoria County Historical Museum Father of Texas Awards Banquet: 6 to 9 p.m. at Brazoria County Historical Museum, 100 E. Cedar, Angleton. For information, call 979.864.1208. Riverfest: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Freeport Municipal Park, 421 Brazosport Blvd., Freeport. Carnival, beer gardens, children’s 1K run, Flapjack 5K Run, performance by Hi Fidelity DJ/Mike Kuvet, performance by Siempre Selena and more. For information: 979.248.2473 or visit freeportriverfest.com.
April 29
27th Annual Taste of the Town: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at
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Brazos Mall, 100 Highway 332 W., Lake Jackson. Sample food and drinks from a variety of the Brazosport area’s finest restaurants. Live auction at the food court; raffle for shopping spree. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For information, call 979.285.2501.
MAY May 4
Spring Choir Concert: 7:30 p.m. at Alvin Community College Theatre, 3110 Mustang Dr., Alvin. Performance by Alvin Community chorus and Chamber Choirs. Free. For information: 281.756.3606 or boxoffice@alvincollege.edu. Spring Concert Series: 7 to 10 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center plaza, 333 Highway 332 E. This week: Checkered Past. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs and drinks; no glass. For information: 979.415.2600 or lakejackson-tx.gov.
May 5
Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Abner Jackson Plantation, 1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson. Visit the archeological site of the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Call 970-297-1570. Take-a-Child Fishing: 8 a.m. to noon at Freeport Municipal Park, 421 S. Brazosport Blvd., Freeport. For ages 3 to 14. Entry fee is one canned good donation. For information, call 979.233.2667 or visit portfreeport.com. HOSA 5K Fun Run: 8 a.m. to noon at Brazoswood High School, 302 W. Brazoswood, Clute. Hosted by Brazoswood High School HOSA: Future Health Professionals. Obstacle course style fun run and a kids 1-mile fun run. All proceeds donated to local Brazosport ISD family dealing with a health crisis. For information, call Krystal Pena at 979.215.1031.
SPRING &SUMMER EVENTS May 11
Junior Achievement Who’s Who Golf Classic: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Wilderness Golf Course, 501 Highway 332, Lake Jackson. Morning and afternoon flights. Team winners for both flights. Lunch noon to 2 p.m. For information, call 979-549-0800 or visit juniorachievement. org/web/ja-brazoriacounty/ golf-tournament. Spring Concert Series: 7 to 10 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center plaza, 333 Highway 332 E. Almost Endless Summer (Beach Boys Tribute). Free. Bring lawn chairs and drinks; no glass. For information, call 979.415.2600 or visit lakejackson-tx.gov.
May 12
Paddling Event: 9 .m. to noon on one of the waterways in Brazoria County. Hosted by Small Watercraft Club. Free. Bring own boat or one can be provided. For information or reservation, call 979-864-1541.
May 18
Spring Concert Series: 7 to 10 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center plaza, 333 Highway 332 E. Intercoastal Pirates. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs and drinks; no glass. For information, call 979.415.2600 or lakejackson-tx.gov.
May 19
Bird Banding: 8 a.m. to noon at Gulf Coast Bird
Observatory, 299 W. Highway 332, Lake Jackson. Volunteers collect baseline data on bird populations at the sanctuary. An excellent opportunity to see birds up close and to learn all the birds of our community. The GCBO Nature Store will also be open. For information: 979.480.0999. Spring Astronomy Day: 4 to 10 p.m. at Brazosport Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd., Clute. Take a safe look at the sun during daylight hours and gaze at the stars. Free full-dome and lives shows inside the Planetarium and interesting science demonstrations. Rain or shine. Free. For information, call 979.265.7661 or bcfas.org.
May 25
Spring Concert Series: 7 to 10 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center plaza, 333 Highway 332 E. This week: Brazos Valley All Stars performing blues, R&B, rock, country, soul and jazz. Group includes members of local bands. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs and drinks; no glass. For information: 979.415.2600 or lakejackson-tx. gov.
May 26
Schuster Home Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schuster Home Museum, 1130 W. Second St., Freeport. Guided tours available, admission free, donations welcome. Call 979-297-0868.
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SPRING &SUMMER EVENTS May 28
Pool Daze of Fun: 1 to 6 p.m. at Lake Jackson Outdoor Pool, 300 Magnolia, Lake Jackson. Free admission; games. For information: 979.297-4533 or lake jackson-tx.gov.
JUNE June 1
Spring Concert Series: 7 to 10 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center plaza, 333 Highway 332 E. This week: The Slags. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs and drinks; no glass. For information: 979.415.2600 or lakejackson-tx.gov.
June 2
Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Abner Jackson Plantation, 1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson. Visit the historic archeological site of the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Call 970-297-1570.
June 8
Spring Concert Series: 7 to 10 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center plaza, 333 Highway 332 E. This week: The Spinsations. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs and drinks; no glass. For information: 979.415.2600 or lakejackson-tx.gov.
June 9
Paddling Event: 9 .m. to noon on one of the waterways in Brazoria County. Hosted by Small Watercraft Club. Free. Bring own boat or one can be provided. Great for Families and first time paddlers. For information or reservation: 979-864-1541.
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Desera Ortiz of Damon helps her 4-year-old son, Tagg, make bubbles during the annual Migration Celebration in April 2017 at the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge.
June 15
Spring Concert Series: 7 to 10 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center plaza, 333 Highway 332 E. This week: The Karz. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs and drinks; no glass. For information: 979.415.2600 or lakejackson-tx.gov.
June 16
Bird Banding: 8 a.m. to noon at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 W. Highway 332, Lake Jackson.Volunteers collect baseline data on bird populations at the sanctuary. The banding station is an excellent opportunity to see birds up close and to learn all the birds of our community. The GCBO Nature Store will
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also be open. For information: 979.480.0999.
June 17
Pool Daze of Fun: 1 to 6 p.m. at Lake Jackson Outdoor Pool, 300 Magnolia, Lake Jackson. Free admission; games. For information: 979.297-4533 or lake jackson-tx.gov.
June 18
Nature Camp Session 1: 9Â a.m. to noon daily through June 21 at Camp Mohawk County Park, Highway 35 eight miles south of Alvin. Outdoor nature-related programming with the Brazoria County Master Naturalists. For ages 7 to 12. $30 per camper; limited space available. Pre-
registration required. For information or to register: 979.864.1541.
June 22
Spring Concert Series: 7 to 10 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center plaza, 333 Highway 332 E. This week: Southern Country Line. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs and drinks; no glass. For information: 979.415.2600 or lakejackson-tx. gov.
June 23
Schuster Home Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schuster Home Museum, 1130 W. Second St., Freeport. Guided tours available. Free. Call 979-297-0868.
SPRING &SUMMER EVENTS June 25
34th Summer Children’s Theatre Festival Show: 10 a.m. June 25, 26, 27 and 28 at Alvin Community College Theatre, 3110 Mustang Road, Alvin. Play to be announced. $3 advance tickets, $4 at door. For information, call 281.756.3606 or email boxoffice@ alvincollege.edu.
June 29
Spring Concert Series: 7 to 10 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center plaza, 333 Highway 332 E. This week: The Rockafellas. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs and drinks; no glass. For information, call 979.415.2600 or visit lakejackson-tx.gov.
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Katherine Sargent, left, and Rachael Welsh, right, get ready to participate in the 42nd running of the Firecracker 4 in Lake Jackson.
JULY July 4
Firecracker 4 Run: 7:30 a.m. at Dunbar Park, 400 FM 2004, Lake Jackson. A 4-mile run through Lake Jackson along
Oyster Creek. USATF-certified course. For information: 979.297.4533 or firecracker4. ljfat.com. Fireworks: 9:20 p.m. set off from Dunbar Park at Highway 288 and FM 2004 in Lake Jackson. Concert with Fireworks: 7:30 p.m. concert performance by Alvin Community College Band in Briscoe Park, 3201 Highway 35, Alvin. Free. For information, call 281.756.3606 or visit alvincollege.edu. Pool Daze of Fun: 1 to 6 p.m. at Lake Jackson Outdoor Pool, 300 Magnolia St. Free. For information, call 979.297-4533 or visit lake jackson-tx.gov. Rubber Duck Regatta: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Dunbar
Park, 400 FM 2004, Lake Jackson. For information, call 979.297.4533 or lakejackson-tx. gov. Fourth of July concert: 7 to 9 p.m. at Lake Jackson Civic Center, 333 Hwy 332, Lake Jackson. Free. Cole Degges. Fireworks after concert. Bring lawn chairs and refreshments. No glass. For information, call 979.415.2600 or visit www. lakejackson-tx.gov. Backyard Fireworks: 9:15 p.m. at First Capitol Park, 1300 N. 13th St., West Columbia. City pool is open 7 to 9 p.m. for $1 admission. Bring lawn chairs, a picnic or snacks and enjoy fireworks set to music. For information, call 979.345.3123.
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SPRING &SUMMER EVENTS July 4
July 26
71st annual Fishin’ Fiesta: Daily through July 8 at Freeport Municipal Park, 421 S. Brazosport Blvd., Freeport. $25,000 prize pool for fishing tournament. Sponsored by Freeport Lions Club. Begins at 12:01 a.m. For information: 979.233.1047 or visit www. fishinfiesta.com for full schedule of events.
38th annual Great Texas Mosquito Festival: 5 to 10 p.m. July 26, 5 p.m. to midnight July 27 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 28 at Clute Municipal Park, 100 Parkview Drive, Clute. Opening ceremonies, petting zoo, and Willie’s Treasure Chest. IBCA-sanctioned barbecue and fajita cook-off, Noah’s Ark Petting Zoo, Willie’s Treasure Chest and more. BASF kids run, a haystack dive, and Mosquito Calling. For information, call 979.265.8392 or visit mosquitofestival.com.
July 7
Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Abner Jackson Plantation, 1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson. Visit the historic archeological site of the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Call 970-297-1570. 71st Annual Fishin’ Fiesta: Daily through July 8 at Freeport Municipal Park, 421 S. Brazosport Blvd., Freeport. $25,000 prize pool for fishing tournament. Sponsored by Freeport Lions Club. For information: 979.233.1047 or visit www.fishinfiesta.com for full schedule of events.
July 13
The Music Man: 7:30 to 9 p.m. July 13, 14, 20 and 21, and 2:30 to 5 p.m. July 15 and 22 at Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd., Clute. $25. The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. For information, call 979.265.7661.
July 28
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Fireworks light the July 4, 2017, night sky over the Brazoria County Fairgrounds in Angleton during the Freedom Fireworks festivities.
July 16
Nature Camp Session 2: 9 a.m. to noon daily through June 19 at Quintana Beach County Park, 330 5th St., Quintana. Outdoor naturerelated programming with the Brazoria County Master Naturalists. For ages 7 to 12. $30 per camper; limited space available. Pre-registration required. For information or to register: 979.864.1541.
July 21
Bird Banding: 8 a.m. to noon at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 W. Highway
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332, Lake Jackson.Volunteers collect baseline data on bird populations at the sanctuary. The banding station is an opportunity to see birds up close. The GCBO Nature Store will also be open. For information: 979.480.0999.
July 22
34th Summer Children’s Theatre Festival Show: 10 a.m. July 22, 24, 25 and 26 at Alvin Community College Theatre, 3110 Mustang Rd., Alvin. Play TBA. $3 advance tickets, $4 at door. For information: 281.756.3606 or visit boxoffice@ alvincollege.edu.
Schuster Home Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schuster Home Museum, 1130 W. Second St., Freeport. Guided tours available, admission free, donations welcome. Call 979-297-0868. Mosquito Chase 5K: 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. race from Clute Municipal Park, 100 Parkview Drive, Clute. Pre-registration $25 till June 30, Late registration $30 after July 1-July 29. Entry fee includes one adult admission to the Great Texas Mosquito Festival. Be prepared for hot and humid conditions. For information: 979.265.8392 or mosquitofestival.com.
AUGUST August 3
Dive-In Movie: 8:30 p.m. at Lake Jackson Outdoor Pool, 300 Magnolia, Lake Jackson. Free admission; concessions for sale. sing along with “Beauty and the Beast” 2017. Call 979.297.4533.
979.480.0999.
August 25
Schuster Home Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schuster Home Museum, 1130 W. Second St., Freeport. Guided tours available, admission free, donations welcome. Call 979-297-0868.
SEPTEMBER September 1
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Brody Cox, 2, of Angleton plays the tambourine March 12, 2017, during the Lake Jackson Historical Association’s Living History Day event at the Abner Jackson Plantation Historic Site.
August 4
Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Abner Jackson Plantation, 1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson. Visit the historic archeological site of the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Call 970-297-1570.
August 18
Bird Banding: 8 a.m. to noon at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 W. Highway 332, Lake Jackson.Volunteers collect baseline data on bird populations at the sanctuary. The banding station is an excellent opportunity to see birds up close and to learn all the birds of our community. The GCBO Nature Store will also be open. For information:
Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Abner Jackson Plantation, 1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson. Visit the historic archeological site of the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Call 970-297-1570.
September 3
Pool Daze of Fun: 1 to 6 p.m. at Lake Jackson Outdoor Pool, 300 Magnolia, Lake Jackson. Free admission; games. For information: 979.297-4533 or lake jackson-tx.gov.
September 15
Bird Banding: 8 a.m. to noon at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 W. Highway 332, Lake Jackson.Volunteers collect baseline data on bird populations at the sanctuary. The banding station is an excellent opportunity to see birds up close and to learn all the birds of our community. The GCBO Nature Store will also be open. For information: 979.480.0999.
September 22
Schuster Home Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schuster Home Museum, 1130 W. Second St., Freeport. Guided tours available,
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IF YOU WORKED AT A REFINERY, SHIPYARD, STEEL MILL, CHEMICAL PLANT, OR PAPER MILL PRIOR TO 1982
YOU MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO MILLIONS OF DEADLY ASBESTOS FIBERS.
SYMPTOMS OF ASBESTOS EXPOSURE CAN INCLUDE SHORTNESS OF BREATH, FATIGUE, CHRONIC COUGH, AND UNEXPLAINED PAINS.
INSULATORS, PIPEFITTERS, BOILERMAKERS, HELPERS, LABORERS, AND OTHER “BLUE COLLAR” WORKERS MAY HAVE HAD INCREASED EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS.
OSHA recommends that anyone who worked around asbestos should be tested “at least annually� for signs of asbestos-related illness.
MUSEUMS &HISTORIC PLACES ALVIN
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday Admission: Free One of the largest displays in the South of seashells from around the world; exhibits on wildlife, rocks and minerals and fossils.
ALVIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM www.alvinmuseum.org 300 W. Sealy St. Alvin 281.331.4469 Hours: 11 a.m., to 3 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and first Saturday of each month; 1 to 4 Saturday of each month Admission: $3; 12 and younger free Tells the history of the Alvin area and past residents
EAGLE ISLAND PLANTATION
1038 W. Plantation Drive, Clute 979.297.2121 Site of 1826 cotton plantation of Sarah Ann Groce Wharton and husband William Harris Wharton. Historical markers on the site of Restwood Memorial Cemetery.
MARGUERITE ROGERS HOUSE www.alvinmuseum.org 113 E. Dumble, alvin 281.585.2803 Hours: By appointment only. 1909 Victorian-style house crafted over an eight-year period by a Civil War veteran to show his construction skills, with gingerbread, two turrents, massive pocket doors and a bow knot fence.
ANGLETON
BRAZORIA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM www.bchm.org 100 E. Cedar, Angleton 979.388.1208 Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays Admission: Free In historic 1897 courthouse, collects, preserves artifacts.
BRAZORIA BRAZORIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM brazoriahf.org 202 W. Smith St., Brazoria 979.248.1150 Hours: Self-guided tours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; docentguided tours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free Artifacts documenting the role of Brazoris during Texas’ birth.
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FREEPORT FREEPORT HISTORICAL MUSUEM Guide file photo
Con, a Conure parrot, was the first bird to live within the bird sanctuary at the Freeport Historical Museum in Freeport.
LEVI JORDAN PLANTATION ashley.carter@thc.state.tx.us 7234 FM 521, Brazoria 979.798.2202 Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays Walking tour includes a tour of the qaurters area, where slaves lived. Admission: Free Former sugar and cotton plantation with a two-story Greek Revival-style house owned by Levi Jordan, who lived there with his family and 12 slaves.
CLUTE
BRAZOSPORT MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE bcfas.org 400 College Blvd., Clute 77531, in the Center for Arts and Sciences 979.265.7831
museumfreeport.com 311 E. Park, Freeport 979.233.0066 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Admission: Free Includes model of the old swing bridge and lighthouse, the Children’s Exhibit, Antonelli’s tribute and models of the Velasco Lighthouse. Artifact collections include objects from World War I and II, Dow Magnesium and a maritime collection.
SCHUSTER HOUSE MUSEUM
1130 W. Second St., Freeport 979.292.2970 Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month Admission: Free Built in 1917 by the Schuster family, which owned a shipbuilding business, and designed to help prevent damage from heavy coastal wind. Items on display include an 1880s piano, historic documents showing the original plans for the Freeport area.
MUSEUMS &HISTORIC PLACES JONES CREEK
WEST COLUMBIA
GULF PRAIRIE CEMETERY
COLUMBIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
231 Gulf Prairie Road, Jones Creek 979.233.2464 Several Old Three Hundred settlers rest in Peach Point Cemetery. Stephen F. Austin, the Father of Texas, was originally buried at this pioneer cemetery in Jones Creek. The cemetery was part of the Peach Point Plantation, which Austin considered to be his only home in Texas.
columbihistoricalmuseum.com 247 E. Brazos Ave., West Columbia 979.345.6125 Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday Admission: Free Exhibits cover the early days of the area’s history including Brazos River cargo and passenger boats, farming, ranching and oil. Displays include tools, toys, weapons, clothing, photos and more.
PEACH POINT/DURANZO PLANTATION
Highway 36 in Jones Creek 77541 One-time home of Emily Austin Perry, sister of Stephen F. Austin, and her husband, James F. Perry, who operated the plantation with slaves. Two rooms used by Austin remain.
COLUMBIA ROSENWALD SCHOOL
247 E. Brazos Ave., West Columbia 979.345.6125 or 979.345.3123 Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Admission: Donations The Julius Rosenwald Foundation provided grants for the construction of more than 5,300 buildings, including this school built by and for African-Americans.
LAKE JACKSON LAKE JACKSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM www.lakejacksonmuseum.org 249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson 979.297.1570 Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday Admission: Free History of the city with interactive exhibits and displays.
ABNER JACKSON ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
FM 2004, Lake Jackson 979.297.1570 Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. first Saturday of each month Admission: Free Ruins of eight buildings from the Jackson Plantation destroyed by the Great Storm of 1900.
ALDEN DOW OFFICE MUSEUM
101 S. Parking Place, Lake Jackson Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. first and third Saturday of each month Admission: Donation Fully restored 1943 office Alden B. Dow used to design the city of Lake Jackson’s
EAST COLUMBIA HISTORIC DISTRICT Guide file photo
A mannequin, wearing an outfit worn by Selena during a concert at the Astrodome in 1995, stands in the Lake Jackson Historical Museum on Feb. 22, 2015. buildings and winding streets, plus exhibits from the era.
SURFSIDE BEACH SURFSIDE HISTORICAL MUSEUM www.surfsidetx.org 1304 Monument Drive, surfside Beach 979.233.1531 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday Admission: Free display of artifacts and exhibits on the history of Sufside Beach, Fort Velasco, Brazoria County and Texas. Outside monuments commenmorate the Battle of Velasco and sinking of the Acadia during the Civil War.
Highway 35, East Columbia 979.345.3921 Home along the Brazos River dating to the mid- to late-1800s, including the Ammon Underwood House and Sweeny Waddy Cabin, as well as the Bethel Presbyterian Church, founded in 1840.
REPLICA OF THE FIRST CAPITOL OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS
Corner of 17th and Bernard streets, West Columbia
VARNER-HOGG STATE HISTORIC SITE
1702 N. 13th St., West Columbia 979.345.4656 Hours: Guided tours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; call for group tours Admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, free for children 5 and younger; $4 ages 6-18 Home of Martin Varner and later former Gov. James S. Hogg showcases Hogg family heirlooms, period furniture and historic documents. THE FACTS 2018 GUIDE TO BRAZORIA COUNTY • 63
BIRDINGSPOTS BRAZORIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
QUINTANA NEOTROPICAL BIRD SANCTUARY
Location: 24907 FM 2004, Lake Jackson Phone: 979.922.1037 Facilities: Discovery Center, trail, fishing pier, pulloffs, restrooms, wetland boardwalk, observation deck and 7-mile self-guided auto tour Established in 1966, the 44,413-acre refuge offers wildlife watching, hunting, fishing, and environmental programs.
Location: Across from Quintana City Hall on CR 273 Phone: 979.482.0999 Facilities: trail, observation platform, restroom Stopover refueling and rest station for birds migrating over the Gulf of Mexico
SAN BERNARD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
CAROLYN RAIZES DAVIS BIRD SANCTUARY
Location: Take CR 197 to just past railroad tracks in Liverpool; sanctuary on the right Phone: 713:932.1639 A 63-acre bottomland forest
FOLLETT’S ISLAND
Location: east from Surside via the Bluewater Highway Barrier island stretching from Surfside to Galveston Island
FREEPORT WETLANDS PRESERVE PARK
Location: Highways 288 and 36 Phone: 979.233.3526 Facilities: hike and bike trail A 50-acre freshwater marsh restoration site that is a winter flyway for ducks and geese
GULF COAST BIRD OBSERVATORY
Location: Highway 332 west of FM 2004, Lake Jackson Phone: 979.480.0999 Facilities: pavilion, outdoor classroom, deck over the wetland for dip netting, boardwalk to the photography blind and more than 3 miles of trails A 34-acre sanctuary that aims to protect birds and their habitats around the Gulf of Mexico
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Robert Lookingbill holds a female red-winged blackbird during a January 2014 banding session at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson.
LAKE JACKsON WILDERNESS PARK
Location: 301 W. Highway 332 Phone: 979.297.4533 Facilities: trails, boat ramp An oak forest along the Brazos River and Buffalo camp Bayou; home to native woodland birds and migrants
LAKE JACKSON DOW CENTENNIAL BOTTOMLANDS
Location: 2-mile trail behind MacLean Park Phone: 979.297.4533 Facilities: paved trail A 350-acre oak forest along the Brazos River that is home to native woodland birds and migrants
CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND SCIENCES NATURE TRAIL Location: 400 College Blvd., Clute Phone: 979.265.7661 Facilities: restrooms, trail
Native woodland birds and migrants
Location: CR 306 near Churchhill Phone: 979-964.3639 Facilities: public boat ramp, fishing pier, 3-mile auto tour, hiking trails, boardwalk Established in 1969, provides quality habitat for wintering migratory waterfowl and other bird life, the 54,000-acre refuge includes coastal prairie, salt marsh with saltwater lakes, shallow freshwater and marshes, intermittent streams and bottomland forest.
SAN LUIS PASS COUNTY PARK
Location: 14001 CR 257 at the base of the San Luis Bridge to Galveston Phone: 979.233.6016, 800.372.7578 Facilities: day-use and overnight facilities, paved full service RV camping, cabins, a climate-controlled meeting room with kitchenette, interpretive center, pavilion, restrooms, a playground, fish cleaning stations, paved parking and boat launch This 15-acre park along the bay features fishing, boating, bird watching, nature viewing and beachcombing plus shelling on nearby beaches.
IMPORTANTNUMBERS BRAZORIA COUNTY
www.brazoria-county.com Offices with a four-digit extension can be dialed directly as follows: Central/West: 979.864.extension South: 979.388.extension North: 281.756.extension
Extensions
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Airport: 1589 Appraisal District: 1388 Auditor: 1275 Children’s Center: 1398 District Attorney: 1230 Driver’s License: 1521 Elections: 1371 Emergency Management: 1201 Extension Agents: 1558 Fair Association: 1575 Health Department: 1484 Highway Patrol: 1522
Tax Assessor-Collector: 1320 Veterans Services: 1289
Commissioners
County Judge Matt Sebesta: 281.756.1200 Precinct 1 Donald “Dude” Payne: 1523 Precinct 2 Ryan Cade: 1548 Precinct 3 Stacy Adams: 281.331.3197 Precinct 4 David Linder: 1529
COURTHOUSE SWITCHBOARD
Central and West: 979.849.5711 South: 979.265.4261 North: 281.331.6101
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Central and West: 979.849.2441 South: 979.265.9310 North: 281.331.9000
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www.alvin-tx.gov City Hall: 281.388.4200 Animal Control: 281.388.4331 Code Enforcement: 281.388.4337 Economic Development: 281.388.4242 Police Department: 281.388.4370 Seniors Center: 281.388.4298 Public Service: 281.388.4325 Facebook: /cityofalvingov
Angleton
www.angleton.tx.us City Hall: 979.849.4364 Animal Control: 979.849.2383 Fire Department: 979.849.1265 Police Department: 979.849.2383
Bonney
www.bonneytexas.gov City Hall: 281.595.2269
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IMPORTANTNUMBERS Brazoria
Pearland
www.pearlandtx.gov City Hall: 281.652.1600 Animal Control: 281.652.1970 Economic Development: 281.997.3000 Fire Department: 281.997.5851 Police Department: 281.997.4100 Public Works: 281.652.1900 Streets and Drainage: 281. 652.1910 Water billing: 281.652.1603
www.cityofbrazoria.org City Hall: 979.798.2489 Fire Department: 979.798.2277 Police Department/Animal Control: 979.798.2195 Public Works: 979.798.2489
Clute
www.ci.clute.tx.us City Hall: 979.265.2541 Animal Control: 979.285.2340 Fire Department: 979.265.4742 Parks and Recreation: 979.265.8392 Police Department: 979.265.6194 Public Works: 979.265.7939
Quintana
www.quintana-tx.org City Hall: 979.233.0848 City Attorney: 713-489-8977
Richwood
Damon
Fire Department: 979.285.7545
Danbury
City Hall: 979.922.1551 Police Department: 979.922.1551 Public Works: 979.265.7939
Freeport
www.freeport.tx.us City Hall: 979.233.3526 City Attorney: 979.233.2411 Fire Department: 979.233.2111 Police Department/Animal Control: 979.239.1211 Visitor Information/Parks Department: 979.233.3306 Facebook: /freeporttexas
Holiday Lakes
www.holidaylakestexas.com City Hall: 979.849.1136
Iowa Colony
www.cityofiowacolony.com City Hall: 281.369.2471 Fire Department: 281. 369.3969 Police Department: 281.369.3444
JONES CREEK
villageofjonescreektexas.com City Hall: 979.233.2700 Fire Department: 979.233.3851 Police Department: 979.233.3091
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LAKE JACKSON www.lakejackson-tx.gov City Hall: 979.415.2400 Civic Center: 979.415.2600 Fire Department: 979.415.2710 Police Department/Animal Control: 979.415.2700 Public Works: 979.415.2430 Facebook: /lakejackson
Liverpool www.cityofliverpooltexas.com City Hall: 281.581.2342
Manvel www.cityofmanvel.com City Hall: 281.489.0630 Animal Control: 281.489.1212 Code Enforcement: 281.489.1212 Fire Department: 281.692.0279 Permit/Inspection: 281.489.0630 Police Department: 281.489.1212 Public Works: 281.489.0630 Water/Sewer Department: 281.489.0630
Oyster Creek
City Hall: 979.233.0243 Fire/Police Department: 979.233.8481
www.richwoodtx.gov City Hall: 979.265.2082 Police/Fire Department: 979.265.2222 Public Works: 979.265.2082 Water/Sewer Department: 979.265.4331
Surfside BEACH
www.surfsidetx.org City Hall: 979.233.1531 Coast Guard: 979.233.3801 Fire Department: 979.233.5926 Police Department: 979.239.1151 Public Works: 979.233.1531 ext. 104 Sea turtle Rescue: 866.TURTLES Wildlife Rescue: 979.849.0184
Sweeny
www.ci.sweeny.tx.us City Hall: 979.548.3321 Sheriff’s Office/Animal Control: 979.548.3111 Fire Department: 979.548.3320 Police Department: 979.548.3112 Public Works: 979.548.7660
WEST COLUMBIA
www.westcolumbiatx.org City Hall: 979.345.3123 Code Enforcement: 979.345.5121 Fire Department: 979.345.3416 Parks: 979.345.3123 Police Department/Animal Control: 979.345.5121
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