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family. This park was originally named Orange Street Park. It was donated to the city by Alex and Laura Frantzen in 1956. There has been limited development in the park as it is in a flood plain, but the open green space is a pleasant place for family fun. Amenities:
• Picnic areas
Marktplatz The most present Fredericksburg city park is Marktplatz, located right in the center of Fredericksburg. This park surrounds on all sides one of the most revered treasures of the city, the Vereins Kirche. This iconic building recently underwent some renovations and repainting. The octagonal-shaped building was the site of the first church and the first school in Fredericksburg. Marktplatz hosts festivals, concerts and an ice skating rink during the holiday season. Marktplatz offers a gathering space, a playground for children and places for a picnic. Pavilions at Marktplatz can be reserved for private parties by calling (830) 990-2044. Oak Crest Park On Texas 16 South, 2.5 miles south of Main Street, this park has lighted baseball and softball fields with some covered
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Three large pavilions Catering kitchen Fest room Large playground Open space with benches Restrooms
Amenities: • Historic markers
Playgrounds like this one above at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park draw big crowds whether it’s resident from the community or visitor from out of town. Adequate parking makes this a perfect space for participation in team sports. Old Fair Park Old Fair Park is located just behind H-E-B, at the corner of Ufer and Lincoln streets. Amenities include: lighted regulation baseball and softball fields; a lighted soccer field; concession stands and a playground; skatepark; basketball pavilion with two courts, one can be used for pickleball and batting cages, Town Pool Located at 105 W. Travis St., Town Pool is open during summer months only. Some rules and regulations have been added to prevent spread of the coronavirus.
• Gardens • Located on Main Street
bleachers, and a large covered playground. This park is designed for recreational and organized team sports. It is used by youth baseball. A playground honoring Fredericksburg fallen soldier, Chris Staats, was dedicated in 2012.
Pool Features: • 25 yards long, 3 to 5 feet deep • Vortex water slide • In-water basketball with goal • Handicap chair lift • Zero depth to one-foot large kiddie pool • Ice cream machine
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