LOCAL PARKS AND ACTIVITIES

CartEr Park, Collins Park, DEnnis Johnston Park, JEssE h. JonEs & naturE CEntEr, kiCkErillo-misChEr PrEsErvE, anD PunDt Park

Offers canoe/kayak launches at for those interested in canoeing/kayaking Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, and associated waterways. Reservations are required to use a launch to access Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, or associated waterways. Reservations are not required to use the launch at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve to access Marshall Lake.

Fishing of paved, handicap-friendly pedestrian trails and several unpaved primitive trails. The Spring Creek Greenway, with over 16 miles of paved trail system along Spring Creek, is also accessible from the park’s Judy Overby Bell Trail and Jones Bender Trail.

Fishing enthusiasts can experience many unique fishing opportunities year-round, with access to fishing in Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, and stocked fishing lakes.

PiCniCs

Offers free picnic pavilions with electricity and grills by reservation only at Burroughs Park, Dennis Johnston Park, Meyer Park, and Spring Creek Park. Jesse Jones Park & Nature Center and Mercer Botanic Gardens also offer free picnic pavilions by reservation only, but electricity is not available at these locations. Any parks not listed above that offer small picnic pavilions, picnic tables, or grills are available for use without a reservation on first come, first served basis only during normal park hours

JonEs Park

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center is a premier 312-acre nature preserve open daily to visitors free of charge. The park features a variety of plant and wildlife species, white sand beaches along Spring Creek, swamps and sloughs with century-old cypress trees, and a pristine floodplain located in a hardwood and pine forest. All features are accessible by over eight miles

SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023 AT 1 PM – 4 PM

Second Saturday Settlers: Blacksmithing and Woodshop sPring brEak out:

Tour the Redbud Hill Homestead and Akokisa Village

When: Mar 17 2023 10:00AM - 12:00PM

EastEr Egg anD sCavEngEr hunt

“Stop by the nature center to pick up a selfguided geocaching hike for the entire family to enjoy. Use plus codes in Google Maps on your cellular device to help you locate hidden Easter eggs throughout the park, which contain surprises. All ages are welcome. Please wear closed-toe shoes for a hike through the park.” Saturday, April 16 sPring CrEEk Park

This 114-acre facility features one unlighted softball field, one lighted basketball pavilion, two lighted tennis courts, a small barbecue pavilion, a large barbecue pavilion, eight RV/ camper hook-ups, three tent camping sites, one primitive camping area, a playground, trails, picnic tables, barbecue grills, an archery range, a sand volleyball court, and a rest room/shower pavilion.

FrEE tEnt & rv CamPing

Overnight camping is offered at no cost to public RV and tent campers at Spring Creek Park. Groups and individuals are permitted to camp up to 7 continuous nights per month. Long-term camping or camping outside of designated areas is not permitted.

Superintendent Dr. Todd Stephens had the vision to create a unique learning opportunity for future leaders and develop program for students to learn about government leadership and how to be leaders of their community. The Magnolia ISD Student Leadership Program was founded in 2012 and continues today to develop young leaders.

The district's commitment to this program fosters these young leaders to develop a passion for making a di erence and how each one of them can make an impact in their community. The leadership program focuses on leadership development, the civic awareness of local, county, and state government processes, pro t and nonpro t leadership, Fortune 500 business coach, and etiquette.

As part of the program, students have the opportunity to visit the State Capitol and on January 24, 2023, 40 juniors and seniors traveled to Austin and met with Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Cecil www.magnoliaisd.org

Senator Kolkhorst recognized students in the Senate Chamber and had the opportunity to speak with the students about leadership. State Representative Bell gave student a rare opportunity to go onto the House oor and sit in the seats of the House members. He talked with the the legislative process and the importance of involvement. Senator Creighton, the Chairman of the Education Committee, spent time with the students discussing current legislation regarding policies in education.

Dinner 7 nights a week

Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11 - 3