Mayor Gutierrez’s Letter to Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District Board
Mayor Gutierrez has sent a letter to the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District, urging the board to take action to protect the region’s groundwater.
Celebrating Parks and Recreation Month by the Numbers
Parks are at the center of so many experiences and memories — moments that our 26 full-time parks and recreation professionals help make happen.
Our Parks and Recreation Department maintains 51 parks that span over 870 acres, including cemeteries, and over 40 miles of walking trails, not to mention various facilities and programs.
In honor of July being Parks and Recreation Month, let’s take a look at our numbers:
- Athletic Complexes: 3
- Recreation Centers: 2
- Rentable Pavilions: 26
- Municipal Cemeteries: 3
- Playgrounds: 33
- Swing Sets: 12
- Water Fountains: 45
- Picnic Tables: 141
- BBQ Grills: 134
- Benches: 179
- Dog Park: 1
- Swimming Pools: 3
- Splash Pads: 3
- Baseball / Softball Fields: 28
- Tennis Courts: 33
- Pickleball Courts: 16
- Basketball Courts: 28
- Soccer Fields: 9
- Sand Volleyball Courts: 13
- Golf Course: 1
- Archery Range: 1
- Disc Golf Courses: 3
- Horseshoe Pits: 37
- Workout Stations: 8
- Skate Parks: 2
About Parks & Recreation Month
Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Parks and Recreation Month. In 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives officially mandated the observance. The National Recreation and Park Association‘s mission is to advance parks, recreation, and environmental conservation efforts to enhance everyone’s quality of life.
For more information on our parks, programs, and facilities, go to bryantx.gov/parks or contact us at 979-209-5528.
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