Bryan City Cemetery Work Day and Quarterly Cleanups
Looking to make a difference in your community? Join us for the 29th annual Bryan City Cemetery Work Day on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. In addition to the annual event, quarterly cleanups are scheduled for Bryan City Cemetery and Oakwood Cemetery.
Tiffany Thomas appointed presiding judge of Bryan Municipal Court of Record
The Bryan City Council voted unanimously to appoint Tiffany Thomas as presiding judge of Bryan Municipal Court of Record. She will be sworn in on May 1.
Bonham and Tanglewood Parks to Receive New Play Equipment
Bonham and Tanglewood parks are set to receive new play equipment following the unanimous approval by Bryan City Council on April 9.
Dust off your boots for the Big Barn Dance Music Festival
Michael Hearne’s Big Barn Dance is coming to town for the first time May 3-4 at Travis Bryan Midtown Park and May 5 in Historic Downtown Bryan.
Join Us April 13 for the Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair
Experience Destination Bryan’s Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., during Texas A&M’s Family Weekend, featuring live music, family-friendly activities, hands-on art demonstrations, shopping, education, and more.
Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event Set for April 20
Brazos County residents are invited to participate in the Twin Oaks Landfill’s Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection event on Saturday, April 20, from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Texas A&M University Services Building.
Embrace Learning to Swim as an Essential Life Skill
Bryan Parks and Recreation is devoted to teaching people to swim correctly, safely, and confidently. We have swim lessons available for ages six months to adults.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties Await
Residents and visitors are welcome to join us on April 8 at one of these free eclipse viewing parties. No matter where you observe the eclipse, remember to prioritize safety by using certified solar viewing glasses.
City of Bryan remembers former Bryan Mayor Mark Conlee
The City of Bryan is saddened to report the passing of former Bryan Mayor Mark Conlee. Mr. Conlee passed last night after a lengthy illness.
Instead, the city is opening up parts of the park not currently under construction so residents may enjoy the many amenities it has to offer, including walking trails and open green spaces. Some parts of the park will remain under construction over the next two years, and residents are encouraged to pay attention to barricades, temporary fencing, and signs for their safety.
Different parts of the park are currently in various stages of completion:
Midtown Park Boulevard
Midtown Park Boulevard is the central roadway through the park. The southern portion of the roadway from Villa Maria Road to the first roundabout is open for use. The northern portion from the first roundabout to Williamson Drive is closed to general traffic until Legends Event Center opens in December. Some parking is available at the old pro shop entrance to the park.
Parking
Approximately 600 parking spaces are being constructed at Legends Event Center and in the central parking lot at Midtown Park. These spaces are not yet open for public use, as crews must first install light poles, complete landscaping and stripe the lots. These lots are scheduled to open when Legends Event Center opens in December.
Trails
About two miles of 12-foot-wide trails are planned for the park once its complete. Right now, residents can enjoy an approximately 1-mile trail on the west side of Midtown Park Boulevard. Contractors still need to install a bridge on the northern side of the west side trail and establish grass in various areas surrounding the trail. This portion will open fully in December.
The east side trail, which will go around the lake on top of the dam and across the new lake spillway, Villa Maria Road and South College Avenue, will open in phases that coincide with completion of additional work. The east side trails should fully open in early 2024.
Midtown Park Lake
While the lake will be open, there is still work to be done before it is fully complete. As additional phases of construction begin, sections of the lake involved with construction will be fenced off.
- Dam: The existing dam elevation will be raised, a new emergency spillway needs to be constructed, and the old spillway needs to be removed. Each of these items requires approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Dam Safety Division, and the city is actively engaging with TCEQ through the multi-step process. The dam is expected to be complete in early 2024, pending TCEQ approval of the construction plans that are under review.
- Lake depth: Once fully complete, the lake will be 6 to 8 feet at its deepest part. The city cannot increase the amount of water it can store in the lake until it receives TCEQ Water Rights approval, which will take approximately 1 year. This step is also contingent upon the dam construction work being complete. Related work also includes drilling water wells at two locations in the park to assist with keeping the lake at a constant water level.
- Fishing piers and fountains: Three fishing piers are planned for the lake – one at Astin Park, one at Williamson Park, and one on the west side of the lake. These piers are expected to be installed by 2024. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will restock the lake with fish in 2024, and fountains will be installed to provide aesthetic value and help with water quality. Fountains will be installed after the water level rises in 2024.
- General cleanup and maintenance: City crews have spent the last week cleaning up areas in the park and around the lake, but additional work to grade the shoreline, plant grass and make the lake look pristine is planned following the completion of the work
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