200 State Highway Park Road 15

Lake Brownwood, TX  76801

325.784.5223

Near the geographical center of Texas, the park is situated on Lake Brownwood, a 7300-surface-acre reservoir created by damming Pecan Bayou, which is a tributary of the Colorado River. Many structures in use today were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the early 1930s, from timber and native rock found in the park.

Activities: Activities are picnicking; camping; hiking (2.5 miles of hiking trails and a .5-mile nature trail.); motor boating; water skiing (jet skis allowed); fishing; nature study; swimming (in an unsupervised swimming area); and bird watching.

Check the Calendar of Events for this Park.

 

Family oriented resort located on Lake Brownwood in North Central Texas. All cabins open to a view of the lake and floating swim dock.

A designated swim area is roped off from the busier areas of the marina.  Covere4d boat stalls, forty-seven RV spaces w/hookups, Reunion/Community Hall, picnic tables and BBQ grills and more.

 

Star of Texas

650 Morelock Lane

Brownwood, TX  76801

325.646.4128

800.850.2003

The Landscaping is a Certified Texas Wildscape, which means we have done our landscaping with our native wildlife in mind to provide food, water and shelter for them. You will enjoy hiking along our Nature Trail that winds though our 22 acres, just perfect for bird watching. You will be delighted by deer, turkey, squirrel and many varieties of birds, owls and crawling creatures. You will be greeted by Emily the ball chasing dog, and Star & Tex the cats.

On the trail, Biscuit the llama will generally take the walk with you. Along the trail, you will find little treasures of art and fun objects to mark your way. We have a bench looking over the meadow where you may sit and might see our pair of Red tail hawks soar through the blue sky. If needing a spiritual lift, sit on the old church pew and view the prayer tree where many guest have hung special crosses and sentimental items. Star of Texas' entire landscape is totally native and we do our best to practice organic gardening to help preserve the natural habitat for all our little creatures.

5874 CR 225

Brownwood, TX  7601

325.643.1023

Coggin Park (shown above)

For Reservations or Information on the City of Brownwood Parks, Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at Adams Street Community Center

(325) 646-0146

The city of Brownwood is home to 20 parks which are open to the public year round for relaxing, picnicking, reunions and loafing.   Below is an alphabetized list:

Allcorn Park – 9.34 acres bordered by 4th Street & Indian Creek Drive. Basketball half-court, Two Practice Baseball/Softball Fields, Two Lighted Tennis Courts, Playground Equipment, Nine Picnic Tables, Three BBQ Grills, Restroom Facilities, Water Fountains, and Thirty Six Parking Spaces.

Bunin Park  -  .41 acres – Waco Street behind the Belle Plain Baptist Church.

Basketball half-court, Concrete play wall with Crawl Holes in the wall at different heights, Playground Equipment, Picnic Table, BBQ Grill, and Parking Spaces.

Camp Bowie Sports Complex -  70.78 acres off  Milam Drive and Calvert Road, next to Gordon Wood Stadium.  Includes Gordon Wood Stadium, Camp Bowie Municipal Swimming Pool (75’x150’) Four Concession Stands, Three Boys Baseball Fields, Three Girls Softball Fields, Two Teenage Baseball Fields, Two Adult Softball Fields, All Fields with Bleachers, Two Playgrounds, Four Restroom Facilities, and Large Parking Area.

Camp Bowie Memorial Park – 8.71 acres off Morris Shepherd at Burnett Road across from Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Two Practice Baseball/Softball Fields, Building Leased to Jaycees, Picnic Table, RV Parking, Artillery Equipment from Japan, Germany, and USA.

Cecil Holman Park  -  3.04 acres off Cordell  and Hall Street right next to Austin Avenue.
One Baseball/Softball Field with Bleachers, Holman Pool (58’x28’), Pavilion Area (Four tables @ 10’), One Basketball Half-court, One Basketball Full-court Lighted, Sand Volleyball Pit, One lighted Tennis Court, Large Playground Area, Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills, Park Benches, Restroom Facilities, and Parking Area. Bennie Houston Community Center is also part of the park and is open 1pm to 9pm Monday thru Friday. The Community Center is also available to rent. The Center includes an indoor Basketball/Volleyball Gym, Kitchen, tables, chairs, meeting rooms, and restroom facilities.

Center Park  - located at corner of Center and East Baker.  This downtown park was built in 2003 on the location of the old J.C. Penny's. The park has a beautiful water fall with rock walls that provide seating.

Coggin Park  -  15.15 acres on Austin Avenue between Parkway and Roselawn. Five lighted Tennis Courts, Four Baseball/softball Practice Fields, Two Soccer Fields, Full size Basketball Court, Sand Volleyball Pit, Pavilion Area (4 Picnic Tables), Pecan Orchard, Large Playground Area, Walking Trail, Exercise Stations, Picnic Tables, BBQ Pits, Water Fountains, and Parking Area.

Fabis Primitive Park  -  22.308 acres located 2 miles out on Farm Market 2125 toward Lake Brownwood Dam.   Fishing and boat ramp available from 8am till dusk. Large pecan orchard along Jim Ned Creek.

Festival Park  -  Approximately 25 acres located on Milam Drive next to the Humane Pet Center.  Volleyball area, Two Baseball/softball practice fields, Pavilion Area (3 Picnic Tables), RV Hookups, Picnic Tables, and Restroom Facilities. The Pavilion may be reserved by calling Adams Street Community Center at 325-646-0146.  

Gladys Seward Park -   .78 acre located at corner of Walnut & Houston.  Combination Basketball/Tennis Court, 2 picnic tables, slide, swing, merry-go- around, 2 spring toys, climbing toy, and water fountain 

Kiwanis Park  -  1.95 acres located at the corner of West Baker and Romines.  Two Baseball/Softball Practice Fields, Soccer Field, Restroom Facilities, and Parking. 

Lettbetter Park  -  .5 Acres located on Sharp Street Between Milton and Washington Street.  Playground Equipment, Picnic Tables, Water Fountain, and parking.

Margaret & Stuart Coleman Plaza  -  2.3 acres located on East Adams between Adam Street Community Center and Brown County Chamber of Commerce.  Brick Stage Area with Electrical, and Retired Train 1080. 

Mayes Park  -  1.95 acres adjacent to East Elementary School, at Vincent and Austin Avenue. Little League Baseball Field with Bleachers, Restroom Facilities, and parking. 

Riverside Park -  46.43 acres adjacent to Pecan Bayou on East Commerce to the Brewer Chevy Superstore.  Large Playground Area, Sand Volleyball Court, Boat Ramp, Nature Trail, Picnic Tables, BBQ Pits, Restroom Facilities, Pavilion, and RV Hookups. One mile by 8 foot wide concrete walking trail, nature trail, and new restrooms. The Pavilion or RV Hookups may be reserved by calling Adams Street Community Center at 325-646-0146.   

Snider Park -  .40 acres at the corner of 11th Street and Avenue I. Donated by Dr. Robert Snider in September, 1991. Playground Equipment, Picnic Table, BBQ Pit, and Parking

Taber Park - .246 acres at the corner of Vincent and Ave I. Playground Equipment, Two Baseball/softball Practice Fields, Large open area for Flag Football, and Soccer. Picnic Table, BBQ Pit, and Parking

Thomason Park -  2.07 acres at the corner of Avenue B and 12th St.  Playground Equipment, Two Baseball/softball Practice Fields, Large open area for Flag Football, and Soccer. Picnic Table, BBQ Pit, and Parking.

Trigg Park -  10 acres on Bluffview Drive next to Northwest Elementary.  Four baseball/softball practice fields, playground area, Large open area, picnic tables, BBQ Pit, and Parking. 

Wiggins Park  -  2.53 acres  at the corner of Victoria and Edward Street.  Mexican Style Architecture Pavilion (2 Picnic Tables), Wiggins Pool (80’x44”), Plaza Area, Basketball half-court, baseball/softball practice field, Playground Area, Picnic Tables, Benches, and BBQ Pit.