Memorial Park Preserve

Summary

The City of Rockport acquired 10-acres of native Live Oak/Red Bay habitat, including a 2.6 acre pond, with the support of CMP Funds under Cycle #4. The need to acquire additional parkland is addressed in the Aransas County/Rockport-Fulton Parks & Recreation Open Space Master Plan. The City will acquire approximately 20-acres of undisturbed Live Oak/Red Bay habitat with a 3-acre fresh water pond located to the west and to the south of the Memorial Park property line.  The property will be used for public benefit and available for use by the general public.  Improvements on the property will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and no fees will be charged for access.

Basics

Aransas
N/A
City of Rockport
$377,000

Classification

  • CMP 306A
Acquisition/Conservation Easement Habitat Restoration/Protection Public Access

Timeline

completed

Funding Sources

Source 1

09-038
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Primary
Federal
$226,200
13

Source 2

09-038
City of Rockport
Secondary
City
$150,800
13

Contacts

Responsibility
City of Rockport
Contact
Tom Staley Director of Parks and Recreation 622 E. Market Street Rockport, Texas 78382-2530 361.729.2213