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
- Document09-0380-final-site-visit.pdf (1.29 MB)
Contacts
Responsibility
City of Rockport
Contact
Tom Staley
Director of Parks and Recreation
622 E. Market Street
Rockport, Texas 78382-2530
361.729.2213