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Recreation and Tourism
2010 5th Avenue North
Texas City, TX 77590

Welcome! The City of Texas City is proud of its commitment ot enhance the lives of all citizens and visitors by providing the highest quality of leisure and tourism services available anywhere. Enjoy -- Come back and see us again soon!

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Recreation & Tourism

Recreation Activities

Recreation Facilities

Birding and Birding Trails

Cultural Arts Foundation

Texas City Museum

Street of Memories

 

 

 

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Rental Facilities

Charles T. Doyle Convention Center - This State of the art convention facility opened to the public on January 1, 2000. This full-service center can accommodate up to 800 people for virtually any type function. Concerts, receptions, trade shows, exhibits, catered events, and teleconferencing are just a few of the activities possible in this first-class convention center.

Nessler Center - Since 1955, this meeting facility has been the hub of civic center activity for Texas City. Craft shows, banquets, training schools, and pre-school to senior citizen programs are all hosted here regularly. This center can accommodate a wide range of event needs and with inclusion of the Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, which adjoins this building, the capacity for users exceeds 1,500 persons.

Sanders Center - Opened in 1960, this quaint neighborhood center offers opportunities for activities such as small meetings, youth parties, showers, and receptions. A rich history of th growth and development of the surrounding neighborhood is evident throughout this entire Washington campus park area.

Carver Center - This versatile, open-air pavilion facility serves a variety of needs from banquets, meetings, and dances and ranks as our #1 rental site for family reunions. Opened in 1973, this multi-use center offers a wide range of flexibility to the community.

Texas City Museum - Acquired in March 1992, this 30,000 square foot, two-story building accommodates up to 275 people, dinner seating for up to 75, and a meeting room for 40 people. The museum houses exhibits on a vast array of subjects including history, science, technology, education, and culture.

Showboat Pavilion - Styled after the 1940's theatre, which was the hub of downtown activity, this 6,600 sq. ft. facility offers a built-in stage, space for up to 300 guests indoors, and a unique open-air concept option of larger gatherings.

 
Other Facilities:

Pavilions and Shelters

  • Gazebo
  • Amphitheatre
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Rotary Pavilion

Gymnasiums:

  • Heights Gym
  • Lincoln Gym
  • Washington Gym


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Last updated:  March 4, 2008