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Whether wanting to visit the beach to sunbath, swim or go surf fishing, Freeport offers 3.5 miles of beach along the Gulf of Mexico. The City of Freeport prides itself in providing a litter free and clean beach for all families to enjoy.

Beach Policies & Map to Bryan Beach

Old Brazos River

Freeport has what no one else locally has - The Old Brazos River running right through town. Fishing, boating and jet skiing offers residents and visitors relief from the heat while enjoying fun with family and friends.

Fishing

Freeport is known as one of the best places in Texas for fishing. There are many boat ramps in the area, marina and deep sea fishing party boats. The beautiful blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico offer extraordinary fishing experiences offshore and inshore in the hundreds of fishing spots throughout the area. If all of these are not enough, you can go to the beach and enjoy surf fishing with your entire family or go scuba diving in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Birding

If this is your hobby, you have found the right place. The Freeport Audubon Christmas Bird Count is one of the top ranked nationally in numbers of species for the past few years. Each year birders come to the area in hopes of seeing a new record set. Also located in the Brazosport Area, the Brazoria, San Bernard and Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuges attract many different types of wildlife annually.

Parks & Recreation

Rental of community houses & pavilions are available for many occasions. If you are planning a wedding, reception, family reunion, graduation or business meeting, we have two nice indoor facilities to accommodate your needs. Call the parks office at (979)233-3306 for information, reservations and more details.

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Freeport Municipal Park is home to many family oriented events every year. The Texas Joy Ride Rod Run is a unique event in which hundreds of antique cars come from all over the United States to participate in the competition and enjoy a good weekend in the park. The Fourth of July celebration is celebrated with the traditional and well known Fishing Fiesta. Among other events are: Easter Egg Hunt, Kid Fish, Riverfest, Cinco de Mayo, Rotary Shrimp Boil and Holiday on the Brazos. For a complete list of events and more information, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at (979)233-3306.

The Freeport Racquetball & Recreation Center offers two regulation racquetball courts, gymnasium, weight room with free weights and machines, volleyball court, table tennis, games for children and a swimming pool. The Centers hours are Monday - Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Family and individual memberships are available. The Recreation Center also offers water & step aerobics, karate classes, basketball, swimming lessons, weightlifting and the opportunity to participate in our Freeport Area Swim Team. For further information call the Recreation Center at (979)233-6061.

Organized Leagues for the Youngsters
The City of Freeport and Local Youth Associations provide a wide variety of organized sports and leagues for the youngsters in our community.

Baseball:		Little League
Softball:		Girls Softball Freeport Recreation Association
Soccer:		Freeport Soccer Association
Football:		Youth Football

Freeport Municipal Golf Course Fee schedule

For all the golf enthusiasts, come to visit our beautifully renovated and challenging 18-hole Municipal Golf Course. We are open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. The course offers a driving range, professional shop, carts and club rental. Memberships and daily fees are available. We also offer golf lessons. For information call the Freeport Municipal Golf Course at (979)233-8311 or use the Information Request form in this web site.

You may request additional information regarding Tourism and Recreation by sending an e-mail directly to the Parks Director, Larry Fansher.

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