Champion
Lake
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(web)
County Road 417, 10.5 miles south of Dayton
off FM 1409. (936) 336-9786
Part of the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge,
800-acre Champion Lake provides wonderful opportunities
for viewing nature and wildlife. Fishing
is allowed, and small boats may be used with a trolling
motor.
Birding (photo)
Liberty is located along the path of the Great
Texas Coastal Birding Trail, and the entire Liberty-Dayton
area provides enthusiasts the chance to view thousands of
species in their major migratory stopovers.
Web
sites related to birding activities, local and statewide,
can be found on the Links page.
Cedar Hill Park (Lake Charlotte)
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Lake Charlotte Rd. off FM 563, northern Chambers
County
(281) 576-2243
Cedar Hill Park provides a perfect setting for birdwatchers
and outdoor enthusiasts. Picnic tables and group shelter
with grills, hiking trails, primitive campsites, a pier,
and restroom facilities are available. Kayaks and canoes
can be launched in Lake Charlotte, one of the nicest lakes
in Southeast Texas.
Daniel Park
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FM 1008, east of Dayton
Visitors will enjoy swimming facilities, baseball diamonds,
playground equipment, covered pavilion, picnic tables and
a walking/jogging trail. Restrooms are available.
Located next to the historic French
Cemetery.
Eagle Pointe Golf Club & Recreation
Complex (web)
12440 Eagle Pointe Drive, Mont Belvieu (near IH 10)
(281) 385-6666 (Tee Times/Group Sales) | (281) 385-6668
(Recreation Complex) | (281) 385-5885 (Wave Pool)
A top-rated golf club and fitness complex that
includes basketball and racquetball courts, heated indoor
lap pool, massage therapy and tanning, food from The Pointe
Grill, and more. A wave pool operates during the summer
months, and on-site catering is available. Call for membership
information.
Liberty Municipal Park
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Cook Road, Liberty
The
facilities include a covered pavilion and basketball court,
playground, walking/jogging trail, water park and baseball
diamonds. Restrooms are available.
A stocked 3-acre pond (site of the annual KidFish event)
is also located on the park grounds.
Liberty Opry On The Square
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1816
Sam Houston Avenue, Liberty
936-336-5830 or (877) 729-9103
Live from the Historic Park Theater! The award-winning
Liberty Opry On The Square is a country-western,
oldies, gospel and comedy show the entire family will enjoy.
Performances are held every Saturday evening (except holidays)
at 7:30 p.m. Contact the Opry for further information, or
check their web site for schedules and performances.
Magnolia Ridge Country Club
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100 Country Club Drive (off Beaumont Avenue),
Liberty (936) 336-6732
The #1 rated 9-hole golf course in Texas for 1992, '93,
and '94, this private facility includes a restaurant, swimming
pool and tennis court. Public access to the golf course
is available Tuesday through Friday.
Pecan Meadow Sporting Center
(web)
2225 Hwy. 834 West, Hardin | Wed.-Fri. 11
a.m. - dusk; Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. - dusk. (936) 298-3611
| 1-877-TO-SHOOT
Pecan Meadow provides shooting facilities with ranges for
lighted skeet, lighted 5-stand, 15-station sporting clays
and trap. Located on 125 acres of wooded area with 5 ponds
for interesting water shots. Clubroom with big screen TV,
snack bar, pro shop and golf cart rental. On-site instructors
and memberships are available.
The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
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235 Chain-O-Lakes Resort. Cleveland | (832) 397-4014
Fax: 832-397-4030 | E-mail: sales@colresort.com
"We can customize a package to fit both a bride's
budget and her dreams". The Retreat at Artesian Lakes
offers several serene settings that provide the perfect
background for your special day. They also offer banquet
rooms, exquisite catering menus from Hilltop Herb Farm Restaurant,
honeymoon cabins, wedding planners and accommodations for
all your guests. The Retreat at Artesian Lakes also maintains
affiliations with area vendors who provide additional services
such as cakes, DJs, photography, doves, horsedrawn carriage
rides and flowers.
Twin Lakes (web)
13821 FM 787 West, Cleveland (800) 921-5253 / (281)
659-9161
A private 35-acre resort featuring two 6-acre lakes,
a 1/2-acre swimming pond, outdoor grills, picnic tables,
volleyball net, basketball goal, horseshoe pits, fishing,
paddle boat, walking trail, two fully furnished lodges and
a banquet hall / conference center. Advance reservations
are required.
Valley Players
1710 Sam Houston Avenue, Liberty (936) 336-5887
A non-profit community theatre organization located
in the Humphreys-Burson Theatre (Geraldine
D. Humphreys Cultural Center). Three shows a year, including
the ever-popular musical in the spring, a comedy or drama
in the fall, and a show during the Christmas season.
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