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DESCRIPTION:Event Name: Visit Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center\nEvent Ur
 l: http://www.artshound.com/event/detail/5237/Visit_Jesse_H_Jones_Park_Nat
 ure_Center\nEvent Date Begin: 2007-01-01\nEvent Date End: 2037-01-01\n\nNa
 tural beauty and history are combined in this unique setting located along
  the banks of Spring Creek. Jones Park is a window into a vast floodplain 
 forest habitat in southeast Texas.\n\nExplore diverse ecosystems including
  ancient cypress bogs\, natural white sand beaches and wildflower meadows.
  Jones Park staff and volunteers offer a variety of guided tours and free 
 programming ranging from the lifestyles and customs of local Indian tribes
  and pioneer settlers to the environmental benefits of this natural settin
 g.\n\nVolunteers showcase their talents at several annual festivals held i
 n the Redbud Hill Homestead and Akokisa Indian Village. The two largest fe
 stivals are Texas Heritage Day in the Spring and Pioneer Day the first Sat
 urday in November.\n\nThe staff at Jones Park leads a variety of environme
 ntal education tours and programs.\n\nJones Park is rich in natural beauty
  and provides many recreational opportunities for thousands of visitors ea
 ch year. White sand beaches along Spring Creek offer the perfect spot for 
 year-round fishing. Or experience the native flora and fauna from mid-stre
 am on a guided canoe trip. These popular trips are offered free of charge 
 by reservation in the spring\, fall\, and winter.\n\nHistorical and cultur
 al displays\, located in the Nature Center\, highlight the lifestyles of t
 he Akokisa Indians and early pioneer settlers. Nature Center exhibits also
  offer a glimpse into the diverse ecosystem of Jones Park with a collectio
 n of live and taxidermic native wildlife.\n\nMore than five miles of paved
 \, all-weather trails\, and boardwalks are wheelchair and stroller accessi
 ble.\n\nSpecial programs offering hands-on activities are arranged for com
 munity\, school\, and scouting organizations. Learn about the day-to-day l
 ife of the Akokisa Indians and Texas settlers with demonstrations of woodw
 orking\, blacksmithing\, corn grinding\, and other skills necessary for su
 rvival in the early 1800s.\n\nExplore the treasures of this ecologically d
 iverse region of southeast Texas and discover the area's rich heritage. Wa
 lk among the 400-year old cypress trees or relax on the white sand beaches
  along Spring Creek. With a variety of FREE programs\, tours\, and activit
 ies\, there's something for everyone at Jones Park. Don't miss the opportu
 nity to get away from it all. \n\nThe playground at Jones Park resembles a
  frontier fort nestled among towering native trees. Slides\, tunnels\, swi
 ngs\, and play decks provide exciting and challenging opportunities for ch
 ildren to develop their imagination and physical well-being. Surrounded by
  26 picnic tables and an 80-seat pavilion\, this playground complex is a f
 amily favorite for children of all ages and abilities.\n\nHarris County Pr
 ecinct 4 programs serve people of all ages regardless of socio-economic le
 vel\, race\, sex\, religion\, handicap\, or national origin.\n\nPark Ameni
 ties\nOver five miles of hiking trails \nNature Center featuring live anim
 als and displays \nOngoing special events and nature programs \nRecycling 
 drop-off center \nWhite sand beaches along Spring Creek \nLarge playground
  with separate toddler area \nPicnic pavilion by reservation (80 capacity)
  \nFishing along Spring Creek \nPoint-to-point canoe launch \nPontoon Boat
  Tours \nRedbud Hill Homestead \nAkokisa Indian Village \nRest room facili
 ties \nAnnual festivals\n\nStart time: Nature Center\, Office\, and Park H
 ours:\nThe nature center and office is open daily*: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\nT
 he park opens daily* at 8 a.m. and closes:\n7 p.m. March&ndash\;October\n6
  p.m. November and February\n5 p.m. December and January\nThe park entranc
 e gate closes 30 minutes prior to the park's closing time.\n*Closed on Tha
 nksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year's Day.
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SUMMARY:Visit Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
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