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CATEGORIES: SPECIAL OCCASION;TRAVEL;APPOINTMENT
STATUS:NEEDS ACTION
DTSTART:20070101T000000
DTEND:20120101T000000
SUMMARY:Visit Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Event Name: Visit Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center=0D=0AEvent Url: http://www.artshound.com/event/detail/5237=0D=0AEvent Date Begin: 2007-01-01=0D=0AEvent Date End: 2037-01-01=0D=0A=0D=0ANatural 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.=0D=0A==0D=0A=Explore 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 setting.=0D=0A==0D=0A=Volunteers showcase their talents at several annual festivals held in the Redbud Hill Homestead and Akokisa Indian Village. The two largest festivals are Texas Heritage Day in the Spring and Pioneer Day the first Saturday in November.=0D=0A==0D=0A=The staff at Jones Park leads a variety of environmental education tours and programs.=0D=0A==0D=0A=Jones Park is rich in natural beauty and provides many recreational opportunities for thousands of visitors each year. White sand beaches along Spring Creek offer the perfect spot for year-round fishing. Or experience the native flora and fauna from mid-stream on a guided canoe trip. These popular trips are offered free of charge by reservation in the spring, fall, and winter.=0D=0A==0D=0A=Historical and cultural displays, located in the Nature Center, highlight the lifestyles of the Akokisa Indians and early pioneer settlers. Nature Center exhibits also offer a glimpse into the diverse ecosystem of Jones Park with a collection of live and taxidermic native wildlife.=0D=0A==0D=0A=More than five miles of paved, all-weather trails, and boardwalks are wheelchair and stroller accessible.=0D=0A==0D=0A=Special programs offering hands-on activities are arranged for community, school, and scouting organizations. Learn about the day-to-day life of the Akokisa Indians and Texas settlers with demonstrations of woodworking, blacksmithing, corn grinding, and other skills necessary for survival in the early 1800s.=0D=0A==0D=0A=Explore the treasures of this ecologically diverse region of southeast Texas and discover the area's rich heritage. Walk 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 activities, there's something for everyone at Jones Park. Don't miss the opportunity to get away from it all. =0D=0A==0D=0A=The playground at Jones Park resembles a frontier fort nestled among towering native trees. Slides, tunnels, swings, and play decks provide exciting and challenging opportunities for children to develop their imagination and physical well-being. Surrounded by 26 picnic tables and an 80-seat pavilion, this playground complex is a family favorite for children of all ages and abilities.=0D=0A==0D=0A=Harris County Precinct 4 programs serve people of all ages regardless of socio-economic level, race, sex, religion, handicap, or national origin.=0D=0A==0D=0A=Park Amenities=0D=0A=Over five miles of hiking trails =0D=0A=Nature Center featuring live animals and displays =0D=0A=Ongoing special events and nature programs =0D=0A=Recycling drop-off center =0D=0A=White sand beaches along Spring Creek =0D=0A=Large playground with separate toddler area =0D=0A=Picnic pavilion by reservation (80 capacity) =0D=0A=Fishing along Spring Creek =0D=0A=Point-to-point canoe launch =0D=0A=Pontoon Boat Tours =0D=0A=Redbud Hill Homestead =0D=0A=Akokisa Indian Village =0D=0A=Rest room facilities =0D=0A=Annual festivals=0D=0A=0D=0AStart time:Nature Center, Office, and Park Hours:=0D=0A=The nature center and office is open daily*: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.=0D=0A=The park opens daily* at 8 a.m. and closes:=0D=0A=7 p.m. March–October=0D=0A=6 p.m. November and February=0D=0A=5 p.m. December and January=0D=0A=The park entrance gate closes 30 minutes prior to the park's closing time.=0D=0A=*Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
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