Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

New Midtown parking lot, trailhead provide easy access to the beautiful Lick Creek Greenway Trail

One of the best places in our area to enjoy walking and biking is the Lick Creek Greenway Trail, which runs from Creek View Park to Lick Creek Park. Last month, the parking lot and trailhead were completed near the electrical substation on Midtown Drive to make the beautiful trail even more accessible. Continue reading New Midtown parking lot, trailhead provide easy access to the beautiful Lick Creek Greenway Trail

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Usher in the spring on Lick Creek’s Yaupon Loop

As spring approaches, we’re all looking forward to warmer weather, the return of monarch butterflies, and blooming flowers to color our landscapes. The knowledgeable docents at the Lick Creek Nature Center have put together a self-guided Yaupon Loop Guided Nature Hike brochure to enhance your wildlife experience. Continue reading Usher in the spring on Lick Creek’s Yaupon Loop

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Practice courtesy on Lick Creek Hike and Bike Trail

In the last nine months, we’ve seen many people discover and explore College Station’s 54 wonderful parks. We’ve especially noticed that more people are using the fabulous Lick Creek Hike and Bike Trail. With so many people using the trail, proper etiquette is necessary if we want safe and enjoyable experiences for all. Here’s some simple suggestions. Continue reading Practice courtesy on Lick Creek Hike and Bike Trail

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

5 awesome things to discover in our beautiful parks

What better way to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month in July than to explore the beautiful parks that significantly enhance our community’s quality of life. With College Station’s 50 developed parks covering more than 1,300 acres, we have plenty of room and activities for everyone. Continue reading 5 awesome things to discover in our beautiful parks

City Council, Public Communications

Five things to watch at Thursday’s city council meetings

Here are five items to watch when the College Station City Council gathers Thursday at city hall for its workshop (6 p.m.) and regular (7 p.m.) meetings: Continue reading “Five things to watch at Thursday’s city council meetings”

Green CS, Planning & Development, Public Communications

Looking for a way to help Improve College Station? Adopt a Greenway!

Almost everyone has heard of the successful Adopt-A-Highway program. Roadway signs across the country mark sections that are maintained faithfully by local community organizations and clubs. The program started in Texas in the early 1980s and now has a presence in such faraway places as Japan and New Zealand.

The City of College Station took that popular concept and developed the Adopt-A-Greenway program, which encourages volunteers from area neighborhoods, churches, businesses and other groups to help maintain the city’s greenway system. All that’s required is a two-year commitment to remove trash from a designated greenway at least twice a year. Volunteers will be recognized on the city’s website and on signs along their adopted greenway.

Continue reading “Looking for a way to help Improve College Station? Adopt a Greenway!”