Fort Bend County Parks and Fairgrounds

🎾 PARK SPOTLIGHT: HARLEM ROAD PARK 🌳

Looking for a place to get outside, get active, and enjoy a game of pickleball? Head over to Harlem Road Park!

🎾 6 Outdoor Pickleball Courts
📍 701 Harlem Road, Richmond, TX

Whether you’re playing a competitive match, getting some practice in, or just enjoying time with friends, Harlem Road Park is a great place to get on the court and have some fun!

Grab your paddle & start dinking 🏓🙌

🌳 Another Great Fort Bend County Parks Project is Complete! 🎉

A new chapter for G.W. Longserre Park in Thompsons is here!

Thanks to the voter approved 2023 Fort Bend County Parks Bond, Fort Bend County Parks & Recreation, Precinct 3, and the Town of Thompsons have worked together to bring exciting improvements to this longtime community park.

The newly completed 40-by-80-foot pavilion provides a beautiful covered space for community gatherings, family celebrations and special events. The improvements include an enclosed kitchen, built-in barbecue pit, lighting, ceiling fans and more.

Visitors can also enjoy a new walking trail and additional park upgrades, creating even more opportunities for residents and families to get outside, connect and make memories together.

This project is more than a new pavilion. It represents the impact of voter investment in our parks and the continued commitment of Fort Bend County Parks & Recreation to enhancing the quality of life in our communities.

👏 A special thank you to the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, Precinct 3, the Town of Thompsons, our Fort Bend County Parks & Recreation team, and most importantly, the voters of Fort Bend County who made this project possible through the 2023 Parks Bond.

📍 G.W. Longserre Park | Thompsons, Texas

🖤 Remembering a Hometown Legend: O.J. Brigance

Fort Bend County Parks & Recreation mourns the passing of O.J. Brigance, a Houston-area football legend whose impact reached far beyond the playing field.

From Willowridge High School and Rice University to a professional career that included a Grey Cup championship and a Super Bowl championship with the Baltimore Ravens, O.J. Brigance represented determination, perseverance and excellence at every level.

But his greatest legacy may be the strength and courage he displayed throughout his 19-year battle with ALS. Even in the face of tremendous adversity, O.J. continued to inspire others through his faith, leadership and commitment to helping people.

Here in Fort Bend County, his name lives on at O.J. Brigance Field at South Post Oak SportsPlex. This is a place where young athletes can compete, grow, dream and create their own legacy.

Every time a young athlete steps onto that field, his name will continue to be remembered.

Thank you, O.J., for showing us what true courage looks like.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and everyone whose life he touched.

🕊️ Get your rest, O.J. Brigance. Your legacy lives on.

🌿 Nature Spotlight: Meet the Great Egret! 🪶

Have you ever spotted this elegant white bird standing tall along the water at one of our Fort Bend County parks? Meet the Great Egret! 🤍

With its long neck, bright white feathers, and striking black legs and feet, the Great Egret is hard to miss. These beautiful birds are often found around ponds, lakes, wetlands, and marshy areas where they patiently search for their next meal.

🧐 Did you know? Great Egrets are expert hunters! They often stand completely still before quickly striking with their long, pointed bills to catch fish, frogs, insects, and other small aquatic animals.

🌳 The next time you’re enjoying one of our parks, take a moment to look around. Our parks aren’t just places to play and relax, they’re also home to an incredible variety of wildlife.

📸 Have you spotted a Great Egret at one of our parks? Tell us where you saw one!

🚧 Want to see Fort Bend County projects come to life? Follow Kaluza Inc. on YouTube! 🎥

Kaluza Inc. is continuing to share construction updates, behind-the-scenes progress, and project highlights as exciting Fort Bend County projects take shape.

From Super Dave’s All Abilities Park to Daily Park, you can follow along and watch these projects progress from construction to completion! 🏗️🌳

👉 Head over to YouTube and follow Kaluza Inc. so you don’t miss the latest updates!

Follow. Watch. Stay Connected. See Fort Bend County Grow! 💚

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📚🏀 SCHOOL IS BACK!! KEEP PLAYING! 🏐🏓

With the kids back in school, the FBC Sports Hub is a great place to continue staying active and working on your game!

🏀 Basketball
🏐 Volleyball
🏓 Pickleball

Whether you’re looking to get in some extra practice, stay active after school, or continue playing the sport you love, the Sports Hub has space for you.

School is back. The season doesn’t have to stop. 💪🏽

📍 Visit FBC Sports Hub and see what’s available!

MEET OUR NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Clarence Davis

A seasoned athletics professional with more than 14 years of experience in sports administration, athletic operations, and interscholastic programs, Clarence Davis brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and passion for developing successful athletic programs.

Throughout his career, Davis has focused on building strong teams, supporting student-athletes, empowering coaches, and creating opportunities for athletic excellence.

As our new Athletic Director, he brings a forward-thinking vision, proven leadership, and a commitment to growing athletics and strengthening the impact of sports within our community.

Leadership. Community. Partnerships.

🌳🏞️ FBC PARK SPOTLIGHT: KING-KENNEDY MEMORIAL PARK 🏞️🌳

Sometimes the best way to spend the day is to simply get outside, slow down, and enjoy your local park. 🌿☀️

📍 King-Kennedy Memorial Park
14321 Willie Melton Blvd., Kendleton, TX 77451

Spanning 27 acres, King-Kennedy Memorial Park offers plenty of space for recreation, relaxation, and making memories with family and friends.

From active recreation to peaceful moments by the water, King-Kennedy Memorial Park has something for everyone. It’s another great example of how FBC Parks provides spaces where our community can play, relax, connect, and create memories.

🌿 Explore. Play. Connect.