Recreation facilities for sailing, fresh and salt water fishing, golfing, duck and goose hunting and other water sports activities are many and varied. There are also many children and senior citizens activities. Here is a sampling of some of the fun things to do in and around Baytown:
Baytown Nature Center
Imagine taking a quiet stroll through a 400+ acre nature preserve with uplands, transitional zones, oak motts and wetlands. Enjoy numerous butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies, wildflowers, mammals, aquatic organisms and over 315 species of birds thriving in this unique area. Experience seeing threatened and endangered species in their habitats.
Visit the Baytown Nature Center web site
Battleship TEXAS
In 1948, the Battleship TEXAS became the first battleship memorial museum in the U.S. That same year, on the anniversary of Texas Independence, the Texas was presented to the State of Texas and commissioned as the flagship of the Texas Navy. In 1983, the Texas was placed under the stewardship of the Texas Parks and Wildlife and is permanently anchored on the Buffalo Bayou and the busy Houston Ship Channel. The Texas Parks and Wildlife's 1,200-acre San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site consists of the Battleground, Monument and Battleship TEXAS. These sites are located within minutes of downtown Houston and a short distance to the beaches of Galveston Island. Millions of visitors come to this area each year to enjoy the mild coastal climate and cultural and sports activities. Students and visitors alike are most fortunate to be able to experience history first hand through living history at the San Jacinto Battleground and Battleship TEXAS.
Visit the Battleship Texas web site
Evergreen Point Golf Course
Evergreen Point is in an area steeped in Texas history. The golf club is located just minutes from the San Jacinto Battlefield where Sam Houston and his army defeated the Mexican Army to gain independence for Texas. In 1848, Dr. Ashbel Smith, Surgeon General of the Texas Army and friend of Sam Houston, became the owner of the thousand acre "Evergreen Plantation." With the Purchase, he became the largest land owner in the vicinity.
Visit the Evergreen Point Golf Course web site
Houston Raceway Park
The Houston Raceway Park (NHRA sanctioned 440 acre drag racing complex) is also located in the Baytown area.
Visit the Houston Raceway Park web site
San Jacinto Monument, San Jacinto Battlegrounds
The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site holds a significant responsibility to preserve the proud history of the State of Texas and the United States. The famous Battle of San Jacinto that brought TEXAS its independence was fought on this site. Because of the great importance of the Battle to the course of history, the Battleground is of state, national and international significance, a fact that is attested to by the site's National Historic Landmark status.
Visit the San Jacinto Battlegrounds Park web site