 ELGIN
MEMORIAL PARK Located at Highway 95 and
Main Street (Loop 109). Approximately 26 acres with hundreds
of elm trees and green grass, small concession stand, restrooms,
two sand volleyball courts, three tennis courts, horse shoe
pits, one playground, covered and uncovered picnic tables,
barbecue grills, and scattered park benches. There is also
a covered Pavilion that is popular for parties and events.
A playscape was made possible by a grant from the Lower
Colorado River Authority. It is the site for the Annual
Western Days Celebration and Firemen’s Bar-B-Q Cook-Off
and the Annual Elgin Community Easter Egg Hunt, Market Days,
along with many other programs and activities. Elgin softball
and baseball fields are adjacent to this park.
MORRIS MEMORIAL PARK
Located on North Avenue C, this 14-acre park is provides
a place for students and residents to have facilities for
recreation. Located on the site of the former Morris Hospital.
In 1990, the City of Elgin received funds for a reimbursement
grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife to develop a park complete
with swimming pool, fish pond, basketball court, playground,
hike and bike trail. A grant from the Meadows foundation
was instrumental in the success of this project. Complete
with picnic tables and benches, this park is a great place
to bring the family and picnic. The Morris Memorial Park
opened in May 1995 and is one of the most popular parks
year round. In addition to swimming for everyone, the Elgin
Independent School District uses the pool for their swim
team during the season. Summertime is very busy at the pool
with swimming lessons, advanced swim lessons, water aerobics,
lap swimming, day care swim days and pool parties. Many
ducks inhabit this beautiful park and make it a great place
to picnic and bring the family.
THOMAS MEMORIAL PARK
is a 12-acre park located two blocks off McDade Road on
Madison Street. The park, built in the 1970’s consists
of a baseball field, a playground, restrooms, a pavilion,
picnic tables and a concession area. A youth softball field
used for additional little league play is also located in
the park. A grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority
and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has enabled the
park to be improved with the following renovations: a nine-hole
disc golf course, an additional picnic shelter, new volleyball
court, new playground equipment, expanded trails system,
two additional practice fields, an expanded parking lot,
renovated bathrooms/concession area, additional picnic and
bar-b-q areas and much more. Additional property has been
acquired to expand the park at a later date. The park has
revitalized the neighborhood and provides recreation opportunities
to many.
VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARK
Located on Main and Depot streets, adjacent to H&TC
Depot, this park was constructed in 1930 in honor of veterans
of World War I. A wood gazebo and 12 concrete memorial benches
compose the focal point of the park and a row of large crepe
myrtles separate the park from the railroad. The adjacent
Houston and Texas Central Freight Depot, circa 1870 has
been restored and houses the Greater Elgin Chamber of Commerce.
A WWI cannon, memorial headstone and flagpole are located
in the park. This popular downtown park is the site for
many community events including Movies in the Park, the
Saturday Farmers’ Market, Elgin’s Chile Pepper
Fiesta, the annual Trick or Treat Trail and many more.
SHENANDOAH PARK & GREENBELT
located at 1490 North Avenue C (FM 1100 west of downtown
Elgin), is a 40+ acre park that began development in September
2003. The park includes a series of five soccer fields,
picnic tables and benches. Phase One is complete for the
park. Future development includes playground equipment,
restrooms, cooking grills, an amphitheatre, a walking trail
along a beautiful greenbelt and many other amenities. The
Elgin Youth Soccer Association utilizes the soccer fields
for practices and games.
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