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==Parks and recreation== [[File:Federal and local agency workers help clean up the beaches affected by an oil spill March 27, 2014, in Texas City, Texas 140327-G-MK467-004.jpg|thumb|Federal and local agency workers help clean up the beaches affected by an oil spill on March 27, 2014, in Texas City]] [[File:Texas City TX Post Office 77590-77951.jpg|thumb|Texas City Post Office]] The city operates 42 parks, some of which are part of the [[Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.texas-city-tx.org/Parks.htm |title=Parks Locations |publisher=Texas City |access-date=November 7, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090606065623/http://www.texas-city-tx.org/Parks.htm |archive-date=June 6, 2009}}</ref> The [[Texas City Prairie Preserve]] is a {{convert|2300|acre|ha|abbr=off|adj=on}} [[nature preserve]] located on the shores of [[Moses Lake (Texas)|Moses Lake]] opposite the city. The terrain of the preserve includes [[prairie]] and [[wetland]] habitats. The preserve includes {{convert|40|acre|ha|abbr=off}} of public-access areas, including campsites. The remainder of the preserve is available for tours, including [[boardwalk]] access through the [[marsh]]es.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gcbo.org/html/texascity.pdf |title=Gulf Coast Bird Observatory: Texas City Prairie Preserve |publisher=Gulf Coast Bird Observatory |access-date=October 29, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140815114615/http://www.gcbo.org/html/texascity.pdf |archive-date=August 15, 2014 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The Bay Street Park is a {{convert|45|acre|ha|abbr=off|adj=on}} property near the bay and the levee. Part of the park commemorates the Aero Squadron, one of the first [[U.S. Army]] air squadrons and a precursor to the modern [[U.S. Air Force|Air Force]]. The rest of the park features wilderness trails and family entertainment areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.texas-city-tx.org/Bay%20Street%20Park.htm |title=Bay Street Park |publisher=Texas City |access-date=November 7, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090604180707/http://texas-city-tx.org/Bay%20Street%20Park.htm |archive-date=June 4, 2009}}</ref> Nessler Park is a {{convert|55|acre|ha|abbr=off|adj=on}} property used for community events such as the annual "Music Fest by the Bay". Other large city parks include Carver Park, Godard Park, and Holland Park. The centerpiece of Texas City's Heritage Square historical district is the former residence of one of the city's fathers, [[Frank B. Davison]]. The Victorian-styled [[Davison Home]] was completed in 1897.
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