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PARKS

Saginaw has seven parks, three tennis courts, a volleyball court, a softball field and a disc golf course.
⇒ Willow Creek Park is a 77-acre park containing a 2 ½ mile jogging/bicycle path, picnic sites, a lighted softball field,
tennis courts, 9-hole disc golf course, volleyball court and four playgrounds. The three pavilions and gazebo may be
reserved by contacting the Recreation Center at (817) 230-0350.
⇒ Highland Station Park is located on High Country Trail (near Highland Middle School and High Country
Elementary). It has two playgrounds, a swing set, horseshoe pits, a tennis court, a sand volleyball court, a
basketball court, a hiking/jogging trail, and a pavilion that may be reserved by contacting the Recreation Center at
(817) 230-0350.
⇒ Brian Schwengler Park is a neighborhood park located at Thompson Dr. and Longhorn Rd. – It has a playground, a
swing set, several play features, and two covered picnic areas.
⇒ William Houston Park is located at 720 Park Center Blvd. – It has a large playground with numerous play features,
several covered picnic areas, two soccer fields, and a pavilion that may be reserved by contacting the Recreation
Center at (817) 230-0350.
⇒ Opal Jo Jennings Park is a neighborhood park located at Opal St. and Mustang Dr. – It has a playground, several
play features, swing sets, and two covered picnic areas.
⇒ Sagewood Park is a neighborhood park located at 1055 Sagewood Lane – It features a playground and a covered
picnic area.
⇒ Kiwanis Park is a neighborhood park located at Saginaw Blvd. and W. Southern Ave (next to Fire Station #1) – It
features a gazebo.

The Advisory Recreation and Parks Board meet on the third Monday of each month. They are responsible for determining
how funds received through voluntary donations on water bills are spent.

PERMITS

Permits are required for most types of construction or remodeling. Citizens should contact the Building Permit Department at
(817) 230-0500, Ext. 2451 to see if a building permit is required.

Permits are also required for garage sales. Garage sales are allowed on residential property only. A garage sale permit is
$5.00 and can be purchased at City Hall. The garage sale permit is good for three consecutive days. Each family is allowed
two garage sale permits per year. The City issues three signs per sale and additional signs are prohibited.

Solicitors are required to obtain a permit at City Hall before soliciting. All solicitors are issued a permit badge. The badge must
be worn and visible while soliciting. A list of current permits is available at www.saginawtx.org.

Ordinance No. 91-9 requires citizens to obtain a permit for security alarm systems. A security alarm is any security system
that makes a noise that can be heard outside the building. Security alarm permits are $10.00 and may be purchased at the
Police Department.

PLANNING & ZONING

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 6:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month as needed. They meet in
the Council Chambers at City Hall and the public is invited to attend. To appear before the Planning and Zoning Commission
please contact the Planning and Zoning Secretary at (817) 230-0500 Ext. 2441. The Planning and Zoning agenda deadline is
two weeks prior to the Planning and Zoning Meeting.

The Board of Adjustments hears appeals of Planning and Zoning decisions. They meet as needed.

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