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City of Saginaw Texas A City on the Right Track!

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) 230-0453 to see if a building permit is required.

Permits are also required for garage sales. Garage sales are allowed on residential properties only. A
garage sale permit is $10.00 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.

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