Bay Forest, Houston, Texas
Encyclopedia
Bay Forest is a community located in the southeast corner of Houston, Texas
in Houston's Bay Area
. It is part of a family of neighborhoods collectively called Clear Lake City. It is a bedroom community made up almost entirely of single-family homes, parks, and other open areas. The community comprises 832 residences and is located on either side of El Dorado Boulevard between Space Center Boulevard and Horsepen Bayou.
The Bay Forest Community Association was officially established with the filing of deed restrictions with Harris County
on November 18, 1985.
's Clear Lake Patrol Division provides police services to the Bay Forest community. Fire protection and emergency medical services are provided primarily through Fire Station 71 of the Houston Fire Department
.
, and local public school students attend Falcon Pass Elementary School, Space Center Intermediate School, and Clear Lake High School
.
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
in Houston's Bay Area
Galveston Bay Area
The Galveston Bay Area is a region that surrounds the Galveston Bay estuary of Southeast Texas in the United States within the metropolitan area. Residents of Houston and surrounding areas typically call it simply the "Bay Area"...
. It is part of a family of neighborhoods collectively called Clear Lake City. It is a bedroom community made up almost entirely of single-family homes, parks, and other open areas. The community comprises 832 residences and is located on either side of El Dorado Boulevard between Space Center Boulevard and Horsepen Bayou.
The Bay Forest Community Association was officially established with the filing of deed restrictions with Harris County
Harris County, Texas
As of the 2010 Census, the population of the county was 4,092,459, White Americans made up 56.6% of Harris County's population; non-Hispanic whites represented 33.0% of the population. Black Americans made up 18.9% of the population. Native Americans made up 0.7% of Harris County's population...
on November 18, 1985.
Parks
Bay Forest residents enjoy the amenities provided by the following community parks:- Bay Forest Park - a 5.7 acres (23,067.1 m²) park offering:
- Shaded picnic areas
- Open recreation areas
- An enclosed 165000 gallons (624.6 m³), 25 yard (23 m) pool with six lanes 3–5 ft (0.9144–1.5 m) deep and a 12 ft (3.7 m) diving well, a 1.5 ft (0.5 m) wading pool, pool deck furniture, two grills, a main building with bathrooms and showers, a 1240 square feet (115.2 m²) pavilion shelter, and two gazebos
- Four controlled access tennis courts with night lighting available
- Two "Big Toy" playground areas with a full assortment of children’s activity platforms
- Six picnic tables and benches
- 16 paved parking spaces
- Willow Shores Park - a 3 acres (12,140.6 m²) park offering:
- Open sports fields for soccer, football, or any imaginable activity with adjacent shaded areas and benches
- A concrete, full-court basketball court with one backboard
- Six picnic tables and benches
- A redwood "Big Toy" playground on 3500 square feet (325.2 m²) of beach sand
- 29 paved parking spaces
- Bay Forest Wildlife Preserve - a 10.3 acres (41,682.7 m²) habitat of indigenous flora and fauna unique to Gulf CoastGulf Coast of the United StatesThe Gulf Coast of the United States, sometimes referred to as the Gulf South, South Coast, or 3rd Coast, comprises the coasts of American states that are on the Gulf of Mexico, which includes Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida and are known as the Gulf States...
riparian reserves that includes a 0.5 mile (800 m) crushed granite trail for exploring or exercising. Located in the southeast corner of the neighborhood adjacent to Horsepen Bayou, it provides residents with a quiet retreat from city life. The park is owned by the Houston Parks Board and leased to the community.
- Pocket Park - a 1 acres (4,046.9 m²) shaded, grassy park consisting of two parcels separated by a street. It includes a concrete walking path and four benches.
- Erin Creek Island Park - a shaded, 1200 square feet (111.5 m²) mini park with five benches for resting or meeting neighbors.
Police/Fire Service
Houston Police DepartmentHouston Police Department
The Houston Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency serving the City of Houston, Texas, United States and some surrounding areas. Its headquarters are in 1200 Travis in Downtown Houston....
's Clear Lake Patrol Division provides police services to the Bay Forest community. Fire protection and emergency medical services are provided primarily through Fire Station 71 of the Houston Fire Department
Houston Fire Department
City of Houston Fire Department is the agency that provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the city of Houston, Texas, United States, the fourth largest city in the United States...
.
Public Education
Bay Forest is served by the Clear Creek Independent School DistrictClear Creek Independent School District
Clear Creek Independent School District is a school district based in League City, Texas . The district serves most of the Clear Lake Area and some other neighboring parts of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metro area....
, and local public school students attend Falcon Pass Elementary School, Space Center Intermediate School, and Clear Lake High School
Clear Lake High School (Houston)
Clear Lake High School is a public secondary school located in Houston, Texas, United States.The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Clear Creek Independent School District...
.