On November 20, 2018 Commissioners Court approved the Calhoun Parks Board recommendation of an improvement plan for Boggy Nature Park.
Boggy Park was acquired by Calhoun County in 2006 “for a park and wetlands wildlife habitat; and for public access to Boggy Bayou and Matagorda Bay…” according to the transfer deed.

The Park is heavily used and currently shows the wear. As the community continues to grow, the pressures on it will only increase. Recognizing this, a citizens group developed the plan to protect and improve this outstanding community asset.

The nine-point improvement plan was presented to the Calhoun County Parks Board for its review and endorsement.
The approved improvements include:

1. Upgrading roads to Matagorda Bay shoreline and Boggy Bayou shoreline so that it is passable during wet conditions.

2. Converting access to the upland area to foot traffic

with walking routes along an interpretive nature and birding trail.
3. Improving day use by installing additional picnic tables and restroom facilities.

4. Developing an outdoor environmental education area.

5. Seek inclusion in TPWD’s Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail and developing a bird watering and feeding station to enhance the habitat and bird viewing.

6. Seek inclusion in TPWD’s Texas Paddling Trial System as part of a “Powderhorn Ranch Shoreline Trail”.

7. Adding signage regarding Park rules, safety, and restrictions to illegal dumping.

8. Addressing shoreline erosion with groynes and beneficial use of dredge materials.

9. Improving security and surveillance to curtail inappropriate activities and use.

Additional details are available at sabaypartnership.org/Programs.

The Plan will serve as the guiding document for implementation, a process that may be accomplished in several steps as funding is obtained.
The Parks Board is working to develop a funding and implementation plan for Commissioners’ consideration. A cost estimate of the plan is being developed and grant opportunities are being reviewed.

The approved improvements are necessary to protect and enhance the Park for its acquired purpose. Implementation of the Plan improves the infrastructure to better handle that traffic, but ultimately, I am also asking for the community’s support in treading more lightly on the Park so that it is protected for all of us to enjoy.

Allan Berger, Parks Board Chairman