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, last June a citizens group sought and received Commissioners’ Court approval to develop ideas to protect and improve this outstanding community asset.

A nine-point improvement plan has been developed—and community comment and support are sought. The recommended 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 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. Comments, suggestions, and support is being sought. Please contact Allan Berger at allanrberger@comcast.net, or Brigid Berger, Kelly Gee or Troy Wygrs with your thoughts.

Based on the feedback from the community, the Plan will be revised as appropriate and presented to Commissioners’ Court. Once approved, the Plan will serve as the guiding document for implementation, a process that will most likely be accomplished in several steps as funding is obtained.

The planning committee believes the recommended improvements are necessary to protect and enhance the Park for its acquired purpose. The Plan will improve infrastructure to better handle that traffic, but ultimately, the committee is 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.