Bicentennial Park



Bicentennial Park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The splash pad is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seasonally (usually Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend). Alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the park.

Bicentennial Park: "Built in the Spirit of Freedom"

  • Playground with artificial turf
  • Walking trails and stretching zones
  • Seasonal splash pad
    Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., from Memorial Day to Labor Day
  • Two pavilions (north and south) and a gazebo
    Available for reservation by visiting Town Hall (see below)
  • Sand volleyball court
  • Wading pond with bronze statues
  • Butterfly garden and Texas native plants garden
  • Grills and picnic tables
  • Restrooms and fido-friendly water fountains



Pavilion and Gazebo Reservations

Reservations are only taken in person at Town Hall (1614 S Bowen Road), and payments accepted are cash, check, and credit cards (except American Express). Though we can not take reservations over the phone, we are glad to check the availability for certain dates. Refunds are not given. However, you may reschedule for a later date, if available. If you have any questions about Bicentennial, please call 817-617-3700. Reservation forms are linked at the bottom of this page.


Either of the pavilions (north or south) and the gazebo can be reserved in six-hour increments, during park hours. Rental only includes the covered area. Of course, you can utilize the playground, splash pad, and all other park facilities or features, but the general public can as well. A completed reservation agreement (linked below) and the appropriate fee must be submitted before your date will be held. Staff will post a "reserved" notice for the time and location of all reservations.

The north and south pavilions each have six non-movable tables that are six feet long. For any items or tables that are movable, it is the renter's responsibility to arrange them as they wish. If you plan to have a bounce house at your event, you will need to provide a generator as the electrical system at the park will not suffice. No petting zoos or alcoholic beverages are allowed. Please utilize the many trash receptacles provided to clean up after your party. 

Facility Reservation Fees
(subject to change)


Pantego
Resident 

Non-
Residents 

North Pavilion 

$25.00

$60.00

South Pavilion 

$25.00

$60.00

Gazebo 

$20.00

$40.00


Farmer's Market

Every third Saturday, Bicentennial Park hosts the Arlington Foodies Farmer's Market from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.


History of the Park

1976  |  The citizens of the Town of Pantego celebrated our nation's bicentennial by creating a community park at the intersection of Smith Barry Road and Nora Lane that featured a playground, walking trail, and a community center named in honor of Jurdiss Rohne (wife of then-Mayor Wayne Rohne).

1993   |  The voters of Pantego approved a half-cent sales tax which funded a new police station, the remodeling of city hall, and further development of Bicentennial Park. These funds, along with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, were used to purchase adjoining property along the south side of Smith Barry Road. Other improvements included the installation of pedestrian bridges and gabion baskets (for erosion control) along the meandering creek.

2013  |  The Town Council adopted a Park Master Plan, based on resident input, to serve as a blueprint for further development and expanded uses at Bicentennial. 

2017  |  The Town received a Local Parks Grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD), which funded the installation of a splash pad, sand volleyball court, and two demonstration gardens — a butterfly garden and another featuring Texas Native Plants. 

TODAY  |  Because Bicentennial Park has served as the center of our community for decades, the Town Council and the Pantego Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) Board have a longstanding commitment to ensuring that this facility provides high-quality recreation that meets the unique needs of residents of all ages. Community Relations Board (CRB) events like "Eggcellent" Easter, Movies in the Park, Trunk-or-Treat, and "A Pantego Christmas" are all held here.





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General Information
Phone Numbers
817-617-3700
Fax: 817-617-3726
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
1614 S Bowen Road
Pantego,
TX
76013

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm