Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge
10,528 acre wildlife refuge to preserve and restore coastal prairie habitat for the critically endangered Attwater's prairie-chicken.

1206 APCNWR Road - Eagle Lake
US Fish & Wildlife Service Website
Phone: 979-234-3021

Don't miss the Attwater's Prairie Chicken Festival
the First Weekend in April Tours, lectures & activities for all ages.
See details on our Events Calendar

Stephen F. Austin State Park

Stephen F. Austin State Park is nestled on the banks of the Brazos River and provides opportunities to get up close to nature. This quiet and peaceful park, located just 30 minutes from the outskirts of Houston, is a nice escape from busy city life. Various species of flora & fauna call the park home and many are visible with just a car ride through the park.

Activities include picnicking, camping, fishing, hiking, and nature and historical tours. 

Park Road 38
San Felipe, Texas 77473
Open 7 days a week year-round.
Information 979-885-3613
www.Tpwd.State.Tx.Us

Currently you can fish without a license at all Texas State Parks during the "Free Fishing in State Parks" promotion.

Incredible Bird Watching
Our county has some of the most breathtaking birds in North America as abundant visitors, including the Painted Bunting pictured here (a member of the Cardinal family).

San Felipe and the Stephen F. Austin State Park are a part of
The Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail
as one of the birding hotspots of coastal Texas,
offering a variety of seasonal birding events.

Scenic Drives
Wildflowers in the spring and colorful foliage in the fall.

Spend a day in the Colonial Capital of Texas or an afternoon on the trail of bluebonnet farms. Relax and enjoy the fresh open spaces.

Various City of Sealy Parks
Although you might not find much real wildlife in the city, you will find several city parks with all sorts of amenities around the city of Sealy with greenery that are great spots for an outdoor lunch or just taking a nice long breath of fresh air.

For detailed information and maps to our city parks,
visit the parks web page of the City of Sealy.