Gabbard Park - College Station, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 36.073 W 096° 19.447
14R E 756557 N 3388458
Gabbard Park is a 10-acre neighborhood park. Stroll around the lake, dip a fishing line, or feed the many constantly hungry ducks.
Waymark Code: WMQPN5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
Views: 4

The park is named in honor of Letcher P. Gabbard for his service to the community. Mr. Gabbard was head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at Texas A&M University from 1922-1940.

Fishing in park pond is free and open to the public, however state rules regarding daily bag limit and fishing licenses requirements apply.
Name: Gabbard Park

Street Location: 1201 Dexter Drive South

Local Municipality: College Station

State/Province, etc.: Texas

Country: USA

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: Letcher P. Gabbard

Date Established: 1981

Recreational Facilities:
• Children's Playground • Fishing piers • 1/3 mile jogging trail • Practice softball fields


Monuments/Statues: Plaque to Letcher P. Gabbard

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Small pond with fountain in middle.

Traditional Geocaches:
GC5NJG0


Picnic Facilities: Not listed

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed

Fountains: Not listed

Special Events: Not listed

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