Pottsboro Area Chamber of Commerce 2022-2023

POTTSBORO CITY PARKS P ottsboro residents and visitors have three city parks to choose from, spanning a total of 45 acres. Each has its own unique set of amenities for those looking for a little recreation.

STORY BY RICHARD A. TODD HERALD DEMOCRAT

FRIENDSHIP PARK Friendship Park is located at 615 E. Highway 120. The park offers playground equipment, a gazebo, picnic tables and benches, and also features a historical bridge and restrooms. The park has open space for a range of outdoor activities. Among the highlights held at the park is Pottsboro’s annual Frontier Day festival. A short trip over to Festival Park at 310 Park Street and patrons are able to find two youth-sized baseball fields complete with a concession stand, restroom facility and playground equipment. Also known as Ball Park, the athletic complex is used by the Pottsboro Youth Association, hosting over 350 children of all ages for baseball and softball seasons. THE BALLPARK / FESTIVAL PARK

JAMES G. THOMPSON PARK South of the railroad tracks is James G. Thompson Park, located at 610 Grayson Street. The park opened in 2012, making it the newest of the three parks, boasting a 28-acre, multi-use facility featuring three soccer fields, two ball fields and a basketball court. Other amenities include a fishing pond, walking trail, playground area, gazebo and two picnic shelters. All park gazebos and pavilions are available for private reservation from sun up to sun down. A $75 a day fee will be assessed for those wishing to use electricity.

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