Fort Stockton, Texas
Other Activities/Recreation

IN ADDITION to special events, visitors will find a ready welcome to the numerous local organizations and clubs such as Lion's Club, Rotary, Kiwanis, Art Association, Garden Clubs, and Senior Citizen Activity Center, to name a few.

Fort Stockton is blessed with fine civic and privately owned recreational facilities:

Coliseum & Civic Center: The indoor arena and coliseum provide an outstanding assortment of entertainment. Rodeos, cutting horse, and roping competitions are held on almost a weekly basis. The civic center hosts dances and other activities. Located at the Airport off Hwy. 285. Call (432) 336-6261 for current engagements.

Swimming Pools: Comanche Springs Pool and Gene Cummings Park have Olympic pools open summers to the public, and the High School pool is open in the evenings year round.

Tennis: 16 lighted courts, visitors are always welcome.

Theater: 1 screen movie theater

Bowling Lane:

Teen Center: Teenagers have their own facility where they can play pool, video games, Ping-Pong, enjoy the snack bar, and more. Hours vary, call (432) 336-4615 for more information. Located at 1201 W. Sherer, there is a small admission fee.

Living Desert: An enhanced nature trail displays plants of the Chihuahuan Desert. The plants have been labeled providing information on common name and scientific names. Trail begins near the Guard House at Historic Fort Stockton.

Desert Pines 18-Hole Municipal Golf Course: This is the home course of Blaine McCallister, one of the PGA's top contenders. Course is open Tuesday through Sunday. It is located on U.S. Highway 285 (One mile northwest of Fort Stockton). Greens fees are $15 on weekdays and $20 on weekends & holidays. Carts are available and rent for $18 for 18 holes. Call (432) 336-2050 for more information. Click here for Course Layout Map.

Wildlife Viewing Area: Six miles north of Fort Stockton on FM 18, the Texas Highway Department has provided for off road parking (No other facilities). Take your binoculars and bird books with you. The site is adjacent to the Diamond Y Nature Preserve, a property owned and managed by the Texas Nature Conservancy.

Rooney Park: Walking path, two playgrounds, an abundance of picnic sites, and restrooms are just some of the park's features. Located on South Hwy. 285.

Ste. Genevieve Wines: The largest of Texas' 54 wineries, Ste. Genevieve is one of the fastest growing wines in the country. Quality is the reason. Ste. Genevieve offers Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay, White Zinfandel, and Red Zinfandel, plus their special blends - Texas Red, Texas White, and Texas Blush. Tours are not available at this time. Click here for more info.

Stockton Plaza: Located along Interstate Highway 10, Stockton Plaza Entertainment Complex is the premier entertainment center in Fort Stockton, TX. At Stockton Plaza, patrons of all ages can enjoy a wonderful meal in our restaurant, play in the arcade/redemption game center, bowl and view the latest movies.Click here for more info.

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