FAQs • Friendswood, TX • CivicEngage

Do I need a license to fish at the Centennial Park pond?: No, a fishing license is not required to fish at the Centennial Park Pond. However, only fishing is allowed from the bank. Nets are not permitted. It is not required to catch and release.

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Parks & Recreation - Parks, Facilities & Reservations

1. Is the Splashpad open?: The Splashpad is open daily from 8AM-8PM. *The Splashpad will be closed for the season starting on November 1st, 2020.

2. Are the Leavesley Park Hangar and the Jones Hangar the same Facility?: Yes, the Leavesley Park Jones Hangar is often referred to as the Jones Hangar, the Hangar, and other variations of the name. It is located at 901 Buckingham in the Regency Estates subdivision.

3. Is Frankie Carter Randolph Park a City of Friendswood property?: No, Frankie Carter Randolph Park is a Harris County Park. To make a reservation please call their Reservations Office at 713-991-6881.

4. What indoor facilities can be rented?: The Leavesley Park Jones Hangar is the only indoor facility available for rent or public use. Visit the City Parks and Reservations page to find out more information about renting the Hangar.

5. Do I need a license to fish at the Centennial Park pond?: No, a fishing license is not required to fish at the Centennial Park Pond. However, only fishing is allowed from the bank. Nets are not permitted. It is not required to catch and release.

6. May I bring my dog to any city park?: Dogs are allowed at most City parks, with the exception of Renwick Park and the Sportspark. For those parks that do allow dogs, they must remain on a leash.

7. What is the length of the track at Stevenson Park?: One full lap is slightly less than one half of a mile. There are markers along the trail to help you determine distance.

8. Can I bring a bounce house or other inflatables to Stevenson Park?: Only those who rent the Park Gazebo or the Large Rotary Pavilion are allowed to bring inflatables to their rental. Inflatables are not allowed at the small Rotary Pavilion. The Parks and Recreation Department requires a copy of the insurance information from the inflatable rental company with the City of Friendswood listed as additionally insured. Driving into the park is prohibited. Bounce houses and other inflatables must be unloaded in the parking lot.