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Do I need to register to ride my horse?: Yes, you need to bring proof that your horse had the Coggins Test to the Recreation Center. You will be issued a permit that is good for six months.

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1. What are the park hours?: Parks are open from dawn till dusk daily.

2. Can you fish in the ponds at Community Park and Bear Creek Nature Park?: Yes, but you need to have a fishing license if you are 16 years of age or older. Bear Creek Nature Park is only catch and release.

3. What is the distance of the Equestrian Trail at Bear Creek Nature Park?: The entire loop is 2.24 miles.

4. What is the distance of the walking path around the pond at Community Park?: If you just walk around the pond, it is 6/10 of a mile.

5. Can you camp at Bear Creek Nature Park?: Yes, but you must be a registered group with the Parks and Recreation Department.

6. Are the ponds stocked?: Yes, the department strives to stock once a year by Texas Parks and Wildlife.

7. Do I need to register to ride my horse?: Yes, you need to bring proof that your horse had the Coggins Test to the Recreation Center. You will be issued a permit that is good for six months.

8. Can I cut a tree down at my house?: According to the Tree Preservation, owners of property zoned as residential who reside at the property and use the residence as their primary residence are exempt as long as they are approved by the landscape administrator or designee.