Dick Kleberg Park

On April 25 1958, Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Richard M. Kleberg, Jr. trustees of the Alice G.K. Kleberg U foundation donated 184.5 acres of land to Kleberg County. Dick Kleberg Park is located on Highway 77 at Escondido Rd

 
Dick Kleberg Park was named after Dick Kleberg Sr. Mr. Kleberg was a US congressman, and who also served as chairman of the King Ranch Board from 1950-1955. Dick Kleberg offers several facilities. Facilities include an exposition center where rodeos, concerts, circuses and other events are held. Adjacent to the exposition center, there is an outdoor arena and horse stalls. I addition, Kleberg Park has little league fields and an adult and youth softball complex. Kleberg Park also has a unique barbecue hut with adjoining picnic tables.
Dick Kleberg Park also has several pits alongside tables and shady trees. Kleberg Park is also a tourist attraction for bird watchers. Along with birdwatching, visitors can enjoy a nature trail walk alongside Escondido Creek, that begins at the barbecue hut and ends at the pier. Finally, Dick Kleberg Park provides a Recreational Hall that is used for family reunions, graduation parties, and other like events.

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