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Hazel Bazemore County Park

Hazel Bazemore Park is one of the parks operated by the Nueces County Parks and Recreation Department. The 77.6 acre park is located on the Nueces River, just off of Farm Road 624 and County Road 69. There is a self-guided nature trail and photographic blinds for the study of birds. Picnic facilities and a playground area are available along with fishing and swimming in the Nueces River. A group shelter is available for parties by reservation. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance by calling (512) 387-4231.

The park was named in 1956 for Miss Hazel Bazemore, assistant home demonstration agent, who was killed in an automobile accident in 1955. Miss Bazemore was a 1950 graduate of Oklahoma A&M College and began her services with Nueces County in August of 1950.

In September 1977, the park was made into a nature park and environmental study area.

Nueces County Park Rules and Regulations
Speed limit: 15 mph in the park
Littering is prohibited.
Small cooking fires are allowed on open beach areas only.
Camping must be in designated areas only and by permit only.
Pets must be attended at all times on a leash.
Fireworks, firearms, pellet or b-b guns, bow and arrows are prohibited.
Only hook and line fishing is permitted from the piers.
Surfing is not allowed in restricted areas.
Glass containers are prohibited on the beach.
Driving and camping in sand dunes is prohibited. Also, any destruction of vegetation is prohibited.