Deer Park, is
where the Battle of San Jacinto was fought and where the peace
treaty was signed. The Birthplace of Texas! Standing proudly
along the Deer Park skyline, the San Jacinto Monument marks the
battleground where the Republic of Texas won its independence
from Mexico. The world's tallest memorial column, capped by the
world-renowned Lone Star of Texas, stands as a reminder of the
decisive 18-minute battle that shaped the State of Texas and
the westward expansion of the United States.
Deer Park is well-known for its hospitality,
its recognized public school system, and its noted police and
fire departments. It is also home to two community theatres,
The Art Park Players Dinner Theatre, one of the oldest and most
active dinner theatres in Texas, and The Slightly Off Center
Players, ranked in the "top 5" of all community theatres
in the United States. The community believes recreation enriches
the lives of all our citizens, so the city operates four recreational
centers and a senior citizen center, and offers recreational
programs year-round, including adult softball and volleyball
leagues, Art Park Dancers program, Community Center Preschool,
gymnastics, aerobics, martial arts, Pilates, yoga, and tennis
classes. Plus, you'll enjoy golfing at The Battleground at Deer
Park Golf Course, swimming in the outdoor olympic-sized pool,
outdoor family time at the municipal parks totaling about 150
acres, and much more!
When it comes to preparing today’s
students for tomorrow’s challenges, the Deer
Park Independent School District (DPISD) has established
a tradition of excellence. Recognized throughout the State of
Texas for its quality teaching and administrative teams, DPISD
students remain at the forefront of academics, technology, athletics
and fine arts. The mission statement adopted by the Board of
Trustees commits the district to preparing today’s students
for tomorrow’s challenges. In adopting that mission, the
district affirms its belief that the school system must challenge
students to excel in academic studies and other aspects of education – including
necessary skills for living productively in a rapidly changing
world.
When it comes to residential homes in
Deer Park you will find homes built by family-owned custom builders…Lawther
Homes, Mattison Homes, and others as well as large subdivision
builders such as Gehan Homes, Lennar Builders, and Brighton Homes.
Deer Park homes are often broken into three categories: those
within the city limits and attending DPISD, those within the
city limits attending La Porte ISD, and those within DPISD zone
but in the city of Pasadena. In 2009 there were a total of 412
homes sold, 332 of those within DPISD, between 900 square feet
with two bedrooms and one bath to homes of over 6000 square feet
with six bedrooms and five baths. The average home is Deer Park
ranges from 1700 square feet to 2200 square feet and ranges from
$140,000 to $209,000.
*Market information was derived from data
found in Houston Association of Realtor®s MLS
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