Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce

Are you looking for a special gift - something to say "I missed you while I was away" or "I saw this and thought of you?" Maybe you're looking for a place to pass a pleasant afternoon have some coffee or browse through antiques.

You can find all this and more in the delightful Halsell Street shops located in Historic Downtown Bridgeport. Bridgeport is a comforting blend of old and new where the past is cherished, the present celebrated and the future eagerly anticipated. This philosophy is evident in the diversity found in its shopping district, where a wide variety of merchants have chosen to call Halsell Street home.

If you're new to Bridgeport or just passing through, we invite you to discover the treasures awaiting you in Historic Downtown Bridgeport. And if you're an old friend who just hasn't been here in a while, come get reacquainted - you'll be glad you did.

Bridgeport Park and Recreation strives to enhance the quality of life in our community by developing, maintaining, renovating and preserving, in a safe and attractive manner, quality City parkways, parks open spaces and recreational facilities. It is further our vision to facilitate recreational opportunities and amenities which will be safe and secure for the benefit of all ages.

Currently, Bridgeport maintains four community parks and one community center. They have recently obtained over $600,000 worth of grant monies from Texas Parka and Wildlife to renovate Harwood Park, renovate and expand our community center, and to construct a 300-acre All Terrain Vehicle Park. The city is also in the process of developing a Keep Bridgeport Beautiful program and a Youth Advisory Council for youth and teens to become more involved in the planning of our Parks an Recreation Department.

Most recently the city has added a skate park to one of the community parks. There are grind rails, jump boxes, ramps and open space to skate yourself in a tizzy! There is also a basketball goal, swings, slides and restrooms for any remaining posers (non-skaters) to enjoy the park.

Once the grant project is complete, this park will offer our existing city pool, brand new playground equipment for children 2-12 years of age, message centers throughout newly lit walking trails, xeriscape gardening and information about conservation and preservation, picnic/game tables throughout the park, a renovated pavilion available for rentals, horseshow pits, and park grills.

This site is approximately 300 acres with 60% within an abandoned rock quarry and 40% throughout a wooded area. It will include both motorized and non-motorized trails for ATVs motorcycles, jeeps, mountain bikes, and hikers. There will be separate trailheads for motorized and non-motorized users and an area for parking, picnicking, and camping.

The Bridgeport Country Club is a semi-private club complete with Putting Green and Driving Range, Golf Cart Rental and a course consisting of Champion Bermuda Greens. It is open to the Public Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Members and their Guests only on Saturday and Sunday. Tee-Times are not required. The Club offers both social membership and full golf membership. Numerous tournaments are held throughout the year including both a spring and fall Chili-Dipper, and a scramble is held each Thursday night, with meal included. The pool is available to members and their guests only.

Bridgeport Country Club 2000 square foot covered porch, larger pro shop, lounge and bar, and a full service kitchen. A meeting hall/banquet room of over 1700 square feet is will accommodate approximately 130 guests. For more information, contact 940-683-9438.

Also another project site for our grant monies, this existing building is used for senior activities, Bridgeport Historical Museum and rentals. The future renovations and expansion of this building will include: two volleyball courts, basketball court, boxing ring, weight/fitness area, walking track, rock climbing wall, dance/aerobics room, club room for arts and crafts, kits activity learning room, and locker rooms.

This is an exciting time in Bridgeport to be part of the community and get involved with all of the new and ongoing recreational events, actives, and grant opportunities. As Mayor Don Majka mentions, "We will be seeing great changes in our City as we continue to reach these milestones."

Runaway Bay is nestled along the southwestern shoreline of beautiful Lake Bridgeport. The climate allows practically year-round recreation, which includes golfing, fishing, tennis and boating. Besides access to the lake, Runaway Bay is home to a challenging 18 - hole championship golf course with the finest greens in North Texas.

The city houses 128 lighted boat slips in a wind-protected cove. Besides a convenient place to house your boat, it is a great covered fishing spot.

The Bridgeport Municipal Airport, offering 24-hour facilities and is just across the bridge from Runaway Bay. Bay Landing, Thousand Trails/NACO preserve are beside the airport and offer camping and outdoor activities. To the west of Runway Bay is the Sid Richardson Boy Scout Reservation.

Lodging and restaurants are available in Runaway Bay, just 10 minutes west of Bridgeport.

Summer activities begin with the opening of the municipal pool at the park and various water activities on the lake. July brings the 4th Fest (held July 1st this year) and a spectacular fireworks display. The weekend begins with golf tournament in the morning that benefits the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Center. Before it's over, the food booths are set up and the aroma of barbeque, hot dogs and burritos are in the air. The annual golf cart parade is held in the afternoon. Participants decorate their golf car and follow a parade route through the housing area. Judging is conducted and the winners are recognized.

The first celebration of the fall is the "Trunk Fest at Whitestone Fellowship." Cars are backed up in a circle and "mountains of candy" are placed in the trunk of the cars. Children dressed in Halloween costumes are free to "Trick or Treat" in a secure area. The winter season brings a visit from Santa and the beautiful Festival of Lights, and also the annual Chili Supper which is held at the Community Church. In the Spring we have the Easter Festival.

Runaway Bay is life as it used to be! Hometown atmosphere where the children ride their bikes, families worship in the area churches and everybody knows each other by name. Live and play in Runaway Bay. Come see for yourself!