In 1956, three years before his death, Alexander Deussen, a petroleum geologist from San Antonio, donated 309-acres of land to Harris County Precinct 1. Named after its donator, Alexander-Deussen Park boasts many amenities which are appreciated by everyone who visits this exceptional recreational area. The park has the several children’s playgrounds, a community center, an open air pavilion overlooking the lake, an asphalt 2.5 mile jogging trail with work out equipment erected along the path, 3 multi-purpose athletic fields, a fishing pier, a boat ramp, and an enormous gazebo perched out over the water. The park also features a duck pond which includes an abundance of turtles. The uniqueness of this park has lent itself as a home for a small
