Park

(See FBMUD118 website under RESOURCES / DOCUMENTS / PROJECT DOCUMENTS for more information on each park project.)

The District completed numerous capital projects intended to improve the quality of life within the District and promote water conservation. These include the addition of a walking/jogging trail around Figure Four Lake, a children’s splash pad area, a new playground, a pavilion, a village park playground, and a reclaimed water irrigation system to serve the community’s greenspace areas. The list below summarizes the projects complete by Fort Bend County Mud No. 118.

FBCMUD 118 Projects
	Substantial Completion	Final Completion
Barski Playground	7/3/2018	8/30/2018
Splash Pad	8/31/2018	10/30/2018
Barski Pavilion	8/31/2018	8/30/2018
Jogging Trail Phase I	10/2/2018	1/2/2019
Reclaimed Water Phase I	2/9/2019	1/20/2020
Jogging Trail Phase 2	2/15/2021	3/1/2021
Jogging Trail Phase 3	5/28/2020	8/25/2020
Playground at Waterside Village Park	11/6/2019	11/19/2019
Irrigation System Improvements	—	1/15/2020
Parking Lot near Lost Lake & Waterside Estates Circle	4/1/2022	4/12/2022
Landscaping Improvements & Gazebo at Figure Four Lake	July 2023	May 2024

Final Park Improvements (PDF)

Fort Bend MUD 118 has recently received reports of the presence of a coral snake on the peninsula along Figure Four Lake. We ask residents to be cautious, keep pets on a leash at all times, and be aware of our wild neighbors while visiting District parks.

Wildlife in Parks and Open Spaces

Many Texans live in close proximity to a variety of native wildlife, including reptiles such as snakes and alligators with no confrontations.  As predators, snakes and alligators are an integral component of our ecosystems, helping to keep populations of their prey in check. Most wildlife will prefer to retreat or escape when encountered by humans. If you encounter potentially dangerous wildlife while visiting the District’s parks, do not approach it, keep a safe distance, and move away from the area. There are occasions when certain wildlife becomes a nuisance and must be handled by the proper authorities. In those cases, please notify the District’s Parks Manager by phone, or through the District’s website.

Residents should be watchful of alligators, snakes, and other wildlife in parks and along waterways, follow posted signage and share these wildlife safety tips:

• Leave wildlife alone. State law prohibits killing, harassing, or possessing protected wildlife.
• Never feed or entice wild animals, it is dangerous and illegal.
• Never allow small children to play unsupervised.
• Keep pets on a leash and in control when visiting District parks.
• Don’t swim in areas not designated for swimming.
• Do enjoy viewing and photographing wildlife from a safe distance of at least 30 ft. or more.

For more information about snakes, alligators, and other wildlife, including safety tips for living near wild animals, research reports and basic natural history, follow the links below to TPWD web site:

• Be Nature-Safe
• If You See An Alligator

For questions specific to Fort Bend MUD 118 or to report wildlife related concerns, follow the link below or contact by phone: (832) 956-0868.

Contact Us

As Part of the District’s Park Plan, Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 118 (MUD 118) has begun implementing additional improvements to the parks, open spaces, and trails within MUD 118 common areas. Improvements are scheduled to begin at Waterside Village Park on October 12, 2021. For the safety of the community, portions of Waterside Village Park will be closed temporarily during the week of October 11, 2021 through October 18, 2021, while construction is underway. Barski Park and areas along the jogging trail and Figure Four Lake will remain open for use during this time. Thank you for your patience during this process.

For questions and additional information please contact MUD 118 through the District website’s contact page at www.FBMUD118.com/contact/ or by telephone to the District’s Park Facility Manager at (832) 956-0868.

 

Fort Bend MUD 118 has recently received reports of the presence of an alligator in Figure Four Lake. Fort Bend MUD 118 is monitoring the situation and following the guidance and regulations set by the Texas Parks Wildlife Department. We ask residents to adhere to Fort Bend MUD 118 park rules, State and local regulations and the guidance outlined below while visiting District Parks.

The American Alligator

The American alligator is a semi-aquatic, armored reptile that is almost black in color.  Adult alligators will range from 6 – 14 ft. in body length.  They have prominent eyes and nostrils with coarse scales over their entire body.  The alligator has a large, long head and often floats or swims with only its eyes and nostrils exposed.  Alligators are carnivorous and feed on fish, turtles, snakes, small mammals, waterfowl, and other alligators.  Alligators are surprisingly quick on land and can run up to 35 miles per hours for short distances.  Alligators in Texas are mostly inactive from mid-October until early March when they brumate.  Springtime is when alligators are most active, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.  Courtship and mating begin in late spring and continues through early summer. April through July are peak months for nuisance gator calls.

If You See An Alligator

Many Texans will live in close proximity to these native reptiles with no confrontations, however, there are occasions when certain alligators become a “nuisance” and must be handled by the proper authorities. The current legal definition of a nuisance alligator is “an alligator that is depredating (killing livestock or pets) or a threat to human health and safety.”   Texas Parks and Wildlife is the only authority that can deem an alligator a nuisance because of their protected status.

The following are instances in which local authorities should be notified: If you see an alligator in the roadway; if an alligator is repeatedly following boats, canoes or other watercrafts, and/or maintains a close distance without submersing; or if you walk near the water and an alligator comes straight toward you, especially if it comes out of the water.

Residents should be watchful of alligators, snakes, and other wildlife along waterways, follow posted signage and share these alligator tips:

• Leave alligators alone. State law prohibits killing, harassing, or possessing alligators.
• Never feed or entice alligators, it is dangerous and illegal.
• Never allow small children to play unsupervised near water.
• Alligators are most active between dusk and dawn when they are feeding.
• Don’t allow pets to swim, exercise or drink in or near waters that may contain alligators. Keep your pet on a leash and in control when walking around the water.
• Don’t swim in areas not designated for swimming.
• Do enjoy viewing and photographing alligators from a safe distance of at least 30 ft. or more.
• If you hear an alligator hiss, it is a warning that you are too close.

Remember that alligators are an important part of Texas’s natural history, as well as an integral component of our wetland’s ecosystems. For more information about alligators, including safety tips for living near alligators, research reports and basic natural history, Follow the link below to TPWD Web site:

https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/alligator/safety/index.phtml

For questions specific to Fort Bend MUD 118, follow the link below or contact by phone: (832) 956-0868

https://www.fbmud118.com/contact/