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Runaway Bay

From the green grass on the golf course to the blue waters of Lake Bridgeport, Runaway Bay is a work of art.

The city is located along the southern shores of the lake and includes the only 18-hole golf course in the county at The Club at Runaway Bay.

The golf course is where the annual Firecracker Scramble Golf Tournament is held in conjunction with the Greater Runaway Bay Alliance 4th Fest. The patriotic festival is held the weekend closest to Independence Day and also includes a golf cart parade, food and games.

Runaway Bay is also home to one of two public pools in the county as well as the Chupacabra Point Paddling Trail, named after the strange creature discovered on the golf course in 2010. You can read more about the creature’s discovery at wcmessenger.com/chupacabra

Government

Mayor: Herman White
Mayor Pro Tem: Carolyn Moody
City Council Members: Steve Holt, Todd Low, Richard Griffin, Chris Petty

Council Meetings
Third Tuesday of the Month @ 6:00pm
Norma Coble Civic Center, 51 Runaway Bay Dr.

City Hall
101 Runaway Bay Dr.

City Clerk: Susan Swan
City Clerk: Tammy Sosa
Phone: 940-575-4745
Website: runawaybaytexas.com

Runaway Bay EDC

President: Leslie Woodson
Vice President: Shivum Agarwal

Services

Runaway Bay Police Department
Police Chief: Steve Reynolds
Phone: 940-575-4745

Runaway Bay Fire Department
Fire Chief: Joey Highfill
For Emergencies: Dial 911

Parks and Recreation

The city owns a marina on the north side of U.S. 380 that features 118 lighted boat slips in a wind shielding cove. Public boat ramps are also available.

Norma Coble Civic Center, 51 Runaway Bay Dr.
Phone: 940-575-4745

Cricket Ridge Park, on Runaway Bay Drive (next to Norma Coble Civic Center)
Features a playground

The Park at Runaway Bay, on Blue Bird Lane
Features a walking trail, playground and picnic areas

Runaway Bay Swimming Pool, 938 Port O Call at The Park
Open throughout the summer
Phone: 940-626-9046

Chupacabra Point Paddling Trail, on Blue Fathom Drive
Launching point for three trails: Boons, Willow and Coal Creeks
Website: tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/boat/paddlingtrails/inland/runawaybay_chupacabra

Local Points of Interest

The Resort and Club at Runaway Bay, 400 Half Moon Way
Features an 18-hole golf course consistently rated as one of the best in Texas as well as a driving range and banquet facility.
Phone: 940-575-2225
Website: runawaybay.com

Bay Landing/Thousand Trails/NACO Preserves, 2305 W. U.S. 380
Features an RV campground on the southeast shore of the lake. Cabins are also available for rent.
Phone: 800-388-7788 (members)
Phone: 877-570-2267 (non-members)
Website: thousandtrails.com/texas/bay-landing-rv-campground

Sid Richardson Boy Scout Ranch, 2282 Longhorn Drive northwest of the city
Summer camp tradition for members of the Boy Scouts of America. It includes 16 miles of shoreline and offers a variety of amenities.
Website: longhorncouncil.org/camps-properties/boy-scout-camps/sid-richardson-scout-ranch

Visiting

The Greater Runaway Bay Alliance, with an office in the Norma Coble Civic Center, works to promote the town and make the city a wonderful place to live, work and play. It hosts the annual 4th Fest around Independence Day.

President: Debra Lewis
Email: greaterraballiance@gmail.com
Website: grballiance.com

Education

Runaway Bay is part of the Class 4A Bridgeport Independence School District.

Administration Office
Phone: 940-683-5124
Website: bridgeportisd.net

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