Quality Community
The City of Hondo is a quality community, which possesses many desirable attributes. Gently rolling hills provide the setting for a quality lifestyle with an affordable cost of living. Excellent city services, outstanding parks and recreational facilities, safe neighborhoods, strong churches, and excellent schools all make Hondo an attractive community to consider as a place to live, work, or play. We welcome everyone who visits to enjoy the beautiful landscaping along Highway 90. Hondo contains 107 acres of parkland at 14 city-wide parks which are all equipped with picnic tables, BBQ pits, and playground equipment.
Hondo Nature Trail & Park
Hondo Nature Trail & Park is a picturesque 24.1-acre nature park that offers a serene escape into the outdoors. This beautiful park features a well-maintained trail surrounded by lush greenery, where visitors can take leisurely strolls and bask in the tranquility of the natural surroundings. Overlooking the playground area, a charming gazebo adds to the park’s allure, providing a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the scenery. Families will find Hondo Nature Trail & Park to be an ideal destination for wholesome outdoor activities, with a playground on-site that’s perfect for kids to enjoy. Additionally, the park provides convenient restroom facilities, making it a welcoming and practical destination for visitors of all ages. Whether you seek a peaceful walk through nature or a family-friendly outing, Hondo Nature Trail & Park promises a delightful experience with its blend of natural beauty and recreational amenities.
Golf Course
This old 9-hole course resides at the Hondo Air Base and dates back to the 1950s. It’s a traditional small-town layout featuring tight fairways and tiny greens. Two sets of tees allow for an 18-hole round. Under 3,000 yards, the layout features five par 4s, two par 3s, and two par 4s.
The Hondo Golf Course offers a fun and family-oriented environment. The golf course remains as one of the City’s valuable forms of entertainment, hosting numerous golf and washer pitching tournaments, providing the best golfing experience for everyone.
There are numerous tournaments throughout the summer including the weekly Wednesday Scramble, the Hondo-D’Hanis Rotary Club tournament, the Lions Club tournament, the Knights of Columbus tournament, and the Scott Muennink Memorial Throwdown. Some are traditional and some are a little on the wild side including toilets, frisbees, slingshots, and live music.
