Amenities

In February of 2001, the City established an Arts and Education Development Zone in the heart of the City. Here, one will find the elegant Stafford Centre. Located on 43 acres, this state-of-the-art facility is 90,000 square feet and boasts a 1,100-seat performing arts theater; 25,000 square feet of meeting, banquet and exposition space, including a 20,000 square-foot ballroom; and over 28 acres of outdoor festival green space. The Stafford Centre is the site of extraordinary entertainment and events, including concerts, dance competitions, theater productions, festivals, consumer shows, weddings, meetings, and major outdoor events.

Stafford has been a long supporter of the arts, particularly the Fort Bend Theatre - an active and highly-regarded community theater group.

The residents of Stafford and their neighbors enjoy 35 acres of green space throughout the City that are dedicated as park land. There are five City parks, with plans for another, that feature gazebos, a lake, playground equipment, picnic benches, jogging trails and well-maintained fields for competitive sports. An active citizens' committee works regularly with City Council to continually enhance these popular public places.

Stafford shares the strength of its big neighbor Houston, with its world-renowned medical center, transportation systems, port, space center and more. Yet, Stafford retains small-town congeniality. It's a great place to build a business and raise a family.