Nature Center Kayak Launch

Baytown Parks and Recreation

Crystal Bay at the Baytown Nature Center is an incredible destination for kayaking and paddle boarding. The view of the San Jacinto monument over the water is hard to beat. This project will make it more accessible for the public to launch kayaks from the Baytown Nature Center. 

WHAT: A new floating kayak launch into Crystal Bay at the Baytown Nature Center.

WHY: To provide easy access to Crystal Bay for kayaks for increased recreational use.

  1. BNC Kayak Launch Project Complete

    Nature Center Kayak Launch Project - August 1, 2024 Update

    The Baytown Nature Center kayak is launch is complete. Project Information
  2. BNC Kayak Launch installation

    Nature Center Kayak Launch Project - July 30, 2024 Update

    The final piece of the BNC Kayak Launch is being installed Project Information
  3. A partially constructed dock with an excavator nearby

    Nature Center Kayak Launch Project - June 10, 2024 Update

    The kayak launch is partially complete and work is ongoing. Project Information
  4. Barge with construction equipment in crystal bay

    Nature Center Kayak Launch Project - May 1, 2024 Update

    A barge carrying wood pilings has arrived in Crystal Bay to begin the kayak launch construction. Project Information
  5. Proposal diagram for floating kayak launch. A current view of the site where water meets the grass

    Nature Center Kayak Launch Project - September 13, 2023 Update

    A new kayak launch for the Baytown Nature Center is in development. Project Information