Amenities

In 2001, the City established an Arts and Education Development Zone in the heart of the City. Here, one will find the elegant Stafford Centre, opened in 2004. Located on 43 acres, this state-of-the-art facility is 90,000 square feet and boasts an exquisite 1,100-seat performing arts theatre; a 25,000 square-foot 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 recitals, theatrical productions, festivals, consumer shows, weddings, meetings and various outdoor events.

Stafford has been a long supporter of the arts, particularly the Fort Bend Theatre and the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra.

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 that feature gazebos, a lake, playground equipment, picnic benches, jogging trails, well-maintained fields for competitive sports and a recently dedicated historical memorial garden next to City Hall. An active citizens' committee works regularly with City Council to continually enhance these popular public relaxation areas.

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, especially in view of having the only municipal school district in Texas.