Located 17 miles east of Houston, Baytown has a population of 72,000. Baytown is a peaceful community tucked away in a world of green trees, surrounded by sparkling bays and bisected by winding waterways.

Baytown enters the 21st century as a hometown that provides an excellent education system for future generations, incentives that will attract future business and industry, and citizens who take pride in their community.

Baytown's many recreational opportunities place emphasis on family involvement, but also encourage individual excellence. When attention turns to leisure times, there is much from which to choose. From new attractions like Bayland Park Marina to the Baytown Nature Center, recreational activities provide fun for all ages. There are miles of trails for cyclists, joggers, and strollers. Annual events include fun runs, fishing tournaments, cycling races and more.

Baytown is rich in history and tradition with attractions such as the San Jacinto battlegrounds, the Lynchburg Ferry, Republic of Texas park and more. Local history, local activities and festivals, bird watching, and of course, the many bays and bayous are only part of what makes Baytown a special place to live.

Visit the city's official community homepage featuring links to Baytown's major geographic and historic attractions, as well as community and local government information at http://www.baytown.org/.