Arlington

Pecan Grove, Arlington Neighborhood

Highlights of Pecan Grove

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

⛳ Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club

A private 27‑hole championship golf course with fitness center, tennis courts, and swimming pools, located along Plantation Drive and Mason Road, serving as the social and recreational hub of the community.

🌳 Pecan Grove Park (Pitts Road)

This largest public park at 800 Pitts Road offers baseball, football and soccer fields, playgrounds, sand volleyball, frisbee golf, picnic pavilion, and levee‑top trails for walking and biking just across from the PGPOA fire station.

🎄 Annual Holiday Lights & Hayrides

Pecan Grove is famed for its festive holiday lighting competition, complete with hayrides, hot cocoa, community‑awarded displays, and a Hall of Fame for homes winning five years in a row, creating a seasonal tradition unique to the neighborhood.

🏫 Pecan Grove Elementary / Bowie Middle / Travis High

The Fort Bend ISD schools located within the neighborhood—Pecan Grove Elementary, James Bowie Middle, and Travis High—are highly rated and serve as local academic anchors for families in Pecan Grove.

🛍️ Plaza 359 & Local Dining

A small shopping strip situated between the country club and Pecan Grove Baptist Church featuring a Randall’s grocery store, weekly farmers/artisan markets, and nearby eateries like Lomonte’s Italian, Clancy’s Public House, and Fulbrook Ale Works brewing unique beers.

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This August in Pecan Grove

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

August 1, 2026

Maker Market

Meadowbrook Recreation Center • 10:30 AM–2:00 PM

A free, family‑friendly event where local children showcase and sell their creations, perfect for Pecan Grove residents looking for a fun outing supporting youth entrepreneurship and creativity.

August 2, 2026

Arlington Days – Vendor Fair & Kids Activities

City Park / Main Street Arlington • 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (Vendor Fair & inflatables); full day activities

Part of the city’s multi‑day Arlington Days celebration, offering crafts, inflatables, kids’ games, a parade, free museum open house, picnic and live music—great for families near Pecan Grove wanting a full day of local festivity.

August 4, 2026

National Night Out

Legion Park • 5:30 PM–7:30 PM

An annual community safety and neighborhood gathering event where Pecan Grove residents can meet neighbors, local police, and enjoy family‑friendly activities in a close‑by park.

August 8, 2026

Rhythm & Relics Flea Market

Truth’s Serum (Downtown Arlington) • 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

A vibrant pop‑up market featuring vintage, handmade and one‑of‑a‑kind goods with DJ entertainment—ideal for nearby Pecan Grove residents seeking unique local shopping and weekend atmosphere.

August 8, 2026

Dynamite Dive – BTS Summer Splash

Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center • 7:30 PM–9:30 PM

A special BTS‑themed swim night celebrating the BTS tour at AT&T Stadium; Pecan Grove families and fans can enjoy music, swimming and even BTS photo card swaps in a fun evening pool event.

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Local characteristics and demographics for Pecan Grove

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