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New Forest Cove Marina and Nature Center Membership Agreement
The following terms of membership and use of the Forest Cove Marina and Nature Center are intended to maintain the security and environmental integrity of the facility, and promote the safe and enjoyable use of the marina and park area.
· Show respect for the rights of other Forest Cove Marina and
Nature Center members and wildlife while using the facility.
· Do not divulge the access lock combination to anyone outside of
your family. Use caution to maintain the security of the combination. If
you have knowledge of the disclosure of the combination, report it so that
the combination can be changed.
· Always close the gate, and lock the padlock after entering or exiting
the Marina.
· Only non-motorized watercraft or boats with small trolling motors
may be launched into the cove from the marina. Boats with gasoline motors
may be launched only if the motor is not intended to be used. Jet-Ski or
speed boat launching is not permitted.
· Do not operate any watercraft in an unsafe manner, or at speeds
that cause a significant wake, or causes excessive noise. Always provide
sufficient life preservers.
· Keep the Marina, Cove, and park area clean at all times. Do not
leave any garbage behind; Take out what you bring in, as well as any other
garbage that you find while using the marina.
· All members are expected to participate in clean up days or other
activities to help maintain the park area.
· The Forest Cove Marina and Nature Center and the FCPOA accept no
responsibility for items that are lost or stolen from the Marina. Leave
items at your own risk.
· Any boats left at the marina should be neatly placed out of the
way, where they will not interfere with other's use of the boat launch,
dock, or park area.
· No firearms are allowed.
· You will be notified that the combination to the lock will be changed
periodically to keep it secure.
· Report any violations to these rules and regulations to a member
of the Marina and Nature Center Committee.
· Adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws while using the facility
· Additional rules and regulations may be imposed at any time.
Forest Cove Marina Fee Eliminated
The FCPOA board agreed to eliminate the $10.00 membership fee to use the Marina. All property owners can now join the marina for free by signing the operating agreement and liability waiver. (click here to print agreement).
Forest Cove Marina Re-opens
The Forest Cove marina will re-open to the public in April 2001. The Marina is located off of Marina Drive, behind the condominiums across from the community center. Membership to the Forest Cove Marina and Nature Center is open to all Forest Cove residents. Non-motorized boating by members is permitted in the cove, which currently is an isolated "lake" due to sediment filling the channel in the '94 flood. We are still pursuing options for motorboat access to Lake Houston.
A marina clean-up day is scheduled for Saturday, April 7, 2001. Anyone interested in joining the Cove Marina and Nature Center will be provided with a key to the gate ($10 annual key fee) and will help maintain the environmental integrity of the park area. Call Kurt Hilarides at 281-793-9935 for more information, or just come by the marina on Saturday.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Girl Scout Troop 3849 will be performing a Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Marina & Nature Center on April 21, 2001 (rain date May 5). This will be a solemn ritual that conforms to the procedure prescribed for retirement of U.S. flags.
The Flag Retirement Ceremony will be open to all Forest Cove Residents to observe or donate a worn flag to. The time is 9-10am on Saturday, April 21, at the Forest Cove Marina. There is a specific protocol required to dispose of a United States Flag and the girls will be demonstrating how this is done. This is the third year this group of girls have conducted a retirement ceremony but the first time they have opened up to the public. We hope to have a lot of homeowners attend so they can see what postive things youth are involved in.
We will also have flag subscriptions available for all homeowners at the same time. The young lady in charge is Anna DiCarlo. If you have any questions, pleas contact Debra Vaughn at 281-359-5821.
Thank you for your help and support.
-Girl Scout Troop 3849
The Forest Cove Marina was originally (and still is) one of the main attractions of the Forest Cove Subdivision. Section One was built around the cove which used to be dredged on a regular basis to facilitate boating. There was a dock with slips for boats, and the cove was open to the San Jacinto River and Lake Houston.
The Marina is located off of Marina Drive, across from the community center. Non-motorized boating is allowed in the cove, which currently is an isolated "lake" due to sediment filling the channel in the '94 flood. Canoes and Kayaks were rented at the marina, and bait and tackle was also available. It was operated by Southwest Paddlesports until after the floods of 1998. Their storefront was on the corner of Hamblen Road and Forest Cove Dr. Southwest Paddlesports was owned by a local residents Patti Carothers and James Graham who lived around the corner from the marina until they were bought out by Harris County Flood Control after the floods of 1998.
Southwest Paddlesports is now located at 26322 1-45 North in the Woodlands. The new phone number is 281-292-5600. They had to move to higher ground! Check our website for more information: http://www.paddlesports.com
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(note: I am searching for more historical info on the marina, old articles, photos, etc. - please email if you have any - Thanks)
April 1999 News
Sponsored by SouthWest PaddleSports 200 volunteers braved cool temperatures and windy conditions on Saturday March 27th to pickup about six tons of trash from the Cove. Fifteen Forest Cove residents, 15 from the Woodlands, 20 from Conroe, 45 from Cleveland Middle School, Girl Scout troops 8054 & 3793, Boy Scout troop 1655, Kingwood High School's National Honor Society, French Club & Beta Club, and Jesse Jones Park volunteers were among the many cleaning from canoe and shore.
Oldies rock band "Vintage" played as 280 gourmet hot dogs provided by SouthWest PaddleSports & Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc. were served. Dr. Pepper provided the beverages.
Thanks especially to Forest Cove residents Marie & Fred Hurd and Dave Mauck for their extra hours of help. Marie also volunteered at the Garden Club's plant sale in the afternoon. The Cove looks great thanks to all who gave their time!
- Patti Carothers and James Graham.
SouthWest PaddleSports is moving their store to 26322 1-45 North in the Woodlands. The new phone number is 281-292-5600. We need to move to higher ground! The grand opening will be the week of April 19th. Check our website for more information: http://www.paddlesports.com
March News
The annual Forest Cove/San Jacinto River Cleanup will be held rain or shine Saturday March 27 from 8 AM to 1:30 PM. You can register by calling 281-FLY-FISH. There will be canoes and kayaks available first come, first serve for $5.00 per boat. After the cleanup we invite you to a FREE lunch, entertainment souvenirs and door prizes. Mark your calendar now and call to sign up! For more information check the website at http://www.trashbash.org. The after school kids kayak club meets Tuesdays and Fridays at 4:30 PM. New members and volunteers welcome. Call for information. (281) 359-3474. Must be at least 10 years old.
Marina Hours:
Monday - Friday 3 PM-6 PM
Saturday 8 AM-6 PM
Sunday 10 AM-6 PM
February News
The annual Forest Cove/San Jacinto River Cleanup will be held rain or shine Saturday March 27 from 8 AM to 1:30 PM. You can register by calling 281-FLY-FISH. There will be canoes and kayaks available first come, first serve for $5.00 per boat. After the cleanup we invite you to a FREE lunch, entertainment souvenirs and door prizes. Mark your calendar now and call to sign up! For more information check the website at http://www.trashbash.org. The after school kids kayak club meets Tuesdays and Fridays at 4:30 PM. New members and volunteers welcome. Call for information. (281) 359-3474. Must be at least 10 years old.
December News
Due to the November flood, the Marina will be closed until further notice. We are hoping to re-open by Christmas.
November News
New Hours
The marina will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will open at 10 AM on Friday.
The marina was under 5 feet of water and mud from the October 17th flood and is slowly recovering. There were four inches of mud left on the parking lot. It will be a few more weeks until we are under full operation again. Please be careful when visiting the marina and try to park on dry, not muddy, land.
The cormorants are returning to the Cove and soon, the pelicans & roseate spoonbills. The herons and egrets are increasing in numbers for their annual winter stay. best viewed at dusk and early morning, they are finding plenty of fish to feed on.
The after school kids kayak club meets Tuesday November 1st at 4:30 PM to decide on their days and hours to meet. New members and volunteers welcome. Call for information, 359-3474. Must be at least 10 years old.
October News
If you need a Forest Cove sticker, please call the office at 359-3474. Please display your sticker when you use the marina.
Bait & snacks are available at the marina. Fishing for bass catfish has been very good lately.
The after-school kayak club is looking for new members 10 years and up to join in the fun. Learn kayaking skills, games and races. Members will select their days and times to meet. Call Patti at 359-3474 for more info.
The Tuesday evening fly-casting practice will continue from 6 PM to dark.
Anyone with equipment is welcome to come & practice & learn from
the more experienced. The Shallow Water Anglers & Paddlers (SWAP) will
meet Tuesday October 20 after fly-casting practice to discuss up-coming
trips, do fly-tying, etc. All are welcome. For more info call FLY-FISH (359-3474).