Victoria, Victoria County, Texas

Victoria , Texas – An Overview

Victoria is the county seat of Victoria County, Texas, United States. This city is well known as the “South Texas Crossroads” and is also one of the oldest cities in Texas. It is the cathedral city of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria in Texas. Victoria is located 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico and is within a two-hour drive of Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio and Austin.

If you are looking for great recreational activities, Victoria city is your place to be. Brownson Park, Boulevard Park and Hopkins Park offer playground equipment for the kids to enjoy good playtime. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park is the famous park in the city featuring a playground, basketball court, lighted pavilion and sidewalks. Riverside Park is home to the Texas Zoo and the zoo exhibits more than 200 species of animals and plants in its natural habitat. This park offers a multitude of attractions like Disc-Golf courses, over 15 Baseball fields, Rose Garden and a Duck Pond.

McNamara House Museum in Victoria is the historical landmark here. The house was built for Mr. William J. McNamara, a local hide and cotton dealer, his wife Mary Ann Buckley McNamara and their four daughters. Décor, artwork, the photographs, paperwork, handbags, Victorian dresses, shoes, and bed linens are all featured displays offering fascinating insights into the bygone era. The Nave Museum is a fine arts museum, depicting both modern and classical exhibits. The Museum of the Coastal Bend stands testimony to the rich multi-cultural heritage of the mid-coastal region of Texas.

Aloe Army Air Field is an advanced single-engine training field for fighter pilots. Victoria Independent School District, Victoria College, and the University of Houston-Victoria serve the city of Victoria.

Play Construction & Equipment Provider in Victoria, Texas - All Play Inc.

ALL PLAY Incorporated is the exclusive Little Tikes Commercial representative in Victoria city area of Victoria County, Texas. We provide turn-key park, playground, athletic and recreational constructions, besides also offering playground equipment, park furnishings, park shelters, water parks, shade canopies and much more from a number of good brands. Our playground construction and equipment company conforms to the U.S. safety guidelines for designing, constructing, operating and maintaining safe playgrounds for kids in schools, day care centers, community centers, parks and recreational areas in the city of Victoria.

Quick Facts about Victoria, Texas

Geographic Coordinates	28°49'1" N, 96°59'36" W
County	Victoria County, Texas
Incorporated	Year 1838
Area	85.8 km² or 33.1 square milesLand – 99.55%Water – 0.45%
Standard Zip Code	77901, 77904 & 77905
Time Zone	Central Standard Time (6 hours behind GMT)
Climate	Hot during summer and cold during winter Warmest month - August (93.70o F – Avg. Max. Temp) Coldest month - January (43.60o F – Avg. Min. Temp)Annual average precipitation - 37.21”
Distance from Texas State Capital	112 miles
Library	Victoria Public Library
Special Event	Victoria Market Days