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About Alvin

Small town living in the south east part of Texas, Alvin is a family friendly city with a laid back atmosphere. You can ditch the craziness of big city life and live in a place that’s a little quieter, without losing touch or being too far off the beaten path. Houston is not far – an easy drive to access all of the resources it has to offer. Families love living in Alvin for a number of good reasons, and one is its prime location.

Originally a ranch town, Alvin got its start in the mid 1800s. Eventually, with the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad, more and more settlers trickled into what is now modern day Alvin. Interestingly enough, the town was first going to be named “Morgan”, after one of the community’s first settlers, Alvin Morgan. Unfortunately, the surname “Morgan” was already monopolized by a different city, so they switched to the next best thing… “Alvin”!

When it comes to rainstorms, Alvin knows a thing or two. With the current record for “most rainfall” over the course of one day, Alvin holds the record. Over forty inches fell on one July day in the late 1970s. Now that’s a lot of precipitation.

One of Alvin’s claims to fame is that it was home to baseball legend Nolan Ryan. This Hall of Famer is quite famous and known to many baseball fans, and he was raised right here in Alvin. As a result, you’ll find a museum in his name at the exhibit center of the local community college. Alvin is proud of their local legend!

With a dozen local parks and recreational facilities, Alvin residents love using all of these beautiful areas to stay active and enjoy the beautiful Texas weather. Of course, when the weather gets too hot and humid (as most summer days are in Texas), families swarm the local water park, the Bob S. Owen Pool. With family friendly amenities and a fun water slide, this well-kept pool is a citywide destination when the season’s right.

Community involvement is important to any city, and Alvin is no exception. With a wide range of recreational programs, activities, and classes, the Parks and Recreation Department in Alvin is very involved in providing many offerings to its residents. With something for all ages, Alvin boasts a fun variety of sports leagues, and many programs for seniors and kids alike.