The Newport community is located in League City, Texas, in Galveston County. The zip code is 77573. A large majority of this community’s homes are small quaint homes built in the 1970s. Clear Creek Independent School District is based in League City and serves most of the area residents.
Medical care is excellent for area residents. In 2008 the construction of the 110,000 square foot Specialty Care facility located on 35 acres was approved to be built. This is conveniently located near Interstate 45 and Farm to Market Road 646.
The four major employment sectors in this area include aerospace, petrochemicals and chemical processing, high-tech and tourism, offering thousands of jobs for residents of this area. The Galveston Bay area, or simply called “Bay Area,” which is located within close proximity to Newport, is the foundation for these employment opportunities.
The Bayport Industrial District, Johnson Space Center, Exxon Mobil, Barbours Cut Terminal and Ellington Airport are all large employers in the area. The Bay is also rich in history and attractions. It is a resort destination for Houston area residents offering many water-front accommodations.
League City offers a city pool for resident use, located at 4500 West Walker. There are multiple parks in the area. Countryside Park has softball fields, soccer/football fields, a sports pavilion, picnic areas, playgrounds, and nature and fitness trails.
League Park has a turn of the century theme and features a bandstand, basketball courts, picnic areas, playground equipment, a concession stand and restrooms. Other parks include: Bayridge Park, Rustic Oaks Park, Helen’s Garden, Newport Park and Heritage Park. There are endless areas in the neighborhood to get out an enjoy nature.
Beyond the parks, area residents can head to the beach for the day or spend a day boating on Clear Lake, stroll the boardwalk located in nearby Kemah, or enjoy an educational experience at the Johnson Space Center.