Visit Clifton

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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES:

Bosque Art Center
Home to the Tin Building Theatre, Art Council, Education Council, Art Club, Photography Club, Weavers and Fiber Guild, Auxiliary. Each of these groups supports its activities through admission fees, while the general operating expenses for the entire Conservatory come from donations, memorials, membership, and fund-raisers.

Bosque Museum
A history museum of Bosque County Life and culture. The museum highlights the county’s unique ethnic groups and early pioneer life. The museum contains the largest collection of Norwegian artifacts in the South and Southwest, a significant collection of Indian artifacts, and an important collection of early Texas furniture and textiles. The museum was founded in 1924 and is the recipient of numerous awards. It is one of the oldest museums in the State of Texas

Clifton Municipal Library
In 2000, Clifton’s Nellie Pederson Civic Library expanded its content and moved into a newly built complex all its own.

Thriving Art Community
Clifton is a creative haven for artists, including several members of the Cowboy Artists of America.
   

MEDICAL and HOSPITAL FACILITIES:

Goodall-Witcher Hospital and Clifton Medical Clinic
Hospital foundation is a non-profit private organization. Accommodates 42 beds and 30 nursing care beds. Equipped to perform cat scans, ultrasound, nuclear studies, EEGs, and mammograms. Ten local physicians and 10 to 15 area consultant physicians. Clifton Medical Clinic also employs family nurse practitioners.

 

RETIREMENT LIVING and HEALTHCARE SERVICES:

 

Lutheran Sunset Ministries is a not-for-profit organization

dedicated to serving the aging population with retirement apartment

housing with services, assisted living services, skilled nursing and

 dementia care, and hospice care.  Located on a 21 acre campus,

 LSM has served the Clifton/Bosque County area since 1954, serving 

approximately 200 people each day.

 

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

Clifton has 67 acres of park area.

Clifton Municipal Park
Picnic grounds, barbecue grills, restroom facilities, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, basketball hoops, playgrounds and The Armory (former National Guard Armory now used for civic purposes). Is located on the banks of the beautiful Bosque River. Site of several festivals during the year.

Olsen Park
Three tennis courts, walking trails, soccer fields, playground, swimming pool.

Dahl Park
Basketball court, playground, picnic area, and restroom facilities.

Children’s Park
Playground.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:

Golf Courses
Within 8 to 35 minutes are beautiful golf courses. 

Tennis
Five public courts.

Swimming
One public pool opens during Summer months.

Boating facilities
Eight public boat ramps located less than 30 minutes from Historic Downtown.

Fishing in area
Lake Whitney, Bosque River, Brazos River, trout fishing at Meridian State Park.

Hunting and Wildlife  
Abundant wildlife, including deer, wild turkey, dove, quail, and rattlesnakes. Hunting Leases information available through the Chamber of Commerce and is as follows

WB Ranch Deer Lease 

www.thewhitetailranch.com

Youth Sports Leagues
Basketball league, Baseball league, Football, and coming soon Soccer

Clifton Independent School District Sports
Football, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, cheerleading, track.

Theatres
The CLIFTEX Theatre provides current-release movies every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tin Building Theatre provides live performances by local seasoned actors.

POSTAL SERVICE:

Postmaster: (254) 675-3116
Number and rating of local post office: Highest Rating, Level 18
Frequency of Delivery: Once a day, six days a week.
Number of incoming and outgoing deliveries per day — 3,477.
Closest air-mail terminal: Waco.

MEDIA:

The Clifton Record
Weekly newspaper, Clifton’s oldest continuing business, was founded in 1895. Celebrated its centennial in 1995. Founding publisher was W.C. O’Bryan, grandfather of world-renowned classical pianist Van Cliburn. Also publishers of THE BOSQUE GLOBE, TMC operating in Bosque County. Total circulation: 13,000.

There are numerous civic organizations and  clubs which meet regularly in Clifton that are not listed here. Clifton is a very active community, with special events and activities occurring often.
 

 

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