WELCOME TO Zavalla
Zavalla, originally called Zavalla Prairie, is at the intersection of U.S. Highway 69 and State Highway 63, twenty-five miles southeast of Lufkin, TX in southeastern Angelina County. It was established in 1900 on the Texas and New Orleans Railroad. The community was named for its location on the impresario grant made to Lorenzo de Zavala. In the early 1900’s timber and cotton were vital to the economy. In 1975, Zavalla was incorporated when population growth associated with Sam Rayburn Lake prompted the organization of a city government. Mr. C.M. Cryer was the first mayor. The first city meeting was held in the Court House Annex.
THINGS TO DO:
FISHING
CAMPING
SHOPPING
EVENTS
COME TO Play
Zavalla is situated near the center west shoreline of Sam Rayburn Lake and is the gateway to multiple recreation areas on the lake. The lake has numerous recreational areas and camping sites. Cassels Boykin Park, which is the largest park in Zavalla, has 265 acres of recreational and camp sites, which include boat ramps, fishing areas, swimming areas, picnic areas, camping and dumping stations. In addition, there are several Big Bass Tournaments held on Lake Rayburn annually.
The city park of Zavalla is built on 5 acres that was donated to the city by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Husband. The park’s pavillion provides a great place to hold birthday parties and special events and park continues to grow. Other points of interest nearby are Boykin Springs Recreational Park with a nature trail and flowing springs, Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, and the Lufkin Zoo & Museum.
COME TO Shop
Zavalla has a variety of local businesses for every shopper. From it's unique arts and crafts, to its quaint cafes, there is always someplace to shop. Featured local businesses include:
- Renfro's Art Shop
- Carlene's Cafe
- Blueberry Bogg
- Eagles Nest
Join the fun and sign up to serve on one of our 3 Community Advisory Committees
1. Events/Parades/Festival Committee. Honey Casey - Chairwoman
Beautification Committee - Jamie Dykes - Chairwoman
Future Projects & Economic Growth - Cindy Bailey
Call Mayor, Brenda Cox at Zavalla City Hall (936)897-3311 for details.
News & Info
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR CITY SECRETARY POSITION
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
October 1st - Townsend Street
October 15th - 2nd Street and part of Johnson Street
November 12th - Barge Street
December 24th - Johnson Street
January 7th - 2nd Street North
January 21st - Campus Street
June 9th - Pickard Street
The scope of work being performed is pretty extensive. They will be completely removing the old road material, replace underground infrastructure, replace culverts, improve the drainage in ditches and finally, resurface the streets with 12" of concrete base then finishing out with 3" of asphalt. It is a 330-day project that will create challenges with rerouting traffic and having additional congestion of city space with the heavy equipment needed for the job but we will ALL be thrilled when they have completed the work! We appreciate your patience during this time.
