Rabbit Fest
The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Bureau hosts several festivals each year. Held annually during the third weekend in May, Rabbit Fest leads in the summer months celebrating Copperas Cove with live entertainment, a golf tournament (at the city’s beautiful 18-hole Hills of Cove golf course), a parade and a multitude of crafts and food vendors. The army’s 1st Cavalry horse detachment is there, too, performing its rousing, traditional mounted charge.
Quality of Life
Our friendly community is nestled between five hills in Central Texas. Over the years, the citizens of Copperas Cove have retained a small town atmosphere of friendliness and neighborliness. Known as the “Gateway to the Texas Hill Country”, Copperas Cove’s countryside is dotted with beautiful native flowers and abundant wildlife.
The City is proud of its heritage — from its development in support of the ranchers and farmers, through its close association and support in the growth of Fort Hood into the best military installation in the world, to the diversification of its economy into commercial enterprises. From the early beginnings as a western settlement, the city has grown into a vibrant family-oriented community maintaining an atmosphere of friendliness and cooperation.
The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau has been a part of Copperas Cove’s heritage since the early 1960s. The Chamber is constantly working to create and preserve a healthy business climate in the city, and is an active liaison between business and local government. The BikeCentral Texas campaign is designed to acquaint Texas bicyclists with the hundreds of miles of scenic country roads that criss-cross the Copperas Cove area. Free bicycle tour maps are available daily at participating local businesses.
Annual Events
Climate
The climate of Copperas Cove produces very warm to hot summers and mild winters. The average low temperature in January is 34 degrees with August boasting an average high of 97 degrees.
Tourist Attractions
Copperas Cove contains many historical sites and attractions. For those interested in military history, you can visit the 2nd Armored Division Museum and the 1st Cavalry Division Museum located on Fort Hood. These museums tell the history of the divisions from their inception and include libraries and gift shops.
Housing
Known as the community for family living, Copperas Cove's homes are both affordable and plentiful. Copperas Cove has relatively new homes with 39% being built between 1970 and 1979. The majority of Copperas Cove residents own homes in the $60,000 to $74,999 range or pay rent in the $200 to $299 range.
Recreation
An 88-acre park is located approximately one mile from downtown Cove. The park includes six ball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts and three swimming pools. Also included in the park are picnic areas and a fishing lake.
The Parks and Recreation Department's offices are located in the Civic Center which is also a site of increasing activities such as dances, aerobic instruction and roller hockey. The Civic Center also houses art shows and commercial expositions and is available to private groups for banquets and dances.
Healthcare
Within 30 miles of Copperas Cove is the 360-bed Scott & White Memorial Hospital, one of the largest multi-specialty group practices in the United States. Scott and White Hospital is affiliated with the Texas A & M University Health Science Center College of Medicine.
Dining
Ethnic and multi-cultural cuisine is found in abundance in Copperas Cove. From Asian to German, there are a variety of small restaurants that offer a delightful dining experience.