Now Selling New Lake Section!. West Ranch is located in the City of Friendswood which is anything but a well-kept secret! Friendswood has been recognized nationally as one of America's best small towns, one of America's most affordable suburbs and boasts the outstanding achievement of having all schools ranked as exemplary by the Texas Education Agency. And while the accolades stem from a variety of resources, the reasons for the continued recognition remain the same; appealing small-town surrounds, outstanding educational opportunities, and a solid job base with easy and convenient access to the surrounding major metropolitan area.The newest and final true master-planned community in the city of Friendswood and the Friendswood Independent School District, West Ranch is also the newest community by Friendswood Development Company, known for developing outstanding master-planned communities in Houston for nearly 50 years.The appeal of Friendswood is widespread, from the summer outdoor concerts in the charming Stevenson Park, to the parades celebrating everything from the opening of baseball season to the holidays. Friendswood has also become a place that draws people back - those who grew up here are eager to come back and raise their own families here.The community's location just off FM 518 close to FM 528 puts it close to Interstate 45 and the Sam Houston Tollway, enabling residents to travel easily to everywhere from downtown Houston to Galveston.A long an impressive list of major employers surround the area including NASA. Major Houston area attractions are also close to home such as the Kemah Boardwalk and the beaches of Galveston.The 766-acre West Ranch is bordered by Centennial Park, Chigger Creek and Clear Creek and includes more than 60 acres of park space. The first of two planned recreation complexes is now open in West Ranch, providing residents with a central place to swim and play. Other amenities pl