SPECIAL OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EVENT

The Corpus Christi Paddle Prix & Rally will be held on October 23, 2010. It is the Mayor’s Fitness Council’s signature event designed to encourage everyone to stay fit while enjoying the vast natural resources the Coastal Bend has to offer. The finish line for this race along the Nueces River will be at Labonte Park where paddlers will be treated to good food and soulful tunes. Racers compete in a wide range of vessel classes from solo recreational kayak or canoe out for a day of fun on the river. Click here for details.

The City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for overseeing 1,564 acres of developed and undeveloped open spaces (parks, City beaches, natural habitats, etc.) and facilities (marina, recreation centers, pools, gyms, ball fields, senior centers, tennis and golf courses, etc.) to enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.  
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PARKS
Over 200 parks are listed by category and amenities in this document. Surveys indicate that parks are very important to residents and visitors—they enrich the quality of life and are a critical factor which impacts our city’s economic development.

Click here to access the List of City Parks in Corpus Christi (PDF file), the Department's Facilities Map (PDF file) and the City's GIS Web Site (view interactive maps).
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DEVELOPMENT
Click here for Development of Corpus Christi Parks & Facilities. Information provided about the current master plans and other special projects now under various stages of development, as well as utilized funding resources.

Adopt-a-Park Program is designed to build vibrant communities through volunteers and parks. Click here for more details.
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BIKE & HIKE PLAN
The City, County and the Regional Transportation Authority have teamed up to create an extensive plan to provide access to cycling, walking, hiking trails. These amenities are designed for both residents and visitors to enjoy. The vision/goal is to create more livable communities—communities where people get out to enjoy outdoor recreation as well as promote a more "green" environment. Some portions of the plan are completed. Click here to access the Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (PDF file; 2.8GB size). Click here to access information about the Corpus Christi Bay Trail.
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Discover the benefits that these parks and facilities offer you and the community! Click here.

We invite you to Live. Learn. Play!