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Birdiest Cities

Read the Texas Parks & Wildlife article, which features Blucher Park, Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge, Oso Bay Park and Basemore Park. Corpus Christi ranked overall "Birdiest City" for the past 10 consecutive years, counting 216 species of birds during the national competition in 2012!

The Adopt-a-Park program is a meaningful way for businesses, groups and volunteers to showcase their commitment to the community. In effort to herald this pledge and promote further adoptions, the Department will provide a sign at each adopted park acknowledging a group's contribution and commitment.   The first step towards adopting a park is completing the Application. If you're uncertain about the area or park you would like to adopt, review the list of parks in the upper right column. Once you have selected a park and completed the application, submit a copy to Becky Perrin, Program Services Superintendent, at beckyp@cctexas.com , and the process towards adopting a park will begin thereafter.

You also may want to view A List of Volunteers who are making a difference today!

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. View or download the Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and information about the Corpus Christi Bay Trail.

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for overseeing 2,100 acres of developed and undeveloped open spaces (parks, City beaches, natural habitats, etc.) and facilities (recreation centers, pools, gyms, ball fields, senior centers, tennis and golf courses, etc.) to enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

PARKS

Over 190 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.

View or download the List of City Parks in Corpus Christi.

The City's GIS website is an interactive map (under “Map Contents”, expand “Realtors/Engineers Data”, then “Misc”, and then click to activate “Parks;” use the zoom tools to narrow your search area).

The Facilities Map shows nine of our city parks (Cole Park, West Guth Park, Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park, St. Andrews Park, Lamar Park, Lakeview Park, Sherrill Park, Artesian Park and Billish Park), along with our gyms, pools, recreation centers, senior centers, golf courses, tennis centers, cultural center, youth & family service centers, and the four beaches we maintain.

2012 Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Master Plan

This new master plan will serve to guide future park and recreation improvements and operations.

» The plan was developed with the input from Corpus Christi residents obtained through a series of public meetings and an online survey.

» Residents shared their ideas and feelings about their parks, trails, recreation facilities and programs. This contribution was a vital component in the process to develop a plan that will serve our hopes and vision for our city.

» For more information, contact Stacie Talbert, Assistant Director for the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department, at 361-826-3460.

View or download the Planning Areas Map

MASTER PLANS

The following master plans are now in various stages of development/construction:

» Ben Garza Master Plan & Map

» Corpus Christi State School Master Plan

» Oso Creek – Oso Bay Green Belt Parks, and Trail System Master Plan

» Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and Learning Center - Preliminary Master Plan (8-10-11)

For more information, call 361-826-3460.

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