The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department operates a wide range of recreation facilities to host sporting events, classes, and camps, as well as fitness, recreation, social, and nutrition activities.
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► INTERACTIVE MAP: Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation's CITY PARKS (a comprehensive list of 187 parks)
This document contains an alphabetical listing of 187 parks and their amenities. Note that park amenities are added and removed periodically as needed and may not be reflected on this list.
RENTALS
These facilities are available for rentals and may accommodate your private and public meetings, parties, special events, or recreational activities. Use this page as a quick-glance resource guide to view all our city parks and facilities to get started planning your event. Make your online reservation for pools, recreation centers, senior centers, gyms, sports fields, or pavilions. For all other facilities, please call the facility phone number provided below or (361) 826-PLAY.
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Beaches
North Beach l access by Surfside Blvd. l (361) 826-3469
McGee Beach l 222 S. Shoreline Blvd. l (361) 826-3469 (at The Water's Edge) l Video
Mustang Island Beaches l access by Zahn Rd. l (361) 826-3469
Padre Island Beaches l access by Park Road 22. l (361) 826-3469
Cultural Center
► Arts & Culture program information
Cultural Center / Heritage Park l 1581 N. Chaparral St. l (361) 826-3411 (Historical Marker for each House)
Golf Centers
► City Golf Courses Interactive Map
Lozano Golf Center l 4401 Old Brownsville Rd. l (361) 826-8016 (New Night Golf!)
Oso Beach Golf Course l 5601 S. Alameda St. l (361) 826-8010
Gymnasiums
Ben Garza Gym l 1815 Howard St. l (361) 826-3588 (Temporary Closure)
Corpus Christi Gym l 3202 Cabaniss Pkwy. l (361) 826-1726
► We have over 80 basketball courts (5 are covered) at parks throughout our city. Go shoot some hoops!
Marina
► Corpus Christi Marina information
Corpus Christi Marina l 400A N Shoreline Blvd., Lawrence St. T-Head l (361) 826-3980
Parks
► Parks & Development information
► City Parks List interactive map (a comprehensive list of 187 parks)
► We have over 120 playgrounds (23 are new and 25 offer shade) at parks throughout our city. Go play today!
► We have over 80 basketball courts (5 are covered) at parks throughout our city. Go shoot some hoops!
Artesian Park l 524 Twigg St. (First City Park in 1854, Historical Marker)
Bayfront Park l 1590 N. Shoreline Blvd. (Interactive Fountain, Kiosk with Concessions, Hike & Bike Trail, Located in Science, Entertainment and Arts (SEA) District along Corpus Christi Bay and Seawall)
Bill Witt Park l 6869 Yorktown Blvd. (Sports Fields, Hike & Bike Trail, Splash Pad, Dog Park)
Billish Park l 15601 Gypsy St. (Community Gardens)
Blucher Park l 212 S. Carrizo St. (Recognized Birding Site, Nature Sanctuary, Managed Wildscape, Nature Trails)
Cole Park l 1900 Ocean Dr. (Large Regional Park, Pier, Amphitheater, Skate Park, Play-For-All Playground, Splash Pad, Hike & Bike Trail, located along Corpus Christi Bay)
Dolphin Park l 200 Sandbar Avenue (Playground, Boardwalk, Restrooms, Shower, Pavilion, 1.5-mile-long Concrete Beachwalk, Fishing Jetty)
The Great Lawn at The Water's Edge l 602 S. Shoreline Boulevard (The Water's Edge information), Event venue at the park includes Playground, Pavilion, Dog Park, Fitness Area, Beach, Seawall, Bay, and more)
Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge l 909 Ennis Joslin Rd. (Birding Site, Nature Trail, No bikes allowed on trails, Boardwalk)
Hector P. Garcia Park l 4305 Greenwood Dr. (Playground, Pool, Hike & Bike Trail)
La Retama Park l 501 Mesquite St. (Downtown Arts & Culture Site, Home to ArtWalk)
Labonte Park l 14333 IH-37 Access Rd. (Located along Nueces River, Camping Site)
Lakeview Park l 2098 Rodd Field Rd. (Duck Pond, Playground)
Lamar Park l 4231 Santa Fe St. (Disc Golf)
Manuel Q. Salinas Park l 1354 Airport Rd. (Miracle League Field, Play-For-All Playground, Baseball, Soccer, Basketball Court, Pavilion, Splash Pad, Trail)
McCaughan Park l 402 S. Shoreline Boulevard (at The Water's Edge), Playground, Pavilion, Dog Park, Fitness Area, by the Beach, Seawall, and Bay)
Old Bayview Cemetery l 1150 Ramirez St. (First Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Historical Marker)
Old City Hall Park l 304 S. Shoreline Boulevard (at The Water's Edge)
Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve l 2446 N. Oso Parkway (Programs Offered, Birding & Wildlife Site, No bikes allowed on trails, Playground, Pond, Watch VIDEO)
Packery Channel l 149 Zahn Road (Located off SH 361, Boat Launch, Walkways, Fishing, Birding Site, access to Upper Laguna Madre)
Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park l 222 S. Shoreline Dr. (Historical Marker, Site of Military Celebrations at The Water's Edge)
St. Andrews Park l 5902 St. Andrews Dr. (Tennis Courts, Trail, Playground)
West Guth Park l 9725 Up River Rd. (Large Regional Park, Pool, Skate Park, Playground, Pavilion, Hike & Bike Trail, Disc Golf)
West Haven Park l 1718 Cliff Maus Dr. (Splash Pad, Playground, Baseball Field, Half-Basketball Court, Softball Field, Hike & Bike Trail, and more)
Disc Golf Courses
Lamar Park l 4231 Santa Fe St. (9-hole Course)
Oso Creek Park l 6805 Safety Steel Dr. (9-hole Course)
Waldron Park l 3038 St. Francis (9-hole Course)
West Guth Park l 9725 Up River Rd. (20-hole Course)
Dog Parks
Bill Witt Dog Park l 6869 Yorktown Blvd. (Small Dog & Large Dog Sections)
Vishal Bhagat Dog Park l 402 S. Shoreline Boulevard (Small Dog & Large Dog Sections at The Water's Edge)
Sherwood Dog Park | 4314 Sherwood Dr. (Small Dog & Large Dog Sections)
**** Two New Dog Parks Listed Below Coming Soon!
Scheduled completion in Spring 2025:
Parker Dog Park | 654 Graham Rd. (Small Dog & Large Dog Sections)
West Guth Dog Park | 9700 Up River Rd. (Small Dog & Large Dog Sections)
Hike & Bike Trails
► Learn about the trails - Article
► Corpus Christi Trails - VIDEO
Bear Creek Hike & Bike Trail l Sitemap l Adjacent to 6733 Bison Drive (connects with 2 parks)
Corpus Christi Bay Hike & Bike Trail l Brochure with Map l Video (8 miles, connects with 8 parks)
Corpus Christi BeachWalk l access by Surfside Blvd. l Video (on North Beach, 8 miles, connects with 2 parks)
Schanen Hike & Bike Trail l Sitemap l Adjacent to 5930 O'Toole Drive (connects with 5 parks)
Nature Parks with Walking Trails
(Bikes are NOT allowed on nature trails)
► Blucher Park - Sitemap - Location - Information - About the Birds (Recognized Birding Site)
► Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge - Location - Information (Birding Site)
► Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center - Sitemap - Location - Information (Birding Site)
Pools
► Pools & Swim Programs information
► City Pools & Splash Pads Interactive Map
► Aquatics Program Main Phone: (361) 826-1749
Collier Pool* l 3801 Harris Dr. l (361) 826-1720 l (Big Bucket Dunk, Fountain Features, Lanes for Lap Swim)
Corpus Christi Natatorium* l 3202 Cabaniss Pkwy. l (361) 826-1728 l (Olympic-Style Pool)
Greenwood Pool l 4305 Greenwood Dr. l (361) 826-1729 (Temporarily closed for maintenance)
H-E-B Pool l 1520 Shely St. l (361) 826-1724 l (Splash Water Features, Cabanas, Concession Area)
Oso Pool l 1109 Bernice Dr. l (361) 826-1727 l (Lanes for Lap Swim)
West Guth Pool l 9705 Up River Rd. l (361) 826-1723 l (Splash Water Features)
*Year-round pool
Splash Pads
(Operate May 1 to October 6, 2024, due to the current drought conditions)
► Corpus Christi Splash Pads information
► City Pools & Splash Pads Interactive Map
Bill Witt Park l 6869 Yorktown Blvd.
Cole Park l 1900 Ocean Dr.
Lindale Park l 3133 Swantner Dr.
Manuel Q. Salinas Park l 1354 Airport Rd.
West Haven Park l 1718 Cliff Maus Dr.
Recreation Centers
► Recreation Centers program information
Joe Garza Recreation Center l 3204 Highland Ave. l (361) 826-4080
Lindale Recreation Center l 3133 Swantner Dr. l (361) 826-3449
Oak Park Recreation Center l 842 Erwin Ave. l (361) 826-3481
Oso Recreation Center l 1111 Bernice Dr. l (361) 826-3110
Senior Centers
► Senior Services program information
Broadmoor Senior Center l 1651 Tarlton St. l (361) 826-3138
Ethel Eyerly Community Center l 654 Graham Rd. l (361) 826-2330
Garden Senior Center l 5325 Greely Dr. l (361) 826-2345
Greenwood Senior Center l 4040 Greenwood Dr. l (361) 826-1368
Lindale Senior Center l 3135 Swantner Dr. l (361) 826-2340
Northwest Senior Center l 9725 Up River Rd. l (361) 826-2320
Oveal Williams Senior Center l 1414 Martin L. King Dr. l (361) 826-2305
Zavala Senior Center l 510 Osage St. l (361) 826-3099
Skate Parks
Cole Park Skate Park l 1900 Ocean Dr. (in Cole Park) l (361) 826-3460
Wranosky Park Skate Park l 422 Graham Rd. l (361) 826-3460
West Guth Park l 9725 Up River Rd. l (361) 826-3460 (Now Open!)
Sports Fields - City Managed
► City Sports program information
► Sports Fields Flyer - Updated
Greenwood Softball Complex l 4501 Greenwood Dr. (in Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park) l (361) 826-3460
Dick Runyan Field l 3800 Gollihar Rd. (in Evelyn Price Park, leased) l (361) 826-3460
Raymond R. Dulak, Jr. Ball Field l 1901 Paul Jones Ave. (in Southside Sports Complex, leased) l (361) 826-3460
Tennis Centers
► City Tennis Centers Interactive Map
Al Kruse Tennis Center l 502 King St. l (361) 885-6972
H-E-B Tennis Center l 1520 Shely St. l (361) 882-6013
Youth & Family Services
78415 CYD Program l 1201 Leopard St. l (361) 826-4028 l Information
Pavilions
Manuel Q. Salinas Pavilion l 1354 Airport Rd. l (361) 826-3460
Parker Pavilion l 654 Graham Rd. l (361) 826-3460
West Guth Pavilion l 9700 Up River Rd. l (361) 826-3460
Special Attraction Parks
Watergarden l 1901 North Shoreline Blvd. l (361) 826-3460
North Beach History Plaza l 2892 N. Shoreline Blvd. l (361) 826-3460
