Heritage Park is Corpus Christi's historic park which hosts and supports many art and cultural activities, as well as a variety of community events throughout the year. Come and step back in time at this historic cultural center where several Victorian-style homes now stand. The park is overseen by the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department.
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HISTORIC & BEAUTIFUL
There are eleven historical Corpus Christi homes located in Heritage Park. Many of these are recorded Texas Historical Landmarks, the oldest dating back to 1851. Each house pays tribute to the area’s ethnic and cultural diversity.
Self-Guided Walking Tour ► Heritage Park interactive story map.
Take a stroll at Heritage Park and view each of the houses to learn about their background. Only outdoor self-guided tours are available.
- Merriman-Bobys House
- Britton-Evans 'Centennial' House*
- S. Julius Lichenstein House
- Simon Gugenheim House
- Galván House
- Grande-Grossman House
- Littles-Martin House
- Sidbury House
- Jalufka-Govatos House
- Ward-McCampbell House
- Lawrence House
*The Centennial House is not in Heritage Park. It is located at 411 N. Upper Broadway Street (map link). This historic house is available for public tours. For more information, please call (361) 882-8691.
Breelynn Sanchez, Cultural Services Program Manager
Phone: (361) 826-3462
Email: BreelynnS@cctexas.com
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Address: 1581 N. Chaparral Street
RENTAL FACILITIES
This scenic park is a favorite spot for weddings and other special occasions, as well as community events. Facilities that are available for meetings and private rentals include the Galván House, the Courtyard, and the Lytton Memorial Rose Garden. To set up an appointment for your private event rental, contact our staff at (361) 826-3414 to get started. We will guide you through the rest.
