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  • Mayor’s Committee on Veteran Affairs Hosts Armed Forces Day Commemoration Ceremony

    The City of Corpus Christi and the Mayor’s Committee on Veteran Affairs will host an Armed Forces Day Commemoration Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard Street. The ceremony has been relocated from Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park due to ongoing construction at the park.

  • Bill Witt Aquatic Center Opening Soon

    The Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of the Bill Witt Aquatic Center, located at 6809 Yorktown Boulevard, on May 23. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. The facility will be open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

  • Record-Breaking Heat Expected This Week

    The National Weather Service forecasts that early-season heat will impact all of South Texas this week with record-breaking temperatures. The City of Corpus Christi encourages residents who need a cool place to visit City Libraries and Senior Centers as a cooling center during their regular operating hours.

  • Temporary Closure of Bill Witt Park

    The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department announces the temporary closure of Bill Witt Park, located at 6809 Yorktown Boulevard, to facilitate planned road improvements at the park's entrance, including roadway milling and asphalt overlay.

  • Corpus Christi 2025 Arts Grant Program Recipients Recognized

    The City of Corpus Christi’s Arts & Cultural Commission (ACC) announced the recipients of the 2025 Arts Grant Program.

  • Holiday Weekend Park Updates

    The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department would like visitors to be aware of recent park entrance changes due to construction at West Guth Park, located at 9700 Up River Road, and Labonte Park, located at 14,333 IH 37 Access Road. Both are very popular recreational and holiday destinations.

  • Actualizaciones del Parque para el Fin de Semana Festivo

    El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Corpus Christi informa a los visitantes sobre los cambios recientes en la entrada a los parques debido a las obras de construcción en el Parque West Guth.

  • Cole Park Pier Plaza Improvements Set to Begin April 15

    The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department will close the Cole Park Pier Plaza at 2030 Ocean Drive for shade structure installation beginning on Tuesday, April 15. The improvements are scheduled for completion in the late summer, weather permitting. 

  • Temporary Closure of Watergarden Fountain

    The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department announces the temporary closure of the Watergarden fountain, located at 1901 N. Shoreline, for the replacement of several parts that have failed but are still under warranty.

  • Beach Volleyball Tournament Takes Place Downtown at The Water’s Edge

    On Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders’ Women’s NCAA Division I Beach Volleyball Team will host the 2025 Islander Classic at The Water’s Edge, located at 402 S. Shoreline Boulevard.