Parks & Recreation News
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Excessive Heat Expected This Week
The National Weather Service is forecasting extreme heat through the remainder of this week and the upcoming weekend, with feels-like temperatures expected to surpass 110°F on Thursday.
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2026 City Juneteenth Holiday Schedule
Most City of Corpus Christi offices, including City Hall, Public Libraries, Municipal Court, Development Services, and the Public Health District services, will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday.
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Greenwood Pool is Now Open
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department announces that the repairs have been completed and the Greenwood Pool, located at 4305 Greenwood Drive, will reopen on Saturday, June 13, at 2:00 p.m.
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Temporary Closure of Greenwood Pool
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department has temporarily closed the Greenwood Pool located at 4305 Greenwood Drive due to mechanical repair. The public will be notified when the repairs are completed, and the pool will be reopened.
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Whitecap Beach Ranked Among Best in Texas in USA TODAY Readers' Choice Awards
Corpus Christi’s Whitecap Beach has been named one of the top beaches in Texas in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, earning statewide recognition through a nationwide public vote.
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Mayor’s Committee on Veteran Affairs and Local Veteran Organizations host Memorial Day Ceremony at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
The Mayor’s Committee on Veteran Affairs in collaboration with Nueces County Veterans and Social Service Office will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, at 10:00 a.m. at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery, 9974 IH 37 Access Road. The ceremony was relocated from Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park.
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City Council Approves Erosion Protection Project at South Bay Park
At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council approved a FEMA grant application for erosion and flood mitigation at South Bay Park.
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Thousands of Runners Expected for Annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon
The City of Corpus Christi is preparing for the 49th Annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon on Saturday, May 16. Over 10,000 runners and hundreds of spectators will participate in the event, one of the largest relay marathons in the United States. Beach to Bay, a not-for-profit organization, draws competitors from across the globe to honor those serving in the United States military and first responders.
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La ciudad anuncia el horario de verano para piscinas y áreas de juegos acuáticos: medidas de conservación en marcha
El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Corpus Christi anuncia el horario de verano para piscinas y áreas de juegos acuáticos, vigente del 30 de mayo al 9 de agosto de 2026.
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UPDATED: City Announces Pools and Splash Pads Summer Schedule Conservation Efforts in Progress
The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department announces the summer schedule for pools and splash pads, effective May 30 to August 9, 2026.