Parks & Recreation

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for the area from Saturday evening through Monday morning with temperatures in the 20s to 30s and wind chill values in the 10s to 20s. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Construction upgrades at Washington Coles Park are currently underway. They will necessitate temporary road closures in the area to ensure the safety of all residents, commuters, and construction workers.

The City of Corpus Christi is preparing for the Inaugural Corpus Christi TX (CCTX) Marathon Weekend on Saturday, December 27, and Sunday, December 28. Over 1,300 runners and hundreds of spectators will participate in the two-day event. The event is drawing runners from throughout the United States. The 26.2-mile CCTX Marathon is also listed as a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

In observance of the holiday season, all City of Corpus Christi non-essential offices will be closed during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Most offices will be closed beginning Thursday, December 25, 2025, and reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department invites vendors to apply for beach and park vending permits from December 15, 2025, through January 16, 2026. These permits cover the spring and summer season, from March 1 to September 30, 2026.

The City of Corpus Christi has finalized an agreement that allows the Oso Pony League to continue operating at the Southside Sports Complex, located at 1901 Paul Jones Avenue, while also expanding access to more community groups. This move supports youth sports and ensures that taxpayer-funded facilities are available to the public whenever possible.

The City of Corpus Christi and H-E-B have partnered again for the 37th Annual H-E-B Feast of Sharing community-wide events.

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, most City of Corpus Christi offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025.

At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council accepted a one-time donation of $75,000 from H-E-B for the Meals on Wheels program.

The City of Corpus Christi celebrated the start of construction for several key parks in the area surrounding the new Harbor Bridge. In a groundbreaking ceremony held today, city officials, community leaders, and residents gathered to celebrate the launch of these projects, which aim to enhance the quality of life for all residents.