Parks & Recreation

The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department announces the temporary closure of the Islander Pavilion at McCaughn Park, located at 402 S. Shoreline Boulevard, for lighting improvements.

At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Mayor Paulette Guajardo and Council awarded a construction contract to JE Construction Services of Corpus Christi for the Harbor Bridge Parks Mitigation Improvement Project, which includes significant upgrades to several key parks and trails in the city.

City Council approved an agreement to partner with The Boston Group, LLC (TBG) to improve Wranosky Park, located at 422 Graham Road.

The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department announces the temporary closure of the Watergarden fountain, located at 1901 N. Shoreline, for routine maintenance starting Sunday, August 10, through Friday, August 15, weather permitting.

The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), announces the temporary closure of the Corpus Christi Natatorium, located at 3202 Cabaniss Parkway, for the month of August.

Calvary First Baptist Church, in collaboration with the Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department, will host a dedication of the newly constructed pavilion at the Dr. H.C. Dilworth Park, located at 3000 Elgin Street.

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department has installed nine new playground units to strengthen the community and improve parks citywide.

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department has installed bollards on the beach at the Michael J. Ellis seawall to restrict vehicle access from the south end to mile marker 217.5, which is located just south of the Wyndham Hotel.

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department has taken proactive measures in response to the Stage 3 drought by implementing conservation strategies to support over 200 recently planted trees, which require ongoing irrigation for optimal growth. In exploring water-efficient solutions, staff identified using Tree T-Pees as a practical option. 

During today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council approved $75,904 for additional lighting at Swantner Park to improve visibility and safety at the popular bayfront location.