Parks & Recreation News

The Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District’s vision for every child and young adult who wishes to learn to swim, regardless of their ability to do so, is closer to becoming a reality. The Health District coordinated a specialized train-the-trainer workshop on May 4 at Collier Pool, where Swim Angelfish instructors taught 14 participants from the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department, school districts, and other community programs that provide aquatic programs.

The City of Corpus Christi is preparing for the 48th Annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon on Saturday, May 31. Over 9,000 runners and hundreds of spectators will participate in the event, one of the largest relay marathons in the United States. 

The City of Corpus Christi is preparing for an influx of visitors to area attractions and beaches over Memorial Day weekend.

The City of Corpus Christi invites the community to the Bill Witt Aquatic Center ribbon-cutting event. Please make plans to join us as the City celebrates the opening of this exciting amenity for everyone to enjoy. This will be the seventh public pool in Corpus Christi, and the first to be built in 50 years!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.