Parks & Recreation News

On Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders’ Women’s NCAA Division I Beach Volleyball Team will host the 2026 Islander Classic, presented by Fulton Coastcon General Contractors, at The Water’s Edge, located at 402 S. Shoreline Boulevard.

At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council awarded a $205,000 construction contract to McDonald Municipal & Industrial, based in Houston, for the Ben Garza Gymnasium Generator Project. The project includes a 125-kilowatt natural gas generator, an automatic transfer switch, a concrete pad, and a secure seven-foot chain-link fence.

At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council approved amending the initial term of the agreement from a 10-year to a 30-year lease with Foresight Corpus Christi Golf, LLC, securing the management of Gabe Lozano Golf Center and Oso Beach Golf Course through 2041. 

The City of Corpus Christi is preparing for a large influx of visitors to area beaches during Spring Break 2026. 

The City of Corpus Christi has secured a $6.5 million Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) grant from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for the renourishment of North Beach.

At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council approved a $7.1 million construction contract to Barcom Construction, Inc. of Corpus Christi for significant upgrades to the Greenwood Sports Complex Project in District 3.

The City of Corpus Christi and the Mayor’s Committee on Veteran Affairs will host an Iwo Jima Commemoration Ceremony on Saturday, February 21, at 10:00 a.m. at Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park, 222 South Shoreline Boulevard.

Council approved an $8.7 million construction contract with South Texas Building Partners, Inc. of Corpus Christi to build the Northside Aquatic Center. The facility will be located in the Hillcrest area of District 1. This state-of-the-art facility will significantly benefit both recreational and competitive swimmers.

The City of Corpus Christi celebrated the start of park improvements at Commodore Park on the Island with a groundbreaking ceremony this morning.

The City of Corpus Christi will break ground on park improvements at Commodore Park on Thursday, February 12, at 10:00 a.m.

The $3.4 million project will significantly enhance this regional park.