Parks & Recreation

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.

The City of Corpus Christi held a dedication ceremony this morning for a new helicopter monument at Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park.

Construction upgrades at Washington Coles Park are underway and are expected to last approximately 11 months, with completion anticipated by November. Due to the recent inclement weather, necessary road closures in the area have been rescheduled to begin Thursday, February 5. These road closures will ensure the safety of all residents, commuters, and construction workers.

The City of Corpus Christi will host a dedication ceremony for a new helicopter monument at Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park on Thursday, February 5, at 10:00 a.m.

A cold front will push through late tonight into Friday morning, dropping temperatures to near freezing Friday night. Strong north winds will create hazardous marine conditions through Saturday. The City has protocols in place to ensure proper and safe City services, such as public safety, roads, water and wastewater, and animal care. 

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.