Parks & Recreation News
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Temporary Closure of Watergarden Fountain For Incident Repairs
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department announces the temporary closure of the Watergarden fountain, located at 1901 N. Shoreline Boulevard, to address and repair damages caused by a recent vehicle incident.
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City Announces Extended Schedule for Splash Pads
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department announces an extended schedule for the five City-owned splash pads. They will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., starting September 19 through October 18, 2026.
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Annual Conquer the Coast News Conference
The City of Corpus Christi and Conquer the Coast organizers will hold a joint news conference to brief the public on the annual Conquer the Coast bike ride event scheduled for Saturday, September 19.
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Temporary Road Closure at West Guth Park
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department announces a temporary road closure in the west end of West Guth Park, 9700 Up River Road, on Monday, September 14, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., weather permitting.
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Council Authorizes Agreement for Farrah Fawcett Sculpture
At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Friends of Farrah Fawcett for the construction, donation, and acceptance of artwork commemorating Farrah Fawcett to be placed along the seawall near the Art Center of Corpus Christi.
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Temporary Closure of Road Near The Water’s Edge
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department announces the temporary closure of the limited-use roadway in front of McGee Beach and The Great Lawn at The Water’s Edge, located at 402 S. Shoreline Boulevard. Preventative maintenance work will take place starting Monday, August 17, through Friday, August 21, weather permitting.
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Temporary Closure of Watergarden Fountain
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department announces the temporary closure of the Watergarden fountain, located at 1901 N. Shoreline, for planned preventative maintenance.
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City Mobilizes Extra Crews and Extended Hours to Tackle Rain-Delayed Mowing Schedule
Recent heavy rainfall across the region has triggered rapid vegetation growth and created saturated ground conditions, temporarily disrupting local mowing schedules. In response, the Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Works Department Storm Water Division are launching a coordinated, high-priority effort to clear the backlog and restore normal maintenance cycles by mid-July.
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Excessive Heat Expected This Week
The National Weather Service is forecasting extreme heat through the remainder of this week and the upcoming weekend, with feels-like temperatures expected to surpass 110°F on Thursday.
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2026 City Juneteenth Holiday Schedule
Most City of Corpus Christi offices, including City Hall, Public Libraries, Municipal Court, Development Services, and the Public Health District services, will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday.