Parks & Recreation News

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.

The City of Corpus Christi is preparing for the Inaugural Corpus Christi TX (CCTX) Marathon Weekend on Saturday, December 27, and Sunday, December 28. Over 1,300 runners and hundreds of spectators will participate in the two-day event. The event is drawing runners from throughout the United States. The 26.2-mile CCTX Marathon is also listed as a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

In observance of the holiday season, all City of Corpus Christi non-essential offices will be closed during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Most offices will be closed beginning Thursday, December 25, 2025, and reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department invites vendors to apply for beach and park vending permits from December 15, 2025, through January 16, 2026. These permits cover the spring and summer season, from March 1 to September 30, 2026.

The City of Corpus Christi has finalized an agreement that allows the Oso Pony League to continue operating at the Southside Sports Complex, located at 1901 Paul Jones Avenue, while also expanding access to more community groups. This move supports youth sports and ensures that taxpayer-funded facilities are available to the public whenever possible.