City Celebrates Start of Construction for Harbor Bridge Parks Project

November 12, 2025

 

What:       Harbor Bridge Parks Groundbreaking Ceremony

When:      Thursday, November 13, at 2:00 p.m.       

Where:     1113 North Alameda Street (Washington Elementary School Site)

Who:       Mayor Paulette Guajardo

                Deanna King, NAACP Corpus Christi Chapter President

                Peter Zanoni, City Manager

                Everett Roy, District 1 Councilmember

                Rev. Henry Williams, Citizens Advisory Board Member

 

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX—The City of Corpus Christi is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the construction of the Harbor Bridge Parks Project. The project includes significant upgrades to several key parks and trails in the area surrounding the new Harbor Bridge, including:

  • Formerly Washington Elementary School Site (Washington Coles Park): Plans include an amphitheater with seating, a pavilion, vendor space, lighting improvements, and approximately 200 parking spaces
  • T.C. Ayers Park: Upgrades will feature a softball field, loop trail, and sidewalks
  • Dr. H.J. Williams Memorial Park (Hillcrest Park): Enhancements include resurfacing basketball courts, playground installations, picnic areas, and a community garden
  • Ben Garza Park: Improvements feature a park entry plaza, playground, and picnic areas
  • Hike and Bike Trail Connections: Improvements include a five-foot sidewalk for enhanced connection to key park locations
  • North Beach Trailhead: Plans include a new trailhead for enhanced access

The ceremony will be available for viewing on the following City social media channels:

Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 361-826-3211 in advance. 

Media representatives can also contact Bryan Quitania, Senior Public Information Officer, at 361-826-3884 or by email at BryanQ@CorpusChristiTX.gov.