Major Parks & Recreation Improvement Projects Completed in FY 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through a range of major improvement projects throughout the city. From the groundbreaking Bill Witt Aquatic Center, marking the most significant expansion of the city’s aquatic program in over 50 years, to the addition of new dog parks, basketball courts, and playgrounds, the city is brimming with opportunities for leisure, recreation, and fitness.

Neighborhood parks serve as vital community hubs where residents can strengthen bonds and enjoy safe, engaging environments.

"We’ve all heard it before, and it’s so true…build it and they will come,” said Robert Dodd, Director of Parks and Recreation. "Our residents have countless opportunities to connect and make new friends through shared interests, whether it’s playing a team sport, going for a swim, joining a basketball game, or meeting at a park for outdoor activities. The possibilities are endless.”

These enhancements underscore the department's commitment to creating vibrant and inclusive spaces that enrich the lives of everyone in Corpus Christi.

Completed Development & Capital Improvement Projects include:

Major Projects

•    Bill Witt Aquatic Center with two pools
•    Cole Park Plaza Shade Structure
•    Littles-Martin House Rehabilitation 
•    Ben Garza Gym Improvements 
•    Dr. H.C. Dilworth Park Pavilion 
•    Maryanne’s Way Park Improvements 
•    Basketball Court Improvements at:
         o    Dr. H.C. Dilworth Park
         o    San Diego Park
         o    Molina Veterans Park

Two New Dog Parks

•    West Guth Dog Park (new amenity)
•    Parker Dog Park (new amenity)
•    Bill Witt Dog Park (enhanced lighting)

Twelve New Playgrounds

•    Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge (playground replaced with shade added)
•    Airline Park (playground replaced with shade added)
•    Wooldridge Park (playground replaced with shade added)
•    Casa Linda Park (playground replaced)
•    Airport Park (playground replaced with shade added)
•    South Sea Park (playground replaced with shade added)
•    Holly Park (playground replaced with shade added)
•    Lamar Park (playground replaced with shade added)
•    Patterson Park (new playground with shade)
•    Prescott Park (new playground)
•    Vanderbilt Park (new playground)
•    Caswell Park (new playground)

Major Repair and Maintenance Projects

•    Ben Garza Gym Improvements 
•    Greenwood Pool Repairs
•    North Beach Boardwalk (debris removal, reconstruction further inland)
•    Lakeview Park (trellis replacement)
•    Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge (bridge, overlook reconstruction, parking lot) 

Projects on the Horizon

The Parks & Recreation Department is on track to deliver several highly anticipated improvements in FY2026, including:

•    Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park's Helicopter Monument
•    Harbor Bridge Mitigation Parks (4 parks, one trail)
•    Marina Piers A, B, C, D, & L Reconstruction
•    Marina Peoples Street Boardwalk Reconstruction
•    Greenwood Sports Complex 
•    Commodore Park Improvements Phase 1
•    Zahn Road Lifeguard & Restroom Facility
•    North Beach Eco Park
•    H-E-B Tennis Center Parking Lot Improvements 
•    Nutrition Education Service Center (generator)
•    Littles-Martin House Phase 2
•    Cole Park Splash Pad Shade and Seating
•    Oak Park Playground
•    Swantner Park Lighting
•    Stonybrook Gazebo Replacement

These projects demonstrate the department's commitment to creating vibrant, inclusive spaces that cater to the diverse needs and interests of all residents. 

Stay updated on these developments and more by visiting our website or connecting with us on social media.

For more information, media representatives may contact Santos Villarreal, Senior Public Information Officer, at 361-826-3490 or by email at santosv@cctexas.com. 

Bill Witt Aquatic Center

 
Cole Park Plaza Shade Structure

 
Han & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge