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𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮! The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department invites everyone to its fun “Pachanga in the Park” on Saturday, September 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Salinas Park pavilion, 1354 Airport Road. 🎪 🌿

We’ve got an incredible live Mariachi band, high-energy folklorico performance, and a DJ ready to keep you dancing.

𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗦: (delicious treats and drinks for purchase) 🌮 🥤
- Kika's Sweet Treats
- So Freezing Good
- Frutas

𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦: 🪗 🎺 💃
DJ Steve
Act 1: Special Hearts in the Arts, 12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Act 2: Los Mariachi CC, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Act 3: Feria de las Flores Queen & Court, 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Admission is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘! Come hang out with us and have a blast in the park! 🤸‍♂️

New Pool Hours for Fall 2026 to Spring 2027: 🏊
The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department offers free admission to its 2 year-round pools from August 10, 2026, to May 29, 2027. Come and have fun in the sun or in our indoor pool. See you there!

📍 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝟯𝟴𝟬𝟭 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲
𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺:
Lap Swim Only 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Open Swim 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘺 & 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺:
Open Swim 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

📍𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺, 𝟯𝟮𝟬𝟮 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘄𝗮𝘆 (Opens on August 15) 👈

ONLY lap pool is available, the instructional pool is temporarily closed for maintenance.

𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺:
Lap Swim Only 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘺 & 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺:
Open Swim 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

For more information about the pools and swim programs, visit our website at
https://cctx.info/3Mokdko 💦

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖.𝗔.𝗦.𝗧. 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁! 🐟 🌞

Join us for an inspiring day at the 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳. 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁’𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖.𝗔.𝗦.𝗧. 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, this event offers children aged 5 to 19 with disabilities or special needs a memorable fishing experience.

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 👈

We are looking for enthusiastic onshore volunteers and fishing coaches to assist these young anglers. Each child will be paired with a volunteer buddy for a half-day of fishing at the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's Hatchery in Flour Bluff.

- 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗜𝗻: 7:30 a.m.
- 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘀: Complimentary lunch and event T-shirts for volunteers.

- 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: Loida Airmet at 361-826-3469 or [email protected]
- 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼: https://castforkids.org/event/tpwdhatcheryflourbluff/ ✅

Help us make a difference in a child’s life! Let’s create unforgettable memories together!

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀: 🐟 🌞

Join us for the 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳!

The Corpus 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁’𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖.𝗔.𝗦.𝗧. 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 invite children ages 5 to 19 with disabilities or special needs for a memorable fishing experience from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's Hatchery in Flour Bluff. Each participant will be paired with a dedicated volunteer buddy for a morning filled with fun and fishing.

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗨𝗽 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! ✅
If your child qualifies and would love to join, don't miss out on this unique opportunity.

- 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: Loida Airmet at 361-826-3469 or [email protected]
- 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼: https://castforkids.org/event/tpwdhatcheryflourbluff/

Let's make this event a special day for all! 🌟

The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to extend the summer schedule for all five of its splash pads from August 15 to Labor Day on September 7! Due to current water restrictions for Stage 2 drought conditions, the splash pads will operate on a modified schedule. For more information, visit www.CorpusChristiTX.gov/Splash-Pads.

OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY: 🌞
August 15 to September 6, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,

OPEN LABOR DAY: 🌞
Monday, September 7, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

FIVE SPLASH PADS: 📍 💦
- Bill Witt Park Splash Pad (6809 Yorktown Boulevard)
- Cole Park Splash Pad (2030 Ocean Drive)
- Lindale Park Splash Pad (3133 Swantner Drive)
- Salinas Park Splash Pad (1354 Airport Road)
- West Haven Park Splash Pad (1718 Cliff Maus Drive)

Bring your family to make the most of your summer with us!

As our community transitions from Stage 2 water restrictions, the Parks and Recreation Department – Park Operations and Athletics crews are hard at work helping our parks and athletic spaces get back to looking their best. 🌱

Crews are currently making repairs and enhancements to irrigation systems throughout our parks and athletic facilities. These efforts will help ensure our green spaces receive the water they need while keeping our irrigation systems operating efficiently.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as our teams work diligently to restore and upgrade these vital community spaces. We’re looking forward to seeing our parks and fields green and thriving again! 🌱

You can help, too! If you notice a water leak or irrigation issue in a park or other public space, please call 311 to report the matter for prompt attention. 📱

𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘:

The Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve is thrilled to offer a variety of engaging, fabulous fall programs, many of which are free! Join us for weekly guided nature walks, youth and family classes, crafts, story time, sensory play, and our fan-favorite activities. 🍂🐢🦜

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗦: 🗓
• Nature Story Time – September 2
• Growing Up WILD – September 14
• Wild About Nature – September 15 or 16
• Sensory Play Day – September 17
• Toddler Tracks – September 21
• Crafternoon – September 22
• Guided Nature Walks – September 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, and 29

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧: 🗓
• Neighborhood Fitness – September 12 💪

Visit our website at www.osopreserve.com for more details. We can’t wait to see you there and share the wonder of nature with you! Come and be amazed! 🌿✨

The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department is calling for high school varsity players to sign up for its Fall 2026 Basketball League. The five-game season will run from September 14 to October 13. 🏀

Boys Varsity Division (Tuesday night games) Still Available!
Girls Varsity Division (Monday night games) Team Slots Are Full

We are only accepting the first six teams per division, so act quickly.

Online registration will be open from August 10 to September 6 for $250 per team.
For more details and to register, visit our website:
www.CorpusChristiTX.gov/Sports ✅

City Seeking Vendors for Its Beaches and Parks 📣

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department invites vendors to join our vibrant community of city beaches and parks. This opportunity allows vendors to engage with over 700,000 residents and visitors. 🚎 🌭 🥨 🥤 🍧

APPLICATION PROCESS AND DATES: 🗓️ ✅

🔸 Application Period: August 10 to August 28, 2026
🔸 Permit Duration: October 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027
🔸 Application Process: Access the City Beach and Park Vendor Permit Application Form and requirements on our website. Submit completed applications by August 28, 2026.
🔸 Permit Issuance: Approved vendors will receive their permits by September 30, 2026.

Don't miss this chance to showcase your business in the heart of Corpus Christi’s thriving outdoor scene. For inquiries, call 361-826-3411.

For more details and to apply online, visit: www.CorpusChristiTX.gov/Beach-and-Park-Vendor-Permits ✅

Join us in making Corpus Christi’s parks and beaches even more exciting and engaging!

𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥! 🍎

The City is hiring for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team. This program serves children ages 5 to 13 and runs from August 2026 to May 2027 (closed on holidays), operating Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘: 👈
• 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
• 𝗦𝗿. 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀

We offer a flexible schedule and competitive pay for part-time seasonal positions. It's a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant environment and make a positive impact on children’s lives.

These positions are excellent for college students, retirees, future coaches, teachers, and teacher's aides.

For job requirements and more information, please visit our website and review the flyer at www.CorpusChristiTX.gov/Jobs-Parks-Rec

Don’t wait, apply online today at www.CorpusChristiTX.gov/Jobs ✅