Restricting Vehicular Access to Beaches & Parks
Press Release
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX –In order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi will temporarily restrict vehicular access to Bay and Gulf Beaches within Nueces County from July 16 to August 1, 2020. The temporary restriction of vehicular access will begin on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 6:00 AM and will end on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 6:00 AM. The vehicular restrictions include golf carts and all-terrain vehicles.
This temporary closure is being done in coordination with Port Aransas and the Padre Island National Seashore. All Port Aransas beaches will restrict vehicular access. The City is working with the Padre Island National Seashore to follow the same restriction and this closure is pending.
In addition to temporary closures, all beaches within Nueces County are subject to a curfew beginning on Thursday, July 16, 2020 between the hours of 8:30 PM to 6:00 AM. The curfew will be lifted on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 6:00 AM.
To slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the City of Corpus Christi will close eight regional parks, three splash pads and six pools beginning Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 6:00 AM and ending Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 6:00 AM.
City Parks Closures
Bill Witt Park
West Guth Park
Manuel Q. Salinas Park
The Water’s Edge
Cole Park
Labonte Park
Lakeview Park
Parker Park
City Pool Closures
Collier
Corpus Christi Natatorium
Greenwood
H-E-B
Oso
West Guth Park
City Splash Pads Closures
Bill Witt Park
Lindale Park
Salinas Park
Sunrise Beach RV Park at Lake Corpus Christi Closure
Picnic, waterfront areas and campsite reservations are closed for the same period.
Corpus Christi Marina - Jet Skis Closed
City Health Initiative
Safe Fun Fit at the Bayfront offered at The Water’s Edge will be temporarily suspended until Saturday, August 1, 2020.
ADA accessible parking to remain open at Whitecap Beach, Packery Channel and Windward parking lots. Golf cart only access will also be permitted at Whitecap Beach.
Go to https://www.cctexas.com/coronavirus for the signed City Order authorizing Closures of Beaches and Parks to Vehicles and Requiring Activity while on North Beach or McGee Beach.
