City of Corpus Christi will Plant Over 200 Trees in Its Parks
A contract to plant 230 trees at six park locations: Labonte Park, West Guth Park, Los Encinos Park, Lincoln Park, Lions Park, and Mike Zepeda Park.
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At today’s City Council meeting, Mayor Joe McComb and City Council Members approved, on first reading, a contract to plant 230 trees at six park locations: Labonte Park, West Guth Park, Los Encinos Park, Lincoln Park, Lions Park, and Mike Zepeda Park.
The trees in this project will provide much needed shade for residents enjoying our Park’s System. The trees are all native to South Texas. The types of trees to be planted include Live Oak, Bur Oak, Mexican Sycamore, Monterrey Oak, Montezuma Cypress, Cedar Elm and Anacaua. The Parks & Recreation Department will maintain the new trees by watering weekly using a mobile water tank.
There are numerous benefits that trees bring to the urban environment that enhance our park system. The benefits of planting trees include natural shade; purifying the air; supporting wildlife (such as birds, butterflies, etc.); and reducing soil erosion.
For additional information, visit www.ccparkandrec.com
City of Corpus Christi Labor Day Holiday Schedule
The City Corpus Christi offices including City Hall, libraries and Municipal Court will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
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The City of Corpus Christi offices including City Hall, libraries and Municipal Court will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
The following is a list of City Services and their schedule for Labor Day:
Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront: A new addition to “Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront” is a free 5K along the scenic Bayfront this Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. The 5K is limited to 50 participants and will follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. Check-in is at The Water’s Edge, 402 S. Shoreline Boulevard. There are also free fitness classes, plus a Kid’s Zone from 8am -11am. Don’t forget to register online at www.cctexas.com/safefunfit.
Solid Waste Department:
Garbage Collection: Monday, September 7: NO change in schedule.
Recycling Collection: Monday, September 7: NO change in schedule.
Heavy Brush Collection: Monday, September 7: Will NOT be collected.
Transfer Station: The Citizen Collection Center located at the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station will be closed Monday, September 7.
Animal Care Services:
Open Saturday, September 5, adoptions by appointment only, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call 826-4606 or 826-4633 to make an appointment!
Closed Monday, September 7
Public Libraries:
Closed Monday, September 7
Will reopen Tuesday, September 8 at 10 a.m.
The following Labor Day schedule will be observed at City Parks and Recreation Facilities:
Golf Courses:
Lozano Golf Center – OPEN
Oso Golf Course - OPEN
Tennis Centers:
H-E-B Tennis Center – CLOSED Labor Day
Al Kruse Tennis Center – CLOSED Labor Day
Public Pools:
Collier Pool: OPEN Saturday & Sunday, September 5 & 6, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Monday, September 7, Lap Swim 5 a.m. – 7:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Open Swim 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Natatorium: OPEN Saturday & Sunday, September 5 & 6, Open Swim 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Monday, September 7, Lap Swim 5 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.; and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
To comply with COVID-19 health protocols, pools will offer:
Open swim based on 50% of pool capacity, on a first come first serve basis.
When entering the facility, all visitors will have their temperature checked and must wear a mask and any time while on the pool deck area.
Masks are not required when in the pool swimming.
Any visitor with a temperature of 100 or above will not be permitted to enter the facility.
Patrons must adhere to the 6 feet of physical distancing on the pool deck.
For lap swim, lane sharing is not permitted, and swimmers must stay in their lane.
The summer season ended August 9, 2020 for:
Greenwood Pool
H-E-B Pool
Oso Pool
West Guth Pool
Splash Pads:
Bill Witt Park: OPEN Saturday, Sunday & Monday, September 5, 6 & 7, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Salinas Park: OPEN Saturday, Sunday & Monday, September 5, 6 & 7, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Lindale Park: OPEN Saturday, Sunday & Monday, September 5, 6 & 7, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
To comply with COVID-19 health protocols at splash pads, follow CDC recommended guidelines for social distancing.
Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center:
Walking Trails and Playground - OPEN daily, dawn to dusk.
Restrooms – CLOSED Saturday through Monday, September 5 – 7
Learning Center – CLOSED
Senior Centers: CLOSED
Recreation Centers: CLOSED
After Hour Kid Power (Formerly Latchkey): CLOSED
Gymnasiums: CLOSED
Open Application for Vendors at City Beaches & Parks
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting applications for vendors at its City beaches until 5 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2020. The City will issue five-month Vending Permits from October 2020 to February 2021 to vendors who qualify.
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CORPUS CHRISTI – Calling all food trucks! Are you interested in setting up by the beach or one of our parks? It’s open application time! Apply for a vendor permit with the City of Corpus Christi. Don’t hesitate, your opportunity is now!
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting applications for vendors at its City beaches until 5 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2020. The City will issue five-month Vending Permits from October 2020 to February 2021 to vendors who qualify. There are two Cole Park and nine Gulf Beach vendor locations. In addition, vendors can also request other park locations throughout the city. Applications will be reviewed, and if necessary, a drawing will be held to determine vendor locations if multiple vendors select the same location. Vendors will be notified after the selection has been made to issue the permits for the locations prior to the beginning of the permit period. The selected vendors are required to undergo and pass background checks prior to issuing permits. The application form and requirements are available on the City of Corpus Christi website.
City Beach & Park Vendor Permit application PDF file:
City Vendor Insurance Requirement PDF file:
Completed applications and required documentation for vending permits must be submitted by email by the deadline to the following:
Parks & Recreation - Special Events Office. Contact Sandra Flores at (361) 826-3411; email SandraF@cctexas.com.
Parks and Recreation - Gulf Beach Operations Office. Contact Martha Lawhon at (361) 826-3469; email MarthaL@cctexas.com.
For vendor permit information, call (361) 826-3411.
For more information about the wide variety of programs and services offered by the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department, visit www.ccparkandrec.com or call (361) 826-PLAY.