Corpus Christi Seeking Vendors for Its Beaches & Parks
Are you looking for a spot to set up your food truck? The City has great locations on its beaches and parks to operate your business. Apply now for a vendor permit before time runs out.
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CORPUS CHRISTI – The City has great locations on its beaches and parks to operate your business. Apply now for a vendor permit before time runs out.
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department will begin accepting applications for vendors at its City beaches and parks beginning Wednesday, November 25, 2020, until 5 pm on Friday, December 11, 2020. Seven-month Vending Permits from March 2021 to September 2021 will be issued 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.
Download the City Beach & Park Vendor Permit application form.
Download the City Vendor Insurance Requirements document.
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.
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
Asplundh Tree Expert to pay for 2011 Bastrop Wildfires
A settlement awarding $20 million to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) to remedy devastation caused by the failure of Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC to properly manage vegetation growth.
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AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton commended a settlement awarding $20 million to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) to remedy devastation caused by the failure of Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC to properly manage vegetation growth. Almost nine years ago to the day, unmaintained trees damaged power lines and sparked a wildfire that destroyed 1,700 homes and burned 96 percent of the Bastrop State Park, which is one of only seven state parks across the country that have been designated as a National Historical Landmark.
“This settlement marks a monumental step in the continued restoration of the Bastrop State Park and healing of this beautiful Texas community,” said Attorney General Paxton. “After fires and floods brought colossal damage, TPWD has been expertly nursing this state treasure back to health. As more work is still needed, I commend this settlement and the hard work of everyone involved for providing much needed remedy to this stunning Texas landmark and those who fight for its conservation.”
“The Bastrop wildfire was unquestionably a tragedy that took a terrible toll on the local community, Bastrop State Park, and the unique ecology of the Lost Pines,” said Carter Smith, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department executive director. “This landmark settlement will go a long way to help recover the state park and its wildlife and plant communities. By investing in strategic land acquisition and restoration around the park, this will benefit people and wildlife for decades to come. We all owe a debt of thanks to the state Office of the Attorney General for diligent assistance with this case.”
After facing the most economically destructive wildfire in Texas history, the Bastrop State Park is under continued, successful restoration and is now open in accordance with health and safety limitations and guidelines. Learn more about the park at https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bastrop.
Read a copy of the settlement here.
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
Pickleball Program for Men and Women
The simple game rules make Pickleball easy to learn and play at any age. The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department will offer its Pickleball program for men and women ages 18 and up this fall.
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CORPUS CHRISTI – The simple game rules make Pickleball easy to learn and play at any age. The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department will offer its Pickleball program for men and women ages 18 and up this fall! This indoor sport will be held Tuesday through Thursday from 9am–11am, beginning on September 8, 2020, at the Corpus Christi Gym, 3202 Cabaniss Parkway. Pickleball is a fun way to get active!
Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. The game is played using paddles volleying a plastic ball with holes, like a whiffle ball but slightly smaller, on a badminton-sized court with a modified tennis net. Games can be set up for singles or doubles.
REGISTER ONLINE now through September 7 at https://register.ccparkandrec.com/ for only $30 per month per person. The daily drop-in option is not offered. For more information, call (361) 826-3588 or visit www.ccparkandrec.com (SPORTS).
New health and safety procedures have been implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Face masks are required in the gym, except while playing the game on the court. Players will have their temperatures taken at the door prior to sign-in. Bring your own equipment. Hand sanitizer will be available. No spectators will be allowed. Visit Play It Safe Covid-19 Updates for additional restrictions and safety guidelines which apply.
Corpus Christi Regional Parks Resume Operations
Corpus Christi - All Regional Parks, splash pads, and Bay Beaches (North Beach and McGee Beach) are now open in accordance to Governor Abbots Reopen Texas restrictions.
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Cole Park - Photo by Gabriela Morrow.
CORPUS CHRISTI – All Regional Parks, splash pads, and Bay Beaches (North Beach and McGee Beach) are open in accordance to Governor Abbots Reopen Texas restrictions. Gulf Beaches will remain closed to vehicle traffic as per the extension of restrictions by Nueces County Judge Barbara Canales until August 17, 2020.
Information on schedules for City pools is available on the City’s website at https://www.cctexas.com/parks/services/general-government/swim-programs-pools. The Corpus Christi Natatorium will remain closed due to damage sustained during Hurricane Hanna.
City Pools reopening Saturday, August 1:
Collier
Greenwood
H-E-B
Oso
West Guth
Regional Parks reopening Saturday, August 1:
Bill Witt Park
West Guth Park
Manuel Q. Salinas Park
The Water’s Edge
Cole Park
Labonte Park
Lakeview Park
Parker Park
City Splash Pads reopening Saturday, August 1:
Bill Witt Park
Lindale Park
Manuel Q. Salinas Park
Restricting Vehicular Access to Beaches & Parks
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.
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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.