Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Beach Parking Permits
Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation has made it easy for beach visitors to buy Beach Parking Permits. You can buy a permit at various locations throughout the city and on the beach. The permit gives you access to miles of our local gulf beaches and is required in designated areas where posted.
The permit is only $12 and is good for a full year, from January 1 to December 31. Display the sticker on the windshield of your vehicle, and enjoy the beach — worry-free!
Buying the permit not only ensures that you do not receive a citation, it also supports clean and safe Corpus Christi beaches. All the funds from the permit sales are used to provide clean and safe beaches for all beach visitors to enjoy.
Participating Stores
The permits are sold year-round at the following locations:
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- Stripes* (Padre Island, Flour Bluff, & select stores in central Corpus Christi)
- H-E-B (Aransas Pass, Corpus Christi, Portland & Rockport)
- Corpus Christi Visitor Info Center (located in the Water Street Market)
- Nueces County Padre Balli Park Headquarters Office
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (University Services)
- Central Cashiering at Corpus Christi City Hall
- Circle K (Padre Island & Flour Bluff)
- Murphy Oil USA (Alice, Aransas Pass, Corpus Christi, Portland & Rockport)
*Below are all the participating Stripes stores:
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- 6901 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
- 14526 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
- 15233 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
- 9602 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
- 15302 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
- 5939 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(Last updated 12-21-2023)
About Us
The mission of the Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department is to provide high-quality parks, facilities, and programs that empower residents and visitors to Live, Learn, and Play! We envision a thriving Corpus Christi powered by vibrant parks, captivating natural features, and outstanding recreational opportunities.
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Contact Information
Address: 400 Mann Street, Suite 200, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9277, Corpus Christi, TX 78469
Phone: (361) 826-PLAY
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