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Parks & Recreation Master Plan 2022

On September 8, 2020 the City Council approved an Agreement with HALFF Associates, Inc. to assist the City's Parks and Recreation Department in updating the 2012 Department Master Plan. City Council also approved Amendment No. 1 to incorporate the development of a Master Plan for Bill Witt Park, which includes an illustrative concept design, cost estimates, website materials, and development of a public/stakeholders involvement plan.

The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Master Plan (“Master Plan”) will guide the growth and enhancement of the City’s parks, public grounds, open spaces, and recreational assets over the next 10 years.

Project Scope

The Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan will identify:

    • Parks System Vision and Goals
    • Measure Community Preferences
    • Park and Facility Distribution and Access
    • Recreational Programming Needs
    • Facility Condition and Adequacy
    • Operational Analysis
    • Parks System Resilience

Background

On September 8, 2020 the City Council approved an Agreement   with HALFF Associates, Inc. to assist the City's Parks and Recreation Department in updating the 2012 Department Master Plan.

City Council also approved Amendment No. 1 to incorporate the site plan for Bill Witt Park which includes an illustrative concept design, cost estimates, website materials, and develop a public/stakeholders involvement plan. (Amendment No. 1 executed November 2, 2020)

Frequently Asked Questions

Corpus Christi’s PARKS, recreation MASTER Plan Addresses:

  • The Changing Demographics of Corpus Christi
  • Park Land/Facility Level of Service
  • Development and Maintenance of Facilities
  • Equity, Access and Resilience
  • Recreation Programming Preferences
  • Recreation Partnerships
  • Funding (Capital Improvement Program, Grants, etc.)

The plan includes:

  • A long-term “vision” for the role the City’s parks and recreation system will play in enhancing quality of life.
  • An inventory of park system properties and facilities, and their conditions.
  • A plan for growth to keep pace with recreational needs.
  • A list of prioritized park investments to maintain current facilities and provide new recreational opportunities.
  • Strategies to improve efficiencies in administering and maintaining the City parks system.
  • Strategies to increase park revenues without burdening residents.
  • An action plan for implementation.

 

 

 

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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