Coastal Bend Park Guide

Family-Friendly Parks

This guide highlights parks in Corpus Christi and surrounding areas that are great for families, with a focus on amenities for children.

Major Parks in Corpus Christi

Padre Balli Park
- Address: 15820 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
- Overview: A large beach park spanning 374 acres, perfect for swimming and camping.
- Amenities:
  - Swimming
  - Camping (paved and tent sites)
  - Fishing pier
  - Picnic tables
  - Public restrooms
  - Wheelchair accessible
  - Dogs allowed
Bill Witt City Park
- Address: 6869 Yorktown Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
- Overview: A city park with a variety of recreational facilities.
- Amenities:
  - Playgrounds
  - Baseball fields
  - Dog park
  - Public restrooms
  - Wheelchair accessible
  - Splash pad
  - Hike and bike trails
  - Sports facilities
Mustang Island State Park
- Address: 9394 TX-361, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
- Overview: A large park with open beaches and camping areas.
- Amenities:
  - Open beaches
  - Camping
  - Ranger programs
  - Barbecue grills
  - Picnic tables
  - Public restrooms
  - Dogs allowed
West Guth Park
- Address: 9700 Up River Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
- Overview: A park with shaded picnic areas and playgrounds.
- Amenities:
  - Shaded picnic areas
  - Playgrounds
  - Barbecue grills
  - Public restrooms
  - Dogs allowed
Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge
- Address: 6001 Ennis Joslin Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
- Overview: A wildlife refuge ideal for birdwatching and hiking.
- Amenities:
  - Scenic trails
  - Picnic areas
  - Wheelchair accessible
  - Dogs allowed

Additional Notable Parks in Corpus Christi

Cole Park
- Address: 2600 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
- Overview: A bayside park known for its large playground and family-friendly atmosphere.
- Amenities:
  - Large playground with various play structures, swings, and slides
  - Open spaces for picnics
  - Skate park
  - Picnic tables
  - Public restrooms
  - Barbecue grills
  - Lighted fishing pier
  - Dogs allowed
  - Splash pad
Water’s Edge Park
- Address: 602 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
- Overview: Located next to McGee Beach, offering playground equipment and basketball courts.
- Amenities:
  - Playground equipment
  - Basketball courts
  - Picnic areas
  - Slides
  - Swings
  - Dog park
  - Public restrooms
Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and Learning Center
- Address: 2446 N Oso Parkway, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
- Overview: Features a nature-themed playground and educational programs.
- Amenities:
  - Nature-themed playground with climbing structures and slides
  - Nature trails for hiking
  - Indoor learning center with hands-on exhibits
Bayfront Park
- Address: 1513-1517 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
- Overview: Offers open spaces for children to play and run around.
- Amenities:
  - Open spaces for kids to play
Don & Sandy Billish Park
- Address: 15601 Gypsy St., Corpus Christi, TX 78418
- Overview: Features a playground and community gardens.
- Amenities:
  - Playground
  - Community gardens
Lindale Park
- Address: 3133 Swantner Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
- Overview: A neighborhood park with a playground and splash pad.
- Amenities:
  - Playground
  - Splash pad
  - Picnic tables
  - Basketball court
  - Shaded playground area
West Haven Park
- Address: 1718 Cliff Maus Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78416
- Overview: Features a playground, splash pad, and sports field.
- Amenities:
  - Playground
  - Splash pad
  - Sports field
  - Shaded picnic areas
Manuel Q. Salinas Park
- Address: 1354 Airport Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
- Overview: Home to an award-winning “Play-For-All” playground and splash pad.
- Amenities:
  - “Play-For-All” playground
  - Splash pad
Ropes Park
- Address: 3502 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
- Overview: A family-friendly park with playgrounds and plenty of green space.
- Amenities:
  - Playgrounds
  - Picnic tables
  - Walking paths
Bayfront Science Park
- Address: 1700 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
- Overview: Combines science education with outdoor fun through interactive exhibits.
- Amenities:
  - Interactive exhibits
  - Open green spaces
Parker Park
- Features: Playground with open play spaces for children.
Carroll Lane Park
- Address: Maples St, Corpus Christi, TX
- Overview: Recently transformed, this park features a shaded playground.
- Amenities:
  - Shaded playground
Captain Falcon Park
- Address: Near Oso Creek Trail, Corpus Christi, TX
- Overview: This park includes two playgrounds and plenty of shaded areas for picnicking.
- Amenities:
  - Two playgrounds
  - Shaded areas for picnicking
McCaughan Park
- Address: 402 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
- Overview: Offers a seaside playground with shaded areas.
- Amenities:
  - Seaside playground
  - Shaded areas
Brighton Park
- Address: 6517 Brockhampton St, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
- Overview: This park has a small playground that is ideal for toddlers.
- Amenities:
  - Small playground (ideal for toddlers)
  - Shaded by mesquite trees
  - Covered picnic area

Parks in the Greater Coastal Bend

Goose Island State Park (Rockport)
- Overview: Known for its historic Big Tree and opportunities for fishing and birdwatching.
Indian Point / Sunset Lake (Portland)
- Overview: A scenic trail perfect for hiking or biking.
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
- Overview: Offers water sports like swimming and fishing along with camping facilities.

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