We were visiting other places near the seawall and decided to check out this park. Not much to it,…read morebut I did enjoy the ambiance and the peaceful sound of the nearby ocean. The restroom area offered to the general public was clean and well maintained. I liked this particular park. Please check it out.

It seems that this park is in kind of a transition point in its history. There's not much to this…read morepark. It's a little isthmus out into the Corpus Christi Bay that's connected to the mainland so you can drive or walk out there. I'm not sure if the park is an urban park named "Norma" or if Norma Urban was a person, perhaps Keith Urban's great aunt. There used to be so much more to this park- it's kind of vacant now. There used to be grandstands and other amenities back in the day. Now, it just offers some great views of the gulf, and is a pretty, clean spot to go hang out. There's a big circular concrete slab that you can roller skate on. There's not much shade here, and there's not much to see other than the sea. There's a nice sign at the entrance welcoming visitors, and some things around that prevent you from falling into the bay. However, there are big plans for this park. The city is working on transforming it into a newly renovated park, with lots of places to sit, skate, bike, watch a concert, or hang out! I checked out the conceptual drawings, and they look cool! Imagine something reminiscent of Barcelona's Park Guell in Corpus! The entrance to the park is just down the way from the Selena Monument!

I thought it was time for another review of this park since the last one was from six years ago…read morefrom this writing. It also looks like there have been some recent additions since the last review. The park is located at a crosswalk next to an RV park on Avenue G. There is actually a lot to see here starting with a very long paved nature trail running through a nature preserve with observation areas and continues on by the ship channel. You will also find 3 ball diamonds, a large baseball field, a little league diamond, and a T-ball diamond complete with batting cages. Other amenities include a fenced in dog park, a community pool, a soccer field, basketball court, public bathrooms and a large children's play scape. On the property is also a frisbee golf course and skateboard park. You will also find five fenced in pickleball courts that look like they were just built yesterday. The pickle ball courts are open to the public at no cost. There are some covered picnic tables directly next to the pool and a couple of tables in the dog park. This is definitely one of the nicest community parks you will find anywhere.

Located on Cut Off Road, jusy behind San Juan Taqueria, this unexpected gem is an oasis in the…read moremiddle of the island, and a nice place to visit with your bird watchers, wildlife lovers or kiddos. Dedicated in 2002, Paradise Pond is a 2-acre habitat that provides an excellent example of public/private collaboration. A group of birders who won the Great Texas Birding Classic designated the prize money for the purchase of land located behind a local motel. Several donations of land, additional grants and other funding sources helped to complete the project that birders from across the country now enjoy. Paradise Pond is a stop on the spring migratory route for smaller warblers and other songbirds, while many feathered friends call the pond home all year long. The wheelchair accessible boardwalk and 3 observation decks provide easy access to get "up close and personal" with the birds under a mantle of trees. There is a sitting area at the entrance for watching butterflies, dragonflies and birds, along with information about the flowers and the butterflies that the flowers attract. Private donations of land, foundation funds and teamwork helped make Paradise Pond part of the Birding Trail of Texas. Visitors flock from across the country for a sitting here...and you should too!

Went there yesterday for the first time and am So annoyed i didn't know about it sooner. Awesome…read morestaff a safe environment this little gem will certainly be on our list from here on out. Its not a huge area but its laid out perfectly for simple family fun.

I love this place and swim there every time I'm in town. I've donated to their pool "friend of the…read morepool" program yet today a man there asked me to pay again after a rain delay when I went outside to my car. His name was bill savage and he needs to go! I will not donate again while this jerk is still there! Total jerk for no reason!

Always a great stop in for a board rental or local chat! The staff is so welcoming and friendly and…read morewill answer any questions about surf or riding a board and makes you feel like you can jump in with confidence!

Best skate and surf shop on the island. Went with a friend who rented a surfboard for the day and I…read morepicked up a couple souvenirs. Great shop and loved the vibe and history.

This mile-long running/walking and biking path winds around from the parking lot near the Super…read moreWal-Mart along some marshes and swamps through some live oak trees and ends up at Enterprise Boulevard near Memorial Park. There's plenty of dedicated parking, and the marsh nearby the entrance has some cool stuff on how Rockport is a migratory bird and butterfly refuge, where all sorts of winged creatures come to roost due to the tranquil nature of this seaside town. There's always a variety of lizards and bugs around here too. Be sure to bring some bug spray! The pathway is about ten feet wide, and paved- so it's perfect for walking your dog or riding your bike or even roller skates! The pathway is usually picked up well, so it's beautiful. There were a lot of trees down after Harvey, but the city has been working on picking those up and restoring the trail to its former glory. There's not much at the end of this pathway, so I turn around and head back along the mile to the start. It's a very nice walk, and I recommend checking it out if you have some spare time.

I absolutely love this park! It is one of my absolute favorite places in South Texas…read more The city of Rockport does an immaculate job maintaining the park, from trimming grass on the side of the paved paths to making sure that the natural trail is always trimmed low. There is a group of people who walk/jog in the early mornings here. The park opens at 6 AM. The part that is paved near the soccer fields and the playground is well lit. But the part that is closer to the ponds towards the back of the park is not. So if you do decide to walk here in the early morning, for safeties concerns, I always kept to the front half of the park. But the dog park is on a whole other level! Between the small and dog park it has to be a little over an acre. It is extremely well shaded with lots of trees. There are obstacles for your dog to play on. They have a fresh source of water as well as a self filling water station. I absolutely love that they have a pretty significantly long natural trail. My joints don't love pavement but they do love natural trails and oftentimes parks they are overlooked or paved over. This park is a gem for the people of Rockport and those who visit.

Yes, there's a dog park in Rockport! Tried finding trails and dog friendly areas, and this has been…read moreone of the best finds! Very shady, with plenty of space and places to sit. Wish there were more dogs around when we came! Idk how many people actually know about this- I've frequented rockport for years with family, and just now found it! Drive past the baseball fields and play scapes at Memorial Park, and you'll see two acres of the dog park!

Nice park. Shared parking lot with the police station so it should be safe. New playground…read moreequipment with fake grass. Actual working water fountain! 3 tennis courts. One basketball court. Community pool. Not sure if the restrooms are open 24/7. A few months ago it was in the news for having poo (not sure if human or animal) smeared all over the playground equipment. People blamed the homeless but it could just as well be housed idiots who disregard other people and like to ruin nice things. Corpus has so few nice parks, so that was very upsetting and rude.

Such a great park! Plenty of space, two separate play areas and a workout area for adults. Small…read morewalking trail. The turf makes it a sticker burr free area! My kiddos love it...the ONLY downside is the homeless population around the area

The Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve has been a place of refuge for me over the years. A place I come to…read morepause, quiet the mind, and reflect. Why? Well, just look at some of the pictures, and you'll get the idea. It is the best and most well kept public nature spot in Corpus Christi, for sure. If you do not know, Oso Bay is where Oso Creek eventually spills out into the bay. It is a really great representation of the ecological beauty and complexity of the area. I can see why so many families and friends frequently come here in groups. In short, it is "Not Your Typical Park". If you are visiting Corpus, for whatever reason, I highly recommend going out of your way to visit this not so hidden treasure!

We stopped by here to check things out. It's free, not much to complain about that! The visitor's…read morecenter was closed but we chose to walk the trails anyway. I'm not sure if the last hurricane dried up these wetlands but things were very dry as of April 2022 and it wasn't much of a wetland at all. They have some really nice park features in the front. Trails are good but are not well marked as indicated by other reviewers but it's not difficult to figure out. There is little shade and the trees seem to really hold in the humidity so bring lots to drink, sunscreen, and maybe frequent in the am or when it's cooled down in the evening. Please pay attention to the rattlesnake signs and stay on the trails