The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department offers various sports programs, classes, camps, leagues, and tournaments for youth and adults. Leagues are run at City ballparks and other facilities throughout the city. We operate two public gyms and three sports fields. They are available for event rentals, leagues, practice, and more.
NEWS:
► Council Authorizes Lease Agreement for City’s First Cricket Field at Westside Sports Complex (Released 12-20-2022)
► Connectivity Coming to Salinas Park (Released 12-20-2022)
► Council Awards Contract for Salinas Park Improvements (Released 12-6-2022)
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YOUTH / TEENS PROGRAMS
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2024 Spring Break Youth Basketball Camp
Eligible: Boys & Girls ages 8 to 17
Program Schedule: 4-day camp, Monday–Thursday, March 11–14, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Site: Corpus Christi Gym, 3202 Cabaniss Parkway
Fee: $70/player
Online Registration: February 19 to March 14 (register here)
For more information, call (361) 826-3588.
Learn how to dribble, shoot, pass, and other basketball skills through drills. Experienced players will learn techniques to improve their game. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun will be emphasized.
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2024 Spring Break Youth Volleyball Camp
Eligible: Boys & Girls ages 8 to 17
Program Schedule: 4-day camp, Monday–Thursday, March 11–14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Site: Corpus Christi Gym, 3202 Cabaniss Parkway
Fee: $70/player
Online Registration: February 19 to March 14 (register here)
For more information, call (361) 826-3588.
This camp will offer youth participants the opportunity to improve their skills, learn teamwork, and gain an overall understanding of the game. They will learn the fundamentals of volleyball, which include bump, pass, and spike.
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Spring 2024 Youth Co-Ed Volleyball League
Eligible: Boys and Girls
Divisions: Grades 3 and 4, and Grades 5 and 6
Format: 4-on-4 (Maximum of 6 players per team)
Season: April 7 to May 12
Games played on Sundays between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Site: Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard Street
Fee: $60/player
Online Registration: Open now through March 18 (register here)
For more information, call (361) 826-3588.
The league is designed to introduce participants to the volleyball game, and all skill levels are encouraged to join.
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Winter 2024 Youth Basketball League
Eligible: Boys and Girls ages 6 to 13 (as of December 31, 2023)
Season: Six-game program played on Saturdays from January 27–March 2
Sites:
• Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard Street
• Corpus Christi Gym, 3202 Cabaniss Parkway
Practice will be held once a week beginning on January 16.
Fee: $60/player
Late Fee: $85/player
Online Registration: Now through January 1 (register here)
Late Online Registration: January 2–8, with a late fee (register here)
For more information, call (361) 826-3588.
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Spring 2024 Mini-Dribbler Co-ed League (Basketball)
Eligible: Boys and Girls ages 3 to 5
Season: (5 Weeks) March 23 to April 20
Games: Saturdays, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Site: Corpus Christi Gym, 3202 Cabaniss Parkway
Fee: $50/player
Late Fee: $75/player
Online Registration: Open now through March 10 (register here)
Late Online Registration: March 11–17 (register here)
For more information, call (361) 826-3588.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
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Spring 2024 Adult Softball League (Two Divisions)
Two Divisions: Men’s and Co-Ed
Site: Greenwood Softball Complex, 4501 Greenwood Dr.
SCHEDULE for three leagues:
1st League: January 8 to February 1
2nd League: February 12 to March 7
3rd League: March 18 to April 11
Games: Mondays through Thursdays, between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Fee: $350/team (teams only)
Online Registration Deadline: January 7 (register here)
For more information, call 361-826-3478.
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Spring 2024 Competitive Adult Volleyball League
Eligible: Co-Ed ages 18 and up
Games: Monday evenings, March 4 to April 15
Site: Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard Street
Fee: $375/team (12 players maximum per team)
Online Registration Deadline: February 19 (register here)
For more information, call (361) 826-3588.
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Spring 2024 Recreational Adult Volleyball League
Eligible: Co-Ed ages 18 and up
Games: Monday evenings, March 4 to April 15
Site: Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard Street
Fee: $375/team (12 players maximum per team)
Online Registration Deadline: February 19 (register here)
For more information, call (361) 826-3588.
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Spring 2024 Men's Competitive Basketball League
Eligible: Men ages 35 and up
Season: (7 weeks) March 13 to April 24
Games: Played on Wednesdays between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Site: Corpus Christi Gym, 3202 Cabaniss Parkway.
Fee: $400/team (12 players maximum per team)
Online Registration: January 8 to February 27 (register here)
For more information, call 361-826-3478.
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Spring 2024 Men's Recreational Basketball League
Eligible: Men ages 35 and up
Season: (7 weeks) March 14 to April 25
Games: Played on Thursdays between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Site: Corpus Christi Gym, 3202 Cabaniss Parkway.
Fee: $400/team (12 players maximum per team)
Online Registration: January 8 to February 27 (register here)
For more information, call 361-826-3478.
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Adult Drop-In Volleyball
Eligible: Men and women ages 18 and older
Program: Every Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Closed on City holidays)
Site: Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard Street
Drop-In Fee: $5/player (register here)
NOTE: Only online payments will be accepted (no cash payment available).
For more information, call 361-826-3478.
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Adult Drop-In Basketball
Eligible: Men and women ages 18 and older
Program: Every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Closed on City holidays)
Site: Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard Street
Drop-In Fee: $3/player (register here)
NOTE: Only online payments will be accepted (no cash payment available).
For more information, call 361-826-3478.
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For more information, call (361) 826-3478 or (361) 826-PLAY.
GYM - PROGRAMS & RENTALS
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department operates two gymnasiums which offer programs year-round. The facilities are available for programs and rental use only. If you are interested in offering a sports program or would like to rent a gym, please call the Athletics Program at (361) 826-3478.
GYMS
Ben Garza Gym l 1815 Howard St. l (361) 826-3588
Corpus Christi Gym l 3202 Cabaniss Pkwy. l (361) 826-1726
SPORTS FIELDS
Greenwood Softball Complex l 4501 Greenwood Dr. (in Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park) l (361) 826-3460
Dick Runyan Field l 3800 Gollihar Rd. (in Evelyn Price Park; leased) l (361) 826-3460
Raymond R. Dulak, Jr. Ball Field l 1901 Paul Jones Ave. (in Southside Sports Complex; leased) l (361) 826-3460
BASKETBALL COURTS AT CITY PARKS
We have over 80 basketball courts (5 are covered) at parks throughout our city. Go shoot some hoops!