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Create lasting memories with an overnight campout at Lick Creek Park

The Parks and Recreation Department’s popular Lick Creek Park in the Dark events are family-friendly overnight campouts that help you escape the city lights in our premier nature preserve. The campouts are set for Friday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 14, with activities starting at 6 p.m.

Unplug Texas Day encourages you to log off and reconnect outdoors

Do you spend too many hours with your eyes glued to digital screens? Maybe it’s time to log off and step outside. The College Station Parks and Recreation Department encourages residents to power down their devices and enjoy the outdoors on Unplug Texas Day on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Two meaningful ways you can get involved to protect migrating birds

The College Station Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging businesses, schools, and residents to support Lights Out and Bird City Texas conservation efforts, which aim to reduce window collisions during migration. You can have a meaningful impact on bird conservation.

Carve out time for a packed October schedule of Halloween festivities

If you’re looking for something different this Halloween season, College Station Parks and Recreation offers more than traditional trick-or-treating. This year’s festivities have something for everyone, from a festival exclusively for seniors to the Annual Fall Fest and Haunted House the whole family can enjoy.

Ribbon cutting for Parks Operations Shop set for Wednesday, Oct. 1

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the City of College Station's new Parks Operations Shop is on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 11:30 a.m. at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park.

Podcast: Bird whisperer talks about programs, rare species, and getting involved

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Recreation Supervisor Laurie Brown from the Gary Halter Nature Center talks about local birding events and programs, conservation efforts, rare bird species spotted in College Station, and ways to get involved.

Inspirational paint party at the Lincoln Center spotlights breast cancer awareness

The Creative Expression Through Art: Color Me Beautiful Paint Party is Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the Lincoln Recreation Center. The event is for individuals 18 and older and highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Stay active with affordable adult fitness options at the Lincoln Recreation Center

You don't need an expensive gym membership to improve your health and quality of life. The College Station Parks and Recreation Department offers fitness classes, open gym times, and a well-equipped fitness center for ages 16 and older at the Lincoln Recreation Center.

Immerse your kids in the unforgettable wonders of mud at Mud Day on Sept. 20

Splatter into Mud Day, a free, family-friendly come-and-go event hosted by College Station Parks and Recreation on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8-11 a.m. at the Gary Halter Nature Center at Lick Creek Park. The event is a hands-on way to explore mud, learn about nature, and have fun.

Podcast: Parks and Rec fall programs, Bird City charms, and crazy Cajun squirrels

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Parks and Recreation's Patrick Lewis discusses upcoming fall programs and activities, the virtues of being a Bird City, why delicious chicken wings matter, and crazy Cajun squirrels.