Parks & Recreation

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.

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.

This fall, treat yourself to a delicious meal from local food trucks at Food Truck Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. on select Wednesdays at the Wolf Pen Creek Festival Site. It all starts Sept. 10!

Connecting Parks, People, Possibilities is the overarching goal as the College Station Parks and Recreation Department updates our 10-year Master Plan. Residents are invited to share ideas and input at two Pop-Up in the Park events in September.

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Lincoln Recreation Center Supervisor Markeesha Watson discusses the LRC's history and programs, the importance of reacting quickly in a crisis, the value of volunteerism, and why the first day of school was always her favorite.

Are you looking for ways to relax, recharge, and connect with nature? The City of College Station’s Gary Halter Nature Center offers a variety of free classes, from family yoga and meditation to holistic health sessions and guided forest walks.

College Station Parks and Recreation is gearing up for a full slate of fall and winter programs for first-time athletes, seasoned players, and fans who prefer to watch. Programs are open to all skill levels, and you don’t have to live in College Station to register.

The Parks and Recreation Department invites you to explore the latest Recreation Connection, which is packed with programs and events for all ages and interests. The guide offers something for everyone, including youth sports, teen activities, adult programs, senior socials, and family-friendly fun.

College Station Parks and Recreation is offering a new series of free birding classes this fall to introduce community members to the joys of birdwatching and encourage deeper connections with the birds of the Brazos Valley. Birding is for everyone!

Let the Games begin! The 2025 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation's Summer Games of Texas kicks off Thursday, July 31, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 3, at premier venues across College Station and Bryan. 
The Olympic-style festival features nearly 8,000 amateur athletes of all ages.