Parks & Recreation

New playgrounds are coming to Bee Creek and W.A. Tarrow parks after the College Station City Council recently approved nearly $440,000 to replace the heavily used and worn-out equipment. Work is expected to start in late April and be completed by the end of May, weather permitting.

Join College Station Parks and Recreation for Lick Creek Park in the Dark at Gary Halter Nature Center on Friday, March 20, and Friday, April 10. The overnight campouts begin at 6 p.m. and end at 7 a.m. the next morning.

Ready for splashing fun? College Station Parks and Recreation's free splash pads at the Fun for All Playground and W.A. Tarrow Park are open daily through Oct. 31, offering a cool way to enjoy interactive water features.

The fifth annual Nature Center Star Party is Friday, March 6, from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Gary Halter Nature Center. The free, family-friendly, come-and-go event features space-themed booths, hands-on activities, and guided stargazing designed to make astronomy accessible and engaging.

Starting Feb. 25, Food Truck Wednesday is back at College Station’s Wolf Pen Creek Festival Site from 6-9 p.m. on select Wednesdays through the end of May. Admission is free, and food will be available for purchase.

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?" Recreation Supervisor Jeep Wentsch discusses special Parks and Recreation events such as the Starlight Music Series and Food Truck Wednesdays, the joys of participating in summer youth camps, and the uncanny accuracy of “Parks and Recreation,” a TV classic.   

Are you looking for a fun, hands-on way for your youngster to learn and explore outdoors? College Station Parks and Recreation offers two interactive nature programs for 7–13-year-olds at the Gary Halter Nature Center that encourage curiosity, creativity and discovery.

Not sure how to celebrate Black History Month? Brushing up on critical historical moments or celebrating with your local community is an excellent place to start. As we embrace “forever forward” and our proud history, the Lincoln Recreation Center invites you to celebratory events scheduled throughout February.

In this week's "What's Up, College Station?" Lincoln Recreation Center Supervisor Markeesha Watson discusses Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, the history of the esteemed Lincoln Recreation Center, and its extensive range of programs and activities.

The College Station Parks and Recreation Department invites you to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy through music, dance, and community spirit at the 42nd Annual Keeping the Dream Alive Musical Celebration at the Lincoln Recreation Center on Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is free.