Parks & Recreation

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Parks and Recreation’s Jeep Wentsch and Jessica Scott offer details about the I Heart America Fourth of July celebration at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, which features free food, family activities, a headlining performance by the Josh Abbott Band, and a synchronized fireworks display.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, at the City of College Station’s free I Heart America Celebration at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening featuring live music, spectacular fireworks, and community fun. This year’s celebration also features a special headline performance by the Josh Abbott Band.

To combat the danger of drowning, the College Station Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free 30-minute session of The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ on Thursday, June 25, at 12:30 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon. The lesson is open to swimmers of all ages and experience levels.

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?, Parks and Recreation’s Samantha Holland and Amy Teufel discuss the growing market of youth sports tourism and explain how College Station’s strategic location within the "Texas triangle" helps attract visitors from across the country.

The countdown is on! The 2026 Summer Games of Texas will return to premier sports venues across College Station and Bryan from July 30-Aug. 2. The 11-sport event is open to Texans of all ages and skill levels. Registration deadlines vary by sport.

College Station Parks and Recreation invites you to learn, connect, and commemorate the Juneteenth holiday through three special community programs on June 17-18. Both June 18 events will feature Cedric Watson, a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist, and songwriter.

One of the best parts about living in College Station is how easy it is to connect with nature without ever leaving the city. Local parks, trails, and natural spaces offer peaceful places to walk, observe wildlife, and enjoy the outdoors. Ready to plan your next adventure?

The Josh Abbott Band will headline the City of College Station’s free I Heart America Fourth of July Celebration at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, bringing its signature Texas country sound to an unforgettable America 250 celebration featuring live music, fireworks, and family fun. The celebration includes food vendors, family activities, and a fireworks show set to patriotic music.

A quieter kind of splash is coming to College Station this summer! The Parks and Recreation Department is introducing monthly Sensory-Friendly Swim Nights at Cindy Hallaran Pool — a calm, inclusive swimming experience designed for families and individuals seeking a low-stimulation environment.

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?, Markeesha Watson and Katie Kamas of the Lincoln Recreation Center discuss the center's deep multi-generational roots and community impact, and how the LRC operates as a safe, family-like "home away from home" for all ages.