Parks & Recreation

Summer swim season is officially here! The City of College Station’s Adamson Lagoon and Cindy Hallaran Pool open for the season on Saturday, offering the perfect escape to cool off, relax poolside, or splash down the slides. Admission is $7 at Adamson Lagoon and $4 at Cindy Hallaran Pool, with children 2 and under free. Discount passes help everyone join in the fun.

As the Texas heat moves in, there’s no better place to be than the water. But water activities carry real risks, particularly for young children and inexperienced swimmers. Registration for City of College Station swim lessons is open for ages 6 months and older. We also offer private and adaptive instruction to ensure everyone in our community can thrive in the water.

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?, Recreation Supervisor Jeep Wentsch discusses the City’s packed schedule, anchored by the long-standing Starlight Music Series. Wentsch highlights the series as a free, community-focused event at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, featuring the upcoming Journey/ZZ Top tribute (May 30) and Tejano music night (June 13).

The Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for a blockbuster summer with 10 high-level tournaments between May 16 and August 23. These events serve as a massive economic engine, attracting about 55,000 visitors to our shops, hotels and restaurants.

The Parks & Recreation Department’s Summer Recreation Connection Activity Guide is your go-to resource for camps, swim lessons, fitness classes, sports, and community events for all ages. From trying something new to staying active or spending time with family and friends, there’s something for everyone this summer.

The World Migratory Bird Day campaign highlights the importance of protecting migratory birds and their habitats. College Station is recognized as a Bird City for its conservation efforts and joins cities and towns worldwide participating in the celebration.

For two decades, the Starlight Music Series has attracted music lovers for free, family-friendly entertainment under the stars each spring at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. The tradition continues in 2026 with a trio of Saturday concerts featuring country, classic rock, and Tejano artists. The series opens on April 25, followed by shows on May 30 and June 13.

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Aquatics Supervisor Jessica Scott discusses the Tsunami swim team, swimming lessons for all ages, the critical importance of water safety and why a "watchdog" is the most important person at your next pool party. City pools open for the season on May 23. Registration for summer programs and swim lessons begins May 4.

The worldwide City Nature Challenge, set for April 24–27, invites you to contribute to a shared scientific record. Residents across Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Lee, Madison and Robertson counties are encouraged to document local wildlife using the free iNaturalist app.

To keep the College Station Cemetery, College Station Memorial Cemetery, and the Aggie Field of Honor safe, tidy, and well-maintained, cemetery workers conduct cleanups the last week of each month in accordance with City ordinance.