Parks & Recreation

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.