Parks & Recreation

Local kids will soon have more ways to climb, slide, and swing at Castlegate, Merry Oaks, and Southern Oaks parks after the College Station City Council unanimously approved upgrades this week. The improvements are expected to begin in late February or early March and be completed in April, weather permitting.

A beloved holiday tradition comes alive with College Station's Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Beachy Central Park. The Jingle Bell Fun Run and College Station Christmas Parade end at the park, where Mayor John Nichols will turn on the holiday lights at 6 p.m., to kick off a night of festive activities.

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Recreation Manager Luis Perez gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Christmas in the Park event on Dec. 6 and why it has become one of College Station's most anticipated annual events.

From sparkling lights and holiday movies to fun runs and festive markets, College Station’s holiday events have something for everyone this season. All the events are free, except for the Jingle Bell Fun Run.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park! College Station’s captivating Christmas in the Park collection of one million lights will burn from 6-11 p.m. each night from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. 

Tuesday marks the 26th anniversary of the bonfire tragedy at Texas A&M. Everyone knows about the magnificent Bonfire Memorial on campus, but did you know another set of memorials is located in  College Station's beautiful Brison Park?

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Recreation Supervisor Kohl Vega dives into the City’s youth basketball league, the need for volunteer coaches, and how sports participation teaches kids valuable life lessons.

Whether a youngster is taking their first dribble or already sinking deep three-pointers, Parks and Recreation’s Winter Youth Basketball League is ideal for new or experienced players from 6-13 years old. Registration ends Dec. 1 and practices start in early January. We need volunteer coaches, too!

For 35 years, jingling bells and running shoes have kicked off the holidays in College Station, but this year’s Jingle Bell Fun Run is taking a new path. College Station Parks and Recreation is introducing a 1.5-mile course that adds a fresh spin to our holiday tradition.

The Parks and Recreation Department’s popular Lick Creek Park in the Dark events are family-friendly overnight campouts that help you escape the city lights in our premier nature preserve. The campouts are set for Friday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 14, with activities starting at 6 p.m.