Parks & Recreation

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.

College Station Parks and Recreation is gearing up for a full slate of fall and winter programs for first-time athletes, seasoned players, and fans who prefer to watch. Programs are open to all skill levels, and you don’t have to live in College Station to register.

The Parks and Recreation Department invites you to explore the latest Recreation Connection, which is packed with programs and events for all ages and interests. The guide offers something for everyone, including youth sports, teen activities, adult programs, senior socials, and family-friendly fun.

College Station Parks and Recreation is offering a new series of free birding classes this fall to introduce community members to the joys of birdwatching and encourage deeper connections with the birds of the Brazos Valley. Birding is for everyone!

Let the Games begin! The 2025 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation's Summer Games of Texas kicks off Thursday, July 31, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 3, at premier venues across College Station and Bryan. 
The Olympic-style festival features nearly 8,000 amateur athletes of all ages.

As the new school year approaches, parents and caregivers are exploring the best ways to support their children during the important hours after school. The College Station Parks and Recreation Department provides an affordable after-school program for children ages 6-15 at the Lincoln Recreation Center.

The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Board invites the community to attend the Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Day observance on Thursday, July 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature open house tours of the 12-acre memorial site at College Station’s Veterans Park and Athletic Complex.

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?", Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Gene Ballew discusses the meaning of Parks and Recreation Month, the department's shifting focus, and why Veterans Park and Athletic Complex is his favorite.