North of downtown over the bridge, is the site of the USS Lexington and Texas State Aquarium, and offers park areas, picnic tables, showers, and rest rooms. For more information, call City Parks & Recreation; 512/884-7275.
Cole Park
On bay front features pier, playground, amphitheater, and Kid's Place recreation area for children and families. Outdoor concert series in summer. 1526 Ocean Dr. For more information, call City Parks & Recreation; 512/884-7275.
Padre Island National Seashore
The National Seashore preserves an unblemished 80-mile stretch. Corpus Christi is connected with the north end of Padre Island by John F. Kennedy Causeway. Office of the Superintendent is at 9405 S. Padre Island Dr., Corpus Christi 78418. For information, call the visitor center at 512/949-8068.
J.P. Luby Surf Park
On Park Road 22 offers a surf pier for wave generation.
Padre Balli Park
On Park Road 22 (512/949-8121). Features overnight camping hookups, covered picnic areas, pavilion, park ranger station, and 1,200-ft. Bob Hall Pier (512/949-8425) with snack and tackle shop.
Packery Channel Park
On Padre Island near junction of Texas 361 and Park Road 22, is excellent day-use park with good fishing.
Padre Island Park
On Gulf side from Park Road 22, has bathhouse, sandy swimming beaches, overnight camping facilities, fishing pier, and small Beachcomber's Museum in park office with nautical and unusual items found along beach.
