Brownsville Parks & Recreation

Join us on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 2 PM at the Brownsville Events Center for a day of fun, friendly competition, and incredible creativity. Show off your most dazzling decorated kayaks, express your team spirit and unique style for a chance to win awesome prizes!

Ready to explore? Check out all the fun activities and programs in our new Fall/Winter 2025 PARD Guide. Scan the QR code or use the link below to read the guide and plan your next adventure. 🔗 bit.ly/41szhlo

Brownsville to host inaugural resaca kayak racing event valleycentral.com/news/local-new…

Ready for a September to remember? 🍂 Mark your calendars and get ready to have some fun with the Brownsville Parks & Recreation Department. Here’s what’s coming up:

Ready for a month packed with fun? 🎉 Check out these awesome events happening in August! Looking for more things to do? Check out our web portal 👉 cob.recdesk.com/Community/Prog…

These heartwarming moments truly show the impact of our parks & recreation programs – inspiring fun, compassion, and a love for nature in our youth. Pure summer rec magic!

Big news from Gonzalez Park Summer Rec! Our kids found a lost duckling, and we're smitten! Say hello to Kiwi! This adorable duckling is getting expert care from a PARD employee and will soon join our Brownsville resacas.

🎉🥳 Heads up, Brownsville! MRU Block Party for Morningside Park (1207 S. Central Ave.) has been moved to Saturday, August 16th, from 6-8 PM!We're bringing all your faves: good times, entertainment, recreation, and inflatables! 🎈P.S. The Aug. 8 party at Cabler is still on!

Explore, Capture, Win! 📸 Visit 5 amazing Brownsville parks, snap some creative photos, and you could win a brand new 43" 4K Smart TV! 🤩All posts MUST be PUBLIC. Deadline: July 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST. Winner Announced: August 2, 2025 (randomly selected). #photochallenge

📢 MRU Block Party TONIGHT at Oliveira Park (104 El Paso Rd.) from 6-8 PM! 🎉 Get ready for games, freebies, and a GIANT inflatable waterslide! Let's build & play together as #OneCity! See you there! 🤩 #ParksAndRecMonth #MobileRecUnit #btxparks #BrownsvilleTX #FamilyFun

What's your vision for a cleaner, more beautiful Brownsville? We want to hear from YOU! Take a few minutes to share your thoughts through our survey! bit.ly/3G3JTQf

Did you attend Salute To Freedom? July is just getting started, here are a few more events to look forward to this month!

Exciting Opportunity for Brownsville’s District 2! The City of Brownsville has acquired land for a new park and drainage property. We want to ensure this project reflects our community’s vision! Please join us for a public meeting: Thur, June 26th, at 6:30 PM on Robinhood Dr.

TONIGHT, Friday, June 20 join us at Gonzalez Pool for a Dive-In Movie. 🎬 We're showing Disney's "Teen Beach Movie" right after sunset. Doors open at 7:30 PM, &it's just $3 to get in! Purchase some tasty snacks from the concession. See you there! 🍿🏊‍♀️

Get ready to celebrate! Join us for the 25th Annual Salute to Freedom 4th of July Celebration on Friday, July 4th, 2025, at 1000 Sports Park Blvd in Brownsville! Enjoy an evening filled with fantastic music, fun festivities, and a spectacular fireworks show.

A tough call: Juneteenth In the Park is canceled this year due to heavy rain forecasts, but your safety is our top priority! We're sad to miss it, but look forward to MRU block parties, July 4th celebrations, and more exciting events coming soon! Stay safe, Brownsville!

Daily Closing Reminder 🔔 Just a friendly reminder: Lifeguards whistle at 4:30 PM to end swimming, giving you time for showers before swim lessons start at 5:00 PM. Thanks for your understanding!

Alternate Swim Option 💦 No worries, you can still dive into fun at Sams Pool (501 E. Ringgold St.), open daily from 12:00 PM - 4:45 PM.

Gonzalez Pool Schedule Update 🏊‍♀️ Heads up, swimmers! From June 16-July 2, Gonzalez Pool (34 Tony Gonzalez Dr.) Public Swim hours are adjusted: 1:00 PM - 4:45 PM. We'll be back to our regular 12 PM opening on July 3!

📢 Don't Forget to Cast Your Vote for Our Juneteenth Movie! 🎬🍿Your input is super important to us! Scan the QR code in the image or click the link below to vote for your fave: 🔗 bit.ly/3HyKp9c