Get to know the people behind your Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department.

Golf Center invites everyone to give the game of golf a try. Our goal is to offer an environment where people can play a round of golf and have an enjoyable experience. The beauty of the course is immersed in nature and is perfect for an active lifestyle or for a relaxing time.

Whether you are a first-time player or an experienced one, we look forward to seeing you on the greens!

Isabel Gaucin, Golf

Our pools and splash pads provide an opportunity for healthy recreation. They are a great way to cool off, work on fitness goals. We invite you and your family to participate in our programming: Learn to Swim, Stingray Swim Team, Wellness (lap swimming and water aerobics), Public Swim, Lifeguard Instructor In Training classes, Dive-in Movies, and more! Our Aquatics team is proud to support the Brownsville community on a journey to health and well-being through swimming.

Samuel L. Perez, Aquatics

Play for sport, play for skill, play for health. Whatever the reason, just play! The Athletics Division offers year round adult and youth athletic leagues, tournaments and events. We also partner with independent leagues. Athletics and leagues promote a healthy lifestyle, encourage fair play, positive competition, and community involvement.

Araceli Sandoval, Athletics

Special Events, whether small or large, provide affordable recreation, culture, education, health, and benefit the quality of life of our community.

You are what make our events a great success, we take pride in making sure that our events are safe, inclusive, and fun. Lunada Artisan Market, Easter Eggstravaganza, Park After Dark, Washington Park Tree Lighting Ceremony, Mobile Recreation Block parties and more (pages 11-13), are some of the events brought to you by your Parks & Rec. Department. See you at the next #btxparks event, tag us!

Shannon Contreras, Events

What I like most about my job is that I get to be a part of the excitement and learning process. I see kids light up as they learn new skills, I see growth in confidence and self esteem as they explore and use new recreational & outdoor skills. It's rewarding to see children expand their social network by making new friends.

I love that our programs are inclusive, they include everyone, they are blended with modifications when needed and we make sure that the programming is fun. Every day is an opportunity to have fun and to learn at Parks & Rec.

Laura Holbrook , Recreation

City of Brownsville Parks belong to everyone, to the kids playing soccer at a field at Oliveira Park, the bird watchers at Dean Porter, the families enjoying a picnic at Lincoln Park, the joggers at the Brownsville Historic Battlefield Hike & Bike trail, the cyclists at Monte Bella Trails Park, the swimmer doing laps at Gonzalez pool, the seniors practicing Tai Chi at the Downtown Rec Center, they even belong to dogs playing fetch with their people at the Stillman Dog Park.

Parks, trails, facilities, and playgrounds, are a part of every day moments, and memories. As a parks employee, it's my job to steward and maintain these places that belong to all of us, and I do it with the help of my staff and community. It's hard work, it's challenging, but it is never dull and it is always rewarding. There are about 38 miles of trails, around 1,000 acres of green spaces, multiple amenities, over 100 pieces of playground equipment at our parks and facilities for all to care of and enjoy. These are your parks, and your places, help us take care of them!

Daniel Salinas, Parks and Trails

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 CIRCLE OF PEACE

Location: Dean Porter Park

Funded: Cost share project with Dean Porter Park Renovation, Inc. and other contributors including Parks Department $127,817.15

Scope of work: Foundation and structure preparation, installation of surrounding brick pavers, installation and setting sculpture in place and landscaping.

Completed: May 2022

 RESTROOMS

Location: Bike Barn

Grant Funded: Brownsville Community Incorporated Corporation (BCIC) $100,000.

Scope of work: Installation of prefabricated ADA restrooms and sidewalk.

Completed: Nov. 2022

 STADIUM CANOPY

Location: Brownsville Sports Park

Funded: Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (IMF) $482,935.90

Scope of work: Remove and replace purlins and canopy panels, painting steel columns.

Completed: Feb. 2023

 POOL REPLASTERING

Location: Gonzalez Pool

Scope of work: Replastering the surface and interior of pool.

Projected: Spring 2023

 RESTROOMS

Location: Linear Park

Grant Funded: CDBG $180,350.00

Scope of work: Installation of prefabricated ADA restrooms, Big Belly trashcans, solar smart picnic tables and benches.

Projected: Spring 2023

 SPORT LIGHTING

Location: Oliveira Park

Funded: IMF $379,000

Scope of work: Installation of LED lights (MUSCO) and software.

Projected: Fall 2023

 BOARDWALK AND RETAINING WALL

Location: Dean Porter Park

Scope of work: Replacing panels of retaining wall, installing new boardwalk with an ADA accessible kayak ramp.

Projected: Fall 2023

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Kayak Ramp

Location: Brownsville Events Center

Scope of work: Installation of new ADA accessible kayak ramp.

Projected: Fall 2023

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Senior Center

Location: Brownsville Community Resource Center

Scope of work: Multipurpose recreation room and teaching kitchen.

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