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Parks & Recreation | Brownsville, TXSearch Government Community Business Directory How Do I... Accela My AccountHome Government Departments Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation Light the Fuse and Go Beyond with us in 2024! TAAF Summer Games of Texas will be back in Brownsville July, 2024. Make sure you are ready! Stay informed and connected, visit us online at Games Of Texas Aim The City of Brownsville’s aspirational aim is we aspire to be the model of innovation, inclusion, and empowerment where bold people and ideas thrive." The Parks and Recreation Department’s (PARD) vision is to exceed our users’ expectations in our delivery of excellent parks, trails, public facilities, activities, programs, and services." Mission The mission of the Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is to directly contribute to the City’s quality of life by providing exceptional programs, facilities, parks and trails while celebrating and preserving the community’s natural and cultural heritage. ADA The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department welcomes our patrons with specials needs and or disabilities to participate in our leisure, recreation, leagues, programs and events. Patrons who require a reasonable modification in order to participate are requested to reach to us at (956) 546-HELP, ideally at least 2 weeks in advance in order to best serve you so that all may be able to partake in the enjoyment. Services The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) offers quality valued assets and programs to the community through a variety of services that enhance Brownsville’s quality of life, economic value, and sense of community. The PARD manages 40 parks encompassing over 1,000 acres of parkland, features 32 miles of hike/bike trails, 3 gymnasiums and 2 public pools, 50 buildings and structures, over 55 athletics fields, and the Catherine Stillman Dog Park. The Department also offers exceptional recreation programming for all ages in the areas of aquatics, athletics, golf, youth enrichment, and special events. Office Locations Downtown Recreation Center || (956) 542-2064 1338 E 8th St. Brownsville, TX 78520 City Plaza || (956) 542-2064 1034 E Levee Street, Brownsville, TX 78520 Brownsville Sports Park || (956) 574-6650 1000 Sporks Park Boulevard, Brownsville, TX 78526 Gonzalez Park Urban Center || ( 956) 547-6857 34 Tony Gonzalez Dr., Brownsville, TX 78521 Joe & Tony Oliveira Park || ( 956) 547-68 61 104 El Paso Rd. , Brownsville, TX 78520 Sams Pool || (956) 542-0949 501 E. Ringgold Street, Brownsville, TX 78521 Brownsville Events Center || (956) 554-0700 1 Events Center Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78526 Divisions Athletics Aquatics Brownsville Events Center Brownsville Golf Center Brownsville Sports Park Parks and Trails Recreation and Events Old City Cemetery Boards Parks Advisory Board Brownsville Beautification Committee Keep Brownsville Beautiful Park Ordinances City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department operates in accordance to City of Brownsville Code of Ordinances Chapter 74 . Some frequently referenced sections in Chapter 74 include: Sec. 74-2. - Hours of operation. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS (a) Schedule. All municipal parks within the city shall be operated under the following schedule: (1) Sunday through Thursday: open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; closed from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., except on those days where scheduled park activities require the park to remain open until 12:00 midnight. (2) Friday and Saturday: open from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; closed from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., except on those days where scheduled park activities require the park to remain open until 12:00 midnight. (b) Presence during closed hours. It shall be unlawful for any person, other than city personnel conducting city business therein, to occupy or be present in the municipal parks during any hour in which the parks are not open to the public. (c) Authority to close parks to public. Any section or part of the municipal parks may be declared closed to the public by the recreational services director at any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regular or stated intervals. (d) Penalty for violation. Any person, except city personnel conducting city business, in any of the municipal parks in the city during the closed hours stated in subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction of any such violation, shall be punishable by a fine as may be set by ordinance or law. (e) Notwithstanding subsections 74-2 (a)(1) and (2), the municipal park along the Resaca Calmada shall be open from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and closed from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. each day of the week. (Code 1971, §§ 24-8—24-11; Ord. No. 95-898-A, § 1, 3-21-1995; Ord. No. 898-AA-2000, § 1(24-8—24-11), 8-22-2000; Ord. No. 2005-898-B, 6-21-2005) Sec. 74-4. - Permit required for reservations or usage by group or organization. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS A permit from the parks-recreation division shall be required for the reservation of any park or park facility or for usage by any agency, business, team, or other organization of ten people or more. (Ord. No. 898-AA-2000, § 1(24-19), 8-22-2000) Sec. 74-10. - Glass beverage containers. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to take or permit the taking of any glass beverage container of any kind onto any city park or playground or public picnic or recreation area within the corporate city limits. This shall not apply to the confines of any public building located or any of such areas. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to take or permit the taking of any glass beverage container of any kind onto any city parking lot near or adjacent to any municipal park or playground or public picnic or recreation area within the corporate city limits. (c) Any person in any of the municipal parks in the city found to be in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction of any such violation, shall be punishable b Please note: Other Chapters in the city of Brownsville Code of Ordinances are applicable to parks as well. For more please click HERE. Park Use Guidelines: If you decide to visit a park or trail, please abide Current Declaration Amended of Local Disaster For Public Health Emergency Order guidelines. Leave no trace . Pack it in, pack it out. Pack out all trash, pet waste, etc. Use trash bins. Use the number 956-546-HELP if you need assistance or have concerns. Share your park - limit your time so others can enjoy. Be mindful of others. PARD Organizational Chart Directory Graciela Salazar || Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Office Phone: (956) 547-6855 Mobile Phone: (956) 551-2770 Email: [email protected] || Brownsville Sports Park Superintendent Office Phone: (956) 547-6750 Mobile Phone: (956) 832-4634 Email: [email protected] Daniel Salinas || Parks Maintenance Manager Office Phone: (956) 547-6873 Mobile Phone: (956) 346-2703 Email: [email protected] Cynthia Cervantes || Brownsville Events Center Manager Office Phone: (956) 554-0755 Mobile Phone: (956) 551-2770 Email: [email protected] Samuel L. Perez || Aquatics and Compliance Coordinator Office Phone: (956) 547-6856 Mobile Phone: (956) 525-3442 Email: [email protected] Raymundo Cantu || Brownsville Golf Center Manager Office Phone: (956) 541-2582 Mobile Phone: (956) 459-2825 Email: [email protected] Laura Holbrook || Recreation & Community Inclusion Coordinator Office Phone: (956)547-6857 Mobile Phone: (956) 551-2314 Email: [email protected] Shannon Contreras || Special Events Coordinator Office Phone: (956) 547-6872 Mobile Phone: (956) 556-1713 Email: [email protected] Araceli Sandoval|| Youth Athletics Supervisor Office Phone: (956) 547-6861 Mobile Phone:...