Ten major city parks offer variety of outdoor attractions and facilities, including picnicking, playgrounds, birding, swimming, tennis, softball and other sports, and fishing pier. Corpus Christi Beach, north of Harbor Bridge, has pavilion, playground, showers, rest rooms, and picnicking.

Cole Park on bay front features pier, playground, amphitheater and Kid's Place recreation area for children and families on 43 acres. Outdoor concert series Thurs. and Sun. throughout summer. 1526 Ocean Dr.

The Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Park features a viewing tower for watching birds, especially flocks of heron, cranes, and roseate spoonbills. Boardwalk, hike-and-bike facilities, jogging trail. Accessible by Ocean Drive or take South Padre Island Dr., exit at Nile.