Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Thousands reveled in the joyful spirit of Christmas in the Park event weekend

As Santa heads back to the North Pole to prepare for his Christmas Eve deliveries, the Parks and Recreation staff clean up, repair lights, and pick up remnants of the good times left behind after the Christmas in the Park event weekend. More than 10,000 guests savored the holiday sights and sounds during the two days of celebration. Continue reading Thousands reveled in the joyful spirit of Christmas in the Park event weekend

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Usher in the season with the old-fashioned goodness of Christmas in the Park

Now that the colorful holiday lights are shining brightly in Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, it’s time for a weekend of fun and activities at the City of College Station’s Christmas in the Park. Admission is free! Continue reading Usher in the season with the old-fashioned goodness of Christmas in the Park

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

The shimmering lights of Christmas in the Park begin on Thanksgiving Day

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – at least in Stephen C. Beachy Central Park! This year, the lights will burn nightly from 6-11 p.m. from Nov. 25 through New Year’s Day. Admission is free, and parking is allowed in the park. Continue reading The shimmering lights of Christmas in the Park begin on Thanksgiving Day

Economic Development, Public Communications, Tourism

Christmas in CS is back with festive events and deals to boost your holiday spirits

Christmas in College Station is back as we continue our spirited efforts to make our community THE destination for holiday fun. But don’t take our word for it. A top travel website called Trips to Discover recently named College Station one of Texas’s top Christmas towns. Continue reading Christmas in CS is back with festive events and deals to boost your holiday spirits

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

4 enterprising ways to offer your time to help our rec programs and events this fall

Although the City of College Station is committed to providing high-quality parks and recreation programs and events to residents, we couldn’t do it without the irreplaceable support of volunteers. We need your ideas, energy, and perspective — regardless of your skills or interests. Here are four opportunities for you to help this fall. Continue reading 4 enterprising ways to offer your time to help our rec programs and events this fall

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Christmas in the Park tradition returns at Central Park

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park. College Station’s beautiful Christmas in the Park displays began in 1984 when a local family funded a couple of light panels. The displays have since grown to more than one million lights and are a holiday mainstay. Here are two ways you can enjoy the time-honored tradition of holiday lights at Beachy Central Park. Continue reading Christmas in the Park tradition returns at Central Park