Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

5 engaging (and free) outdoor activities to help your kids escape the doldrums this summer

What better way to celebrate summer than to explore the beautiful parks near your own backyard? With College Station’s 56 developed parks covering more than 1,793 acres, we have plenty of space and activities to discover. The best part? It’s free! Continue reading 5 engaging (and free) outdoor activities to help your kids escape the doldrums this summer

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

For a reel-y awesome Father’s Day, take dad fishing at a city park

If you enjoy fishing, you can easily recall details of the first time you reeled in a feisty bass or catfish. Create those timeless memories for your kids – or recreate them for your dad – this Father’s Day at one of the City of College Station’s fishing ponds. Continue reading For a reel-y awesome Father’s Day, take dad fishing at a city park

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

5 awesome ways to enjoy our parks this spring break

What better way to celebrate spring break than to explore the beautiful parks near your own backyard? With College Station’s 54 developed parks covering more than 1,864 acres, we have plenty of space and activities to discover. Allow us to suggest five free adventures. Continue reading 5 awesome ways to enjoy our parks this spring break

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Fishing can lead to a lifetime of family memories

On Saturday, Oct. 6, the Fishing’s Future family angling program will be at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition to teaching basic fishing skills, environmental stewardship, and ethical angling, the free event will outline how the sport can help strengthen families. Continue reading Fishing can lead to a lifetime of family memories

City Council, Public Communications

5 things to watch at Thursday’s city council meetings

The College Station City Council gathers Thursday at city hall for its workshop (5:30 p.m.) and regular (7 p.m.) meetings. Here are five items to watch. Continue reading 5 things to watch at Thursday’s city council meetings

Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

CS Parks and Recreation offers spring break alternatives

The official definition of spring break — also known as March break, spring vacation, mid-term break, study week, reading week, or a reading period — is an early spring recess at universities and schools. Common spring break destinations include Lake Havasu, Fort Lauderdale, Daytona Beach and South Padre Island.

Unfortunately, that type of spring break entertainment is beyond the budget of many kids. Besides, if your family is anything like mine at this time of year, you’re still recovering from Christmas and focusing on what you’ll do this summer. That’s why I’m excited to share a couple of family-friendly spring break ideas being offered by your Parks and Recreation Department.

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