City Cancellations and Closures

City Hall has re-opened to the public with limited access.
The City asks that citizens and visitors only come to City Hall on an as-needed basis and recommends wearing a face covering or a mask upon entering the building. Citizens and Visitors will need to adhere to the safe 6-foot distance marks in front of City Hall or wait in their vehicle until access is permitted.

The City would like to continue to encourage citizens and visitors to utilize online/telephone bill payments, building department payments, and golf cart plate purchases.

We would like to thank you for your patience and assistance in keeping our citizens, visitors, and staff safe during these trying times.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact City Hall at 361-749-4111.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Planning & Zoning meeting scheduled for March 31, 2020, has been canceled.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mayor of Port Aransas has postponed the following:
March 26, 2020, Council meeting until further notice.

The Parks, Nature Preserve, and Beach have reopened.

With safety of staff and visitors as our top priority, Parks & Rec has reopened the Community Pool while complying with CDC, local, state & federal guidance.

• Attendees are asked to come “swim ready” to not use changing rooms or inside showers. Outside showers are available.
• Pool has resumed its “before COVID-19” fee schedule. Passes valid before pandemic now will be honored.
• Our parks & playgrounds have reopened. Park-goers are “highly encouraged” to wear face coverings in public.

Staff is working to clean and sanitize high touch surfaces weekly. Sanitize your hands frequently when visiting. Please follow all City regulations and CDC best practices for visiting Parks.

While practicing social distancing as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Port Aransas Parks & Recreation has resumed some public programs with restrictions.

Please visit our Facebook page @PortAParksandRec to stay up to date and find alternative digital programming.

The Parks, Nature Preserve, and Beach have reopened.

With safety of staff and visitors as our top priority, Parks & Rec has reopened the Community Pool while complying with CDC, local, state & federal guidance.

At this time, the pool is open for 45-minute sessions through online reservations at porta.recdesk.com

• One way traffic will enter through the front door and exit by the outside gate.
• Changing rooms and showers are closed, so come prepared to swim.
• Benches are available to store personal items while swimming and are sanitized between each use.
• Pool entry is $2. Former fees and passes will resume when the pool is open with no restrictions.

Per CDC recommendations our playgrounds will also remain closed.

Staff is working to clean and sanitize high touch surfaces regularly. Please follow all City regulations and CDC best practices for visiting Parks.

In an effort to practice social distancing as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Port Aransas Parks & Recreation has temporarily suspended all public programs.

Please visit our Facebook page @PortAParksandRec to stay up to date and find alternative digital programming.

City Council Committee Meetings

All City Council Committee meetings shall remain scheduled.  Meetings will be limited to no more than 10 people per Governor’s Executive Order (unless group size allowances change), meaning no citizens will be allowed in the council chambers.  The city will continue to air all council meetings on Chanel 1300 on Spectrum Cable and we will partner with the South Jetty to stream all meetings live on the South Jetty’s Facebook page.  Public comments will be written only.

Museum

The museum is under review by the Museum Board

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels delivery protocol is being worked on

City Sponsored Events Cancelled

No city issued large or small events permits will be issued from March 19^th thru April 3, 2020

Community Meetings

Boards and Commissions

Planning & Zoning Commission, Boards of Adjustments, Airport Board, Library Board of Trustees, Marina Board, Parks & Recreation Board, Nature Preserve Board, and others are limited thru April 3, 2020

All community civic meetings in city facilities are canceled thru April 3, 2020