Community Park

The Port Aransas Community Park is open to everyone.

High School, Little League, and T-Ball baseball fields are available in the Community Park. The ball fields have public bathrooms and refreshment stand in the center. Visitors to the park can participate in a range of games such as basketball, disc golf, and chipping green.

The Community Park includes a 1.1-mile walking/jogging trail that meanders through the flats and ends at a large pavilion overlooking the Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture. Visitors can take the shorter .46 mile path that circles the baseball fields.

Located at 700 Clark Parkway off Ross Avenue:

Recreation Center

Port Aransas is eagerly anticipating the development of a cutting-edge Recreation Center, currently under design by Gignac Architects and Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects in collaboration with City Staff. This state-of-the-art facility is set to serve as a dynamic hub for Parks and Recreation activities, reflecting extensive community input to cater to the needs of local families and visitors alike. The Recreation Center will encompass a variety of amenities, including dedicated spaces for Parks and Recreation staff, youth and community programs, and interpretive displays focused on the nearby nature preserve. It will feature a spacious basketball gymnasium, multipurpose breakout rooms for versatile programming, modern locker rooms, and convenient consessions. Adjacent to the existing pool, the center will integrate acquatic staff facilities and locker room, fostering seamless access and coordination of acquatic activities. With a focus on health wellness, and community engagement, this facility aims to enhance the quality of life in Port Aransas by providing inclusive spaces for recreation, education, and social interaction.

Port Aransas Skate Park

About 10,000 square feet in size, the skatepark is located on the southern edge of Port Aransas Community Park across the parking lot from the Community Pool near the in-line skate rink.

The skatepark, which is around 10,000 square feet in area, is located on the southern side of the park near the in-line skate rink.

Two connected concrete bowls around four and a half feet deep and a second bowl about seven to eight feet deep make up the skate area. A street course with hubbas, banks, staircases, and other amenities is also in place.

The skate park is open from dusk until dawn.

Port Aransas Skate Park Rules and Regulations

  • Know your limits and abilities. You are responsible for your safety.
  • Only skateboards, in-line skates, and roller skates are allowed. All other uses are prohibited.
  • Proper safety equipment is recommended at all times.
  • Skating is allowed in authorizes areas only.
  • No alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances are allowed.
  • No tagging, graffiti, or placement of stickers allowed.
  • No outside obstacles are allowed in the skate park.
  • No glass containers.
  • Dispose of trash properly.
  • All other park rules and ordinances apply.

Those who break any park rules may have their use privileges revoked by the City of Port Aransas.
Have fun, be safe, and respect your fellow skaters.


Pickleball Court

Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Community Pickleball  

The City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation has five (5) courts available for use at the Community Park located at 700 Clark Pkwy., Port Aransas, TX 78373. When courts are not reserved through the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation, they are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Equipment is available for use on these courts only and must stay on park grounds. Equipment can be checked out at the Community Pool Office, across the parking lot, by an adult ONLY. Equipment must be returned before 5 p.m. daily. You will be responsible for any loss or damaged equipment. Courts can be reserved by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department via porta.recdesk.com or calling 361-749-4158.

Pickleball Court Hours:
8 a.m. to 10 p.m. DAILY

Scheduling games with other players:
To communicate and schedule games with local Pickleball players visit playtimescheduler.com.

Open Play:
If court is being used by a non-reservation player, please use the hooks on court to reserve your place in line. Simply hang your paddle on the hook corresponding with the court you would like to use. If your group has four (4) players four paddles should be placed vertically under the court number. If there are less than four paddles, this will inform other players that you are looking for players to play against.

If all courts are full and four (4) or more people are waiting, play one game to eleven (11) then all four (4) players vacate.

If less than four (4) are waiting at the end of a game winners stay on but split.

After a player has been on two consecutive games, they must vacate the court for one game.

Pickleball Court Rules:
Parks and Recreation Department has priority use of courts.
PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Court surface may be slippery.
NO GLASS containers or food allowed on courts.
SMOKING, VAPING, drugs and abusive language are prohibited.
BE COURTEOUS and respectful to all players.
NO LESSONS allowed unless authorized by the City of Port Aransas Park and Recreation Department.
SERVICE ANIMALS WELCOME. No Pets.
Properly return all Parks and Recreation equipment back in the cabinet when game play is over.

Court Rental Fees:
Facility Rental (all five courts)- $100 per day, plus refundable damage deposit of $200
For rental fees please contact Parks and Recreation Office at 361-749-4158


Disc Golf

The Community Park is host to a 12-hole Disc Golf Course.

History

Built with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Outdoor Recreation grant funds and revenue generated from a ½-cent sales tax, the Community Park opened in May 1999 and offers a source of recreation and exercise to the island community and the guests that visit throughout the year.