Did you know Corpus is known as being the "Birdiest City in America"? Well, according to the…read morecity's visitor website it is! I open this review with this observation because the Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge is without a doubt one of Corpus' most popular "birding" destinations. You can almost be assured that if you are visiting this park on a nice day, you will come in contact with both "birders" and "bird watchers" alike. I am not a birder, per se, but I am an overall nature lover, which makes me kind of a bird watcher by definition. In any event, like most normal people, I genuinely appreciate any and all aspects of nature. The park is kind of a not so hidden gem in that it is in an ideal location, but not frequented a lot by locals. It is located off Ennis Joslin just South of TAMUCC (Texas A&M University Corpus Christi) and the innaccessble part (by the public) of the naval base. It is actually smack dab in the middle of all the public university housing, which explains a lot. It is a beautiful wildlife refuge on the bay. There are more than enough trails to keep one moving and entertained with the endless views of beholden beauty that nature bestows upon us.

We have been doing some exploring around the area and came across this wildlife refuge. We love to…read morebe outdoors with our dog! The trails aren't very well kept and the trees and bushes are overgrown. I'm not sure if it's because it's winter time, but it just seems that this place isn't maintained. There are nice views of the water and plenty of birds.

Nice neighborhood park…read more About 1/2 mile walking path. Gazebo with seating. Baseball backstop (no real field ...just grass) Playground (little shade so assume it is hot during the day) .. rock wall also Two sand VB courts. Small basketball court. Picnic tables and grills (some have shade) No toilets or water fountains. Boat launch across the street.

Doesnt have a lot to offer, small slides and some swings. They have a baseball diamond and a…read morebasketball court that might add some value to my 3 year old later in life.

I really like this park. It's located in a quiet neighborhood and there are lots of mesquite trees…read morefor shade and a small covered picnic area. The little playground is ideal for toddlers and small children. There are also swings and a basketball court. Another perk is the paved walkways that encircle and intersect the park. We like to bring the jogging stroller or let the kids ride their bikes.

I thought this park would be a great place for my grandson to go burn off some energy looking at…read moredolphins and passing boats. As it turned out, my son and his wife took him there without me. They said he really had a great time, although he didn't see dolphins. Later the same day, my younger son and I stopped in so I could take pictures. We parked by the observation tower and went up the stairs to see the view. We saw boats and dolphins on our visit. I especially enjoyed watching the comings and goings of the ferry boats. This is a beautiful park. Besides the observation tower, they have a play area and a fishing pier. It was too hot and humid for me to stay much longer than we did, but in cooler weather, it would be fun to just sit on a pier and watch the boats coming and going for a few hours.

Located by the Ferries, this place was great for kids to play and family to watch dolphins. They…read morealso have plenty of parking and public restrooms making it accessible for everyone.

dogs love this park lots of area to run. they provide a good water source for the dogs. They always…read morehave toys out there for the dogs to play with . People need to pick up their dog poop a little bit more. They have a nice equipment for the dogs to play on.

It's a beautiful day to be at a decent park with the pups! There plenty of shaded seating and…read morewatering areas.

Love the trails and the space of this park... It's actually my husband's childhood park... Every…read moreopportunity we get to come To Kingsville we are at this park with our boys! The absolutely love the big Lion there. Some outdated parts to the park but that shouldn't stop one from stoping by and having a good relaxing time. There are a few canopies on site that you can have little Birthday Parties or gatherings. There are some swings and monkey bars (some updated, some outdated) who cares the family will just love being outdoors! Go On Honey Take A Chance

My brothers and sister used to play at this park back in 1970's. Great memories, glad to know the…read morelion is still there. Didn't they also have a plane that you could go into? And a fire truck.

We were in Port Aransas for 2 days in mid-April to look for migrating birds. The one place we went…read moreto several times was the Leonabelle Turnbull birding center. We visited both morning and afternoon, and found that the selection of birds was somewhat different each time. It also made sense, for photography purposes, to visit at different times because we found quite a few beautiful migrating birds in the mulberry and willow trees, and the lighting was best there in the afternoon. There are multiple areas for birding. The entry walk has some willow and mulberry trees where birds congregate. In spring, the mulberry provides fruit for the birds and is a favorite for migrating species. Past the entry there are boardwalk to view (mostly) water birds. There are a couple of covered observation decks as well, and these provide the only shade in the boardwalk area. If you're prone to getting bitten by mosquitoes, do use repellent before visiting. The parking area nearest the entry was being enlarged during our visits, so we ended up in the overflow parking area on the other side of the water treatment facility. This is a great place to see resident and migrating shore birds, as well as inland species during migration. We saw buntings, videos, tanagers, warblers, orioles, and other migrating species during our most recent visit... a feast for the eyes!

one of my fav birding places. They have really improved the pier out over the water. You are up…read morehigh with the birds down low, so not really disturbing the birds and you get great looks. We got to see the Pink Flamingo last week. One of the best places to see shore/water birds. Away from the water nearer the parking lot, a water feature and trees for the migrants in fall and spring. even if you aren't into birds, it is still a beautiful place to visit. There is a resident alligator that is around sometimes. Bigger parking area coming soon.

I thought it was time for another review of this park since the last one was from six years ago…read morefrom this writing. It also looks like there have been some recent additions since the last review. The park is located at a crosswalk next to an RV park on Avenue G. There is actually a lot to see here starting with a very long paved nature trail running through a nature preserve with observation areas and continues on by the ship channel. You will also find 3 ball diamonds, a large baseball field, a little league diamond, and a T-ball diamond complete with batting cages. Other amenities include a fenced in dog park, a community pool, a soccer field, basketball court, public bathrooms and a large children's play scape. On the property is also a frisbee golf course and skateboard park. You will also find five fenced in pickleball courts that look like they were just built yesterday. The pickle ball courts are open to the public at no cost. There are some covered picnic tables directly next to the pool and a couple of tables in the dog park. This is definitely one of the nicest community parks you will find anywhere.

Located on Cut Off Road, jusy behind San Juan Taqueria, this unexpected gem is an oasis in the…read moremiddle of the island, and a nice place to visit with your bird watchers, wildlife lovers or kiddos. Dedicated in 2002, Paradise Pond is a 2-acre habitat that provides an excellent example of public/private collaboration. A group of birders who won the Great Texas Birding Classic designated the prize money for the purchase of land located behind a local motel. Several donations of land, additional grants and other funding sources helped to complete the project that birders from across the country now enjoy. Paradise Pond is a stop on the spring migratory route for smaller warblers and other songbirds, while many feathered friends call the pond home all year long. The wheelchair accessible boardwalk and 3 observation decks provide easy access to get "up close and personal" with the birds under a mantle of trees. There is a sitting area at the entrance for watching butterflies, dragonflies and birds, along with information about the flowers and the butterflies that the flowers attract. Private donations of land, foundation funds and teamwork helped make Paradise Pond part of the Birding Trail of Texas. Visitors flock from across the country for a sitting here...and you should too!