Just a small skate park, not much parking available, but good for an afternoon skate time.read more

We were visiting other places near the seawall and decided to check out this park. Not much to it,…read morebut I did enjoy the ambiance and the peaceful sound of the nearby ocean. The restroom area offered to the general public was clean and well maintained. I liked this particular park. Please check it out.

It seems that this park is in kind of a transition point in its history. There's not much to this…read morepark. It's a little isthmus out into the Corpus Christi Bay that's connected to the mainland so you can drive or walk out there. I'm not sure if the park is an urban park named "Norma" or if Norma Urban was a person, perhaps Keith Urban's great aunt. There used to be so much more to this park- it's kind of vacant now. There used to be grandstands and other amenities back in the day. Now, it just offers some great views of the gulf, and is a pretty, clean spot to go hang out. There's a big circular concrete slab that you can roller skate on. There's not much shade here, and there's not much to see other than the sea. There's a nice sign at the entrance welcoming visitors, and some things around that prevent you from falling into the bay. However, there are big plans for this park. The city is working on transforming it into a newly renovated park, with lots of places to sit, skate, bike, watch a concert, or hang out! I checked out the conceptual drawings, and they look cool! Imagine something reminiscent of Barcelona's Park Guell in Corpus! The entrance to the park is just down the way from the Selena Monument!

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!

A nice community pool and skate park in Rockport! This pool…read moreis awesome. It's got two pools, but when I went, the children's pool and the skate park were closed, leaving only the regular pool open. They've got showers and lockers, all of which were clean and functional. They had lifeguards on duty, who were attentive, and on the ball. There's a lane for lap swimming, but they don't put out the flags signalling the end of the lane, so you don't run into the wall. They jam out to Jimmy Buffet songs over the loudspeakers, and the vibe is laid back. The pool was clean, and the chemicals were in balance so it didn't burn or anything. They have two diving boards, but when I went, they were closed too. When I went, admission was $5, which was worth the visit! The pool wasn't crowded on a weekday afternoon, and I almost had the deep end to myself! Parking is easy with a large lot that backs up to the terminus of the nature trails that go out to Business 35.

My kids had a blast here they didn't want to leave. The staff was very nice and very family orientedread more

Always a great stop in for a board rental or local chat! The staff is so welcoming and friendly and…read morewill answer any questions about surf or riding a board and makes you feel like you can jump in with confidence!

Best skate and surf shop on the island. Went with a friend who rented a surfboard for the day and I…read morepicked up a couple souvenirs. Great shop and loved the vibe and history.

This mile-long running/walking and biking path winds around from the parking lot near the Super…read moreWal-Mart along some marshes and swamps through some live oak trees and ends up at Enterprise Boulevard near Memorial Park. There's plenty of dedicated parking, and the marsh nearby the entrance has some cool stuff on how Rockport is a migratory bird and butterfly refuge, where all sorts of winged creatures come to roost due to the tranquil nature of this seaside town. There's always a variety of lizards and bugs around here too. Be sure to bring some bug spray! The pathway is about ten feet wide, and paved- so it's perfect for walking your dog or riding your bike or even roller skates! The pathway is usually picked up well, so it's beautiful. There were a lot of trees down after Harvey, but the city has been working on picking those up and restoring the trail to its former glory. There's not much at the end of this pathway, so I turn around and head back along the mile to the start. It's a very nice walk, and I recommend checking it out if you have some spare time.

I absolutely love this park! It is one of my absolute favorite places in South Texas…read more The city of Rockport does an immaculate job maintaining the park, from trimming grass on the side of the paved paths to making sure that the natural trail is always trimmed low. There is a group of people who walk/jog in the early mornings here. The park opens at 6 AM. The part that is paved near the soccer fields and the playground is well lit. But the part that is closer to the ponds towards the back of the park is not. So if you do decide to walk here in the early morning, for safeties concerns, I always kept to the front half of the park. But the dog park is on a whole other level! Between the small and dog park it has to be a little over an acre. It is extremely well shaded with lots of trees. There are obstacles for your dog to play on. They have a fresh source of water as well as a self filling water station. I absolutely love that they have a pretty significantly long natural trail. My joints don't love pavement but they do love natural trails and oftentimes parks they are overlooked or paved over. This park is a gem for the people of Rockport and those who visit.

Yes, there's a dog park in Rockport! Tried finding trails and dog friendly areas, and this has been…read moreone of the best finds! Very shady, with plenty of space and places to sit. Wish there were more dogs around when we came! Idk how many people actually know about this- I've frequented rockport for years with family, and just now found it! Drive past the baseball fields and play scapes at Memorial Park, and you'll see two acres of the dog park!

Family and I are on vacation. We had just finished visiting The Museum of Science and History and…read morewere waiting on The Art Museum of South Texas to open. In order to kill some time, we walked along the beach and took in the sculptures and other historical sights. We were caught by surprise on how windy the weather was. Been awhile since I was able to walk along the coastline. I was enjoying every minute of the experience. Please check out the incredible coastline along Bayfront Park.

Bayfront park is beautiful and the Watergarden is the most scenic and refreshing spot. The water…read morefountains and falls make cool sound that is very relaxing and amuzing. I just love the sound of water falling down the stairs of that circular fountains. It is just beautiful!

Now peaceful place to park and watch the water. Grounds are kept clean. I will be back for sure.read more