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July is Parks and Recreation Month

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  • Originally published July 13, 2008 at 10:27 p.m., updated July 13, 2008 at 10:27 p.m.

The National Recreation and Parks Association is celebrating parks and recreation all month long. It seems appropriate that July begins with a boom with the annual fireworks show at the community center. Actually, we think everyone has a blast in the parks.

Victoria has 15 parks with over 750 acres of parkland. We are very fortunate to have a large regional park so close to town. Riverside Park offers many amenities for all to enjoy. You can hike all around the park and enjoy the deer frolicking in the woods, count the different types of birds overhead, listen to the serene river or simply run up one of the steepest hills in Victoria.

We have 15 parks with the majority being neighborhood parks. Small neighborhood parks are intended to meet the needs of citizens who live within a half mile from the parks. Usually, parking and restrooms are not available. Most of these parks have play equipment and picnic tables for your enjoyment. Some of the parks have basketball and baseball/softball facilities.

The parks and recreation department has events and programs all year. Summer camp and the municipal pool are in full swing. Fishing and other activities are available at Ethel Lee Tracy Park.

If you like tennis, there are several opportunities in parks.

The National Recreation and Parks Association celebrates parks and recreation this month. I want you to celebrate it all year long. Go out and enjoy your parks. Take a hike, take a kid fishing or learn how to play tennis or disc golf. There is something for everyone in your Victoria parks system.

Doug Cochran is the director of parks and recreation for the Victoria Parks and Recreation Department. Contact him at 361-485-3200 or dcochran@victoriatx.org.



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