Parks
Overview
The Parks Division is comprised of 38 employees and is responsible for the maintenance of 25 city parks and all facility grounds. Park Crews also mow city right-of-ways and are responsible for graffiti clean-up, weedy lots, and 3 cemeteries. This division also provides for all city special events.
City Parks
- ALA BLANCA PARK (4.0 acres) – W. Bus. Hwy. 83 & Moore Field Road
A Neighborhood Park, which includes a Playground, Softball/Baseball Field, Walking Trail, and 6 Picnic Shelters.
- ASTROLAND PARK (4.0 acres) – S. St. Marie & Bahia Road
A Neighborhood Park, which includes a Playground, 6 Picnic Shelters, Covered Pavilion, Walking Trail, and Basketball Court.
- BANNWORTH PARK (18.5 acres) – Shary Road & Village Drive
A Community Park, which includes a 7/8-mile Jogging Trail, Playground, Pond with a Pier, Picnic Pavilion, 8 Picnic Tables, Football/Soccer Field, Baseball/Softball Field, Restrooms, and Open Play Area.
- BIRDWELL PARK (8.0 acres) – Stewart Road & E. 24th St.
A Neighborhood Park, which includes a Playground, Non-lighted baseball field, and Open Play Area.
- CWV PARK (17.1 acres) – 115 S. Mayberry Road
A Community Park, which includes the Mission Service Center, a Day Care Center, the CWV Athletic Complex, 2 Lighted Softball Fields, Mayberry Pool (heated), Playground, Picnic Pavilion, 6 Picnic Shelters, Restrooms, Half-Mile Walking Trail, and Open Play Area.
- FIRST STREET PARK (1.7 acres) – E. 1st. St. & Conway Avenue
A Neighborhood Park.
- JAYCEE PARK (10.0 acres) – Los Ebanos Road & Barnes St.
A Community Park, which includes 2 Lighted Baseball Fields, Playground, 2 Basketball Courts, 11 Picnic Shelters, Restrooms, and Walking Trail.
- JOSE M. LOPEZ PARK (3.0 acres) – W. 4th St. & Dunlap
A Neighborhood Park, which includes 4 Lighted Tennis Courts, a Playground, 6 Picnic Tables, and Restrooms.
- LA LOMITA HISTORICAL PARK (7.5 acres) – FM 494
A Special Use and Neighborhood Park, which includes 2 Pavilions, Restrooms, and an Amphitheater. Historic preservation of Oblate Mission, Picnic Tables.
- LIONS PARK (4.0 acres) – 1500 Kika de la Garza Loop
A Neighborhood Park, which includes 2 Lighted Baseball Fields, Playground, 2 Picnic Tables, 6 Covered Picnic Shelters, a Scout Hut, Community Center, Restrooms, and the Texas Citrus Fiesta Office.
- NELL TOLLE PARK (13.4 acres) – Adams St. & Blake St.
A Community Park, which includes Lighted Baseball Field with a backstop, 3/4-Mile Walking Trail, Playground, 6 Picnic Tables, Football/Soccer Field, Restrooms, and Open Play Area.
- NORTHSIDE POOL (2.0 acres) – W. 15th St. & Stabaugh St.
A Special Use Park, which includes a 50-meter pool open to the public March through October, Restrooms, Outdoor Sand Volleyball Court, 6 Picnic Tables, and Picnic Shelter.
- OBLATE PARK (3.0 acres) – E. 12th St. & N. St. Marie Road
A Neighborhood Park, which includes 2 Lighted Tennis Courts and is the city’s oldest park, 1916.
- LEO PENA PLACITA PARK (2.5 acres) – W. 8th St. & Conway Ave.
Veterans Memorial, Sunken Amphitheater, Fountains, Pavilion, Special Events.
- ROTARY PARK (1.2 acres) –
Bus. Hwy. 83 & Conway Ave.Downtown beautification area.
- MISSION HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL – S. Conway (FM 1016) to the World Birding Center
5-mile Hike and Bike Trail, which includes Asphalt-Covered Trail, 2 Bridges, and Parking Lot for up to 30 vehicles.
- RUBEN HINOJOSA PARK – 4205 Los Indios Parkway, South Shary RoadNeighborhood Park,
which includes a Playground and Open Area for Play.
- MISSION INDOOR RECREATION CENTER – 721 N. Bryan
Indoor Basketball Court with a Hardwood Floor, Indoor Volleyball, and Senior Citizen Programs.
- EL SENDERO PARK (1.5 acres) – El Sendero Subdivision (Sharyland Plantation), South Shary RoadNeighborhood Park,
which includes a Playground and Open Area for Play.
- LOS NOGALES PARK (1.5 acres) – Los Nogales Subdivision (Sharyland Plantation)
Neighborhood Park, which includes a Playground and Open Area for Play.
- Bentsen Palm Community Park (63 acres) – 1801 S. Inspiration Blvd.
A Regional Park, which includes 12 picnic shelters, 2 acre pond with pier, 4 lighted baseball/softball fields, restrooms, playground, basketball courts, shuffle board courts, 3 lighted tennis courts, and a 2 mile walking trail.
- Madero Park (10 acres) – S. Conway & Los Indios Rd.
A Community Park, which includes a ½ mile walking trail, playground, restrooms, and a soccer field.
- Market Square (2 acres)
A Neighborhood Park, which includes shade canopies and restrooms.
- Mission Sports Complex (16 acres)
A Community Park, which includes shade canopies, restrooms, playground, and 3 lighted baseball/softball fields.
