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    Dean Porter Park
    Located along East Ringold Street, this park offers 24.6 acres of space with amenities that include walking trails, a boardwalk and two pavilion buildings. An outdoor children's pool area is available.
    Address: 501 East Ringold St. Brownsville  TX  USA
     

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    Lincoln Park
    This 48-acre park offers a wide range of services and amenities for patrons to enjoy. This includes walking trails, playing courts and fields, an on-site pavilion, restrooms and a concession stand.
    Address: 2100 East Loop Brownsville  TX  USA
     

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    St. Charles Park
    This 2 acre public park is located along St. Charles Street. Patrons may enjoy green space, a waterfall, basketball courts, picnic tables and a children's play area.
    Address: 2350 East Saint Charles St. Brownsville  TX  USA
     

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    South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

    This 180-acre garden showcases a variety of natural exhibits such as the Plumeria Collection, the Water Garden and the Orchid House. Several areas, such as the Rose Garden and Hibiscus Garden, are available for special private functions.
    Address: 8545 S. Staples Corpus Christi  TX  USA  78413
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    West Brownsville Little League Park
    Home to the West Brownsville Little League, this park features two baseball fields as well as several basketball courts. The park offers 2 acres of space.
    Address: 1295 Cottonwood Dr. Brownsville  TX  USA
     

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    Freddy Gonzalez Memorial Park
    Named for a Viet Nam veteran, this park is home to a walking trail, park benches and more.
    Address: 18th Street and Freddy Gonzalez Drive Edinburg  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 956 381-5631 
     

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    Padre Island National Seashore

    Stretching for 113 miles along the Texas Gulf Coast, Padre Island is the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world. The Padre Island National Seashore is located on North Padre Island, approximately 30 miles southeast of Corpus Christi. The island can be reached by car via the JFK Causeway (State Highway 358). Near the Park Entrance Station, the 3/4-mile Grasslands Nature Trail is a self-guided trail that gives visitors the opportunity to discover the interior grasslands. The park is a paradise for birds lovers particularly during spring migration.Send an Email Send an Email (3) 
    Telephone 1 361 949-8068 
     

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    Resaca de la Palma State Park

    Part of the World Birding Center, this site is one of nine birding areas. It features more than 1,700 acres of natural land filled with numerous bird species including herons, sparrows and waterfowl. Birding at this location is available by reservation or appointment.
    Address: 4 mi west of Brownsville, off Hwy 281 Brownsville  TX  USA
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 956 585-9156 Extn: 234 
     

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    Andy Bowie Park
    A beach park, this area provides visitors and residents with the opportunity to enjoy sunbathing, swimming, picnicking and aquatic sports. Beach services and amenities include concessions, showers and picnic pavilions.
    Address: Park Road 100 South Padre Island  TX  USA
     

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    Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
    Located 14 miles from San Benito, the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge features 45,000 acres that serves as bird habitat.
    Address: . San Benito  TX  USA  78586
    Telephone 1 956 748-3607 
     

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    Isla Blanca Park
    Isla Blanca Park is a beach park that features a playground, picnic areas and more.
    Address: . South Padre Island  TX  USA
     

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    North Brownsville Park
    Amenities available include hiking and biking trails, picnic tables and BBQ pits, pavilions and gazebo, boat docks and a restroom building. This park often hosts numerous special events.
    Address: . Brownsville  TX  USA
     

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    Harlingen Butterfly Garden
    The Harlingen Butterfly Garden features over 43 species of butterflies and is found across from the Municipal Auditorium.
    Address: 1204 Fair Park Blvd Harlingen  TX  USA  78550-2324
     

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    Alice Wilson Hope Park
    This 1.27-acre park features an lookout point towards Mexico. Gardens and walking trails are available throughout.
    Address: 1300 East Levee St. Brownsville  TX  USA
     

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    Edelstein Park
    This park features an outdoor amphitheater. Other amenities available in this 1-acre space include basketball courts, picnic tables and a children's playground.
    Address: 1159 East Polk St. Brownsville  TX  USA
     

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    Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

    The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is a popular bird watching area and is also home to a variety of other wildlife, from snakes to butterflies.
    Address: Route 2, P.O. Box 202A Alamo  TX  USA  78516
    Telephone 1 956 784-7500 
     

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    Washington Park
    Specializing in walking and running trails through natural space, this park offers 3.75 acres. Picnicking is also available.
    Address: 700 East Madison Brownsville  TX  USA
     

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    Morningside Park
    Featuring 41 acres of green space, this public park provides visitors with nature walking trails, picnic areas, children's play areas, and playing courts. A restroom building is also available.
    Address: 1207 South Central Avenue Brownsville  TX  USA
     

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    Dick Kleberg Park
    Facilities of Dick Kleberg Park include baseball diamonds, a barbecue hut, adjoint picnic tables and a recreational hut available for rent. The Escibdido Creek runs alongside the park, producing favorable conditions for bird and nature watching.
    Address: Highway 77 and Escondido Road Kingsville  TX  USA  78364
     

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    Sabal Palm Audubon Center and Sanctuary

    A natural sanctuary, the center encompassed 557 acres of preserved land featuring Sabal Palms, native birds, wildlife and other plant species. The center offers its guests several miles of natural trails complete with viewing areas, educational displays and a gift shop.
    Address: Sabal Palm Grove Road at Southmost Road Brownsville  TX  USA  78523
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 956 541-8034 
     

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    Joe & Tony Oliveira Park
    Amenities available at this 24-acre park include outdoor playing fields, basketball and tennis courts, children's playgrounds and concessions. A recreation building with a multi-purpose gymnasium and swimming pool are available.
    Address: 104 El Paso Rd Brownsville  TX  USA
     

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    Goose Island State Park

    Goose Island State Park is home to a massive oak tree known locally as the "Big Tree". Camping and fishing are popular activities at this Texas park.
    Address: HC01, Box 105 Rockport  TX  USA  78382
    Telephone 1 361 729-2858 
     

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    Newbury Park
    Newbury Park in Aransas Pass is known for it's concentration of migratory hummingbirds and butterflies.
    Address: . Aransas Pass  TX  USA  78336
     

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    Mustang Island State Park

    Mustang Island State Park is located south of Port Aransas and offers visitors opportunities to camp, fish, picnic and more.
    Address: . Port Aransas  TX  USA  78373
    Telephone 1 361 749-5246 
     

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    Anzalduas Park
    Anzalduas Park is the site of a dam project to divert the waters of the Rio Grande into an irrigation dispensary. There are picnic spots, boating facilities and more at this McAllen park.
    Address: FM 1016 McAllen  TX  USA  78501
     

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    Texas Trail of Trees Park
    Offering 14 acres of natural space, this park specializes in walking and running trails throughout. Picnicking is also available in the area.
    Address: 2750 Farm-to-Market 802 Brownsville  TX  USA
     

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    Antonio Gonzalez Park
    A multi-use public space, this park features a gymnasium pool complete with dressing rooms, outdoor playing fields and basketball courts. Restrooms and concessions are available on-site.
    Address: 24 Tony Gonzalez Drive Brownsville  TX  USA
     

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    Riverside Park Victoria
    Riverside Park is located in Victoria, Texas, along the Guadalupe River and ecompasses 562 acres. The park is home to a 27-hole golf course, the Texas Zoo, an expansive rose garden, picnic areas, children's playground, duck pond and a boat ramp.
    Address: . Victoria  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 361 572-2763