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2020 - Spotlight - Parks & Rec

Posted on: January 29, 2020

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The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to improve the quality of life for Victoria citizens by providing a comprehensive system of parks, recreation, and cultural programs...

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Other News in 2020 - Spotlight - Parks & Rec

Riverside Park duck pond gazebo with water feature in foreground

City receives $621,000 grant to repair duck pond

Posted on: May 28, 2021
Map showing closed areas of Riverside Park. Main roads (McCright Drive and Memorial Drive) are open.

Riverside Park to close Wednesday

Posted on: May 25, 2021
A truck with a Parks & Recreation logo sprays a white foggy pesticide in a neighborhood.

City treats mosquito larvae, will resume spraying next week

Posted on: May 21, 2021
A truck with a Parks & Recreation logo sprays a white foggy pesticide in a neighborhood.

Parks & Recreation sprays for mosquitoes, will treat whole city twice

Posted on: May 10, 2021
A man prepares to throw a kickball. Two female players stand in the background.

Summer sports league registration opens Monday

Posted on: April 27, 2021
Young kids stand under a water pouring feature at a splash pad

Splash pads to open 7 days a week

Posted on: April 23, 2021
Band performs on portable stage in front of One O'Connor building downtown.

Summer street dances return as Parks & Recreation announces 2021 dates

Posted on: April 13, 2021
Group of girls in softball uniforms pose for photo

Registration opens for high school, adult summer sports leagues

Posted on: March 30, 2021
Mechanical equipment in a shed, including a large box and two motors.

Riverside Golf Course upgrades irrigation system

Posted on: March 30, 2021
Woman is silhouetted throwing a cornhole bag during a game of cornhole outside in the evening.

Parks & Recreation to host summer cornhole, washers leagues

Posted on: March 17, 2021
Masked woman and man pose with arms outstretched by small pull-trailer labeled "pop-up park"

Parks & Recreation pop-up park brings fun to residents

Posted on: March 9, 2021
Two large plaques hanging on a black metal fence

Parks & Recreation installs new plaques at Memorial Rose Garden

Posted on: March 2, 2021
A wide roofed concrete pavilion in a grassy area

City seeks input on conceptual renderings for 3 parks

Posted on: February 23, 2021
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation logo

Victoria to host annual statewide sporting event

Posted on: February 9, 2021
People play cornhole on an outdoor patio at night beneath string lights near Aero Crafters stage.

City of Victoria Parks & Recreation opens registration for spring leagues

Posted on: February 2, 2021
Flyer for drive-in bingo. Feb. 26, 7 p.m., Riverside Stadium. Register at 3614853200

City of Victoria Parks & Recreation to host free drive-in car bingo

Posted on: January 26, 2021
Riverside Golf Course Superintendent Brian Woolard, seated, poses with plaque

Riverside Golf Course superintendent earns regional recognition

Posted on: December 1, 2020
Smiling woman stands near a disc golf goal basket in Riverside Park that contains discs and a bag.

Disc golf rentals now available at Riverside Park

Posted on: November 17, 2020
Santa Claus waves from sleigh-themed parade float. Trees are visible in the background.

Parks & Recreation to host ‘reverse Christmas parade,’ fireworks show

Posted on: November 10, 2020
Pickleball players stand at a distance from each other on a pickleball court.

Parks & Recreation adds pickleball at Victoria Community Center Park

Posted on: October 13, 2020
Free event presented by Parks & Recreation. Drive-thru trick-or treat in Riverside Park 5-7 p.m.

Parks & Recreation to host drive-thru trick-or-treat event at Riverside Park

Posted on: October 1, 2020
Children play at the Ethel Lee Tracy Park Splash Pad during the facility’s 2018 grand opening.

Splash pads will safely reopen to the public Saturday

Posted on: September 3, 2020
Woman holds giant Academy Sports and Outdoors gift card

Parks & Recreation, Academy Sports + Outdoors give away gift cards

Posted on: August 31, 2020
Parks & Recreation Commission meets for Zoom meeting

City seeks applicants for Parks & Recreation Commission

Posted on: August 24, 2020
Gabby Anglin paddles in kayak

City’s Parks & Recreation to host annual kayak clinic

Posted on: August 17, 2020
Sports equipment with Academy Sports and Outdoors logo

Parks & Recreation to host youth sports, establishes health guidelines

Posted on: August 3, 2020
Recreation Services Manager Jaymie Heibel and recreation coordinator Gabby Anglin

Parks & Recreation employees receive nationally recognized certification

Posted on: July 20, 2020
Soccer ball on grassy field

Parks & Recreation to host one-day soccer tournament

Posted on: June 24, 2020
Man stands on golf course wearing facial covering

Riverside Golf Course enjoying above-par conditions on greens

Posted on: June 22, 2020
Fireworks

Fireworks show will be drive-in celebration with new amenities, distancing

Posted on: June 15, 2020
Ashley Magee poses with kayaks

City’s Parks & Recreation partners with kayak business

Posted on: May 29, 2020
Varsity Champs- VTX Warriors

City’s new online registration launches for summer sports leagues

Posted on: May 26, 2020
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New Parks and Recreation director is experienced master planner

Posted on: May 18, 2020