Parks & recreation in Texas local government
What Texas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about parks & recreation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
4,799 Texas meetings since 2024 covered parks & recreation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Texas with the most parks & recreation activity
- New Braunfels, TX (107)
- Deer Park, TX (81)
- Corpus Christi, TX (77)
- McKinney, TX (75)
- Amarillo, TX (66)
- Friendswood, TX (62)
- Farmers Branch, TX (60)
- Coppell, TX (60)
- Kerrville, TX (59)
- El Paso, TX (58)
- College Station, TX (58)
- Brownsville, TX (56)
Latest matching meetings
Fate boards may attend Celebrate Fate; no formal action planned
This is a notice of possible quorum, not a regular meeting. Multiple Fate boards and commissions may be present at the Celebrate Fate event on September 19, 2026, but no formal action or deliberation will occur. Any public business discussion is incidental and not controlled by the boards.
Quality of Life Board to review golf course, parks projects, community garden
The Quality of Life Advisory Board will meet to approve June 2026 minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive updates on several parks and recreation items. Discussion items include Hills of Cove Golf Course capital improvement projects, parks capital improvement projects, the City Community Garden, and youth and…
Council to discuss FY 2026-27 budget, tax rate, and water/wastewater rates
The Venus City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, the property tax rate, and water and wastewater rates. The regular meeting includes several discussion items, such as a resolution on a building acquisition proposal, an ordinance creating a Parks and Recreation…
Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget and set tax rate at $0.222577 per $100
The Port Aransas City Council will hold a special meeting to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and setting the 2026 municipal tax rate. Two public hearings will be held to receive comments on the proposed budget and the proposed tax rate of $0.222577 per $100 valuation. The council will also consider…
Port Aransas considers the Recreational Development Corporation budget for 2026-27
The Recreational Development Corporation and City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2026-27 budget. The meeting includes a discussion and potential action on adopting the budget resolution for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
Parks board meets on 2026-09-10; agenda text unreadable
The agenda text provided is corrupted and unreadable, containing no discernible items. It appears to be only procedural boilerplate or a data error, so no specific decisions or discussions can be reported.
Board discusses design services for Gabe Nesbitt Parking Lot improvements
The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board will consider a recommendation to City Council regarding a professional services contract. The contract with TBG, Inc. would cover landscape architectural and engineering services for the Gabe Nesbitt Parking Lot (PK1806).
Board to consider approving parking lot construction, bus barn purchase, computer lab upgrade
The County School District Board will hold a regular meeting with discussion items, a consent agenda, and reports. Action items include possibly approving construction of a new parking lot, a bus barn purchase, and a computer lab upgrade. The board will also hear about upcoming changes to board meeting procedures.
Board to discuss Dunbar Park all-inclusive playground and master plan
The Lake Jackson Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve prior minutes, hear visitor comments, and discuss the 2026 Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The board will also consider and potentially take action on an all-inclusive playground at Dunbar Park, followed by a director's update on capital projects…
City Council to vote on FY 2027 budget and property tax rate
The Round Rock City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on the FY 2027 Annual Budget and 2026 Property Tax Rate. The meeting also includes routine approvals, contracts for park maintenance and wastewater expansion, and a variance request for alcohol sales near a school.
Keller Parks & Recreation Board meets on September 10, 2026
The Keller Parks & Recreation Board is scheduled to hold a pre-meeting briefing and regular meeting on September 10, 2026, at Keller Town Hall. The agenda includes receiving an annual report from the Keller Youth Association, updates on parks construction projects, and consideration of the August 13, 2026 meeting…
School board to consider parking lot construction, bus barn purchase, computer lab upgrade
The County School District board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several facility and technology items, including starting construction on a new parking lot, purchasing a bus barn, and upgrading the computer lab. The board will also hear reports on upcoming meeting procedure changes and receive committee…
School board to consider approving new parking lot construction
The County School District board will hold a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and financial reports. The main action item is discussing and possibly approving the start of construction for a new parking lot, with the bid already selected in June. The board will also hear reports, including…
Parks and Recreation Board discusses budget and recreation center status
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will receive updates on the Fiscal Year 26/27 budget and the status of the Robert E. Clark Recreation Center. The meeting also includes department reports on grounds, surf rescue, and community programs.
Parks Board to discuss park improvements, events, and tree additions
The Haslet Parks and Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. They will consider approving the August 12, 2026 meeting minutes and the August 2026 financial report, and will discuss updates on park and facility improvements, future events, and a potential addition of more trees…
Tree Board to discuss tree dedication, Tree City USA application
The Cuero Tree Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, follow up on an upcoming tree dedication, and discuss the Tree City USA application and current nominations. The agenda is largely routine and procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.
Parks Board to consider rules for Argyle Nature Trail
The Argyle Parks Board will hold a regular meeting to consider adopting rules for the Argyle Nature Trail, review the minutes of the August 12, 2026 meeting, and discuss ongoing park projects and the draft FY27 budget for park maintenance and improvements. The meeting is open to the public with an open forum for…
Youth Advisory Committee to discuss service projects and introduce applicants
The North Richland Hills Youth Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May 13, 2026, introduce new applicants, hear a presentation from the Parks and Recreation Director, and discuss potential service opportunities and projects. This is a regular meeting with no public hearings or major decisions…
City Council to review FY27 budget and key infrastructure presentations
The Murphy City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget and receive presentations on city infrastructure projects. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget and set tax rate at $0.242063 per $100
The Tyler City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and a property tax rate of $0.242063 per $100 valuation. The agenda also includes a presentation on the 2026 Pavement Condition Assessment, a grant application for Woldert Park, and numerous consent items covering…
El Paso grievance subcommittee to vote on suspending employee for policy violation
The Parks and Recreation Grievance Subcommittee will conduct a hearing to decide whether to adopt a staff recommendation to suspend an employee for one year due to a violation of the department’s Behavior Management Policy. The meeting includes introductory statements, hearing structure readings, and public comment…
Board to vote on suspending Manuel Castro for one year
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider adopting a staff recommendation to suspend Manuel Castro for one year for violating the department's Behavior Management Policy. The board will also hear a presentation on community meeting updates for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and approve minutes from…
Parks committee to discuss Veteran's Walk events and 10-year master plan
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a proposal for 'Veteran's Walk' events, future committee initiatives, and the status of the Parks & Recreation 10-Year Master Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, a director's report, and updates from ex-officio members…
Council to consider zoning change at 123 Main Street
The Liberty Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change for 123 Main Street. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as a purchasing ordinance and a report on Front Street pothole repairs. The council will also address a Parks & Recreation presentation and a Communications…
Commissioners Court to interview emergency management director candidates
The Travis County Commissioners Court is holding a voting session with several action items, including interviewing candidates for Director of Emergency Management, approving contracts and budget amendments, and discussing road closures and interlocal agreements. The agenda also includes routine items like approving…
Parks board to discuss playscape fundraiser, master plan, committee appointments
The Wimberley Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an update on the Martha Knies Community Park Playscape Fundraiser Event, the appointment of two board members to the Community Center Evaluation Committee, and an update on the Parks and…
Parks board to discuss disc golf, Pecan Creek lighting and trail upgrades
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and possibly act on several park improvement items, including completing a disc golf tic-tac-toe activity, addressing disc golf course maintenance and accessibility, reviewing Pecan Creek Park lighting needs, and considering Pecan Creek Trail improvements. The board…
Parks Board to approve July minutes and review vacancy applications
The Decatur Parks Board will meet on September 8, 2026, to approve the minutes from the July 21 meeting and review applications for a vacant position to recommend to the City Council. The board will also receive updates from the Park Superintendent and the City Manager, set the next meeting date, and hear public…
Board to consider e-bike trail guidelines and bond presentation
The Temple Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from the prior meeting, recognize award recipients, and hear presentations on proposed e-bike trail guidelines and the November General Obligation Bond for Sammons Community Center. Departmental updates will also be provided.
Council to discuss funding and plans for new public art facility at Walter Hall House
The League City Council will hold a work session to review funding allocations and the proposal to convert the Walter Hall House at Heritage Park into a public art facility. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
City Council to vote on Dakota Avenue gas station and $3.87M road bonds
The League City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for a new gas station at 111 West League City Parkway. Council will also consider issuing up to $3.87 million in road bonds for Galveston County MUD 35 and approve several contracts totaling over $337,000 for city services.
Corpus Christi Council to adopt 2026-27 budget and set 0.5% tax-rate hike
The Corpus Christi City Council will meet to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating and capital budgets, approve a 0.50% property-tax-rate increase to $0.599774 per $100 valuation, and vote on routine zoning changes and contract renewals.
Commission to discuss golf course agreement and River Parks Master Plan update
The Santa Fe Park Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss a golf course agreement and receive updates on the River Parks Master Plan and the Kids Kingdom playground. The body will also approve the minutes from the June 18, 2026, meeting. No specific dollar amounts or contract details are listed in the agenda.
Parks board to discuss Savannah Oaks rezoning, park updates
The College Station Parks and Recreation Board will hear updates on Texas Independence Park at Midtown and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and may take action on the Savannah Oaks Planned Development rezoning (Case # REZ2026-000008). The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous meeting minutes…
Jacksonville City Council to consider 2026-2027 budget and .69000 tax rate.
The Jacksonville City Council will meet on September 8, 2026, to hold public hearings and consider adopting the proposed 2026-2027 budget and a tax rate of .69000 per $100 valuation. The council will also address a master fee ordinance amendment for Hazel Tilton Park stage rental rates, zoning regulation updates for…
County to vote on $2.75M tax note for Terlingua Park & Visitor Center
The Brewster County Commissioners Court will consider authorizing a $2,750,000 tax note to fund the Terlingua Park & Visitor Center project, which would be repaid through a property tax levy. The court will also review plans for the Terlingua Bunkhouse and decide whether to accept construction bids. Other routine…
Midland City Council to hold public hearings on 2026-2027 budget and tax rate
The Midland City Council will discuss and consider a wide-ranging agenda, including public hearings on the proposed 2026-2027 budget, tax rates, debt service components, and oil and gas well permits for Permian Deep Rock Oil Co. and Petroplex Energy Inc. The council will also review contracts for a splashpad feature…
Board discusses transition from Mural Grant Program to Public Art Program
The Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board will discuss the transition from the Mural Grant Program to the Public Art Program, including its purpose and key changes. The board will also review the BPAAB Master Plan for future beautification priorities and approve minutes from the August 11, 2026 meeting. No…
Parks commission to pick consultant for North Park and City Park design work
The Converse Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including selecting a consultant for design work at North Park and City Park, approving minutes, and filling a commission vacancy. They will also plan upcoming community events such as a Movie in the Park, National…
Council to decide trail vs sidewalk, utility burial on Center Street
The Kyle City Council will discuss and possibly act on the Vybe Trail system and a resolution to reevaluate the Center Street projects in the 2022 Road Bond Program, including choosing between a 12-foot trail or 6-foot sidewalk and whether to bury electrical utilities. They will also review water supply initiatives…