Activities

Located on the North end of Padre Island on Park Road 22 and consists of 374.5 acres. Padre Balli Park is open all year. There are paved campsites with water and electric hookups and a dump station located nearby. In addition there is a area for those wanting to pitch a tent with water and electric hookups that are centrally located. The camper’s bathhouse and washateria is available to campers using W/E sites. A fresh rinse shower is available for the general public.

Named for the meat packing plants that landmarked the area back in the 1800s, this narrow ribbon of whooshing gulf waters, bordered by two fish-friendly jetties, is all that separates Mustang Island to the north and Padre Island to the south. The waters that rush through here fill Corpus Christi Bay and feed the adjacent freshwater wetlands and salt marsh.

Looking to catch some collegiate sports action while in Corpus Christi? Don't miss a game featuring the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders! As part of the NCAA Division I Southland Conference, the Islanders offer top-tier athletic competition across various sports, including basketball, baseball, and volleyball. The teams play at various venues around the city, providing an excellent opportunity to experience the local sports culture.

Corpus Christi Whataburger Field, completed in 2005 at a cost of $25 million, is home to the Hooks, Double-A Texas League affiliate of the Houston Astros. Named for the iconic Texas burger franchise started here in Corpus Christi, and owned and operated by the Astros, the Hooks focus on exemplary customer service in a family-friendly environment. The ballpark occupies land once dominated by cotton warehouses at the Port and features architectural attributes paying tribute to the site’s heritage.