Parks
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Public Services Adm.
Recreation Aquatics Municipal Golf Course |
Parks Division is responsible for the planning, procurement, and development of park land and facilities. This department provides the care and maintenance of all City-owned parks. Includes in the park inventory are approximately 556 acres of park and recreational facilities. This division also maintains public building grounds. In addition, the department provides for the preparation of recreational facilities such as baseball, softball, soccer, and football fields. It constructs park restroom facilities, irrigation systems, park shelters, fences, playground equipment, and other park-related construction activities. |
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Hours open: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm HARLINGEN CITY PARKS:
VICTOR PARK
PENDLETON PARK
HARLINGEN SPORTS COMPLEX
DIXIELAND PARK
LON C. HILL PARK/FAIR PARK
RANGERVILLE PARK
HUGH RAMSEY NATURE PARK
ARROYO PARK
C.B. WOOD PARK
LT. GEORGE GUTIERREZ JR. PARK/LA PLACITA
MCKELVEY PARK
CITY LAKE PARK/LIBERTY GARDENS
WINDSOR PARK
HUNTER PARK
VESTAL PARK |
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ARROYO HIKE & BIKE TRAIL Location: Can be accessed from McKelvey, Arroyo, C.B. Wood, and Victor Parks. Ten foot wide asphalt trail, 2.1 miles long. Open from sunrise to sunset. PARK PAVILION RENTAL
Four park pavilions and one gazebo picnic
area are available for rent. The pavilions are located at Dixieland, Victor,
Pendleton, and Sport Complex Parks and the gazebo is located at Rangerville Park.
These facilities are equipped with picnic tables and barbecue pits. Ideal for family
get togethers and other special events. Please call the Harlingen Parks and
Recreation Office at 956-427-8870 for more information. |
RENTAL INFORMATION |
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FACILITY | CAPACITY | RENTAL FEE | KEY DEPOSIT |
SPORT COMPLEX PAVILION | 400 | $80.00/DAY | $20.00 |
PENDLETON PAVILION | 200 | $80.00/DAY | $20.00 |
VICTOR PARK PAVILION | 200 | $80.00/DAY | $20.00 |
DIXIELAND PARK PAVILION | 200 | $80.00/DAY | $20.00 |
RANGERVILLE PARK GAZEBO | 40 | $60.00/DAY | $20.00 |
RENTAL RATES ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON
NOVEMBER 17, 2004 |
The rental area is the space and facilities within the fence. This includes the covered pavilion, picnic tables and benches, a bar-b-que pits, water hook-up, lights, and electricity (outlets). The renter must clean up after use. The key fits the locks on the pavilion gates and restroom gates. The restrooms are not part of the rental agreement and are available to the general public. PAYMENTS/REFUNDS: Down Payment is $20.00. If contract is for less than 30 days in advance, the full amount must be paid at time of reservation. Balance is due 30 days before reservation date. Cancellations with 30 days written notice will receive full refunds. The City will retain the down payment on cancellations of less than 30 days written notice. The Key Deposit will be refunded provided all locks are in place, there are no damages to the pavilion or its furnishings, the pavilion area has been cleaned up, and all rules have been obeyed. All refunds will be mailed by the Finance Department. Processing of refund checks may take up to ten (10) working days. MUSIC:
A. NO
CONCERTS ALLOWED AT ANY PAVILION. ALCOHOL: Alcoholic beverages are allowed only within the fenced enclosures of the pavilions as part of the pavilion contract. Sale of alcoholic beverages is specifically prohibited. NOTE: STATE LAW ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SHALL BE OBSERVED. THE LESSEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SEEING THAT GUESTS ARE NOTIFIED OF CURFEW. OTHER: Pavilion shall be
closed by 12:00 Midnight. |
© 2005, City of Harlingen