Brownsville Parks & Recreation Department

02/17/2026

Happy Mardi Gras, Brownsville! 🥳💜💚💛

While the humans are celebrating today, don't forget that the four-legged party is just around the corner! 🐾 Our Mardi Paws event is coming to Morningside Park on Saturday, March 14th, and you won't want to miss out on the cuteness overload.

For just $10 per family (yes, that includes your pup!), you get:
🏃‍♂️ Entry to the 1-mile Fun Run (includes a running bib!)
🛍️ An exclusive Mardi Paws goodie bag
🎭 Access to the Dog Costume Contest, fun activities & more!

It’s low-cost, high-fun, and the best way to let your dog join in on the Carnival spirit. 🐩✨

Scan the QR code in this post or click the link:
https://cob.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=6154

Tag your friends and family in the comments--make sure they do not miss this pawsome event!

02/17/2026

Celebrate Charro Days weekend with a kick! 🤠⚽️
Represent and support FC Brownsville as they go head-to-head with Gavilanes FC! This is the local rivalry you don't want to miss. Bring the crew, wear your colors, and let’s show some love for Brownsville! 📣🏟️

🗓️ When: Sunday, March 1st
🕑 Kickoff: 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Brownsville Sports Park

Don’t wait—grab your tickets now and we'll see you there! 🎟️👇

02/16/2026

Another great week for Brownsville Parks and Recreation! ✨ From fresh trails to fixed fountains, the PARD team has been on a “TLC” marathon across our beautiful city.

Here’s the highlight reel:

🏗️ Facilities & Safety

Brownsville Events Center: New concrete plates & smooth sidewalks for our guests.

Oliveira Park: Concession stand repairs + public restrooms are officially OPEN!

Washington Park: Deep cleaned the historic fountain and patched the pump room roof.

Senior Center: New electrical repairs making the parking lot much brighter.

🛤️ Trails & Outdoor Spaces

Belden Trail: Fresh paint on signs, bench repairs, and a full path cleanup.

Linear Park: Drinking fountain repaired and lighting upgrades underway.

Southmost & La Posada: Full-scale mowing and litter cleanup.

⛳️ Sports & Play

Golf Center: Progress on the tee boxes! We’re leveling things out for a better game. 🏌️‍♂️

FM 511: Fresh red dirt leveled for the kickball field. ⚾

Morningside & North Park: Fresh paint on dugouts and cleared overgrowth.

🌿 Park Maintenance

Dean Porter Park: Fertilizer applied to keep the meadow lush.

Downtown Rec Center: Leaf-wrangling and new gym emergency lights.

Ruiz & Gonzalez: Mowing is done, and we’re prepping Ruiz for new playground mulch!

🐣 Community Spirit
To cap it all off, we teamed up with volunteers to fill thousands of plastic eggs for our upcoming Easter celebrations! 🥚✨

Great work everyone! See you at the park! 🌳

02/15/2026

It’s a Big Weekend for Sports in Brownsville! 🌟
The Brownsville Sports Park (BSP) is buzzing with excitement this weekend, February 14–15!

From the gridiron to the court, the park is alive with activity:
🏈 Texas Youth Football All-Star Showcase
⚽ RGVYSA Futsal
🏐 Volleyball Tournament (dome)

While we appreciate the utilization of our world-class facilities, please be informed that these are private rentals booked by external organizers.

To our regular park-goers, we appreciate your patience as we host these visiting athletes!

Please plan for:
🚗Heavier traffic and limited parking within the complex.👫More pedestrians and young athletes moving between fields.⚡️Lots of energy and community spirit!

We are so grateful for your continued support as we show off why Brownsville is a top-tier sports destination. Let’s give our visitors a warm Brownsville welcome! 🏆

02/13/2026

🏛️ Holiday Notice: The City of Brownsville Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day.

Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17.

🚨 Emergency police, fire, and rescue services remain available 24/7 by calling 9-1-1.

02/13/2026

Drop the beat for Brownsville’s biggest Easter celebration! 🐰🎧

We’re looking for community partners to join the team and make the Great Brownsville Easter Egg-A-Palooza an unforgettable experience. This isn’t just an egg hunt; it’s a full-scale community festival, and your business can be at the heart of the "Palooza!"

By becoming a PARD sponsor, you’re not just supporting an event—you’re investing in our community’s families and making memories that last a lifetime.

Ready to join the team?
📞 Call us: (956) 542-2064
📧 Email us: [email protected]

02/13/2026

📢Attention Vendors! Are you ready to try something different?
This March, join us for the Lunada Artisan Market— the vibe is neon and the energy will be electric!🔌

🔥We are looking for artisans, food vendors, local businesses and more!🥤🛍️
If you’ve been waiting for a market that feels more like a festival, this is it.

⚠️ ACT FAST: Spaces fill up incredibly quickly! Scan the QR code in this post or
✅ CLICK THE LINK BELOW to register, reserve your space instantly.

https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/1750/Lunada-Artisan-Market

Lunada is happening:
📅 Saturday, March 21 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Linear Park (E. 6th St. & E. Ringgold St.)

02/13/2026

City of Brownsville offices will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

City of Brownsville offices will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Offices will resume regular business hours at 8 a.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

02/13/2026

Attention Garden enthusiasts! The Native Plant Restoration & Gonzalez Garden Club is taking a brief intermission from our scheduled programming. But do not worry—the garden itself is as vibrant as ever!

While our formal classes are paused, the public is still welcome to drop by and enjoy and explore Gonzalez Park and the Gonzalez Garden.

📍 Antonio Gonzalez Park Garden (34 Tony Gonzalez Dr.) is open for visitors and self-guided volunteering:
🗓️ Monday – Friday
🕗 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Whether you're looking for a quiet place to birdwatch or want to help water the plants or pull a few weeds at your own pace, come see what’s blooming! 🦋🌸

02/12/2026

Even the Easter Bunny needs a safety vest when the job is this big! We’re filling 100,000 plastic eggs for the Great Brownsville Easter Egg-A-Palooza and we need your help to cross the finish line.

Grab a friend, earn some service hours, and help us give Brownsville the best Easter ever!

Volunteers will meet at the Downtown Recreation Center (DRC), 1338 E. 8th St.
on Saturdays , 9 am to 12 noon.

Dates: February 21, February 28, March 7 and March 14

Register by scanning the QR code in the post or clicking this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAFAF29AAFAC25-61687697-easter #/

02/12/2026

💾 A NEW WORLD IS LOADING...
Something is happening to the Lunada Artisan Market on March 21st. We’re stepping beyond the traditional and into a version of Linear Park you’ve never seen before. 🌀✨

Expect a glowing transformation where art, music, light, and technology collide. It’s going to be electric and luminous—a spectacular experience right here in Brownsville. You will NOT want to miss this!

SAVE THE DATE:
📍 Linear Park (E. 6th St. & E. Ringgold St.)
📅 Saturday, March 21
🕕 Starting at 6:00 PM

Tag your friends in the comments and make sure they join us in the neon! 👇💚