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Victoria Parks and Recreation is striving to broaden recreational opportunities to the community of Victoria. Our goal is to improve our programs, events, and athletics programming each season.
2023 RECREATION EVENTS
Register here for all our events and programs: https://secure.rec1.com/TX/victoria-tx/catalog
TODDLERS ON THE TRAIL
A MORNING FOR THE TODDLERS TO COME DANCE!
May 3rd: 10:00 - 11:00am at Educational Gardens
May 10th: 10:00 - 11:00am at Ethel Lee Tracy Playground
May 17th: 10:00 - 11:00am at Will Roger's Park
May 24th: 10:00 - 11:00am at Children's Park
May 31st: 10:00 - 11:00am at Ethel Lee Tracy Splash Pad
SUMMER KICKOFF KAYAK CLINIC
Join us to enjoy a beautiful day in the River! We will be Kayaking 4.2 miles of the Guadalupe on June 3rd! We will provide lunch and Kayaks if needed. This tri[p will start at 9:30am at Riverside Park
HORSEMANSHIP WITH A PONY
Come learn everything there is to know about a Pony! Our experienced instructor will teach all the basics about how to take care of a Pony and even how to show it at our local Pony Shows!
BIRD WATCHING
Let's celebrate enjoy the birds on this perfect season to do some birdwatching! Join this awesome group of birdwatchers to enjoy the park and all our flying friends that live in it! Join us on May 6th and 20th from 9-10am!
BEACH VOLLEYBALL DROP IN
Come out on May 12th & 26th for an evening in the sand! Meet us at the Sand Volleyball courts at Riverside Park by the Stadium from 6-8pm!
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Come learn from a professional the watercolor technique while also enjoying some coffee and the Roses at the Rose Garden gazebo! Join us on May 13th from 10:00-noon!
AFUERA EN LA NATURALEZA
Afuera en la naturaleza es un programa donde ellos pueded disfrutar y aprender de la naturaleza en ingles y espanol! Visitanos de 10 a 12 de la mañana en Grover's Bend para aprender sobre insecots y lo que vive en la Tierra con el Texas Zoo!
TEEN PAINTING
Come join an afternoon of teens, paint and good vibes! Supplies provided while they last! Meet us t Will Roger's Park on the 19th!
JR HOME RUN DERBY
Major League Baseball's Jr. Home Run Derby (Jr. HRD) is a free event for baseball and softball players, to showcase their hitting skills, and potentially earn a spot at the National Finals, which take place during the 2023 MLB All-Star Week. Participants for baseball will compete in either age division, 12U or 14U, and softball will compete in either age division 14U or 16U, with age cut-off set on July 20, 2023.
Approved local events give youth organizations an opportunity to provide a free, fun, and high-quality experience for their participants. Even more, they aim to help the local group markets expand their programs, while building a strong relationship with MLB, MiLB and its partners.
Inclusion and access are always a top priority for us, and we're excited to announce that the program has expanded to include a softball-specific competition in the 14U and 16U age divisions. This includes specific rules and guidelines dedicated to softball and participants in those divisions.
TAKE PARENTS TO PLAYGROUND DAY
Let's celebrate this special day the best way we can! Come out to the Children's park at Riverside park and enjoy food trucks, music, ice cones, and more! Meet us there from 2:00-4:00pm on May 21st!
KID'S YOGA @THE PARK
A fun and accessible class for kids 4 and up that includes fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, imaginative movement and relaxation practice. As each body is unique, kids will be encouraged to find the way their body finds shape and movement.
SLOW FLOW YOGA @THE PARK
A mixture of classical yoga poses and flowing movements to create a sense of strength and ease in your body. Modifications for all ranges of motion, and body types will be offered. No experience or flexibility required. Relaxation practice at the end will leave you feeling refreshed.
SUMMER RECREATION LEAGUES
Sign up for our summer leagues!
-Softball Co-ed: Upper and Lower on Mondays
- Softball Men's: Upper and Lower, Tuesdays or Thursdays
- Kickball Co-ed: Wednesdays
- High School Baseball
- High School Fast Pitch
INATURALIST
You can upload your fauna and flora pictures to this group and see what others have found on our parks too!
WALK ACROSS TEXAS
Meet us at Riverside park and the Nature Trail for the first start on March 30th for National Walk in the Park Day!
POP UP PARK
OUR POP-UP PARK IS AVAILABLE FOR RENT! ONLY FOR PUBLIC FREE EVENTS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
Call our offices at (361)485-3200 for more information!
CHECK OUT OUR ATHLETIC PAGE FOR OUR SPRING SPORTS COMING UP!