College Station Parks and Recreation

06/13/2026

Ready for a night of Tejano music at the Starlight Music Series tonight, June 13, at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater?

Here is what you need to know:

🎟️ Admission is free. Gates open at 6 p.m., with the national anthem at 6:45 p.m., Sunny Sauceda from 7–8 p.m., and Ram Herrera from 8:30–10 p.m.

🅿️ Free parking is available at Post Oak Mall, with accessible parking near Colgate Drive. Pets are not allowed.

🍿 Food trucks will be on-site. You may bring lawn chairs, snacks, coolers (no larger than 48 quarts), and blankets. Kegs and glass containers are not permitted.

💺 Chairs are allowed except in designated blanket-only areas. Smoking is not permitted in the main seating area. Designated smoking areas will be available.

06/12/2026

📌 City offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday.

Adamson Lagoon will be open from 1-7 p.m., and Cindy Hallaran Pool will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Southwood Community Center, Meyer Senior and Community Center, Gary Halter Nature Center, and Lincoln Recreation Center will be closed June 19-21.

06/12/2026

Explore the history of Juneteenth at this month’s Exploring History Luncheon.

Lance Jackson, former Lincoln Recreation Center supervisor, will present “A Walk-Through History: A Juneteenth Story.”

📜 Wednesday, June 17
📜 11:30 a.m.
📜 Larry J. Ringer Library

Attendance is free, with lunch available for $10 for residents and $12 for non-residents. Lunch reservations are required by June 12.

🔗 Visit the link in the comments to reserve your spot.

06/11/2026

Watermelon, community, and safety all in one place. 🔥🍉

The College Station Fire Department joined our Watermelon Social at the Meyer Senior and Community Center to share tips on fire safety, emergency preparedness, stroke awareness, fall prevention and smoke detector safety.

🔗 Want to join our senior program? Get more information in the comments.

06/11/2026

Commemorate Juneteenth at three community programs June 17–18, honoring history, reflection, and joy. ❤️💛💚

Both June 18 events will feature Cedric Watson, a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist, and songwriter.

Read more and view full schedule ⤵️

College Station Parks and Recreation invites you to learn, connect, and commemorate the Juneteenth holiday through three special community programs on June 17-18. Both June 18 events will feature Cedric Watson, a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist, and songwriter.

06/10/2026

📌 The Krenek Tap Road entrance to Stephen C. Beachy Central Park will be closed June 11-22, weather permitting. Visitors should use the access road from State Highway 6 to enter the park.

This closure is part of the Krenek Tap Rehabilitation Project from Texas Avenue to State Highway 6. The project includes concrete pavement, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and shared-use paths.

06/10/2026

Don't miss the Starlight Music Series season finale this Saturday, June 13, featuring FREE Tejano music under the stars at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater.

🎵 6 p.m. – Gates open
🎵 6:45 p.m. – National anthem
🎵 7–8 p.m. – Sunny Sauceda
🎵 8:30–10 p.m. – Ram Herrera

Food trucks will be on-site. Guests may bring lawn chairs, snacks, coolers (no larger than 48 quarts), and blankets. Kegs and glass containers are not permitted.

Free parking is available at Post Oak Mall, with handicap parking off Colgate Drive.

We’ll see you under the stars ✨