N.O. Simmons

   Community Park

 

Mr. N.O. Simmons donated the land for the new Ingleside Public Recreation Complex to the City of Ingleside.  The complex offers a covered 10’x20’ picnic shelter and BBQ pits, horseshoe pits, covered pavilion with game tables, concession and restrooms, a 100’x150’ skate park, 7 soccer fields of varying sizes, a 2,500 sq. foot butterfly garden with a cultural/historical kiosk and park sign, a covered 70’x104’ sports court, a covered 20’x30’ birding deck with interpretive display, existing fresh water pond and wetlands enhancement area with a foot bridge, an 8-foot wide hike/bike/fitness trial encompassing the entire complex and is linked to the city wide trail, a 3,500 sq. foot Tot-lot playscape, 12 redwood exercise/fitness and park benches and a 70x100 yards multi-purpose lighted field.   No Alcohol allowed.

 

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Whitney Lake
 

 

The Whitney Lake Project began as a drainage project and has evolved into a Nature Tourist’s dream.  This 50+ acre project includes several bird watching areas, extended docks over marsh areas, observation platforms and many other amenities for watching the native wildlife in Ingleside.  In addition to the excellent recreational and educational opportunities, Whitney Lake will provide wintering and migratory habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, and other species.  No Restrooms.  No Alcohol allowed.

 

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Live Oak Park

Live Oak Park is set on approximately 90 beautiful oak covered acres in South Ingleside.  In this park one will find many fun, family oriented and athletic activities to do.  Some features of this special park are: an 18 hole disc golf course, three tennis courts, a basketball court, a softball field, a play-scape for children, nature trails, several picnic tables and barbecue pits of varying sizes.  Additionally, the park is designated as the official site #55 on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, and for good reason. The park contains an adequate sized lake that several types of birds use for play or stopovers during their migration.  Live Oak Park is also used as the site for the Ingleside Chamber of Commerce's annual Renaissance Faire.  Portions of the park can be reserved in advance.  Alcoholic beverages by permit only.    Overnight camping permitted.  Restrooms Available.    

 

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Cove Park

This park, situated between Ingleside on the Bay and Ingleside proper, contains a free 2 lane public boat ramp, small fishing pier, four picnic areas (benches and grills included), an approximately quarter-mile asphalt bike trail, and a wonderful view of Corpus Christi Bay. Also, the park has a micro-estuary just to the rear of the boat ramp that offers a personal glimpse of how an estuarine environment works.  No alcohol allowed.  Restrooms Available.

 

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Oak Park

Oak Park located on Eighth Street is a semi-residential park that is tucked away under a grove of winding oak trees. Here one will find slides, swings, seesaws, rockers, tables, and benches within the park. This is an ideal park for small children to play or for families to enjoy a picnic under an abundance of shade.  No alcohol allowed.  No restrooms on site.

 

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