Posted on: June 16, 2023
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is used to guide City Council and staff in the strategic management and decision-making process relative to the provision and sustainability of parks and recreation facilities, programming, and services for the City.
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Posted on: May 3, 2023
The Cats Indoors Program is a campaign that encourages cat owners to keep their pets inside, where they are safe from outdoor dangers and can't harm local wildlife. This initiative is vital for protecting birds and other small animals, as outdoor...
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Posted on: May 1, 2023
While Blue Hole Regional Park may be known for its magnificent swimming area, there is so much more to explore. One of the main attractions of the park are the trails, which provide visitors with an opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the area an...
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Posted on: April 6, 2023
What's a Native Plant?
In the United States, a native plant is defined as one that was naturally found in a particular area before European colonization. Since native plants are adapted to local precipitation and soil conditions, they generally require les...
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Posted on: April 3, 2023
Swim Season is just around the corner! May through September is the busiest time of the year for Blue Hole Regional Park. We see over 60,000 visitors just for swimming during that time period. With such an influx of visitors we understand that visiting th...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: January 31, 2023
Since the 1920s Blue Hole has been a popular swimming destination. In just a few summer months each year over 60,000 people visit the swimming area alone. People of all ages and walks of life enjoy swimming in the cool clear waters under the towering cypr...
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Posted on: January 10, 2023
Employment
It takes a highly motivated team to deliver a transformational experience for our Wimberley residents and visitors. If working outdoors brings a smile to your face and puts a skip in your step, a spot on the Parks & Recreation team...
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Posted on: February 7, 2023
What is Oak Wilt?
Oak wilt is an infectious vascular disease caused by the fungus Bretziella fagacearum responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of oaks across Texas. An infection starts when sap-feeding beetles pick up spores from inf...
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Posted on: January 1, 2023
2023 Polar Bear Plunge & 5K!
The 2023 new year
rolled in at Blue HolePark as it has for the past
six years.There was a bevy of
activity as a crowd gathered just before 10:00a.m., greeting each other
in the parking lot nearthe visitors&r...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: December 28, 2022
Plant Your Park on January 21st with Treefolks
The City of Wimberley Parks Department recently planted 33, 1-gallon trees at Blue Hole Regional Park as part of our Plant Your Park events. Now, we are excited to announce that we are partnering with the wond...
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Posted on: December 27, 2022
Facility Rentals
This all-occasion facility in the heart of the Texas Hill Country features 4,000 square foot Johnson Hall, a commercial kitchen, small, intimate spaces for photos and dressing, a great location with plenty of parking, wireless internet thr...
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Posted on: December 28, 2022
The Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department offers facility rentals for all types of events, big and small. Plan your party in the park and allow your guests to enjoy the fresh air and delightful amenities that the Wimberley parks system has to offer. K...
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Posted on: October 25, 2022
Adjacent to Wimberley Square at 109 Oak Drive, the complex has been named “Oak Park and Welcome Center” by City Council and is designed to be a landing space for visitors and locals. The City also recognized the completion of the downt...
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Posted on: July 6, 2022
Visitors to the Blue Hole Rank it at the Top of Attractions Worldwide
Blue Hole Regional Park announced today it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner for the second year in a row. The award celebrates destin...
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Posted on: July 12, 2022
Parks Department installs a new park sign at Patsy Glenn Refuge and Old Baldy receives a new park sign and improved parking for easier access. Looking to visit these parks in Wimberley? Patsy Glenn Refuge is located at 14068 Ranch Rd 12 Wimberley, TX 7867...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: June 16, 2022
Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley is a 126-acre park offering recreational amenities including Wimberley’s famous natural swimming area, sports fields, picnic areas, and 4 miles of hiking trails all open and free to the public year-round.
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Posted on: December 1, 2021
The Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department has some significant park projects in the works. Read all about our projects including the Blue Hole Nature Center, Wimberley Valley Trails Initiative, and more!
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Posted on: December 1, 2021
Visitors to the Blue Hole Rank it at the Top of Attractions WorldwideEven with Swimming Season Over, Iconic Park Offers Family Adventures
Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley earned the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2021 Award. Reviews from millions of tra...
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