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Wimberley Parks and Recreation is so excited to kick off the new year with an adventure like no other at Blue Hole Regional Park’s annual Polar Bear Plunge & 5K! On Saturday, January 4th, join us for a day filled with excitement, energy, and community spirit as we celebrate the start of 2025. Whether you’re…

Planting native tree species is one of the best ways to give back to our environment, and in Central Texas, the window of opportunity is wide open from October 1 to March 31. So if you’ve been thinking, “It’s too late to plant,” think again! This cooler season is the perfect time to establish strong,…

Wimberley Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Activity Guide, your ultimate resource for exploring everything our community has to offer! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly events, outdoor adventures, or new ways to stay active, this guide has something for everyone. What’s Inside the 2025 Activity Guide Download a PDF…

  Wimberley’s 34th Annual Community Dinner   As the holiday season approaches, one of the most cherished traditions in Wimberley is fast approaching: the 34th Annual Wimberley Community Dinner. This heartwarming event is a beautiful celebration of the community’s generosity, kindness, and the spirit of togetherness. Every year, neighbors come together to cook, serve, and…

Wimberley Proud! At Wimberley Parks and Recreation, we’re always striving to represent our community with excellence—and this past week, our team did just that at the Central Region Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) Conference and Maintenance Rodeo! This exciting event brought together parks and recreation professionals from across the region to connect, learn, and…

Have you attended any of our programs or events in 2024? We want to hear from you! As we continue to build vibrant experiences for our community, your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of our programs and events. Whether you joined us for one event or several, your insights can help us improve,…

Join us for a frightfully fun evening at this year’s Boo! Hole Halloween event, taking place on Saturday, October 19th from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Blue Hole Regional Park. This family-friendly event is packed with Halloween thrills and delights for all ages! Event Highlights: Trick-or-Treat Trail: A candy-filled adventure for kids to gather…

In the spring of 2023, the City of Wimberley took a significant step toward the future by hiring MHS Planning & Design to perform a comprehensive analysis of the city’s parks system. The goal was to create a ten-year roadmap that addresses the growing recreational needs of the community while preserving the area’s natural beauty…

As summer fades and cooler mornings settle in, it’s time to kick off our Wednesday Workdays once again! If you’re passionate about nature and want to give back to your community, Wimberley Parks and Recreation is calling on volunteers to help keep our beloved parks beautiful. This is your chance to roll up your sleeves,…

Wimberley, known for its natural beauty and tight-knit community, is gearing up for an impactful event to spread mental health awareness in efforts to honor suicide awareness month. The Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the WISD Wellness Center and The Greater Mercy Foundation, is excited to host the Suicide Awareness Walk and…

This year’s swim season is coming to a close! As we finish out the summer, Blue Hole Regional Park’s swim hours will be slowing down to weekends only in September. The final day of the 2024 season will be September 29th. If you’d like to swim at the park before access is closed for the…

In Week Seven of Blue Hole Nature Camp, we asked our campers about their favorite activities. Here’s what they had to say: Our themed activities are a big hit with the campers. They offer an exciting and interactive way to learn about nature. For our “Branching Out” week, which focused on trees, the enthusiasm was…