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Summer is around the corner, which means it’s almost time to jump back into the water at Blue Hole Regional Park! Swim season* officially opens May 1st, and reservations are available beginning March 1st. Half-day swim passes and season passes for Wimberley residents in the 78676 zip code go on sale March 1st at 10:00…

March is full of opportunities to get outside, try something new, and connect with our community, and we still have spots available in several upcoming programs and events. We’re kicking things off with Movie in the Park on March 6 at 7 PM featuring the beloved film, Cars. Grab your snacks, picnic chairs, blankets, and…

Last week, four members of the Wimberley Parks & Recreation team attended the annual Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) Institute in Corpus Christi, Texas. This is the largest gathering of parks and recreation professionals in the state. Erica Flocke, Director of Parks & Recreation; Rachel Littleton, Recreation Manager; Isabella St. John, Park Operations Manager;…

When people think about Parks & Recreation, they usually picture staff mowing grass, checking swim passes, or setting up for events. What many don’t see is the group of volunteer citizens helping guide the long-term vision for our parks. The Wimberley Parks Board is an advisory board appointed by City Council. Members review projects, policies,…

The City of Wimberley Parks & Recreation Department is hiring seasonal, part-time staff for Summer 2026. If you’re looking for a summer job that gets you outside, keeps you active, and connects you to the community, working in the parks might be a great fit. These positions are a great first job for high school…

The City of Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded $3,000 from the Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation Fund to support night sky monitoring and dark sky education efforts at Blue Hole Regional Park. The Night Sky Preservation Fund supports regional nonprofit organizations, local governments, and small businesses working to reduce light pollution,…

The City of Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded $750,000 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department through its Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program to support outdoor recreation improvements associated with the future Blue Hole Nature Center. This competitive grant program provides matching funds to Texas communities for the development and…

At the end of our 2025 camp season, we invited camp parents to share feedback about their experience with Wimberley Summer Camps and Blue Hole Nature Camps. We asked about their camper’s favorite parts of camp, anything they did not enjoy, themes they would love to see in the future, and ways we can continue…

The City of Wimberley Parks & Recreation Department is moving forward with two important projects that focus on both near-term improvements and long-term planning for our community parks. While the projects serve different purposes, they share a common goal: creating safe, accessible, and thoughtfully designed recreation spaces that reflect community needs. Aquatics Feasibility Study: Planning…

Blue Hole Regional Park is one of Wimberley’s most visited outdoor spaces, welcoming families, hikers, swimmers, and visitors from around the world. As the park has grown over the years, so has the trail system, and with that growth comes the need for clearer, more consistent wayfinding. This winter, the Parks & Recreation Department will…

As the holiday season comes to an end, we are looking ahead to all that Wimberley Parks and Recreation has planned for 2026. This year, we moved away from the magazine-style activity guide and created a tri-fold brochure instead. It still features a month-to-month calendar of events and highlights our most popular programs. You can…

Kick off the New Year at Blue Hole Regional Park If you are looking for a fun way to start the new year, the Polar Bear Plunge and 5K at Blue Hole Regional Park is the perfect tradition. The community comes together every January to run, laugh, cheer, and brave the ice cold…