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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 infected red oaks and carry them to fresh wounds on other oaks. Once an oak tree…

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 cypress trees. Swinging from the rope swings and splashing into…

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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 awaits you! You will Join dedicated professionals who are passionate about maintaining our…

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’ center. Anticipation began building while morning stretches were called out anda…

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 wonderful nonprofit, TreeFolks to plant 612 more tree saplings at Blue Hole Regional Park! TreeFolks’ Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation…

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. Kids can run around and enjoy the park during parties, and adults…

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 throughout the facility, setup of tables and chairs for an additional fee, and studio meeting rooms equipped…

Join us and splash into the New Year! Polar Bear Plunge is THIS WEEKEND January 1st. Registration is only $10! If you are just plunging, you do not need a ticket. We will have a fire at our firepit, hot drinks, and music! Make sure to bring a change of clothes and a towel. See…

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 downtown sewer at the event and the unveiling of a sculpture donated on behalf…

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 78676 in the back of the Community Center parking lot and…

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 destinations that have received excellent reviews from travelers around the globe on Tripadvisor…