Parks and Recreation

Welcome to the Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department, where we offer programs and services in order to improve the quality of life that makes Kerrville a special place to live, work, and play! Kerrville is blessed with a beautiful parks system, which has many unique amenities. We encourage you to visit the many local parks, walk or bike a trail, go fishing, fly a kite, join a league, sign up for summer swim lessons, attend a special event, or simply enjoy a park. Parks and recreation services are beneficial to the community as they strengthen community image and sense of place, protect environmental resources, support economic development, promote health and wellness, and increase quality of life. Should you have any suggestions on events or activities, please feel free to contact us.

Get Outdoors. Be Active. Play.

Flood Closures / Notices

On July 4, 2025, a catastrophic flood devastated our community and the surrounding areas. For the safety of all residents and visitors, the following areas remain closed until further notice:

  • Guadalupe River access in Kerrville-Schreiner Park
  • All river parks, including: Knapp Park and Guadalupe Park.
  • The bridge at Camp Meeting Creek crossing east of the Birkdale Trailhead is no longer in place. Consequently, the River Trail segment from the Birkdale Trailhead to the Kerrville-Schreiner Park Trailhead will remain closed for safety reasons.

We kindly ask everyone to respect these closures and remain patient as we work to restore our community. If you have questions regarding a reservation at Kerrville-Schreiner Park or any other park / facility, please do not hesitate to contact the Parks and Recreation Office at (830) 257-7300 or via e-mail at kerrpark@kerrvilletx.gov. 

Effective Dec. 22, 2025: Tranquility Island, Louise Hays Park, Cypress Park, Lowry Park, and select segments of the Kerrville River Trail have reopened to the public. Public safety remains the city’s highest priority, and all reopened areas have been carefully evaluated for safety and accessibility. The following trail segments and areas are now accessible with limited amenities:

  • River Trail segment from Birkdale Trailhead (River Hills) to G Street Trailhead.
  • River Trail segment from Schreiner University Trailhead to G Street Trailhead.
  • River Trail segments from G Street Trailhead to the Dietert Center Trailhead.

Important Notices

The Olympic Pool is closed as we begin exciting renovations to enhance the facility for future use. The community’s patience and support during this improvement period are greatly appreciated. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (830) 257-7300 or e-mail recreation@kerrvilletx.gov.

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