Views of the Neighborhood

~ John W. Howell

This week’s views wraps up a look at Port Aransas parks.

Roberts Point Park

Roberts Point Park in Port Aransas is home to waterfront family fun. Built through volunteer efforts and a Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Recreation grant, this 50-acre park is located on a peninsula of land that juts into the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and forms a safe harbor for the municipal harbor that has 250 boat slips for permanent and transient vessels.

Here is an areal view of the park

Robert's Point Park

The red-roofed structure to the left is the harbor master building and also the Patsy Jones Amphitheater.
The amphitheater serves as a music venue for monthly concerts that are presented to the public free of charge on the 2nd Friday of each month from April through October. The amphitheater is located along the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, just north of the soccer field which hosts local league matches and pick-up games.

Here is a close up picture of the amphitheater. That boat to the right is the Polly Anna a shrimp boat and the harbor is to the right.

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On the green there is a Christmas tree and some snowmen. You can see Santa’s sleigh waiting for his arrival. When he gets here children and pets can have their picture taken. That tower in the background is the observation tower which gives an excellent view of the area. The roofed structure behind the Christmas tree is one of several pavilions that can be reserved for picnics. This time of year you pretty much have our choice of time.

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The park also has a play area for kids with plenty of room for family outings

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There is a jetty running around the park and a perfect spot to fish. There is also a lighted fishing dock that is just behind the observation tower.

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While I was taking photos a ship came through the channel and I managed to catch a dolphin bow surfing. This is a very common sight but never fails to amaze me when I see it. The greenish tone of the photo is because I had the zoom on full. I’m hoping Santa brings me a new lens so that I can capture these kinds of scenes more naturally.

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I hope you enjoyed our little tour

55 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood”

    1. There is a story. (you are very astute) The captain built the boat himself and he and his wife have been shrimping for years. Their kids also joined in. Not sure the kids are still at it but the couple definitely are still going strong. Safe trip. Welcome to the cold.:-)

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  13. Good morning, John,
    That park is a fixture for an evening walk whenever we’re in Port A. We like it a lot, looking at the sailing-boats in the marina and the ship channel, trying to spot dolphins. Talking of dolphins: you got a great shot there. It’s so difficult to focus on the right spot at the right time.
    Have a great Sunday, and stay warm,
    Pit

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  16. So beautiful, John! I love how the sand peeks out from amid the grass everywhere. It does that in Gulfport, too. And that photo of the man sitting and fishing from the sidewalk? Gee, does that make me homesick!!

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