Northwest
The City’s Northwest side offers some of the best bird watching opportunities for bird lovers. Located on the Nueces River, Hazel Bazemore Park offers hawk watchers and bird enthusiasts a prime location to see birds migrate. Each spring and fall people gather to watch thousands of hawks fly overhead. The 77.6-acre park also includes a wetland, pond, and woodlands. Birding kiosks are located throughout the park. Labonte Park, at the city’s entrance, offers great views of the Nueces River as well as fishing and kayaking opportunities.
Must Sees
Warm Welcome
Located at the city's entrance, Labonte Park features a soccer field, camping sites, picnic areas, a boat ramp, a fishing pier and birding areas. The park is named after NASCAR champions and Corpus Christi natives, Terry and Bobby Labonte.
Birds Flying High
Hazel Bazemore Park, a 77.6-acre park located on the banks of the Nueces River, offers hawk watchers and bird enthusiasts a chance to see nature in action. The park also features a wetland pond and woodlands and a trail with several platforms for birdwatching.
Nature on the Nueces
Kayak, or fish along the Nueces River in Corpus Christi. The river near Hazel Bazemore Park also provides many areas for bird and nature viewing opportunities. Don't have a kayak? No problem. Rent one and schedule a guided tour.