Parks helps improve the quality of life for the citizens of Gonzales, maintaining four parks (J. B. Wells, Jr. Park, Independence, Tinsley Creek, Kerr Creek, and CCD), two City cemeteries, one swimming pool, three town squares (Confederate, Texas Heroes, and Market Squares), and all City building grounds, as well as public drainage areas, creeks, street right of ways, and railroad right of ways.  Other functions include setting-up before and cleaning-up after special events and supporting other departments with special assignments.

Click here to view the City of Gonzales Park Regulations, User Fees and Refund Polices.

Independence Park

Facilities in Independence Park include four covered pavilions, one nine-hole golf course, two little league baseball fields, one dual-court tennis facility, one basketball court, a four-field softball/baseball quadraplex, one six-court volleyball complex, one 21-site R.V. park, and a 2.35 mile hike and bike trail.  

Swimming Pool The pool will open on Memorial Day Weekend May 28-29 then will open for daily use May 31-August.  Pool hours are 12 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  On Wednesday, it will be open from 12 pm to 5 pm.  The pool is closed on Monday.  Daily fee:  $1.00 - All ages.  8 years and below - adult supervision required. Reservable during closed hours till dark - $30 first 2 hours and $20/hour after 2 hours.  Monday 1-8:30 pm, Tuesday thru Sunday 6:30-8:30 pm.

Independence Golf Course An attractive 22 acre, 9-hole golf course, laden with native pecan trees along the Guadalupe River offers several challenges is open Monday, Noon to 6 p.m., Tuesday thru Sunday, 8:00am - 7:00pm. Green Fees are $10 per day on weekdays and $12 per day on weekends.  Cart rentals are $8 for 9 holes, $15 for 18 holes (plus tax). Annual memberships can be purchased for individuals for $215 per year, family memberships are $275 per year (plus tax).  The golf course pro shop phone number is 830-672-1324.  Click here to see a map of  Independence Golf Course. Upcoming Events.

Independence RV Park 21 sites (5 pull-through and 16 back-in) with water, electric and sewage hookups.  Cost is $17 per night, maximum 14 day stay.  Check out time is 2:00pm.  After 5:00pm, check in at the golf course club house or pay at the drop box at the RV information station. There are 3 reservable pavilions, a tennis court, playground, rest room and the golf course is nearby.  RV site reservations are made through City Hall at 830-672-2815. Click here to see a map of  Independence RV Park

J. B. Wells, Jr.  Park

The J. B. Wells, Jr. Park has a rodeo arena, multi-purpose building (show barn), pavilion, two hundred horse stalls, and a new RV park. Many events are scheduled for 2005, such has High School Rodeo, TYRA, American Red Brangus Association, etc. Click here for a calendar of events: Gonzales Arena
Multi-purpose Building

Tinsley Creek Park

Facilities in Tinsley Creek Park include the Eggleston House, DAR House, and public playground maintained by the Gonzales Independent School District. Facilities in Kerr Creek Park currently include five picnic tables and one commemorative pagoda.

How to Reach Us: The Parks office is located in the community services building at 1920 St. Joseph Street.  If no one is available at this location, the public should contact City Hall where department personnel may be contacted by radio.  Offices hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.  Additionally, a staff member is available 7 a. m. to 11 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays year-round. Staff can be reached by telephone at 830-672-2520 or 830-672-2815, by fax at 830-672-2404, or by e-mail at parks&recreation@cityofgonzales.org.