Nöel Heritage Plaza
is an oasis in the center of downtown Odessa. Located next to the
Ector County Library, it is a popular place for cultural events such
as “Musical Menus”. The landscaping, archways, small stage and
life-size statues make this a perfect place for weddings and private
parties. During the holidays it is a winter wonderland alive with
twinkling lights and decorations. 320 West Fifth Street
Comanche Trail
Park encompasses 160 acres
and is adjacent to the Monahans Draw. The 3.5 mile paved trail system is a highlight because of the
unique concentration of wildlife and foliage. The park has a man-made pond that
is stocked with a variety of game fish. Comanche Trail is home to many birds and
is a wonderful place for the aviary enthusiast. The playground, soccer and
baseball fields provide facilities for kids and adults alike. Interstate-20 and
West County Road
Sherwood Park
is Odessa’s most active park site and offers a variety of recreational and
sports activities. The 65-acre park has facilities for baseball, soccer, sand
volleyball and tennis. The park has a large playground facility and
is home to “Prairie Pete.” Children have enjoyed this facility for many years.
New features at the park include a family aquatic facility. The new facility includes water slides, lap pools, a water playground, a tots sprayground,
and picnic pavilion. The Community Center, located in the northeast corner of
the park, is a great place for gatherings and events. 44th and Dixie Boulevard
Woodson Park
has a total of 13 acres and is the official site for the annual Juneteenth
celebrations. The park has softball and tennis facilities, along with a
playground. In addition, the park is home to a new family aquatic facility that
will include water slides, lap pools, a water playground, a tots sprayground and
picnic pavilions. The Community Center will accommodate up to 150 people, and
provides a great place for celebrations, church and social gatherings. 1020 East
Murphy
U.T.P.B. Park
is a community sports park. The park is home to 8 lighted softball fields; 4
lighted women's softball fields; 7 soccer fields; 6 lighted tennis courts; 2
little league baseball fields; a playground; covered picnic facilities; courts
for sand volleyball, basketball and tennis courts; paved walking trails; a one
acre pond; ample parking area; and beautiful landscaping. University of Texas of
the Permian Basin campus
Jim Parker Park
is a neighborhood park with a
picnic pavilion and playground. This popular park is home to baseball, tennis
and volleyball facilities. Covered picnic area for an enjoyable picnic. Located
at University and Bonham.
Optimist Park
is a neighborhood park. Visitors enjoy the seasonal color landscaping, a picnic
pavilion, tennis courts and a baseball field. 37th and Grandview.
McKinney Park
is a neighborhood park that offers a special celebration during the Christmas
season. Thousands of Christmas lights decorate this park during the month of
December. “Starbright Village” offers excitement for the kid in all of us
Slator Park
is a neighborhood park with playground and softball facilities. This park is
home to the area’s most popular community center. 38th and Pleasant
Salinas Park
is a neighborhood park that
provides area visitors with playground and baseball fields. 600 West Clements
Memorial
Gardens, formerly Buffalo
Wallow, is a playa lake that formed when buffalo wallowed in the dirt, digging
out a large area that later filled with water. It was recently developed as a
hike/bike trail that includes a xeriscape garden with a
waterfall, bridges, restroom and lights. There is a powerful fountain in the
center of the water that adds to the scenic area. Several beautiful sculptures
adorn this park. Across from the Music City Mall at John Ben Sheppard on Parkway
and 42nd St.
Floyd Gwinn Park was the
first park built in Odessa. This park sits on 40 acres and has two playground
areas, two tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, lighted volleyball
courts, and soccer fields. The pool provides fun and recreation for area
swimmers in summer months. The Floyd Gwinn Gymnasium gives local groups the
opportunity to provide activities for children and adults alike. This park
houses the Police Athletic League facilities. 10th and West County Road
The Barrier Free Progressive Park,
A Special Park for Special People, is especially designed to meet
the needs of
disabled children. The park features two play areas for different age groups, a
sensory garden for visually challenged children, and talking tubes to
communicate around the park. The park is a project sponsored, designed and
partially funded by the downtown Lioness Club. Tom Green Avenue and Sixth Street
Ratliff
Stadium Soccer & Softball Complex
is one of the newest parks in
Odessa. Located next to Ratliff Stadium at Yukon and Grandview. The complex
encompasses two lighted fields for fastpitch and softball and
two-lighted soccer fields.
Additional
information about parks can be obtained by calling the City of Odessa Parks and
Recreation Department at (432)
368-3548.
Recreation and Leisure Page
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