San Benito is a city in Cameron County, Texas, with a variety of recreational opportunities. The city is home to a number of parks, trails, sports fields and courts.
W.H.Heavin Memorial Park
Located on the banks of the resaca, this park features an amphitheater and is a popular designation throughout the year for concerts and events.
Heavin Resaca Trail
An asphalt trail sits on both sides of a landscaped section of the city’s resaca. The trail is popular among runners and walkers alike. Along the trail you will find amenities including fitness stations, picnic tables and shelters, swing sets, outdoor grills, basketball courts and more.
First Responder Community Park
San Benito’s newest park features a large playground, sport-themed splash pad for cooling off during those hot summer months, and adult and youth soccer fields.
Stookey Park (San Benito Municipal Park)
Stookey park is located in the heart of the city and is home to many sporting events, including youth baseball and soccer.
Other city parks and recreation facilities include
Landrum Park
Falligant Park
Veteran’s Memorial Park
San Benito is also surrounded by exceptional golf courses and nature parks, and is just just a short drive away from the Gulf of Mexico where there are plenty of opportunities for bay and deep sea fishing.