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Disc Golf Tournament This Weekend

Joe Bob — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:37:17 +0000

If you’ve never played disc golf, this is probably not where to start. These guys and gals are really good at a really difficult sport. If you want to learn more about disc golf, then check ‘em out this weekend at Riverside Park. The 2013 Victoria Open will be Feb. 23-24 at the Riverside Disc [...]

The Texas Zoo Is Haunted!!

Joe Bob — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:02:10 +0000

Did you know the ‘Texas Zoo’ in Riverside Park is haunted? Well, it is… at least for this weekend!! If you like to be scared make sure you attend the Haunted Zoo! If you want to help be a part of the haunted zoo contact the Texas Zoo at 573-7681. Join in the fun from [...]

'Haunted Hayride' Seeking Volunteers

Joe Bob — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:56:26 +0000

Are you ready to scare up some fun this Halloween? The Haunted Hayride is a scary event that will put everyone into the Halloween spirit. The Haunted Hayride starts at dusk and lasts until 10 p.m. Oct. 26. It starts at Riverside Stadium and loops through the park. Children 12 years of age and [...]

Bark At The Moon

Rob Garrett — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:33:40 +0000

Get ready for the first ever organized night run held in our community! Benefitting the Dorothy O’Connor Pet Adoption Center (DOCPAC), the Annual K9-5K “Bark at the Moon” will be held Saturday September 22, 2012 at the Special Events Area of Riverside Park. The run/walk will begin at 8:00pm in Riverside Park. Runners are encouraged [...]

Family Fun Day This Weekend

Rob Garrett — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:37:07 +0000

TWUA Golden Crescent District’s 5th Annual Family Fun Day & BBQ Cookoff BBQ will be this weekend at Riverside Park. It will be a weekend of fun as set up for the cookoff is Friday and a Margarita contest will take place. On Saturday there will be a Cookoff, dunking booth, children’s activities, food, raffle, [...]

City Of Victoria Parks Update

Rob Garrett — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:28:02 +0000

Two great new projects that the city has been working on are getting close to completion. The new stage and events area in Ethel lee Tracey Park should be finished on October 5th. And the new Lone Tree Park Splash Pad should be finished in another 4 weeks. Both project timelines are obviously contingent on [...]

Only 1 Home Game This Week. Guess When It Is!

Rob Garrett — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:01:05 +0000

The Victoria Generals second-half struggles continued last night as they were defeated by the Alexandria Aces at home 10-7. The Generals have already clinched a spot in the Texas Collegiate League postseason by finishing in second-place in the first-half of the season, but their second-half has left something to be desired thus far as they have now lost 9 of their last 11 games and are currently 7-11 in the second-half TCL standings

Open Pro Rodeo This Weekend

Rob Garrett — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:26:07 +0000

Get ready for the Victoria Open Pro Rodeo this Friday and Saturday at the Victoria Horseman’s Arena in Riverside Park. Make sure to grab your family and friends for some good ole bareback riding, calf roping, kids mutton bustin, calf scramble, and more. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Crisis Center and Challenged Athletes League. The gates [...]

Watch me wipeout

Rob Garrett — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:44:14 +0000

Back in the beginning of May I participated in a Soap Box Derby Race in Riverside Park. It was an Idle Free Jamboree hosted by Victoria Environmental Services and let me tell you it was so much fun. There were many

Juneteenth Celebration Continues This Saturday

Joe Bob — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:01:26 +0000

The Old Landmark Committee is hosting its annual Juneteenth celebration this Saturday. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Taste the Soul of Your Culture.” “It’s an event that represents all cultures,” Old Landmark Committee board member Gary Moses told the Victoria Advocate. “This year’s theme is about all cultures coming together to taste the food [...]

'HeartChase' June 30th In Riverside Park

Joe Bob — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:34:50 +0000

It’s going to be like the “Amazing Race” of Victoria. HeartChase is designed to raise awareness of heart disease and it’s prevention. Checkpoints and clues will be scattered throughout Riverside Park on June 30 for a first in Victoria – it’s called HeartChase – an active-intensive event planned by the American Heart Association aimed at [...]

Dodge This

Rob Garrett — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:40:17 +0000

The 1st Annual “Dodge This” Tournament is right around the corner. The tournament is June 9th at Riverside Park. If you haven’t had a chance to sign your team up make time this Saturday and head to Complete Nutrition. Letty and JR will be there from 10a-8pm. Complete Nutrition is located at 7905 N

Bicycle Racing At Riverside Tonight

Rob Garrett — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:42:19 +0000

You can participate in a bicycle race tonight at 6 Riverside Park. There is no charge for the event and will be meeting by the Texas Zoo entrance in Riverside Park. Bring your bikes, pump up your tires, and drink your wa

Riverside Park To Host Memorial Day Festivities

Joe Bob — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:51:48 +0000

There will be PLENTY to do over the Memorial Day weekend in Victoria and the surrounding communities. I’ll try to pass a few suggestions along to you today. let’s start with this one. Riverside Park will be packed with jamming Tejano sound. Houston-based group La Mafia, which has won multiple Grammy awards, will hit the [...]

DODGEBALL!!!!

Rob Garrett — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:40:57 +0000

Dodge, Duck, Dive, Dip, Dodge. When playing dodgeball if you remember those 5 steps you will do just fine. There will be a huge Dodgeball event on June 9th in Riverside Park. Gather a team of 6-8 people and head out to this glorious event to have an awesome time. There will be a dj, [...]

Rob Garrett To Race In A Soap Box Racer at Idle Free Jamboree

Joe Bob — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:15:57 +0000

A good time for the entire family is guaranteed if you join the City of Victoria and Keep Victoria Beautiful at an Idle Free Jamboree on Saturday at Riverside Park. The event will feature soap box races, food, entertainment and a car show. The Idle Free Jamboree Youth Soap Box races, promoting air quality, begins [...]

The Idle Free Jamboree Soap Box Races

Rob Garrett — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:19:22 +0000

Join the City of Victoria at an Idle Free Jamboree on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Riverside Park. There will be plenty of good clean fun including soap box races, food, entertainment and a car show!

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Senator Hutchison At The Pumphouse

Rob Garrett — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:13:28 +0000

On Tuesday April 3, starting at 9:15am Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison will be at The Pumphouse Restaurant located at 1201 W. Stayton in Riverside Park. Please join us as we say thank you to Sen. Hutchison for her 20 years of dedicated service to our state and nation. For more informatio

Market Days this Weekend

Kristin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:52:54 +0000

Enjoy a beautiful day OUTSIDE this weekend at Victoria Market Days! Victoria Parks & Recreation makes it possible every 3rd Saturday in the Spring in Riverside Park. This weekend they will have live music by Kevin Anthony. He plays a little country and folk music too. Vendors feature jewelry, plants, wood work, home décor, lawn [...]