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 Parks
& Recreation
Scenic
Wetland Trails and Birds
Forty acres of scenic wetlands are an extensive growth of native vegetation around
2 ponds provides prime habitat to an abundance of birds, including several uncommon
species. Six observation blinds along the one mile trail allow you to experience
some of the best bird watching in North America. website
El
Sal Del Rey
(Salt of The King) This large salt lake 22 miles north of
Edinburg was discovered by the Spanish Conquistadors. Salt from the mines was
transported overseas to Spain and her colonies and westward into Mexico.
Hike
and Bike trails
Edinburg on Wheels is a ride-a-long promoting health,
community pride, and the use of Edinburg’s Hike and Bike Trails.
Edinburg Municipal
Park
This 90 acre park includes: 6 softball/baseball fields, 3 soccer
fields, 5 playground equipment modules, 1.5 mile walking/jogging trail, 2 open
court multi-purpose pavilions, 42 picnic tables and BBQ pits, 2 man made lakes
for fishing and canoeing, an equestrian trail, a roller blade trail, an ATB bike
trail and 1 mile mature trail. Freddy
Gonzalez Park
This 9-acre park was dedicated in memory of a local Vietnam
War hero on October 8, 1997. This landscaped park includes a 3/4 mile walking/jogging
trail, park benches and security lighting. Other future park amenities include
a children’s play area and an open-air gazebo/shelter.
South Park
This 15-acre park includes 2 softball/baseball fields, 4 playground equipment
modules, 2 basketball courts, a multi-purpose pavilion, an Olympic-size swimming
pool, a community recreation center building, picnic tables, barbecue pits and
2 tennis courts. | 
