Local leaders are working to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus on a day that saw the death toll rise to 70 coronavirus related victims. Both Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi announced on Tuesday that they are going to temporarily restrict vehicular access to Bay and Gulf Beaches within Nueces County from July 16 to August 1, 2020.

Officials said that the temporary restriction of vehicular access will begin on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 6:00 AM and will end on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 6:00 AM. The vehicular restrictions include golf carts and all-terrain vehicles.

Officials also said that all beaches within Nueces County are subject to a curfew beginning on Thursday, July 16, 2020 between the hours of 8:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Just like the vehicular traffic restriction, the curfew will be lifted on Saturday, August 1, as well.

Officials with the City of Corpus Christi said that they will be closing eight regional parks, three splash pads and six pools beginning Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 6:00 AM and ending Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 6:00 AM.

City Park closures will include:

Bill Witt Park

West Guth Park 

Manuel Q. Salinas Park

The Water’s Edge

Cole Park

Labonte Park

Lakeview Park 

Parker Park

Pool Closures:

Collier

Corpus Christi Natatorium

Greenwood

H-E-B

Oso

West Guth Park

City Splash Pads Closures

Bill Witt Park

Lindale Park

Salinas Park

Sunrise Beach RV Park at Lake Corpus Christi Closure

Picnic, waterfront areas and campsite reservations are closed for the same period.

Corpus Christi Marina – Jet Skis Closed