Menard Park
Located just outside the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center, the Menard park offers a beach-side view containing many fun activities, such as an outdoor fitness court, fun playground, interactive splash pad, dog park, multiple tennis courts, a community garden, and a skatepark. The park also includes the historic bandshell used for concerts, performances, and other events.
Pleasure Pier & Beach Central Festival Parks
The Pleasure Pier is the waterfront entertainment complex and adjacent park hosting seasonal festivals, performances, and public art displays
Urban Sketchers | ARToberFEST
For over five years, the Urban Sketchers group has been capturing the essence of the district, culminating in a vibrant art showcase at ARToberFEST, in collaboration with the Downtown District and Visit Galveston. ARToberFEST offers attendees the opportunity to view our local artwork up close and meet the brilliant artists.
