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McAllen to open Camp McAllen with kayak launches, archery range and 12 campsites; city sets hours and fees
Summary
City staff updated the McAllen City Commission on Camp McAllen amenities, hours, accessibility and proposed rental fees and said a ribbon-cutting is scheduled this week; the park will initially limit campsite use and staffing-driven office hours.
McAllen staff told the City Commission that Camp McAllen will open with kayak and canoe launches, two fishing docks, an archery range and a 12-site campground with three ADA-accessible pads, and that the city plans a ribbon-cutting this week and a phased public opening on Tuesday, July 22. "We're looking to have that ribbon cutting this Wednesday at 9AM, and so we're pretty excited about that," said Penny, a Parks and Recreation staff member who presented the update.
The park will be open to visitors from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and closed Mondays for maintenance; staff said the 8 p.m. closing will vary with seasonal sunset times. Office and rental windows for equipment will follow seasonal schedules: summer (June–August) Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 4–8 p.m.; fall/spring (Sept.–Nov./Mar.–May) Tuesday–Friday 3–8 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; and winter…
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