"The mission of the City of Hondo Parks and Recreation Department is to create opportunities for happy, healthy living."
The City of Hondo Parks and Recreation Department, located at the Rick Taylor Recreation Center, provides amenities to encourage healthy lifestyles for the citizens of Hondo, Texas and its surrounding cities. Facilities available to the public include basketball and volleyball courts, football and baseball fields, a weight room, a cardio room, racquetball rooms, a multi-purpose activity room, a swimming pool, a nature trail, and multiple city parks. The Parks and Recreation Department also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including an Easter egg hunt, a "Hondoween" festival, arts and craft nights, multiple 5k races and sporting events, and a summer recreation program for children aged 6 to 12.