Parks & Building Maintenance Division

The City of Mercedes Parks & Building Maintenance Division is committed to building strong communities and a vibrant economy by providing safe and beautiful parks and facilities through effective collaboration, and creative thinking.

The Parks Division strives to deliver quality customer service through the maintenance of the City’s public parks, recreation centers, and facilities to create an environment that is deemed safe, affordable and enriching for residents and visitors alike.

The Department is responsible for maintaining the 7 city parks and all the City’s buildings. Some of our parks have barbecue grills, playgrounds, walking trails, and more. Parks support some exciting outdoor activities with facilities for basketball, swimming, softball, rollerblading, walking, jogging, biking, and other fun activities.

Our Parks include:

1. HEB Park- 520 E 2nd St.
2. Goza Park- 111 James Dr.
3. Las Flores del Valle Park- 3811 Esperanza St.
4. Mercedes Sports Complex & Walking Trail- 1202 N Vermont Ave.
5. Saladino Park- 450 Patricia St.
6. S.M. Hinojosa Park- 118 Carlos Ln.
7. Walter Collier Sports Complex- 637 Mathis Ave.

Parks & Building Maintenance Director
Armando Villela 
Email: avillela@cityofmercedes.com
Phone: 956-565-3114 Ext. 709

Parks & Building Maintenance Supervisor
Samuel Ochoa 
Email: sochoa@cityofmercedes.com
Phone: 956-565-6147 Ext. 705