Where To Access Free WiFi in Corpus Christi

Thanks to laptops, smartphones and tablets, you can get work done and stay in touch even when you're away from your home at Springs Apartments. But without WiFi service, it's like driving a car with the hand brake on; you just don't get the full functionality.

Did you know that Corpus Christi is a leader in the digital world? It was one of the first cities to create a wireless fidelity, or WiFi, service connecting the entire community. This network that was instituted for city government use is also available to all residents free of charge.

Here is a list of civic facilities equipped with WiFi. Look for the "ConnectCC" symbol.

PARKS

• Bayfront Arts & Science Park, 1700 N. Chaparral St. (also accessible at nearby Heritage Park, 1581 N. Chaparral St.)
• Bill Witt Park, 6869 Yorktown Blvd.
• Cole Park, Ocean Dr. and Louisiana
• Lindale Park, 3135 Swantner St.

SENIOR AND RECREATION CENTERS

• Broadmoor Park Senior Center, 1651 Tarlton St.
• Corpus Christi Gym & Natatorium, 3202 Cabaniss Parkway
• Garden Senior Center, 5325 Greely Dr.
• Greenwood Community Complex, 4501 Greenwood Dr.
• Northwest Senior Center, 9725 Up River Rd.
• Oak Park Recreation Center, 842 Erwin Ave.
• Oso Recreation Center, 1111 Bernice Dr.
• Oveal Williams Senior Center, 1414 Martin Luther King Dr.

OTHER LOCATIONS

• Bayfront area, including McGee Beach
• City Hall administrative offices, 1201 Leopard St.

Many restaurants also offer WiFi as a perk to attract customers. You can find free WiFi at all McDonald's and Starbucks as well as these eateries:

• Atomic Omelette & Grill, 6313 Wooldridge Rd.
• BonnA-Petit, 4301 S. Alameda St.
• Coffee Waves, 5738 S. Alameda St.
• Costa Sur Bar & Grub, 15113 S. Padre Island Dr.
• Hester's Cafe, 1714 S. Alameda St.
• Mole, 6042 S. Padre Island Dr.
• Padre Island Burger Company, 14414 Hwy. 361
• Sandi's Diner, 704 Ayers
• Shoreline Sandwich Company, 500 N. Shoreline Blvd.
• Sugar Bakers Bistro & Bakery, 2766 Santa Fe St.

And don’t forget, there’s also free WiFi in the Springs at Corpus Christi community clubhouse, where you can savor a cup of coffee from the free coffee bar while you surf the Net or work on a presentation.

Have we missed your favorite spot? Tell us about it in the comments!