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About Watergarden Park At Hilliard Center

Watergarden Park is the main event space within the Hilliard Center, a multi-space complex in Corpus Christi. With a total Watergarden area of 25,366 sq ft and separate spaces Watergarden A (18,469 sq ft, 1,400 capacity) and Watergarden B (6,897 sq ft, 660 capacity), the venue supports a wide range of events from concerts and sports to conventions and weddings. Since being renamed from American Bank Center to Hilliard Center on September 1, 2025, the complex continues to host major gatherings such as the TAMU-CC Islanders basketball games, BucDays Concert Series, IceRays hockey, Home & Garden Shows, and large conventions. Below you’ll find seating information, parking details, transportation options, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.

Accessibility is a priority at Hilliard Center. ADA parking is available, and the venue offers cashless transactions on-site via ParkMobile. Lyft is an official rideshare partner, and the venue provides a parking guide with directions to help you reach Watergarden quickly. For visitors staying in Corpus Christi, we’ve highlighted nearby hotels and recommended restaurants to enhance your visit. Whether you’re here for a concert, a hockey game, or a trade show, you’ve got a reliable connection to secure your seats and enjoy the event with confidence.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: Watergarden is part of the Hilliard Center, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401.
  • Watergarden capacity: Watergarden 2,295; Watergarden A 1,400; Watergarden B 660 (Watergarden total area 25,366 sq ft for the main space).
  • Venue type: The Hilliard Center is a multi-space complex with a 10,000-seat Arena and a 2,600-seat Selena Auditorium in addition to convention-center spaces.
  • Seating chart/dimensions: Floor maps show Watergarden 25,366 sq ft; Watergarden capacity 2,295; Watergarden A 18,469 sq ft (1,400 capacity); Watergarden B 6,897 sq ft (660 capacity).
  • Parking: On-site parking with ParkMobile options; fully cashless since July 1, 2025; ADA parking available; Lyft is an official rideshare partner.
  • Transit/directions: ParkMobile parking guide and directions available on the venue site; Lyft partnership mentioned on the parking page.
  • Notable events hosted: TAMU-CC Islanders basketball; BucDays Concert Series; Corpus Christi IceRays hockey events; Home & Garden Shows; weddings and large conventions.
  • Renaming/demolition note: Formerly named American Bank Center (2004–2025) and Bayfront Plaza (1978–2004); renamed Hilliard Center effective September 1, 2025.
  • Watergarden reopening: Watergarden and facility renovations led to a grand reopening event in the mid-2020s.