Edinburg Municipal Golf Course Located in the center of Edinburg at 300 W. Palm Drive, this 9-hole course offers amenities such as putting greens and a practice area as well as a barbecue area. For tee time call (956) 381-1244 Los Lagos Golf Club This luxury 18 hole golf facility combines a spectacular combination of links, mounding, sand and 11-acres of beautiful lakes, that make Los Lagos Golf Club a jewel of the Rio Grande Valley.  This golf club features grill-style dining designed to accommodate a full field tournament or business event.  For more information, contact the Los Lagos Golf Club at (956) 316-0444. Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club This 18 hole championship course offers two swimming pools, amusement park, tennis courts, workout gym and sauna, bar and grill, and pro shop. Palacio Real at Monte Cristo is located 2 1/2 miles east of Hwy. 281 on Monte Cristo Road. (956) 381-0965.

In 1908 a small town, known as Chapin was selected as the new county seat. By oxcart, official records made the journey from Hidalgo to Chapin. The settlement of Chapin was named after County Judge Dennis B. Chapin, but in 1911 was renamed Edinburg.

Edinburg is filled with rich historical reminders of the past. Even the names of the streets have their own history. Many of the streets in the city were named after Executives of the Southern Pacific Railroad in hopes that they would build a line to the Rio Grande Valley.

The Edinburg Southern Pacific Depot operated out of a rail car until the depot opened its doors on August 1, 1927. Before the time of the Southern Pacific. Edinburg had been served by the San Antonio-Rio Grande Valley Railroad. Later service was provided by Missouri Pacific.

Leaders and citizens of Edinburg have always been traditional and have possessed community pride. Edinburg has been awarded the All-American City honor three times, once in 1968, 1995 and again in 2000. Edinburg is "As good as it gets."

PARKS

Hike and Bike Trails
Approximately 13 miles of hike and bike trails are available in the city of Edinburg making it safe for citizens to cycle, run, or stroll through to enjoy the scenery including great sunsets. (956) 381-5631

Edinburg Municipal Park
This 90-acre park, located east on Highway 107 and South on Doolittle Rd, was opened to the public on April 5, 1997. Some of the Edinburg Municipal Park amenities include: softball/baseball fields, 3 soccer fields, 5 playground equipment modules, 1.5 mile walking/jogging trail, 2 open court multi-purpose pavilions, 42 picnic tables and BBQ pits, 2 man made lakes for fishing and canoeing, an equestrian trail, a roller blade trail, an ATE bike trail and 1 mile nature trail. (956) 381-5631

Freddy Gonzalez Memorial Park This 9-acre park, located on 18th Street and Freddy Gonzalez Drive, was dedicated in memory of a local Vietnam War hero on October 8, 1997. This landscaped park includes a 3/4 mile walking/logging trail, park benches and security lighting. Other future park amenities include a children's play area and an open air gazebo/shelter. (956) 381-5631 Massive Shopping Mall Edibburg now has a world class 130 acre shopping mall coming. It's conveniently located just 1/2 mile from the hotel. South Park This 15-acre park is located on 300 East Palm Drive includes: 2 softball/baseball fields, 4 playground equipment modules, basketball court, a multi-purpose pavilion, picnic tables and barbecue pits, and 2 tennis courts. (956) 381-5631

Memorial Park
Located on Sprague Street and 22nd Street, this 17-acre park features 2 baseball/softball fields, 5 playground equipment modules, basketball court, a multi-purpose pavilion, picnic tables and barbecue pits (956) 381-5631

Sheriff's Posse Arena
Located on South Highway 281 and West Wisconsin Road, the arena offers Rio Round-Up every Saturday at 6 p.m. It includes calf roping, barrel racing, and more. Two full scale rodeos are held every February. For more details call (956) 686-7038.

International Racetrack Association
A 1/4 mile, NHRA Division 4 track offers year round racing (except during inclement weather) and includes drag racing, street car and motorcycle racing Friday nights from 8 p.m. to Midnight. The track is located 19 miles north of Edinburg. Small admission and full concession is available. (956) 318-0355