Sportsmen enjoy hunting, fishing, golf, and tennis throughout the year. Val Verde Winery - the State's oldest, attract many travelers, as do annual rodeos and fiestas. Amistad National Recreation Area, supervised by the National Park Service, includes Lake Amistad which provides outstanding opportunities for boating, sailing, scuba diving, fishing, and general outdoor activities. The Park also includes a diversity of flora and fauna that can be seen from the various nature trails and numerous archaeological sites consisting of ancient Indian Pictographs. The National Park Service hosts educational and nature programs and maintains the beaches, campsites, and boat launching facilities.
Concessionaires operate marines, boat storage, and fishing guide services.
Cultural activities are largely provided by the Del Rio Council for the Arts which houses a gallery with a variety of art exhibits and offers arts, crafts, and educational classes. Concerts, touring groups, and recitals at the Paul Poag Theatre for the Performing Arts, The Upstagers Community Theatre Group, Amistad Singers, and Civic Orchestra combine to provide entertainment and enrichment. There are many national, civic, educational, and service organizations represented in Del Rio, as well as many unique local groups such as the Maquila Wives' Association, which was the first of its kind. The religious needs of Del Rio are served by 45 churches, representing 19 denominations, including Catholic and Protestant churches. The Val Verde County Library has a collection of over 50,000 volumes and has an extensive reference collection.