Life Connected. Magazine March - April 2024

PLAY CONNECTED

PARKS & RECREATION GUIDE

The Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce a new quarterly guide for our residents, Play Connected! Be on the lookout for the first official Play Connected quarterly guide that will be available online as well as pick-up locations for a limited print edition this spring. This quarterly guide will fill you in on what’s new and noteworthy with our Parks & Recreation Department, such as new fitness programming at the Ralph O’Dell Senior Center, Celina sports leagues, updates on various projects like the Parks Master Plan, coach and player spotlights, and more!

A Note from the Director

CODY WEBB

Celina Parks team is in full swing with scheduling games and practice for our youth baseball, softball, soccer, and 7-on-7 team starting this spring. We’ve partnered with Celina ISD to host games again at Moore Middle School and Bobcat Stadium behind the high school. Our recreation team has worked countless hours during the day to make this happen and get everyone the best customer service we can provide. Maintenance staff have reworked fields to maintain the best and safest playing surface in North Texas by cutting lips, power washing material back into the cut out, turf fertilizers, herbicides, and more.

Some of our proudest work to come forward with the help of our residents are the seven parks in the process of design:

1. Ralph O’Dell Senior Center – Opened in November of 2023

2. Ousley Park Stream – Design

3. Ousley Park – Final Concept

4. Wilson Creek – Started Design

5. Parks Administration Building – Design Concept

6. Bonfire Park – Concept

7. Earthman Park – Concept

We look forward to the expansion of our Parks & Recreation fields and look forward to seeing you out on the green.

RECREATION

PROGRAMMING

Parks & Recreation has opened its registration for its spring recreation classes.

Residents can sign-up for any of these classes at the following: bit.ly/CelinaRecReg

*All pricing is a one-time payment for the full program dates listed.

Barre Fitness with Brittany

Tuesday evenings, March 19 - April 9, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, $20, Ages 16 and Up

Utilizing a ballet barre and mat work, this class weaves together elements of ballet dance, Pilates, and lift weightlifting that tones your entire body, especially the legs, glutes, and core. Set to fun, upbeat music, this low-impact class is excellent for all levels of fitness.

Boot Camp Fitness

Thursday mornings, March 21 - April 11, 5:45 - 6:45 AM, $20, Ages 16 and Up

A fun, encouraging workout that alternates between high and low intensity exercises using timed intervals of free weights, body weight, plyometrics, cardio, abdominal strength, and balance work. Boost your metabolism and build muscle!

Drumba with Lucy

Tuesday evenings, March 19 - April 9, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, $20, Ages 16 and Up

Drumba is an exercise format that combines regular and weighted Drumba Stix with combinations of dance steps and exercise moves to create a fast-paced, intense cardio workout for the upper and lower body. It can be done seated or standing and is a fun cardiovascular workout for all ages and abilities!

HIIT with Brittany

Tuesday mornings, March 19 - April 9, 5:45 - 6:45 AM, $20, Ages 16 and Up

HIIT is a full body workout that uses short bursts of cardio and various strength exercises to tone your entire body. Designed for all fitness levels, this high energy class burns calories, builds muscle, and brings the fun with energetic music.

Intro to Cooking

Thursday, April 11, 5:45 - 7:15 PM, $25, Ages 12 and Up

We will offer different types of cooking programs for the community for youth and adults. This session will be Healthy Habits Meal Prep Class where attendees will learn to prep a full week or high-protein breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks! Perfect for those looking to eat healthier and save time!

Texas Kenpo Karate

(1) Monday/Wednesday evenings, March 18 - May 8, 6:207:00 PM, $60, Beginner (Ages 12 and Up)

(2) Monday/Wednesday evenings, March 18 - May 8, 5:456:15 PM, $60, Beginner (Ages 6 - 11)

Kenpo is more than just a self-defense system. It’s a practical and effective approach tailored for each student. While the system provides a structured foundation, it also encourages freedom of ideas and movement while fostering creativity.

Zumba with Brittany

Monday evenings, March 18 - April 8, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, $20, Ages 16 and Up

Zumba is a cardio-based class that combines Latin and international music with simple, repetitive dance moves to create a dynamic calorie-burning workout for people of all fitness levels and age groups.

OUSLEY PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATES

Curious about what is on the horizon for Celina Parks & Recreation? Make sure you visit their new Story Map that showcases all of the existing and future parks! This interactive map allows you to see where all of our current and future parks are planned to be with some awesome aerial footage. The Story Map highlights existing park amenities, touches on the vision for the future, and shares available recreational sports and activities. For more information, visit bit.ly/celinastorymap.