FUN TIMES. January-April 2024

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CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS AND RECREATION MISSION Your Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to the provision and management of superior parks and recreational facilities, innovative programs, and services which will provide our customers with pleasure and enrichment.

Fitness Recreation Pool Rentals

All fitPAC and Jazzercise classes will be housed at the Jennie Riley Community Center, 322 North 4th Street!

S.P.O.R.T. Seniors The pool will be open to the Events public from 5:30 AM - 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Monday Splash Parks Facility Rentals Friday and closed on weekends.

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RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER

Fitness Center & Activity Information: 281-470-7275 Senior Services Information: 281-470-9897 Special Services Information: 281-470-1579 E-mail: parksandrec@laportetx.gov

1322 S Broadway La Porte, TX 77571 Hear from the Director of Parks and Recreation, Tim Miller, about all the current changes to the Recreation & Fitness Center.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS CENTER

1302 S Broadway La Porte, TX 77571

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Cardio Sculpt 6:15 AM

Sculpt 60 6:15 AM

Cardio Sculpt 5:30 PM

Sculpt 60 5:30 PM

Power Sculpt 5:30 PM

Cardio Sculpt 5:30 PM

Ampd Fusion 7:00 PM

Ampd Strength 7:00 PM

Ampd Strength 7:15 PM

Kettlebell Ampd 7:00 PM

Cardio Sculpt 6:15 AM

Cardio Sculpt 8:30 AM

Ampd Fusion 10:00 AM

Recreation & Fitness Center The La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center provides numerous opportunities for youth and adults to pursue their recreation interest. Activities available include fitness classes, exercise equipment, an indoor lap pool, and a gymnasium. Programs include aerobics, youth sports, pickleball, and others. Interested in a Recreation & Fitness Center membership?

We offer individual, family, and senior memberships.

Scan the QR code for fees and policies!

Class fees vary Visit Jazzercise.com to register Women's Only Program for building/toning!

Additional 1 on 1 classes available on Wednesday's at 6:30 PM. Must book two hours in advance by visting fitPACstudios.com.

Pick-up Pickleball & Volleyball Reserve a court for pickup volleyball or pickleball on Tue/Thu from 8 AM 2 PM. Nets and equipment will be available with a reservation and membership or guest pass.

Reserve a court by calling the Fitness Center 24 hours or more in advance.

CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION CONTACT THE RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER FOR INFORMATION AT 281-470-7275

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RENOVATION ENTRANCE

Smith Machine

Recumbent Bikes

Ski Erg

ORIGINAL ENTRANCE

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CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION CONTACT THE RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER FOR INFORMATION AT 281-470-7275

BASKETBALL COURT

CARDIO ROOM

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BASKETBALL COURT FREE WEIGHT ROOM

CARDIO CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION CONTACT THE RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER FOR INFORMATION AT 281-470-7275

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GIRLS’ YOUTH YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE FOOTBALL LEAGUE SEASON GAMES RUN FROM APRIL 6 - MAY 19 REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 4TH-8TH GRADE FROM JANUARY 1 - FEBRUARY 25. $50 PER PLAYER WITH JERSEY INCLUDED! ONE PRACTICE PER WEEK WITH GAMES ON SATURDAYS. PRACTICES BEGIN THE WEEK OF MARCH 11.

PRACTICE AND GAMES WILL BE HELD AT THE RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER.

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED!

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR K - 7TH GRADE FROM JANUARY 1 - FEBRUARY 25.

REGISTRATION FEE IS $60 PER PLAYER THAT INCLUDES AN NFL FLAG REVERSIBLE JERSEY & FLAG BELT! PRACTICE & GAMES HELD AT FAIRMONT PARK. ONE PRACTICE PER WEEK WITH GAMES ON SATURDAYS.

PRACTICES BEGIN THE WEEK OF MARCH 11 WITH THE SEASON RUNNING FROM APRIL 6 - MAY 19.

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED!

START SMART

For children 3 – 5 years old.

Class fee is $20 per child with a maximum of 15 participants per sport.

This 6-week program helps prepare children for organized team sports by focusing on the fundamentals of each sport using fun drills and games. Parent participation is required during each class, so please wear comfortable attire & shoes.

Soccer Registration Dates

Baseball Registration Dates

JANUARY 1 - FEBRUARY 25

FEBRUARY 12 - APRIL 7

CLASSES RUN MARCH 6 - APRIL 10

CLASSES RUN APRIL 17 - MAY 22

All classes held at the Jennie Riley Community Center on Wednesdays from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. 6

CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION REGISTER ONLINE AT LAPORTETX.GOV/REGISTER OR BY VISITING THE LA PORTE RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER

ADULT COED 6V6 VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Registration open January 1 - March 3 Registration fee of $250 per team with a maximum of 8 teams. 15 guaranteed matches including playoffs!

Sunday double-header matches between 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Recreation & Fitness Center.

season runs March 17 - May 12

Indoor Private

Swim Lessons ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION FROM OUR EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS.

Each $60 session includes four 45-minute lessons All lessons held at the Recreation & Fitness Center Winter & Spring Sessions run January 8 - May 5

for ages 2 and Up!

D L E I F & K C A R T R $50 E M M SU ATION FEE OF TAAF

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REGISTRATION OPEN April 1 - June 3 Practice begins May MEETS RUN June 4 - July 28 28 Morning practices held Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM at the Lomax Junior High School track.

Most track meets held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout the local area with start times at 5 PM or 6 PM. Experienced coaching and track jerseys are provided.

CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION REGISTER ONLINE AT LAPORTETX.GOV/REGISTER OR BY VISITING THE LA PORTE RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER

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Kid’s Night Out Open to K - 6th grade for only $15 per child.

Filled with fun themes, crafts, games, pizza, a movie and more!

Held every 2nd Friday of the month!

SCHOOL’S OUT HANGOUT January 15 February 16 & 19 April 1

Jan Feb Mar Apr May 12 09 08 12 10 Max of 30 participants

January & February location:

Jennie Riley Community Center 322 North 4th Street

$20 per student, per day

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Jennie Riley Community Center 322 N 4th Street

7:30 AM 5:30 PM

March, April & May location: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Special Programs Center 1302 S Broadway

When school is out, we’ve got you covered! We have a full-day of activities for Grades K - 6th.

Students will participate in a variety of activities including group games, arts & crafts, and more!

March 11-15

Spring Break SUMMER DAY

Camp

There will be games, crafts, a field trip, and tons of new friends!

Open to K-6th Grade

K -6TH GRADE

$60 per camper

Activities include weekly themes, fun games, arts & crafts, science experiments, field trips, swimming, sports, movies and more!

Maximum of 50

Campers should bring a sack lunch, refillable campers water bottle, and two snacks each day.

Registration open January 1 March 8 or closes when full

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Special Programs Center 1302 S Broadway 8

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CAMP RUNS MAY 28 AUGUST 9

Registration opens April 1 for La Porte residents and April 8 for Non-residents.

The camper fee is $65 per week (except Week of July 1-3 is $45).

Campers should bring a sack lunch, refillable water bottle, and two snacks each day.

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 75 CAMPERS PER WEEK

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM SPECIAL PROGRAMS CENTER 1302 S BROADWAY

CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION REGISTER ONLINE AT LAPORTETX.GOV/REGISTER OR BY VISITING THE LA PORTE RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER

Morning and evening sessions!

SUMMER OUTDOOR SWIM LESSONS Group and/or private swim lessons for ages 6-months to adult

$30/session for group lessons $60/session for private lessons Each session consists of four 45-minute classes

Registration opens April 1

Classes start on June 3

HIRING FOR SUMMER JOBS APPLY ONLINE AT LAPORTETX.GOV/JOBS STARTING FEBRUARY 1!

OPEN POSITIONS : Summer Camp Counselors Lifeguards Pool Managers

SUMMER CAMP STAFF

SWIMMING POOL DATES Pools open & RENTALS May 25!

LA PORTE RESIDENT RESERVATIONS: APRIL 17 AT 8:00 AM

NON-RESIDENT RESERVATIONS: APRIL 22 AT 8:00 AM

Neighborhood pools can be rented after daily operating hours from June 1 - August 4.

The Wave Pool can be rented in the evenings from June 1 - August 11, and also on the three remaining operating weekends on Friday & Saturday nights only.

The three neighborhood pools (San Jacinto, Northwest, Fairmont) will close August 11.

The Wave Pool will remain open on weekends through Labor Day, September 2.

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CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION REGISTER ONLINE AT LAPORTETX.GOV/REGISTER OR BY VISITING THE LA PORTE RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER

The Special Programs Center is located at 1302 S. Broadway, La Porte, TX 77571. This is a year-round program offering day camps in the summer and after-school/work programs throughout the year. We also offer an adult day program for independently functioning adults. The main objective of the S.P.O.R.T. (Special Populations Organized Recreation Therapy) program is to provide recreational activities, enhance fine and gross motor skills, and create lasting friendships in a safe and structured environment for those with developmental or physical disabilities.

For more information call (281) 470-1579.

e x T an o G Day Join us for an afternoon filled with music, dancing, food and great memories!

February 24 | 12-2 PM

February 13 | 3-5 PM

Put on your best cowboy boots and western attire and join us for food, fun and dancing, partner!

Special Programs Center

Special Programs Center

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POWERLIFTING COMPETITION

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Help cheer on our athletes as we will be competing in this Special Olympic sport for the first time!

Come out and support our Special Olympics basketball teams as we try and bring home the gold!

CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION CONTACT THE SPECIAL PROGRAMS CENTER FOR INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS AT 281-470-1579

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The Senior Services Center provides year-round recreational, fitness, and educational opportunities to adults 55 years of age and older with a membership. Our purpose is to encourage independence and community involvement and enhance the quality of life for the senior population.

Bean Cook-Off Valentine JANUARY

15 10 AM Game Day 1014 AM

Red Hat Society Outings

Soup Cook-Off

A TIME FOR OUR SENIOR WOMEN TO GATHER AND ENJOY EACH OTHER'S COMPANY IN NEW PLACES!

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BRING YOUR GRANDKIDS TO PLAY WITH US AT THE SENIOR CENTER AND ENJOY A PIZZA LUNCH!

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JOIN US AS WE VISIT THE WORTHAM CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS! ADMISSION IS FREE AND THE BUS WILL LEAVE AT 10 AM!

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GO TEXAN DAY 12 PUT ON YOUR BEST WESTERN ATTIRE AND LET’S CELEBRATE THE START OF THE HOUSTON RODEO SEASON!

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Wortham Trips

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Grandkids Day MARCH

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THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FUNERAL HISTORY $12 FEE LUNCH ON YOUR OWN AT CRACKER BARREL

SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE TRIPS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER TIME!

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CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION CONTACT THE NORMAN L. MALONE SENIOR CENTER FOR FOR INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS AT 281-470-9897

The Senior Services Center provides year-round recreational, fitness, and educational opportunities to adults 55 years of age and older with a membership. Our purpose is to encourage independence and community involvement and enhance the quality of life for the senior population.

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Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of Senior Programming to the West side of our city! Starting Spring 2024, Brookglen Community Center will be the new home to programs catered to adults 55 years plus. Stay tuned for more details!

Victor

Senior Services Specialist

Meet Victor! Victor is our new Senior Services Specialist and will be overseeing senior programming at the Brookglen Community Center. Victor is a La Porte native and has worked for Pasadena Parks and Rec and Harris County Precinct 2. “Having worked in parks in rec for the last 10 years, I’m excited to be back in my hometown and creating a new and exciting space for our seniors!”

CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION CONTACT THE NORMAN L. MALONE SENIOR CENTER FOR FOR INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS AT 281-470-9897

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UPCOMING EVENTS JAN 06 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MAIN STREET TRADE DAYS

DOWNTOWN LA PORTE

FEB 03 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MAIN STREET TRADE DAYS

DOWNTOWN LA PORTE Antiques, collectibles, re-purposed furniture, and artisan vendors!

MAIN STREET LA PORTE

FEB 10 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM FEB 16 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Antiques, collectibles, re-purposed furniture, and artisan vendors!

VISITLAPORTETX.COM/MARDIGRAS

Royal Ball

FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE 2024

MAR 02 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MAIN STREET TRADE DAYS

SYLVAN BEACH PAVILION

Be our guest for an enchanting night of dancing, singing, and more!

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DOWNTOWN LA PORTE Antiques, collectibles, re-purposed furniture, and artisan vendors!

LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK

MAR 16 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pet adoptions, 1-mile fun run, pet vendors, portraits, and more!

LAPORTETX.GOV/PETPALOOZA

APR 05 MAIN STREET & 06 TRADE DAYS APR 13 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM FEST

MAIN STREET LA PORTE

Stay the weekend in La Porte by joining us for First Fridays on April 5 and Main Street Trade Days on April 6!

FIVE POINTS PLAZA

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MARCH 16, 2024 9 AM - 1 PM

LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK

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The City of La Porte provides the perfect opportunity for adventures with more than thirteen miles of trails for walking, cycling, running, hiking, or simply relaxing.

The main artery of the trail system winds its way parallel to Fairmont Parkway from Pasadena all the way to the bay. The paved path is ideal for cyclists looking for a long weekend ride. At the eastern end of the trail is Little Cedar Bayou Park, where runners can take a rest beneath the shady trees while watching their furry little training partner play at the dog park.

From the Little Cedar Bayou Dog Park, the trail splits into two separate personalities: one, continues along the paved wellmanicured path, or two, step off-road for a little rugged retreat. Option two leads hikers down a dirt trail away from the park as it twists along the bayou toward the open bay.

The densely wooded surroundings swallow up the sounds of the city, and with every step further down the trail, stress, and deadlines dissolve into distant memories.

Visit LaPorteTX.gov/trails for the trail map or scan this code!

SPLASH PARKS ARE OPEN SPRING BREAK TO HALLOWEEN ANNUALLY FROM 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM BROOKGLEN SPLASH PARK | 3324 SOMERTON DR. MLK JR. SPLASH PARK | 401 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR. FAIRMONT PARK SPLASH PARK | 10216 HILLRIDGE ROAD MONARCH PARK SPLASH PARK | 9801 RUSTIC GATE ROAD 16

BROOKGLEN COMMUNITY CENTER

CHARLES WALKER COMMUNITY CENTER

Open to the community! Amenities include WiFi, pool table, video games, computers, board games, & books.

Open to the community! Amenities include computers, WiFi, pool tables, ping pong table, foosball table, video games, board games, & air hockey table.

3324 Somerton, La Porte TX 77571 School Year Hours: Mon - Fri, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Summer Hours: Mon - Fri, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

322 North 4th Street, La Porte, TX 77571 281-470-6046 Open Monday - Friday, 10:00AM - 6:00PM

LA PORTE BAY AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY DEPOT MUSEUM

LA PORTE HISTORICAL COLORED SCHOOL

604 Park Street, La Porte, Texas 77571 Saturdays and Sundays | 11:00AM – 4:00PM

401 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Dr, La Porte, TX 77571 Saturdays and Sundays | 11:00AM – 4:00PM

In 1978, the Old La Porte Depot was relocated back to its original location and restored to serve as a museum for the City of La Porte, Texas, and surrounding areas.

The La Porte Bay Area Heritage Society Depot Museum, Caboose, and La Porte's first library are located in Heritage Park. Admission is free.

This historic one-room schoolhouse held daily classes for African-American children in La Porte from 19091943. Through the combined efforts of the La Porte Community Civic Club and the City of La Porte, the building has been completely rebuilt as a museum and historical site.

THE LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MANAGES MULTIPLE FACILITES FOR RENTALS!

Reserve by visiting the La Porte Recreation & Fitness Center.

EVELYN KENNEDY CIVIC CENTER

BROOKGLEN COMMUNITY CENTER

JENNIE RILEY COMMUNITY CENTER

618 San Jacinto Street Rental dates: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

3324 Somerton Rental dates: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM- 10:00 PM Friday - Sunday 8:00 AM- 12:00 AM

322 North 4th Street Rental dates: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Max occupancy: 200 Max seating: 150

Max occupancy: 50 people Max seating: 50 people

Max occupancy: 150 people Max seating: 125 people

Facility Center rentals rates are $25 per hour with a 2 hour minimum and a $200 deposit.

- Thursday | 8am-11pm • $150/day, $200 deposit L O M A X Monday Friday & Saturday | 8am-12am • $200/day, $200 deposit | 8am-11pm • $200/day, $200 deposit R O D E O Sunday Electrical box • $20 per box per night A R E N A Max occupancy: 80 people | Max seating: 50 people

FIELD RENTAL INFO $10/hr (with lights) $7.50/hr (without lights)

LOMAX OPEN RIDING Open riding is available during the hours of 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM, with the exceptions of those dates and times that the arena is leased.

DEOTIS GAY, SR. "NORTHSIDE" BALLFIELD | 322 NORTH 4TH ST

SUNDAY-THURSDAY I 8:00AM-11:00PM; FRIDAY & SATURDAY I 8:00AM-12:00AM

FARRINGTON BALLFIELDS | 3540 FARRINGTON MONDAY-THURSDAY I 8:00AM-11:00PM LCB SOCCER FIELDS | 600 LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU DRIVE

SUNDAY-THURSDAY I 8:00AM-11:00PM, FRIDAY & SATURDAY I 8:00AM-12:00AM

CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION CONTACT THE RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER FOR INFORMATION AT 281-470-7275

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PARKS & AMENITIES 1. Bay Oaks

9. Fourteenth Street

17. Pecan

2. Brookglen

10. Glen Meadows

18. Pete Gilliam

3. Central

11. Heritage

19. Pfeiffer

254 Dwire Drive

3324 Somerton

618 San Jacinto

4. Creekmont 700 Williow Creek Drive

5. Dr. MLK Jr. 322 N. 4th Street

6. Fairmont 3540 Farrington

7. Monarch Park

500 N. 14th Street

801 Valley Brook

604 Park Drive

12. Linear

3600 Canada Road

200 N. Holmes

900 S. Virginia

N. 2nd to N. 8th Street

20. Pine Bluff

13. Little Cedar Bayou

21. Seabreeze

600 Little Cedar Bayou Drive

1 Bayshore Drive

1300 Bayshore Drive

14. Lomax

22. Spenwick

1508 Lomax School Road

9225 Carlow

15. Northwest

23. Tom Brown

10210 N. P Street

300 South Lobit

16. Ohio

24. Woodfalls

9801 Rustic Gate

8. Five Points Plaza 100 Broadway

300 S. Ohio Street

3801 1/2 Driftwood