Fun Times. by the bay.

LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION

by the bay.

OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2021

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WHAT'S INSIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Staff................................................3 Sports.............................................4 Recreation.....................................6 Seniors...........................................7 S.P.O.R.T.........................................8 Fitness...........................................9 Aquatics.......................................12 Events...........................................13 Facilities......................................16

HOLIDAY BREAK FOR

THE

KIDDOS!

Check out our awesome holiday day camps on page 6!

Rentals..............................................17

Trails..............................................19 Parks.............................................20

YOUTH WINTER

BASKETBALL 2

CAMPS

REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1!

SANTA BY

THE

SIGHTING

TREATS A

ON

THE

TRAIL:

HALLOWEEN

SPOOKTACULAR

Trick or Treat down the Little Cedar Bayou Trail and walk through the haunted bridge... if you dare! Find out more info on page 14!

BAY

Don't want to go to a crowded mall to visit Santa this year? Come see him at Five Points Plaza Park! We have two dates available.

Check out this event on page 13!

CHRISTMAS

ON

MAIN

This La Porte holiday tradition is happening on December 2! Come out and enjoy the LPSID musical performances as well as winter activities, yummy food, and artisan vendors! Page 15

MEET THE TEAM! Lindsay French Recreation Superintendent

Scott Bradley Parks Superintendent

Deborah Kuykendall Special Services Superintendent

Liz Russell Office Coordinator

Kayla Baez Marketing and Special Events Coordinator

MISSION STATEMENT 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.

WHO TO CALL Fitness Center & Activity Information: 281-470-7275 Senior Services Information: 281-470-9897 Special Services Information: 281-470-1579 E-mail: parksandrec@laportetx.gov Registration: laportetx.gov/register

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@LAPORTEBYTHEBAY

RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER 1322 S Broadway La Porte, TX 77571 SPECIAL PROGRAMS CENTER 1302 S Broadway La Porte, TX 77571

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SPORTS. BY THE BAY.

START SMART basketball AMERICAN SOCIETY OF KARATE

KARATE CLASS EVELYN KENNEDY CIVIC CENTER To Register Contact David Lange Phone | 281-850-4702 Mondays | September 20-December 6 Ages 5-10 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM Ages 11+ | 7:30PM - 8:30PM $60 Registration & $40 Uniform

LA PORTE YOUTH SPORTS CONTACTS La Porte Boys Baseball Association www.lpbbatx.com La Porte Girls Softball Association www.lpgsa.org

Quest Soccer Club www.questysc.org La Porte Texans, Darlings & Stars www.lptexansdarlings.com

La Porte Cowboys, Cowgirls, & Wranglerettes www.laportecowboys.com

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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

YOUTH WINTER

BASKETBALL OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 1 NO LATE REGISTRATION! LAPORTETX.GOV/REGISTER $45 PER PLAYER INCLUDES JERSEY! VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED!

NEW FOR 2ND GRADE & UP HELD DECEMBER 6 - 9 COACHES DRAFT ALL PLAYERS

TRYOUT SCHEDULE WILL BE EMAILED TO ALL PARENTS AND POSTED ONLINE: LAPORTETX.GOV/YOUTHBASKETBALL

PRACTICES BEGIN WEEK OF JANUARY 3 SATURDAY GAMES RUN JANUARY 22 - MARCH 5

RECREATION. BY THE BAY.

Kid's Night Out! Ages $15

5-12

per

EVERY OF

(K-6th)

participant

2ND

THE

Special

CAMP TURKEY! Monday-Wednesday November 22 - 24 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center When school is out, camp is in!

Join us for this three day camp that is packed with fun, games, crafts, field trips, and more.

Ages 5 - 12 (K - 6TH) $40 per participant

FRIDAY

MONTH!

Programs

Center

WINTER BREAK CAMP SCHOOL'S OUT! YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS... CAMP TIME!!

THESE SESSIONS ARE PACKED WITH FUN, GAMES, CRAFTS, FIELD TRIPS, AND MORE!

WEEK 1

DECEMBER 20-23

$50

WEEK 2

DECEMBER 28-30

$40

EVELYN KENNEDY CIVIC CENTER 7:30AM-5:30PM AGES 5-12(K-6TH)

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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 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.

Y Arts I D

& Crafts

Get your creative juices flowing with an at home monthly activity.

Register by 09/06/2021 10/04/2021 11/01/2021 12/06/2021

Pick Up Date 09/13/2021 10/11/2021 11/08/2021 12/13/2021

SITE COUNCIL PIZZA PARTY Thursday, November 11 | Noon | Location TBA Senior Red Hat Society is a group where senior women of all walks of life will gather and enjoy each other's company through various programs and events. This group is designed for pure enjoyment! Our goal for all our Senior Red Hat Society members is to create valuable relationships with other women while living life to its fullest.

Norman L. Malone Senior Center Tuesday, October 12 Tuesday, November 2 Tuesday, December 7 TIME: 11:00AM | AGE: 55+ FEE: Your Lunch

Join us for a pizza lunch and a great time together!

BINGO

Dress up in your best costume and join us for bingo!

Friday, October 29 | 10 AM Register by October 25

Chili Chill

Put on your Ugliest Sweater and join us for a Chili Lunch!

Thursday, December 9 | 10AM-1PM Location TBA

Register by Thursday, December 2 CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION

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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 mental or physical disabilities.

For more information call (281) 470-1579.

MONSTER MASH

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Christmas Program DECEMBER 16, 2021 6:30-8:30PM SPECIAL PROGRAMS CENTER

HALLOWEEN DANCE OCTOBER 28, 2021 | 12-2PM DRESS UP IN YOUR SPOOKIEST COSTUMES & COME READY TO DANCE

SPECIAL PROGRAMS CENTER

The event will be full of music, poems, and skits by the participants of our program.

We will have food and refreshments.

Please join us for a wonderful night of fellowship & fun!

2021 East Region Fall Games La Porte Special Olympics will be attending the 2021 East Region Fall Games at the Shadow Creek Sports Complex in Pearland, TX. We will be competing in the sports of bocce and softball. We will be taking 25-30 athletes. Date and time to be announced.

Area 22 Gulf Coast Volleyball Tournament La Porte Special Olympics will be competing in the 2021 Area 22 Gulf Coast Volleyball Competition at Texas City High School. We will be taking 20-25 athletes.

Date and time to be announced.

Area 22 Bowling Tournament La Porte Special Olympics will be competing in the 2021 Area 22 Bowling Competition. We will be taking approximately 18 athletes to compete in the event. The competition will be held at the AMF Star Lanes in Texas City, TX and the time is to be announced.

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

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CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION

Membership Fees

Resident

Basic Individual

$44

*Renewal

Basic Family

$64

$54

$178 $168

$118 $108 $346 $336

Deluxe Individual

$58

$48

$154 $144

$106

Deluxe Family

$88

$78

$298 $288

$166 $156 $586 $576

Senior Basic Individual

$27

$17

$52

$42

$44

$34

$94

Senior Basic Family

$37

$27

$94

$84

$64

$54

$178 $168

Senior Deluxe Individual

$34

$24

$82

$72

$58

$48

$154 $144

Senior Deluxe Family

$49

$39

$154 $144

$88

$78

$298 $288

$34

Annual

$94

*Renewal

$84

90 Day

Non Resident

90 Day

$78

*Renewal

$68 $96

Annual

FITNESS. BY THE BAY.

MONDAY - FRIDAY 5:15AM - 9:00PM | SATURDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM | SUNDAY 11:00AM - 5:00PM

*Renewal

$178 $168 $298 $288

$84

All memberships include access to the weight room, gymnasium, cardio room, steam room, and sauna. Deluxe Memberships include access to the pool.

Swim Fee with Basic Memberships $3 for Residents $6 for non-residents $1.50 for Senior Residents $3.00 for Senior Non-Residents

Guest Passes are available! $5 fee for access with a member $10 fee for resident walk-ins $20 fee for non-resident walk-ins

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FITNESS. BY THE BAY.

FITNESS CLASSES AGES: 13+ Recreation & Fitness Center Aerobics Room Monday | 5:30PM | Dance MIXX Tuesdays | 8:30AM or 5:30PM | Strength Only Wednesday | 8:30AM or 5:30PM | Dance MIXX or HIIT Thursday | 8:30AM or 5:30PM | Low Impact Only Friday | 8:30AM or 5:30PM | 30 Minute Strength Only Saturday | 8:30AM |Dance MIXX or HIIT

Fees Vary Visit Jazzercise.com to Register

WATER AEROBICS

CLASS OPTIONS

Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:00 AM Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:15AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 5:30PM

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COST

$35 Members $40 Non-members $7 Walk-In Session

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

The world’s first cardio jam session inspired by the energizing fun of playing the drums. The workout fuses cardio, Pilates, isometric movements, plyometrics, and Isometric poses. Bring a friend!

Mondays 6:45pm

$20 Monthly I $10 Drop-In Beginners Class | All Ages Welcome | Silver Sneakers Approved

Stretch and Strength Yoga Combine toning and strength building with the healing and relaxation of yoga.

FITNESS. BY THE BAY.

FITNESS

The class will combine compound weight movements (2 muscle groups in 1) in a yoga pose + flow yoga (cardio) + savasana. The yoga class focuses on stability/stretch/balance/strength.

Tuesdays 6:45PM

$20 Monthly I $10 Drop-In Beginners Class | Ages 13+ Welcome

Class Choice Weight Lifting, Cardio Dance tone, random running (just kidding) It's class choice, so the class decides what exercise we will do!

*Select Saturdays 10 AM*

View schedule at fitPACstudios.com Beginners Class | Ages 13+ welcome

Barre Above

™ is a fusion of yoga, Pilates, strength training, and ballet. Helps to improve ™ classes are low-impact and are

strength, balance, flexibility, and posture. Barre Above

conducive to all fitness levels. It is a full-body workout, but there is a primary emphasis on the lower body, medium emphasis on the core, and a lesser amount of upper-body work.

Wednesdays 6:45 PM $20 Monthly I $10 Drop-In Beginners Class | Ages 13+ welcome

A group fitness format that takes heart-pumping music and kettlebell moves and combines them into calorie torching fun!

Thursdays 6:45PM

$20 Monthly I $10 Drop-In Beginners Class | Ages 13+ Welcome | Silver Sneakers Approved

See packages to bundle fitPAC classes Book online at fitPACstudios.com

Free class offering for any fitPAC class!

Use code FREEfit10 at checkout.

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AQUATICS. BY THE BAY.

BROOKGLEN SPLASH PARK

FAIRMONT PARK SPLASH PARK

Hours: 7:00AM - 10:00PM

Hours: 7:00AM - 10:00PM

3324 Somerton

10216 Hillridge Road

DR. MLK, JR. SPLASH PARK

401 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Dr.

Hours: 7:00AM - 10:00PM

SPLASH PARKS ARE OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 31!

Indoor Private Swim Lessons AGES 6 MONTHS TO ADULT

One-on-One Instruction

$60/session Session = Four 45-minute lessons

Weekdays: 6:30PM - 7:30PM Weekends: Flexible Hours

Fall classes run through November 14

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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

Looking for somewhere to take pictures with Santa?! a, t n a S t e e Five Points Plaza Park ,& s M e r u t 100 S Broadway St pic ur o e k y a r t ve i l e 5:00-8:00 PM st! d i l d h n s i a h w s December 9th & a m t s i December 16th Chr

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EVENTS. BY THE BAY.

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LOMAX RODEO ARENA

ENTRY 12 & UNDER FREE!

-KID'S 5PM

LA PORTE BY THE BAY HALF MARATHON

RODEO EVENTS START AT NOON

THE HIGHEST OFF-THE-GROUND HALF MARATHON IN TEXAS 177 FEET WATER CLEARANCE

LIVE MUSIC

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21

6:45 PM

5:15 PM

8:15 PM

ARTISAN VENDORS CARNIVAL FOOD TRUCKS FREE KID'S ZONE TICKETS AT THE GATE OR AT LPFALLFESTIVAL.EVENTBRITE.COM

REGISTER AT LAPORTEBYTHEBAYHALFMARATHON.ORG

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CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION

LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK

OCT 23|6-8 pm Join us for a night of trick or treating on the trail, activities, and a haunted bridge for those who dare to enter!

Save the

Date

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BROOKGLEN COMMUNITY CENTER

3324 Somerton, La Porte TX 77571 281-478-6082 HOURS Monday - Friday School Year: 3:00PM - 6:30PM Summer Hours: 10:00AM - 6:00PM AMENITIES: Computers • WiFi • Pool Table • Ping Pong Table Video Games • Board Games • Books

CHARLES WALKER COMMUNITY CENTER

322 North 4th Street, La Porte, TX 77571 281-470-7545 HOURS Monday - Friday School Year: 11:00AM - 6:30PM Summer Hours: 10:00AM - 6:00PM AMENITIES: Computers • WiFi • Pool Tables • Ping Pong Table • Foosball Table • Video Games • Board Games • Air Hockey Table

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 | 10:00AM – 4:00PM

The La Porte Bay Area Heritage Society Depot Museum, Caboose, and La Porte's first library are located in Heritage Park, across the street from Harris County's Sylvan Beach Park.

Admission is free. 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.

In 2017, the Heritage Exhibit Hall was built for future workshops and exhibits.

The La Porte Historical Colored School is now open!

Bring your kids on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10AM 4PM for a short 10-15 minute lesson on the wonderful history of the school. Then take them across the street to play on the playground! If you have any photos, drawings, or any other memorabilia, we'd love to make copies and showcase them at the school. To share and tell us your stories, please contact us at 281-470-5138.

618 SAN JACINTO STREET RENTAL DATES: MONDAY - THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM FRIDAY - SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 12:00AM RATES: $25 PER HOUR (2 HOUR MINIMUM) $200 DEPOSIT MAX OCCUPANCY: 200 PEOPLE MAX SEATING: 150 PEOPLE AMENITIES: 48 X 48 SQUARE FEET, 25 • 8' RECTANGLE & 10 • 6' ROUND TABLES; FULL KITCHEN & STAGE | INCLUDING OUTDOOR SPACE

BROOKGLEN CENTER

3324 SOMERTON RENTAL DATES: MONDAY - THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM FRIDAY - SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 12:00AM RATES: $25 per hour (2 HOUR MINIMUM); $200 Deposit MAX OCCUPANCY: 50 PEOPLE MAX SEATING: 50 PEOPLE AMENITIES: 41 x 36 SQUARE FEET 6 • 8' RECTANGLE TABLES LIMITED KITCHEN

JENNIE RILEY CENTER

322 NORTH 4TH STREET RENTAL DATES: MONDAY - THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM FRIDAY - SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 12:00AM RATES: $25 per hour (2 HOUR MINIMUM); $200 DEPOSIT MAX OCCUPANCY: 150 PEOPLE MAX SEATING: 125 PEOPLE AMENITIES: 60 X 35 SQUARE FEET, 20 • 8' RECTANGLE TABLES & 14 • 6' ROUND TABLES FULL KITCHEN

LOMAX RODEO ARENA

RENTALS. BY THE BAY.

EVELYN KENNEDY CENTER

1508 LOMAX SCHOOL ROAD RENTAL DATES: MONDAY - THURSDAY | 8AM-11PM • $150 / DAY; $200 DEPOSIT FRIDAY & SATURDAY | 8AM-12AM • $200 / DAY; $200 DEPOSIT SUNDAY | 8AM-11PM • $200 / DAY; $200 DEPOSIT ELECTRICAL BOX • $20 PER BOX PER NIGHT ELECTRICAL BOX INCLUDES: 1 • 50 AMP, 1 • 30 AMP & 20 AMP DUPLEX (11 TOTAL BOXES) MAX OCCUPANCY: 80 PEOPLE MAX SEATING: 50 PEOPLE AMENITIES: 10 • 8' RECTANGLE TABLES

RODEO ARENA EVENTS WITH AN ALCOHOL PERMIT ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE 1 SECURITY OFFICER PER EVERY 100 PERSONS, WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 SECURITY OFFICERS. *CONCESSION STAND IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RENTAL OF THE LOMAX RODEO ARENA. FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE USAGE OF THE CONCESSION STAND, PLEASE CONTACT THE LA PORTE LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO ASSOCIATION AT 832-509-9287.

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CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION RESERVE BY VISITING THE LA PORTE RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER

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RENTALS. BY THE BAY.

LOMAX ARENA OPEN RIDING RULES: ORDINANCE 2016-3620 • Open riding is available during arena operational hours of 7:00AM and 11:00PM, with the exceptions of those dates and times that the arena is leased.

• Those wanting exclusive time in the arena shall be required to rent the facility.

• No paid, private instruction is allowed for any person during open riding, in accordance with section 50-3(3), unless the person has rented the arena.

• Use of bucking chutes for rough stock is not allowed during open riding.

• No glass bottles are allowed on any portion of the Livestock/Rodeo Arena grounds.

• Certificates of Insurance are required in connection with all rentals of the arena where the lessee brings an animal or animals to the facility.

• Rentals will be posted on the bulletin board by the concession stand on a weekly basis.

SECURITY GUIDELINES FOR CENTER RENTALS 2 Security Officers are required for any event where alcohol is present.

Security Fees: $40 per hour, per officer (3-hr min.) $25 Permit is required if serving alcohol.

RATES FOR ALL FIELDS: $10/hr (with lights) I $7.50/hr (without lights)

DEOTIS GAY, SR. "NORTHSIDE" BALLFIELD 322 North 4th Street RENTAL DATES: SUNDAY-THURSDAY I 8:00AM-11:00PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY I 8:00AM-12:00AM

FARRINGTON BALLFIELDS 3540 Farrington RENTAL DATES: MONDAY-THURSDAY I 8:00AM-11:00PM

LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU SOCCER FIELDS 600 Little Cedar Bayou Drive RENTAL DATES: SUNDAY-THURSDAY I 8:00AM-11:00PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY I 8:00AM-12:00AM

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CITY OF LA PORTE PARKS & RECREATION RESERVE BY VISITING THE LA PORTE RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER

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 well-manicured 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 beside the bayou toward the open bay.

The densely wooded surroundings swallow up the sounds of the city, and

TRAILS. BY THE BAY.

The City of La Porte provides the perfect opportunity for adventures with

with every step further down the trail, stress, and deadlines dissolve into distant memories.

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PARKS. by the bay.

PARKS & AMENITIES

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