Brian Beck, Mayor Pro Tem, District

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3 | Letter from the Mayor

4 | Registration Information

& Policies

5 | Administrative Contacts

& Holiday Hours

6 | Special Events Holiday events, open house, fairs, and more

9 | Rec Centers Information Denia Rec Center, MLK Jr. Rec Center, North Lakes Rec Center

12 | Health & Fitness Group Exercise, Personal Training, and programs

17 | Active Adult 50+ Hours of operations, events, health and fitness, etc.

21 | Adult & Youth Athletics Sports leagues, instruction, and clinics

24 | Driving Range Hours of operation, rentals, youth and adult golf lessons

26 | Pickleball & Tennis Hours of operation, rentals, youth and adult tennis lessons

28 | Youth Instruction Youth programs

29 | Enrichment Programs Dog training, chess, CPR, and more 30 | Adapted Rec Social connections, sports, art, and more

31 | After School Child Care After school programs for children and teens

32 | Aquatics Denton NAT, Water Park passes, swim lessons, etc.

36 | Keep Denton Beautiful

Volunter Opportunities

Ways to volunteer, events, and information

38 | Outdoor Recreation Community garden, hunting, special events, hikes, kayaking, and archery

42 | Master Plan & Projects Denton Parks, Recreation, Trails System Master Plan

45 | Facility Rentals Civic Center, party packages, pavilion rentals, and more

48 | Inclement Weather Extreme temperatures, warming/ cooling stations, overnight shelters

49 | Summer Camps All-day camps and specialty camps for children and teens

50 | Parks and Trails Maps of the various parks and trails offered throughout the city

City Council Members Mayor Gerard Hudspeth Vicki Byrd, District 1 Brian Beck, Mayor Pro Tem, District 2 Jesse Davis, District 3 Vacant, District 4 Brandon Chase McGee, At-Large Place 5 Chris Watts, At-Large Place 6

Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board George Ferrie Jerry Dooley Frances Punch Kwami Koto

Public Art Committee Monet Franklin Valois Vera Adam Chamberlin Meredith Buie Jennifer Lane Leigh Johnson Frederick Nichelson

Customer Service Denton Civic Center 321 E.McKinney St. (940) 349-7275 parksnrec@cityofdenton.com

Americans with Disabilities Denton Parks and Rec welcomes all individuals to participate regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. Relay Texas services are available for the hearing impaired and can accommodate different needs and capabilities by dialing 7-1-1.

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Gerard Hudspeth City of Denton Mayor

As we look forward to the holiday season and the end of 2022, I encourage you to take a moment with me to reflect on the previous year and appreciate what a great city we live in. This past year, I have been particularly thankful for the opportunity to get back out in the community at our events and programs to see and talk with all of you.

This coming year, I invite you to join me and my family in exploring all that Denton Parks and Recreation has to offer. Celebrate the holidays at one of our upcoming special events found on page 6. Need a night out with your special someone? Drop the kids off at the Civic Center for Kid’s Rock and let them enjoy a night of fun with friends while you enjoy a night off. Or maybe just enjoy a stroll through one of our parks or trails.

There are so many ways to PLAY in Denton and I look forward to seeing you in our parks in 2023. Thanks for your continued support of Denton Parks and happy holidays.

PARKS & RECREATION MISSION

To unite and grow lives by preserving parks and encouraging play

UNITE internally and within the community GROW lives physically, mentally, and emotionally PRESERVE parks by being good stewards ENCOURAGE PLAY