2019 Summer Live & Play Brochure

Mission

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The Parks and Recreation Department encourages all to Live and Play in the City of Deer Park and is dedicated to providing an exemplary quality of life by offering innovative Parks and Recreational experiences to the community consistent with our history, culture and unique character.

Vision

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The Parks and Recreation Department’s vision is to become an industry leader through accreditation and by offering innovative Parks and Recreational experiences that foster growth, development and a vibrant, sustainable community by encouraging all to Live and Play in the City of Deer Park.

Summer

Registration Dates

Loyalty online registration (registration for those that registered for an activity within the past 12 months) will be held May 6 - 12. Loyalty and residential registration both online and in person will be held May 13 - 17. Registration opens for all on May 20.

POOL SCHEDULE

May 25-27: Open for Memorial Day, Holiday Hours

May 28 – August 18: Normal-Operating Hours

August 24-25: Weekend Only

August 31 - September 2: Last Weekend, Open for Labor Day

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Aquatics

Cost for entry: $3 residents, $5 for non residents, Seniors 55+ free, Children under 1 are free Swim passes: $50 individual , $90 family pass (resident) | $90 individual, $130 family pass (non-resident)

The City of Deer Park Pool will open on Saturday, May 25 for daily operation at 12pm. The pool hours are Tuesday -Saturday 12-7pm and Sundays 2-6pm. Closed on Mondays for maintenance. Dollar Off Family Day on Tuesdays from 12pm – 3pm. Swim passes are on sale at the pool office and game room. Get yours today!

SWIM LESSONS

Times: 9-9:45am OR 10-10:45am for two-week sessions

Classes are held Tuesday-Friday, Mondays are reserved for rain-out days

$50/per swimmer/per session for 5 & Up (8 classes @ 45 minutes each)

$40/per swimmer/per session for Water Exploration and Safety & Preschool (ages 3 and 4) 8 classes @ 30 minutes each

$35/per swimmer for Saturday Session (6 classes @ 45 minutes for 5 & Up) (6 classes @ 30 minutes for preschool)

Come join us this summer for Ellis Certified Swim Lessons for your child with our certified Lifeguards. Levels for swimming lessons are assessed based on

1) the age of the child

2) the discretion of the parent based on the skills reported

3) the discretion of the swim staff

Levels: Water Exploration and Safety (3 months - 3 years (adult participation required)), Preschool (ages 3-4) and 5 and up (Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate).

Session I: June 4-14

Session II: June 18-28

Session III: July 9-19

Saturday Session: June 15-July 20, Water Exploration and Safety, Preschool & Beginner classes only (6 lessons)

DIVE IN MOVIES

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Tuesday, Thursday

June 4 – July 18 (no classes week of July 4th)

4:30-5:30pm, 5-6pm, 5:30-6:30pm or 6-7pm

Saturday | June 15 – July 20 | 9am, 10am or 11am

Dow Park Pool | $30 per swimmer/per lesson

Private lessons offer one-on-one attention from our experienced Ellis Swim Instructors. Lessons are available to any age and ability level from pre-school to advanced swimmers.

You may register for private lessons either over the phone, online or in person at the Deer Park Community Center/Dow Park Pool.

Join us for a movie by the pool! Bring a blanket to lounge on the deck or your swimsuit to take a dip! Floatation devices are allowed but must be see-through and cannot be oversized. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (18+).

Doors open at 7pm. Movie starts at 8:30pm

Tickets are $10 and include a Chick Fil A dinner. Children under 1 are free.

June 14 – The Little Mermaid | July 12 – Aquaman

July 25 – Elf - Christmas in July event (no dinner served) | August 9 – Wreck It Ralph 2

Limited to 200 patrons. Everyone entering must purchase a ticket. Tickets will go on-sale when summer programming opens. Having a pool membership does not grant access to this program.

50 tickets will be sold at the door. First come, first serve.

Pool rules are applicable while movie is playing. If your child has a Coast Guard approved life vest or arm floaties, they must be within arm’s reach of an adult at all times. For more information regarding Dive In, please visit www.deerparktx.gov/1738/Dive-In-Movies.

special Events Parks & Recreation

20TH ANNUAL DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE

Saturday | June 15 | Dinner 6:30pm | Dance: 7-9pm

Jimmy Burke Activity Center

Presale: $30 per couple; $10 per additional daughter

At the Door: $35 per couple; $15 per additional daughter

Dinner $10 per person (Must be purchased by June 11)

On June 15, dads and their daughters can enjoy a unicorn themed evening at the Daddy Daughter Dance! This is the evening not only the daughters look forward to but the dads as well! There will be dancing, light refreshments and door prizes. Enjoy a Unicorn themed night sure to be a special memory for a dad and his little girl no matter her age.

There will be an option to have dinner at the venue from 6:307:30pm for only $10 per person. Deadline to purchase the dinner will be June 11. Sorry, no walk-ins for the meal.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LUNAR LANDING

Saturday | July 20 | Dow Park | 8pm | ALL AGES | FREE

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and Houston’s historic role in the event, we invite you to celebrate with the City of Deer Park Tourism and the Parks and Recreation Department for a Movie in the Park!

We’ll play a special message from the International Space Station, a documentary recounting the historic moon landing and Houston’s role in the event, and a movie from NASA’s CineSpace Program! The Deer Park Citizens Police Academy will provide concessions for purchase, so make sure you arrive early to grab your snacks. Although you won’t need a telescope to see what’s going on in space, we encourage you to bring a lawn chair or blanket to fully enjoy the view.

KICKIN IT AT KINGSDALE

Wednesdays | 3:30 - 5:30pm | Kingsdale Rec. Center | FREE

June 5 - Basketball Tournament | June 19 - Movie Day

July 3 - Ice Cream Delight | July 17 - Pool Tournament

July 31 - Backpacking | August 14 - Water Splash

August 28 - End of Summer Extravaganza

Let us keep your summer fun at our free Kickin it at Kingsdale events. These all ages events are guarenteed to make summer memories to last a lifetime.

MOVIES IN THE PARK

Dow Park | DUSK | ALL AGES | FREE

June 1 -Inside Out (PG)

July 6 -Spiderman Into the Spider Verse (PG)

August 12 - Flubber (PG)

JOIN US AT THE NEW DOW PARK PAVILIONS on the first Saturday of the month for Movie in the Park. This free event begins at dusk (check timeanddate.com for approximate times). In case of a weather related incident, the movie will be moved into the Earl Dunn Gym. Concessions provided by the Deer Park Citizens Police Academy.

GAME ROOM PARTIES

Fridays | 6-8pm | Community Center Game Room | FREE

June 21 - Celebrating Baseball

July 19 - Summer Night Glow

August 16 - End of Summer Party

On Friday evening we transform the game room into a designated party theme. There will be activities and programmed fun for the entire family. Each evening will boast games and fun for ALL AGES.

Parks & Recreation

Camps

FAST FORWARD KIDS

Community Center | Room 10 & 11

June 24 –28 | 9-11:30am | $107

Survival Tactics (Ages 7-12)

June 24 – 28 | 11:30am-1:30pm | $107

Early Bird Reading (Ages 5-7)

June 24-28 | 1:45 – 3:45pm | $107

Look at me, I’m an Author! (Ages 8-12)

July 15 – 19 | 9am-12pm | $129

All Boys & Girls Adventure Camp (Ages 5-7)

Lego Logo (Ages 8-12)

Drones & Expert Lego Workshop (Ages 8-12)

July 15 – 19 | 12:30 – 3:30pm | $129

Lego Mania (Ages 5-7)

Fashion Designer (Ages 8-12)

July 22 – July 26 | 9am-3:30pm | $241

CR8 (Ages 7-12)

July 29 – August 2 | 9am-3:30pm | $241

Circus Arts Camp (Ages 5-12)

Fastforward Kids, a leader in community education for the past 24 years, provides innovative instruction with high levels of interaction and fun! Our curriculum is designed and delivered using research-based programs proven to impact student performance. By incorporating the academic rigor of math, science, and higher order thinking skills in our teaching, students will achieve new levels of academic performance. We must educate children to compete in an age where knowledge is capital, and the market is global. Our mission is to inspire and build confidence through academic and social learning for all children.

VOLLEYTOTS

Earl Dunn Gym | $50

Session 1: June 17-19 | Monday - Wednesday

10-11am | Ages 4-7

Session 2: July 15-17 | Monday - Wednesday

10-11am | Ages 4-7

This camp is designed for children ages 4-6 to promote volleyball, fitness and fun at an early age. VolleyTots play with a lighter ball, a lower net and a smaller court. Fun drills and games develop a child’s hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, tracking skills, large motor skill development, muscle strength and a love for physical activity. For questions please contact Courtney Marlow at hazardvolleyball@yahoo.com.

NATURE CAMP

July 8-12 | 7:30am-5:30pm

Jimmy Burke Activity Center

$105 residents | $125 non-residents | Ages 6-12

Love the outdoors? If your answer was yes, then nature camp is the place to be! Every day is fun-filled with outdoor themed activities. We spend our time outside playing outdoor games, traveling to different parks, and learning archery. Space is limited to the first 45 campers who would love to spend their summer time outside.

ARCHERY CAMP

August 12-14 | 10am-2pm

Jimmy Burke Activity Center

$30 | Ages 6-11

Join us for a crash course in the basics of Recurve Archery. Archery instills confidence, greater attention spans, and a willingness to try other sports activities for those who participate. Participants will be taught about safety and foundational archery skills by US Archery level two certified instructors. Lunch is provided daily.

SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY

DPISD Gym | $55

Session 1 : June 17-19 | Monday - Wednesday 9-11am (Ages 6-10) | 12-2pm (ages 11-12)

Session 2: July 8-10 | Monday - Wednesday 9-11am (Ages 6-10) | 12-2pm (ages 11-12)

A basketball skills training that emphasizes development of proper basketball skills (shooting and ball handling). We will use on court training, along with video and picture evidence of some of the top players in the world to support what we teach. For questions please contact Ryan Bright at rbright@dpisd.org.

ALL SKILLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP

July 15-17 | 11:15am-1:15pm | Earl Dunn Gym

$75 | Ages 7-11

This is a three-day camp for the beginning to intermediate volleyball player looking to improve all areas of their game. Players will be broken up by age, ability and experience. Campers will be taught all the fundamentals of volleyball including passing, setting, hitting and serving. On the last day of camp we will have a mini tournament. For questions please contact Courtney Marlow at hazardvolleyball@yahoo.com.

KARATE BOOT CAMP

June 11 - 13 | July 15 - 17 | August 6 - 8 | 10am-3pm

Community Center | Room 6 or 12 | $85 | Ages 4-18

Our style is Chinese Kenpo. Grandmaster Smith has over 50 years of experience in martial arts. We work with children in helping them to exhibit respect and discipline while instilling in them self-awareness. We teach self-defense which helps with bullying. We do have a written curriculum that every child is promoted by. Traditional weapons such as bo staff, broad sword and escrima sticks are included at certain belt levels. New students should wear comfortable shoes, t-shirts and workout bottoms (no shorts). For more information email aima7226@hotmail.com.

CAMP CRABGRASS

7:30am-5:30pm | $130 Residents per session

$150 Non-residents per session | Ages 6-12

Jimmy Burke Activity Center

Session 1 | June 3 -June 7

Grand Texas

Session 2 | June 10-June 14

Typhoon Texas

Session 3 | June 17-June 21

Showbiz Movie (Secret Life of Pets 2), Bowling & Arcade

Session 4 | June 24-June 28

Glow Zone

Session 5 | July 15 -July 19

Lonestar Flight Museum & Space Center Houston

Session 6 | July 22 -July 26

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REFUND POLICY

Cancellation 3 weeks or more prior to session-FULL REFUND

Cancellation 2 weeks prior to session-50% REFUND

Cancellation 1 week prior to session-25% REFUND

Cancellation less than 1 week prior to session-NO REFUND

Due to the overwhelming response of participation, the Parks and Recreation Department has adopted a stringent refund policy for Camp Crabgrass. Cancellation will be based on the Monday date nearest to your cancellation.

CAMP LUNCHES & MENU

All Crabgrass campers will receive lunches every day of camp with the exception of field trip days where lunch will be provided on the field trip. If your child is absent, your lunch will be saved and sent home the next day.

Monday - Chicken Alfredo with bread and a drink (Antonios)

Tuesday - Sandwich, chips, pickle, cookie and a drink (Jason’s Deli)

Thursday - Cheese quesadilla, rice, beans, chips, salsa and a drink (Gringo’s)

Friday - Chicken strips, fries, toast, sauce and a drink (Raising Cane’s)

Enjoy a full week of FUN and EXCITING activities including swimming, archery and much more. Sign up today for a week of top notch summer fun. All campers will need 2 snacks per day. Open for the first 80 campers. A parent packet must be filled out before the first day of camp.

DANCE CAMP

Session 1 | June 10-14 | 1-6pm | $85 | Ages 11-18

Session 2 | June 17-21 | 1-6pm | $85 | Ages 6-10

Community Center | Dance Room

Includes camp T-shirt, snacks and swim fees with classes in Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary and Musical Theatre Dance. In addition, there will be a performance for family and friends on the last day of camp.

TENNIS CAMP

Session 1 | June 10-June 14

Session 2 | June 17-June 21

Session 3 | June 24-June 28

Class Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (Fridays are make-up days for rain)

Dow Park Tennis Courts

Future Stars Class| Ages 4-6 | 8:30-9am

$40 per weekly session or $12 per day

All Stars Class | Ages 7-10 | 9-9:45am

$50 per weekly session or $15 per day

Super Stars Class | Ages 11-14 | 9:45-11am

$60 per weekly session or $18 per day

These Quick Start programs use fun games and drills to help develop and enhance hand-eye coordination. Students will also learn proper movement, swing patterns, rules and scoring. Each class will use age-appropriate balls to accelerate their learning process. See you out on the courts! All Campers receive one free camp shirt for the summer. For questions please contact Seth at seth.dowparktennis@gmail.com.

PRESCHOOL CAMP

9:30am-2pm | $65 | Ages 3-6 | Community Center

Preschool

Session 1 | June 18-20

Session 2 | June 25- 27

Session 3 | July 9- 11

Session 4 | July 16- 18

Session 5 | July 30 -August 1

Your child will get the opportunity to engage in various activities from painting, dramatic play, games, swim and much more. A snack and drink will be provided each day. Swim day is on Thursday of each session.

TODDLER CAMP

9:30am-2pm | $65 | Age 2 | Community Center

Preschool

Session 1 | June 18-20

Session 2 | June 25- 27

Session 3 | July 9- 11

Session 4 | July 16- 18

Session 5 | July 30 -August 1

Give your toddler a chance to make new friends while learning to paint, exploring different roles, playing games and much more. A snack and drink will be provided each day. *Toddler camp does not go swimming.

GEOCACHING

Tuesday | June 18 | 10am-2pm

Community Center and Dow Park | FREE

All Ages

Geocaching is a fun, new, adventurous way to explore Learn what Geocaching is all about! Geocaching is a fun, new, adventurous way to explore your surroundings. Come join us as we introduce all the treasures you can find in Dow Park! Participants will enter the game room to receive instructions and a GPS. This come and go event is a great introduction or just a new challenge for those who are familiar. If you are under 18, you will need a waiver signed by a parent. Buddy up or go it alone. All ages welcome but we recommend those younger than 12 having an adult chaperone.

PAINTING WITH PAM

June 14: Butterfly

July 12: Watermelon

August 9: Princess Pig

6:30-8:30pm | Community Center | Room 11 | $25

Whether you are an old hand at painting or brand new, this class is right for you. Spend an evening with family and friends in a relaxed atmosphere. The instructor Pam is friendly and encouraging, offering step by step instruction. Each month is a new theme so you can come back again and again. Participants are welcome to bring snacks.

$3 THURSDAYS

Thursdays | July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15

2-3pm | Community Center | Room 6 | $3 | All Ages

$3 Thursdays are for those who might not be able to commit to a class that meets for several weeks but still want to enjoy a creative outlet at a reasonable cost. Each week will be a new craft featured that will be easy for the kids but still engaging for the adults. This is perfect as an afternoon out for a parent and child, enjoying an activity together. Registration is recommended in advance as class size is limited.

WACKY SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS

Monday – Thursday | July 15-18 | 2-3pm

Community Center | Room 6 | $40 | Ages 8-12

Be your own mad scientist and conjure up some wacky experiments that will surely impress! Using items found in most households, we will have a lot of fun and learn a little something too!

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS

Tuesdays | May 7 - June 11 | 6:30-7:30pm

Community Center | Room 10 | FREE | Ages 12 & Up

Join Stephanie Halligan Cobb a Deer Park ISD Auditory Impairment Teacher for a 6-week beginners sign language (ASL) course. ASL is a visual gestural language. That means it is a language that is expressed through the hands and face and is perceived through the eyes. A “visual gestural” language carries just as much information as any spoken language and it takes time and effort to become a “skilled signer.” But you have to start somewhere if you are going to get anywhere--so dive in and enjoy.

PIZZA BINGO

Friday | June 7, July 19, August 16 | 11:30am – 1pm

Community Center | Room 6 | $6 | Ages 8-14

The perfect combination- Pizza and Bingo! Come enjoy a couple of slices of pizza and a juice drink while going for the win in Bingo. Small prizes will be awarded and we will play as many games as the time allows. Advanced sign up is encouraged.

CARD SHARKS

Tuesdays | June 4 - August 20 | 2-4pm

Community Center | Room 6 | FREE

Ages 10 & Up

You have a little down time so the first thing you reach for is your phone, but what if you picked up a deck of cards instead? The games you can play with cards are endless! Meet in the game room on Tuesdays from 2-4pm for a friendly game of cards. We’ll pick the game of the day, provide instructions and let the competition begin! Suggested age is 10 and up, but anyone who is a quick learner is welcome.

DISCOVER MAGIC

Wednesdays | June 19 – August 14 | 6-8pm

Community Center | Room 10 | $190 | Ages 8-12

($85 required supplemental charge paid to the instructor for supplies on the first day of class)

For centuries the best magicians have learned the secrets of magic from other magicians. At Discover Magic that tradition continues as the secrets of a true magician are passed down from magician to young magician. Hidden in these fun and interactive 8-week classes are simple and powerful life changing lessons. The act of performing magic and working with others, your child will develop priceless communication and people skills- without even realizing it.

www.montythemagician.com

SUMMER DANCE

July 8-August 1 | Community Center | Dance Room

$25 per dancer | *no charge for dancers 55+

Dance classes are held once a week. Students work on technique and learn routines. Children’s classes will have a mini performance during their last class of the session.

Registration for Summer 2019 dance camps/classes begin April 16 for dancers currently enrolled. New students will be called from the waiting list beginning May 1.

Registration for Fall 2019 classes will be July 16-July 27 for current and returning dance students. New students will be called from the waiting list beginning August 1.

clothing including long sleeves and pants to help deter their bite.

Do you have standing water around your yard? Fill in any holes or depressions that may be holding water. Maintain fountain pumps and pool water quality to eliminate breeding grounds. Also check any containers and eliminate those that may hold rain water around your house. Watch out for leaky faucets and areas

that hold water around drains. If you have an area of standing water that cannot be drained, use bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (bti), which is a biological larvicide that prevents mosquitoes from developing into breeding, biting adults. As always, read the instructions and use as directed. If you have an ornamental pond you can look into adding mosquito-eating fish such as Gambusia also known as Mosquitofish.

Mosquitos are weak flyers so placing a fan on your patio helps to keep them away. If you have outdoor patio lights, switching from a regular bulb to a yellow “bug light” helps detract them from gathering around the lights.

As always, be aware of your surroundings and plan ahead. A little planning can go a long way to ensure your summer fun and sun is enjoyed to the fullest!

Rental Facility Matrix

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JIMMY BURKE ACTIVITY CENTER IS THE ONLY FACILITY THAT ALLOWS THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL.

There is a $10 per hour per field charge for lights on all practices and tournaments occurring after sunset. Please note that there is a 12 hour maximum rental time on all fields.

Please note that there is a 12 hour maximum rental time on all fields.

• Pavilions are open to the general public on a first come first serve basis. However, those wishing to reserve a pavilion for a designate time or date can do so on a rental fee basis. •

Reservations are made on a first come first serve basis. Paperwork must be completed by the person using the pavilion and will only be valid for the name on the contract. Subletting of pavilion to another group or patron is not allowed. Any violations of this will result in termination of a contract and loss of all deposits.

• Please visit www.deerparktx.org/parksandrec or call 281-478-2050 for more information on reserving a pavilion.

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MOTHER’S/FATHER’S DAY DINNER

Monday | June 3 | 5:30pm | Maxwell Center

Multipurpose Room | FREE | Ages 55 & up

You’re invited to be celebrated at our Mother’s/Father’s Day Dinner! This event is free, but registration is required by May 24. Dinner begins at 6:00 pm.

TUNICA/MEMPHIS TRIP

(6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS)

Final payment Due July 16

Trip Dates: September 23-28

$569 per person | $75 Due upon signing up

Add $245 for single occupancy | Ages 55 & up

Press your luck with our casino trip! Transportation will be provided by Diamond Tours Motor coach. Five nights lodging includes 3 consecutive nights at a Tunica area Casino Resort, 8 meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners. This trip will also include admission to Graceland (Home of Elvis Presley), admission to Sun Studio (Top rated Memphis Attraction), free time on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, and admission to Memphis Rock N’ Soul Museum. For more information contact the Maxwell Center at call (281) 478-7276.

GREAT DAY HOUSTON

Thursday | June 6 | 7am

Bus leaves from Jimmy Burke Activity Center

$5 | Ages 55 & up

YOGA WITH CAREY

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30-11:30am

Maxwell Center | Class Room

1 Class per week $25/month

2 Class per week $25/month | Ages 55 & up

The benefits of yoga for seniors are increased muscle tone, balance (which is particularly important), strength, and improved mood. Through pranayama (breathing exercises), lung capacity is increased. You can expect your posture to improve and you may sleep better. If you experience stress, yoga can help counteract that too.

SIT & FIT

Mondays & Wednesdays | 9-10am

Maxwell Center| Multipurpose Room | Free Ages 55 & up

Come enjoy a low impact cardio group class with Danielle. This class is structured to help enhance strength and conditioning for participants through adaptable muscle-toning exercises, which offer a challenge at levels which are safe. This class is free, but registration is required. Sign up at the Maxwell Center or call (281) 478-7276.

BUNCO

Tuesdays | 1-2pm | Maxwell Center | Dining Room

$3 per game | Ages 55 & up

Come join us for a game of Bunco! Price is $3.00 per player. Prizes awarded for most buncos, most wins, second most wins, most losses and a consolation prize. winner of each category receives a $5.00 Walmart gift card. Sign up at the Maxwell Center or call (281) 478-7276.

Join the Maxwell Center as we visit Debra Duncan and the live recording of the Great Day Houston show. Price includes transportation and ticket. We will be having lunch at the Breakfast Klub (lunch is not included in price). Tickets are limited! Reserve your spot today!

ASTROS VS. PIRATES

Thursday | June 27 | 12pm

Bus leaves from Jimmy Burke Activity Center

$55 | Ages 55 & up

PLAY BALL! Join us for peanuts and crackerjacks. I promise we will bring you back! Let’s root for the Astros as they take on the Pirates.Pricing includes ticket and $15 food voucher.

NEWMAN’S CASTLE

Thursday | July 25 | 9:00am

Bus leaves from the Jimmy Burke Activity Center

$25 | Ages 55 & up

Mike Newman is the creative force behind both the castle and the bakery bearing his name. Since exploring Europe in his early 20’s, he had the dream to build his own castle, and has made that a reality in the Bellville countryside. Experience the old world charm of Newman’s Castle, a one-of-a-kind custom creation. The castle features a moat (watch out for gators!), a massive working 3,000 lb. drawbridge with an accompanying portcullis, a chapel, five round corner turrets, a courtyard, and a central keep with a dramatic view of the surrounding lands. A perimeter wall encompasses the castle, ensuring you are safe from oncoming marauders during your visit. Price includes tour and lunch (Turkey or Ham Sandwich, chips, and a drink). Reserve your spot today!

Girls Softball Complex -

This project was included as one of seven approved projects in the 2015 Type B dedicated sales tax election that was voted for by Deer Park residents. $3 million from Type B sales tax fund this project. The City selected Tandem Services as the general contractor and Halff Associates as the architect for this project. Construction began in January 2018. The project will be completed in May of 2019 with the exception of turf establishment. The complex has been renovated to include four lighted ballfields, two practice fields, batting cages, maintenance facility, additional parking, and a new concession and restroom facility. One of the first tournaments to be hosted at the renovated complex will be the Pony International Girls Softball World Series in July 2019.

New Soccer Complex - This project is another one of the seven approved projects in the 2015 Type B dedicated sales tax election. The project is being funded with $4 million from Type B sales tax. The City of Deer Park selected Halff Associates as the architect and Tandem Services as the general contractor. Construction began in January 2018. The project is nearing completion with the exception of the turf establishment. The Soccer complex is scheduled to open for league play in August of 2019. The new complex includes four new lighted soccer fields, two practice soccer fields, a parking lot, shade canopy, drainage and a concession and restroom facility.

Community Center – A building assessment of the Community Center and Gym was conducted by an architectural firm. The engineers have concluded

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that, due to structural concerns, permanent repairs to the Community Center structure would necessarily be highly invasive, cause significant disruption to the use of the building, and lack 100% certainty. Renovations to the building would also be very expensive, so much so that replacement versus repair of the Community Center should be considered. Three joint workshops with City Council, the Deer Park Community Development Corporation, and the Parks and Recreation Commission, as well as the architect, have been conducted to review and discuss the possibility of constructing a new Community Center rather than attempting to renovate the existing facility.

Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects was engaged to assist the city in developing a feasibility plan for a new facility. City staff visited approximately 8-10 Recreational facilities in December of 2018 and January of 2019 collected data that included programming ideas, costs, square footage and operations information. On Monday, January 28, 2019, a joint meeting with City Council, DPCDC, and Parks and Recreation Commission was held to discuss and review the past meetings, report on the facility visits, pool option considerations, pool assessment findings, and discussion about cost recovery. Staff was assigned to report at the next joint meeting with the City Council, DPCDC, and Parks and Recreation Commission on February 25, 2019. The report included information on current programming at the Community

Center, staff recommendations for future programming, assessment of programming from the architect, Brinkley Sargent Wiginton, and cost recovery of the Community Center. Additional information was requested to be at presented to the boards and an additional meeting was scheduled to be conducted on March 25, 2019. Due to the recent industrial incident, the joint meeting that was scheduled for March 25, 2019 has been postponed until a later date that has yet to be determined. The additional information, assessments and reports is being administered at that time.

Hike and Bike Trails

– This is one of the seven projects that was approved at a Special Election for Type B Economic Development Sales and Use Tax Proposition in May 2015. On January 28, 2019 the DPCDC approved the recommendation to take to City Council to authorize the agreement with Burditt Consultants, LLC to begin the development of hike and bike trail project with a site feasibility study and implementation plan to include cost estimates, a phasing strategy, and schematic design of trail alignments. On February 5, 2019 at the City Council meeting, City Council approved the hiring of the firm to development the site feasibility plan and implementation plan with cost estimates, phasing strategy and schematic design

of trail alignments for the hike and bike trail project. Burditt Consultants LLC has been contracted to administer architectural services for this project. A Committee has been developed that will consist of members from the Community. The first meeting to take place in April of 2019.

Deer Park Nature

Preserve - The city funded $500,000 for the Nature Preserve Project and then applied for and received a Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant in the maximum amount of $400,000. The project will consist of a parking area, decomposed granite trails, a gateway structure, as well as solar lighting along the walking trails. RVI was the project architect. The City awarded construction of the project to Millis Development and Construction, LLC.,which was completed in August of 2019. In addition, the wetlands mitigation project has been awarded to a contractor and the Mitigation project will begin in late April or Early May of 2019.

A conceptual plan envisions Phases 2 and 3, which include an education center, outdoor learning opportunities, and more, pending future funding availability.

New Playground

Equipment – New playground equipment has recently been at Parkview Park (109 Brookhollow Drive) and Big Bend Park (1600 Big Bend Lane). We will have a Ribbon Cutting for Parkview Park on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 and Big Bend Park in May 2019. Come out to these neighborhood parks and enjoy the outdoors on these new playgrounds.

North East Hike and Bike

Trail Project – Funded by a grant with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Federal pass thru funds; the Department has hired RVI for architectural services needed to complete a section of the Hike and Bike Trails. This section of trail will stretch south from Park Green Park towards the Deer Park Nature Preserve, Wynfield Park, and Runningbrook Park and connect these areas located on the Northeast side of Deer Park. Project to begin construction in towards the end of 2019.