2020 Fall Live & Play Brochure

Please note that all classes and activities have been modified in order to meet strict guidelines and procedures set forth by Governor Greg Abbott as part of the “Open Texas” plan. Guidelines can be found at the Open Texas website, https://gov.texas.gov/organization/ opentexas.

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.

statement Vision

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.

City Leadership

MAYOR & COUNCIL

Jerry Mouton Jr. - Mayor

Sherry Garrison - Position 1

T.J. Haight - Position 2

Tommy Ginn - Position 3

Bill Patterson - Position 4

Ron Martin - Position 5

Rae A. Sinor- Position 6

CITY ADMINISTRATION

James J. Stokes - City Manager

Gary M. Jackson - Assistant City Manager

PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION

Charlie Sandberg - Director

Jacob Zuniga - Assistant Director

Jazmin Hernandez - Administrative Coordinator

Nicole Garvis - Marketing/Technical Coordinator

Sarah Walker - Administrative Services

Hours of operation

Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic operating hours have been modified. Please follow our website and social media outlets for the most up to date information.

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks and Recreation Commission is a council appointed committee that acts as a liaison between the constituents and the Parks and Recreation Department. Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 11:30am at the Community Center. These meetings are open to the public and we welcome everyone to bring their ideas in front of this hard working committee.

DIVISIONAL LEADERSHIP

Dawn Crenshaw - Public Building Supervisor

Janica Hughey - Senior Services Supervisor

Rene’ McBride - Recreation Supervisor

Tiffany McGallian - Park Operations Supervisor

Susan Mele - Artistic Managing Supervisor

Debra Culp - Athletics/Aquatics Supervisor

Georgette FordChairperson

Jo KieferVice Chairperson

Sherry Redwine

Eric Ripley

Jamie Cox

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

Saturday | October 31 | 2-5pm

Jimmy Burke Center

More news will be forthcoming as we conjure up the details.

REINDEER PARK

Saturday | December 5 | 4-9pm | Jimmy Burke Center

CONCERTS IN THE PARK - OPEN MIC NIGHT

Thursday | November 5 | 6-7:30pm | Dow Park

Parks & Recreation

Special Events

If you enjoyed the Summer Concert Series then you will love Open Mic Night! Come and support local garage bands as they perform their biggest hits in front of their community. Bands who are interested in joining, must submit a media kit video to sbibbs@deerparktx.org by October 16. Bands will perform 20 minute sets.

MOVIE IN THE PARK-ING LOT

Saturday | Dusk | Dow Park

September 5 - Ugly Dolls

October 3 - Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)

Join us in Dow Park on the first Saturday of the month for Movie in the Park. This free event begins at dusk (check timeanddate.com for approximate times).

CALL FROM THE NORTH POLE

December 8 & 10 | 6-8pm

All of Santa’s helpers are calling all of the good little boys and girls to talk about their Christmas wishes. Fill out the Call from the North Pole form and you will get a holiday jingle. Starting November 5 forms can be found online at deerparktx.org. Forms are due December 2.

DISCLAIMER: These events are subject to change based on guidelines related to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Please follow our social media outlets for the most up to date information.

Parks & Recreation

Athletic Leagues

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Tuesdays: Co-ed Recreation League | October 6

Thursdays: Men’s League | October 8 6:30pm | Adult Softball Complex | $175/team (includes umpire fees and 6 softballs)

City of Deer Park Adult Softball league will be hosting a mini Fall session of 4 weeks of double header games followed by a tournament at the end. All leagues will be played using ASA modified rules.

Athletic Programs Parks & Recreation

PILATES & YOGA BY NORMA

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1st Class October 6

Community Center | Room 6 | 8:30 - 9:30am

Ages 12 & Up | Monthly Payment of $30 for 1 class per week | $45 for 2 classes per week

Mat pilates will focus on controlled breathing during body weight resisted movement to build core strength. It will also utilize the training of the arms and legs as well as the trunk muscles. Yoga will focus on the union of mind, body and spirit while developing flexibility, strength and balance. Students will be encouraged to work at their own pace and to “listen to their bodies”. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

MARTIAL ARTS - KENPO

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Community Center | Room 6

Monday & Friday

Ages 5-9 | 6-6:50pm

Ages 10-16 | 6:55-7:45pm

Ages 17 & up | 7:50-8:40pm

Wednesdays

White & Gold Belts | 6-6:30pm

Yellow & Orange Belts | 6:30-7pm

Purple Belts | 7-7:30pm

Blue & Green Belts | 7:30-8pm

Brown & Black Belts | 8-8:30pm

$70 per month | $75 registration fee paid to instructor, which includes uniform and shirt

We are under the instruction of Grandmaster James E. Smith. He has over 50 years of experience in martial arts. Our foundational style is Chinese Kenpo. We teach traditional weapons such as bo staff, broad sword and escrima sticks that are included in the curriculum. We participate in karate tournaments and demonstrations throughout Texas. For more information email aima7226@hotmail.com.

FENCING - BEGINNERS FOIL

Tuesdays | Community Center | Room 6

Ages 8-12 7 :30pm | Ages 13 & up

$45 per month

SELF DEFENSE - IT’S YOUR RIGHT TO DEFEND YOURSELF

Saturdays | Community Center Room 6 | 9-10:30am

Community Center | Room 6 | $50 per month

Ages 12 & Up | 1st Class October 3

Come learn and see how you can protect yourself. During class you will be introduce to self-defense techniques base on situations you may encounter. The techniques will be demonstrated for you to personally adapt to the movements. Eventually, your muscle memory will allow you to execute the moves.

STRENGTH & AGILITY CAMP

By 1 -Up Fitness

Tuesday & Thursday | October 6 - November 3

Earl Dunn Gym | 6-7pm | Ages 10-18

$125 per participant

This fall program is a 5 week program focused on developing balance, plyometric, speed, agility, quickness, and muscular endurance and strength, and is great for all ages and skill levels.

LADIES LOW IMPACT AEROBICS

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 8:30-9:30am

Community Center | Room 6 | Ages 13 & up | $20/month

Class includes cardiovascular exercise to elevate the heart rate, plus sculpting, and weights. No contracts or sign up fees. Bobbie Butler, instructor, has 30 years experience teaching and instructing students to their best potential.. For questions, email aerobicchickbobbie@gmail.com.

ZUMBA

Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:30-8:30pm

Earl Dunn Gym | 1 Class per week $25/month

2 classes per week $40/per month

Ages 13 & up | Monthly Beginning October 5

Ditch the boring workout routine and try Zumba. Experience the most exciting workout while you achieve your fitness goals. No class November 24.

Fencing for the teen and adult fencer, both beginners and those with some experience. Our focus is largely on foil, but sabre and epee are also explored. We learn the basics of footwork and blade work, have open fencing and selfreferee. The final class of each month is given over to electric fencing just as a fencer would experience at a local tournament. No personal equipment or prior experience is required to start.

The City of Deer Park

Parks

ART PARK

Deer Park's Community Theater and

Musical Theatre and Acting Camps

Musical Theatre and Acting Camps

The Junior Art Park Players Academy offers a versitile selection of talent-expanding, confidence- building classes and workshops throughout the year. With an average of 200 students each semester, we would like to welcome you to our theatre family, and have you join us for a fun-filled season of ACTING, SINGING and DANCING!

This fall we will be an original production titled CHRISTMAS PRESENCE featuring your favorite holiday hits. There will be a virtual performance at the conclusion of Camp. All students enrolled in the program will have the opportunity to audition for roles in the show!

Musical Theatre Camp

Acting Camp

Acting Camp Musical Theatre Camp

Vocal Performance

Vocal Performance

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Fall Classes Begin SEPTEMBER

Fall Classes Begin

SEPTEMBER 14th!!

14th!!

THERE ARE NO LATE REGISTRATION FEES, SO IT’S NEVER TO LATE TO SIGN UP! ALL CLASSES ARE HELD AT THE THEATRE/COURTS BUILDING 1302 CENTER ST. DEER PARK, TX 77536 INSTRUCTORS: SUSAN MELE, DAVID ECK, MARGO STALEY, VICTORIA BRYAN, JENNIFER MCLAUGHLIN, ELSA MOEN, ALEX MUSGROVE

Department

PLAYERS and Performing Arts Training Program

Camp Cabaret

Camp Cabaret is a technique-based class where the focus is developing skills for the young singer through Musical Theatre, ranging from the Golden Age to Modern/Contemporary. Singers will learn the healthiest approach to singing these arrays of styles. Each style is assigned a song that students will perform as a solo, and at the end of each semester, there will be a group performance. Participants will have opportunities to perform in our original fall production. Instructor: Alex Musgrove

On Stage!

Camp Cabaret On Stage!

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I'll be Home for Christmas

I'll be Home for Christmas

Please join the Art Park Players as they present their seasonal offering I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS featuring your favorite Christmas Songs and Holiday Characters.

I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS will offer a healthy dose of Christmas cheer bringing you one holiday hit after another – it is a stocking full of fun!

More information regarding the presentation of this event and the Louise McBee Circle of Life, Circle of Wreaths will be avilable as we get closer to the event, typically scheduled for the first weekend in December.

Recreation Parks & Recreation

THANKSGIVING CHARADES

Monday | November 23 | 11am - 12pm

Community Center | Room 12 | Ages 6-11 FREE

Pick a word having to do with Thanksgiving and act it out to have your team guess what the word is before time is up! There is no charge but you must be registered by 9am November 23 to participate. Each participant will be adequately spaced to ensure safe distancing. Those 10 and older must wear a mask. Temperature will be taken at the entrance to the building.

GOULISH CREATIONS

Monday | October 12 | 1 - 2pm

Community Center | Room 6 | Ages 6-12

$8 per creator

This class is perfect for those with a sweet tooth that don’t mind a little spooky. There is no school this day so step away from the computer and spend an hour with us. We will be making 3 edible Halloween art projects that you can take home or gobble up in class! Each student will work at their own table with their own supplies to ensure safety is a priority. Those 10 and older must wear a mask. Temperature will be taken at the entrance to the building.

PAINT ME

Tuesdays |December 1, 8 & 15 | 5-7pm

Community Center | Room 6 | All Ages | $8 per painter

Paint a ceramic piece with much jolly as we bring you a Christmas edition of Paint Me! In this come and go event there will be painting opportunities for all ages to come and create a masterpiece. This is a basic painting class with limited instructions available for 15 painters. Different ceramics pieces will be available to paint and ready to take home that day on a first come, first serve basis. Supplies are included.

CRAFT JUNKIE- CHRISTMAS EDITION

Tuesday | December 22 | 1-2pm | Community Center

Room 12 | Ages 8 & up | $8 per junkie

Learn how to make a chenille pipe cleaner tree you can proudly display for the Christmas Holiday. Instructions are simple and will make you feel accomplished once you see it come to life. Each student will work at their own table with their own supplies to ensure safety is a priority. Those 10 and older must wear a mask. Temperature will be taken at the entrance to the building.

JR. ANGLER

Saturday | September 26 | 10am-12pm

Claude Burgess Center | Ages 6 & Up

$5 per angler

Learn basic fishing skills and techniques as well as some of the laws and regulations that govern the sport. We will include casting practice, fish identification and learning about habitats.

GEOCACHING

Friday | October 2 | 6-7:30pm

Claude Burgess Center | All ages | $10

Master at hide and seek? You will love geocaching! Geocaching is a way fun, new adventurous way to explore your surroundings. Buddy up or go alone. There will be a prize for the first place team who finds all the treasures at the Claude Burgess Center! Participants will enter the center to receive instructions. Phone GPS is recommended. All ages are welcome but it is recommended those younger than 12 be with an adult.

TEXAS OUTDOOR FAMILY CAMP OUT

Saturday & Sunday | November 14 -15 | 8am - 8am

Brazos Bend State Park | $25 per family

We will be partnering with Texas Outdoor Family to enjoy one of Texas’ most beautiful state parks, Brazos Bend in its most purest form. We provide you with tents, bedding, dutch ovens and utensils for you to make camp meals for your families. Participate in fun activities like alligator watching, nature walks, biking, and kayaking. One campsite will be a family up to six. Food or water will not be provided.

HUNTER’S EDUCATION

Saturday | September 26, October 24, November 14 & December 19 | 8am - 5pm | Avon Center

Come get your hunter’s permit and learn the rules and regulations of land, weapon and animal. Once certified, please bring $15 in hand to class. If you have any questions please contact James Davis at (832)498-1609. Please register via https://tpwd. texas.gov/.

Dance

ART PARK DANCERS

September 8 - May 16 | Community Center | Dance Room

$30 per dancer/per month | *no charge for dancers 55+

Fall Dance classes begin Tuesday, September 8, 2020 for ages 3-Adult. Tuition is $30/month/class with a $15 registration fee. We are currently enrolling only those students who were registered in our Dance Program September 2019-July 2020. New students will then be called from our waiting list to fill any available spaces.

DISCLAIMER: These events are subject to change based on guidelines related to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Please follow our social media outlets for the most up to date information.

Maxwell Parks & Recreation

Deer Park Parks and Recreation celebrated Senior Citizens Week in August while COVID-ly thinking about their patrons. Every day this week seniors were entertained by different themes while driving through to pick up their meals. City Council, City administration and staff helped serve the meals and charm our seniors. Today, Deer Park seniors are still active in their communities as well as continuing to have a strong presence in the workforce. For all they do and have achieved for the good of our community, senior citizens deserve our thanks!

Senior Tips for Staying Active

The National Council on Aging says daily movement can help improve many aspects of your overall health, including blood pressure, weight management, back pain and even your emotional health. So how much exercise should seniors get? The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend healthy older adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. Older adults with chronic health conditions who may not be able to meet that guideline should still do their best to maintain regular physical activity.

150 minutes of exercise might sound intimidating, maybe even overwhelming, especially given the obstacles posed by the pandemic. We hope the following tips will offer you some motivation and make it easier for seniors to stay active while at home.

SIT LESS

Staying at home naturally means you’re not getting out as much. That means you’re probably not moving as much either. A great way to stay active while at home is simply remembering to sit less. Turning off the television will give you one less reason to sit. Keep the TV off and work on those home projects you’ve been meaning to finish. Find some fun activities like gardening or just taking a walk around the block. When you do watch TV, take advantage of the commercial breaks and take a lap around the house. You can even use those 2-3 minutes to get some chores done like doing the laundry or emptying the dishwasher. If walking or standing is difficult for you, there are many exercises you can do while seated.

MAKE A “MOVE LIST”

Planning out your daily exercises makes it much easier for seniors to stick to their goals. To make your “Move List,” ask yourself how you plan to get moving today. The list can include things like:

Get the mail | Take a walk | Yard work | Put on some music and dance

Build those activities into your daily schedule. Will you take a 20-minute walk before breakfast to get the day going? Maybe you’ll get the mail after lunch.

MIX IT UP

Variety is very important to avoid your exercise routine becoming mundane. There are four types of exercise on which seniors should focus: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. The NIA offers some great ideas to work on each of these areas, along with important safety tips.

• Improving your health in each of these areas comes with many benefits:

• Endurance: Makes things like climbing stairs or dancing easier

• Strength: Makes lifting groceries or carrying grandchildren easier

• Balance: Helps prevent falls and related injuries

• Flexibility: Makes common tasks like getting dressed and driving easier

DEVELOP AN EXERCISE ROUTINE

If you have fallen out of your exercise routine, getting back into the habit can be difficult even in normal times. The new challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic don’t make it any easier, but there are a few things you can do to get the ball rolling. As a first step, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) recommends speaking with your doctor before increasing your activity level. They even offer some important questions seniors should ask to help tailor an exercise routine to their needs and abilities.

Rental Facility Matrix

Front Half

Room 6 & 12

Room 10 & 11

Game Room

Whole Building

Front Half

Back Half

Rentals for this facility cannot be booked past 11 pm on Friday and  Saturday and 10 pm on Sunday ‐ Thursday.  Police Department presence is mandatory with alcohol consumption. The rate for an officer is $35 per hour (price subject to change without  notice) and  you are required to have them during the entire rental. The payment is made directly to the Deer Park Police Department and will not be included in your initial rental cost. Alcohol cannot be sold on  the premises. If alcohol is being served a cover charge for entry cannot be imposed on guests.

Back Half Arts and Crafts Room

Class Room

Dinning Room

Multipurpose Room

Sports Rental Facilities

Practice (No field preparation)

Game/Tournament

Sand Volleyball Courts610 East San Augustine

Practice

Game/Tournament

Large Dow Park Pavilion

Small Dow Park Pavilion

Splash Park Pavilion

McHenry Park Pavilion

No Deposit$25 for 2 hour per field

No Deposit$25 for 2 hour per field $100 Deposit$25 per hour per field

Pavilions

Additional Information

There is a $10 per hour per field charge for lights on all practices, games  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.

Additional Information

• Pavilions are open to the general public for use.

• Pavilions are also available for reservation on a 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. •Pavilions may also be rented for the day (8 am ‐ 6pm) upon request. Please  contact administrative office for rates

• 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.

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