2020 Summer 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.

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

4TH FEST

Saturday | July 4 | 5-10:30pm | Jimmy Burke Center

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE

Saturday | August 8 | 7-9pm

Jimmy Burke Center | All Ages

Special Events Parks & Recreation

MOVIE IN THE PARK

Saturday | Dusk | Dow Park

June 6- Heavyweights: Movie in the Park(ing) Lot

August 1 - Little Giants

$30 per couple/ $20 additional daughter through August 3. $35 per couple/ $25 per additional daughter at the door

Let’s celebrate 2020 by going back in time to the Roaring 20’s! There will be dancing, light refreshments and door prizes. This is sure to be a special memory for a dad and his little girl no matter her age. Make this evening part of your family tradition. There will be an option to have dinner at the venue from 6:30-7:30pm for $20 per couple. Extra meals are $10 each. Must purchase couple meal before adding additional dinner. Deadline to purchase the dinner will be August 3. Make sure before this deadline you have verified your purchase of the meal. Sorry, there will be no walk-ins for the meal. Rosie’s Photography will be on site to take pictures. These will be available for purchase as well as packages.

END OF SUMMER BASH

Friday | August 13 | 6:30-7:30pm | Dow Park

Conclusion of the Summer Concert Series with the Blues Brothers!

Pool Rentals

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).

CONCERTS IN THE PARK -

Thursdays | 7-8:30pm | Dow Park

Come enjoy festive local and regional live bands as they perform some of your favorite songs in Dow Park while enjoying company with your fellow neighbors.

June 18 Ladies Night (Orange Fox)

June 25 Faith Night (Andre German)

July 9 Summer Dance Night (Lux 5)

July 16 Smooth Instrumental Night (On Three Band)

July 23 Sr. Night (The John Barraza Project)

July 30 90s Night (Time Warp)

August 6 Latin Night (Corporate Seventy 7)

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.

All rentals are subject to the availability of certified lifeguards and managers. The pool is available for private rentals June 19 through August 9, during times when the pool is closed to the public. Reservations must be made in person at the Deer Park Community Center.

Rental guidelines are available at the Parks and Recreation Office at 610 East San Augustine.

The pool is available to rent to residents and non-residents of Deer Park. All private party reservations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to scheduled event. Payment must be remit in full.

Rates

$100 refundable deposit required

2 hour minimum/maximum

Main Pool Only Resident $150/hour Non-Resident $300/hour

Children’s Pool Only Resident $75/hour Non-Resident $100/hour

Main Pool & Children’s Pool Resident $200/hour Non-Resident $350/hour

Availability

June 19 - August 9, 2020

Friday: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Sunday: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Renting the pool guarantees that you will have private area for you to conduct your party but not necessarily have the entire pool space for your party. This means that there could be a party at the big pool and the children’s pool at the same time. There will be no rentals available while the pool is open to the public. Max number of people at private rentals is 92 people (100 including 8 staff members).

Aquatics Parks & Recreation

DIVE IN MOVIE

Fridays | Doors Open at 7pm; Movie Starts at 8:30pm

August 2 : Frozen 2 (PG)

$5 per person

Join us for a movie by the pool! Come out to the Dow Park Pool and bring a blanket to sit on the deck or your swimsuit to take a dip! Flotation device allowed but must be see-through. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (18+).

SWIM LESSONS

AQUA ZUMBA

Monday, & Wednesday | June 15 - August 26

Dow Park Pool | 7:30-8:15pm | Ages 12 & up

$55 per month

Join us for a Zumba party like never before! This is definitely not your typical water workout! Shake, shimmy and sizzle in the water as we create some heat Zumba style! Aqua Zumba is safe, effective and a challenging water - based workout that integrates the Zumba formula and philosophy into traditional aqua fitness. Class is limited to 50 people. Please bring water shoes.

Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays & Fridays | 9-9:45 a.m. OR 10-10:45 a.m.

2 swimmers to 1 instructor ratio

Session I: June 16 - 26 | 8 classes

Session II: July 7 - 17 | 8 classes

Session III: July 21 - 31 | 8 classes

Come join us this summer at the Dow Park Pool for Ellis Certified Swim Lessons for your child with our certified lifeguards. Classes meet Tuesday through Friday (Mondays reserved for rainouts).

Levels:

• Pre-school I (ages 3-4)

• 5 year old Beginners (age 5)

Residents Rates

$110 per swimmer

Non-Resident Rates

$120 per swimmer

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays | 4:30-7pm

Residents $100/Non-Residents $110 | Ages 3 & up

Session 1: June 9 - 11

Session 2: June 16 - 23

Session 3: June 23-25

Session 4: July 7 - 9

Session 5: July 14-16

Session 6: July 21 - 23

• Beginners

• Advanced Beginners

• Intermediate

Levels assessed on:

Age of the child

Discretion of the parent, and lifeguard/instructor

Private swim lessons are available for any skill level and any age. Separate from group swim lessons, each private lesson is 50 minutes in length and set up in one participant to one instructor ratio. Children must be at least three years old to enroll. Lessons are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon/evenings. You cannot book just one lesson per week.

Parks & Recreation

Recreation

CAMP CRABGRASS

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

$150 Non-residents per session | Ages 6-11

Jimmy Burke Activity Center

Session 1 | June 8-12

Session 2 | June 15-19

Session 3 | June 22-26

Session 4 | July 13-17

Session 5 | July 20-24

Session 6 | July 27-31

REFUND POLICY

Due to the overwhelming response of participation, the Parks and Recreation Department has adopted a stringent refund policy for Camp Crabgrass. Cancellation and refunds will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

NATURE CAMP

Monday - Friday | July 6-10 | 7:30am-5:30pm

Jimmy Burke Activity Center | Ages 6-11

$110 Residents/$130 Non Residents

Love the outdoors? If the answer is yes, then nature camp is the place to be! Every day is fun-filled with outdoor themed activities. We spend our time outside on the playground, playing outdoor games and enjoying all the things that nature has to offer.

VIPAR PROGRAM

Enjoy a full week of FUN and EXCITING activities including swimming, archery and much more. Lunch is included, campers will need to bring 2 snacks and drinks per day. Parent packet must be filled out before the first day of camp.

SCAVENGER HUNT

Tuesday | June 30 | 1:15-2:30pm

Dow Park Pavilion | Ages 6-14

$4 per team of 2 or $6 per team of 3

Race the clock to gather items and score the most points. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place will receive a gift card to be shared with the team

CRAFT JUNKIE

Thursday | July 9 | 10 - 11:30am | Community Center Room 11 | Ages 8 & up | $12 per junkie

Are you a craft junkie who loves to make things or maybe you are hoping to get in touch with your creative side? This class offers two crafts you can make and take home the same day- A colorful pom pom coaster and a marbled clay dish for your coins or rings. Spend a leisurely mid-morning with us and you might be surprised with the end result.

Callng all volunteers ages 12 - 15 (as of June 1, 2020)! We are looking for volunteers to help us with our summer programs and general parks and recreation operations! The VIPAR (Volunteers in Parks and Recreation) program helps kids build a foundation of knowledge, a positive attitude and skills that are needed to be a future employee. VIPAR applications can be found online at deerparktx.gov/1256/VIPARProgram are due by June 6.

DICE DICE BABY (BUNCO FOR YOUTH)

Thursdays | June 18, July 16, August 13 | 1-2pm

Community Center | Ages 10-14

$5 per player

Bunco is not just a game for your mom! It is a fun dice game that you play with a partner, but the partners switch up. It is easy to learn and has great energy especially when you BUNCO! We will play 8 games and total wins and losses for each person will be tabulated. Prizes will be awarded for Most Wins, Most Losses, Most Buncos and a consolation roll off.

LIFE SKILLS

Monday - Wednesday | July 13 - 15| 1-2pm

Community Center | Ages 12-15 | $8

Teens are welcome to come and learn skills they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. This three day program welcomes teens to come and learn skills that are applicable in every day life.

Monday- Resume Building; learn to draft a resume that catches the attention of a future employer.

Tuesday- Balancing Finances; learn how to write a check, and when to save, when to spend.

Wednesday- Email etiquette

ARCHERY CAMP

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

August 10 - 12 | 10am-2pm |

Jimmy Burke Activity Center | Ages 6-11

$45 per archer

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 archery skills by three US Archery level certified instructors and will spend time at a certified archery range with X1 archery. Participants will bring a sack lunch.

PAINT ME

Fridays | July 17, 24, 31 & August 7 | 1-3pm

Community Center | All Ages | $10 per painter

Paint Me is a plaster painting opportunity for all ages to come and create a masterpiece. This activity is a basic painting class with limited instructions available for 40 painters. Several different ceramics pieces will be available to paint and ready to take home that day on a first come, first serve basis. All supplies are included.

PIZZA TRIVIA

Monday | July 20 | 3-4:30pm

Community Center | Ages 12-15 | $10 per player

Have your teens to come join us for pizza and teen trivia. All participants will eat pizza and winner will receive a trophy.

June 15th- Pop Culture Trivia

Trivial questions about all popular trends

July 20th- Binging Trivia: Does your teen sit home and binge watch shows on Netflix, Hulu, Disney +? This trivia is best for them as they will be asked questions about all the popular shows and movies on these platforms. *Possible spoilers*.

JR. ANGLER

Monday | August 3 | 10am-12pm

Jimmy Burke Activity 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.

LAST NIGHT OUT

Friday | August 7 | 7-10pm

Maxwell Center | Ages 20 & Up | $15

Parents, Guardians, friends, please come and enjoy this adult only game night to have fun before you get back in the grind of school responsibilities. If you enjoy “The Price is Right” and “Newlyweds” you will surely enjoy this event. All registrants will get a shot to participate, but not all wanting to participate will get to play. There will be prizes, fun, laughter and light refreshments.

GOOD BOY DOG OBEDIENCE

Tuesday | June 30 - August 4 | 6:30-7:30pm

Jimmy Burke Activity Center

Owner 15 & up/ Dog 4 months & up

$150 per dog and human pair

Group classes are a fun and affordable way to get started with training. Classes are held with other dog/owner pairs also eager to learn. Dog moms and dads with the time and ability to stay committed to training week to week are encouraged to join in group classes! The Good Boy Obedience group class covers basic commands that will make life with your dog more enjoyable. Expect to put in work outside of class meetings. Group classes meet for one hour, once a week for 6 weeks with the first week for owners only. We will be conducting orientation and the dogs may stay home.

MINI GOURMET

Monday - Thursday | July 27-30

Ages 8-10 | 2-4pm (July)

Ages 11-14 | 11am-1pm (July)

Community Center | $55 per chef

Calling all foodies! Learn the basics of cooking while you explore your inner chef. Feel at ease in the kitchen with these instructor-led age appropriate recipes. 4 days of fun and cooking with the last class set aside for a team cooking contest. Show what you learned and see who ends up victorious! There are no repeat on any recipes for each class so you can sign up for both in your age group.

Parks & Recreation

Athletic Programs

ALL SKILLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday | July 20-22

Earl Dunn Gym | 11:15am - 1:15pm | Ages 7-11

$80 per player

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. For more information email hazardvolleyball@yahoo.com.

ALL SKILLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday | July 20-22

Earl Dunn Gym | 10-11am | Ages 4-7

$40 per player

This camp is designed for children ages 4-7 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 more information email hazardvolleyball@yahoo.com.

LADIES LOW IMPACT AEROBICS

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

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

Low Impact Aerobics is a cardiovascular exercise that elevates the heart rate, but is low impact on your joints. Sculpting and weights are also supplemented in this hour long session. Best deal around! No contract or sign up fees. Get fit and enjoy the fellowship with our instructor, Bobbie Butler, who has over 30 years experience. For questions, email aerobicchickbobbie@gmail.com

FENCING - BEGINNERS FOIL

Tuesdays | Community Center | Ages 8 & Up

6:30pm - ages 8-12 | 7:30pm - ages 13 & up

$45 per month

KARATE BOOT CAMP

June 6-20 | $20 per day | 10am - 12pm

July 11-25 | $25 per day | 10am - 1pm

August 1 - 15 | $25 per day | 10am - 1pm

Classes will be held in Dow Park | Room 6 in case of rain

This camp is for children who are already registered in our Martial Arts program. Each day we will be focusing on different techniques. You can sign up for one day or come to all three! Open to the Public. Please dress comfortably with tennis shoes. No shorts. Contract class taught by American Institute of Martial Arts. Contact: aima7226@hotmail.com

MARTIAL ARTS - KENPO

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Community Center | Room 6

Mondays

Ages 5-9 | 6:30-7:15pm

Ages 10-15 | 7:20-8pm

Ages 16 & up | 8:05-8:45pm

Wednesdays

White, Gold, Yellow Belts | 6:30-7:15pm

Orange, Purple, Green Belts | 7:20-8pm

Ages 16 & up | 8:05-8:45pm

Fridays

Ages 5-9 | 6:30-7:15pm

Ages 10-15 | 7:20-8pm

Ages 16 & up | 8:05-8:45pm

$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 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.

Athletic Leagues Parks & Recreation

ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

Tuesdays: Recreation League | July 7

Thursdays: Spike League | July 9

6:30pm | Earl Dunn Gym | $100/team

Sign up for our competitive, yet fun, indoor volleyball league! Our Adult Volleyball League is considered one of the best in the region with 2 different leagues to choose from. You can play in our Recreational Tuesday night league or our competitive Thursday Spike league. Games will start at 6:30 pm and we have a maximum of 8 teams. For more information, email twesley@ deerparktx.org.

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Tuesdays: Co-ed Recreation League | July 7

Thursdays: Men’s League | July 9 6:30pm | Adult Softball Complex | $375/team

(includes umpire fees and 6 softballs)

City of Deer Park Adult softball league is one of the best leagues around Houston! Come join us as we play a 9-week schedule with doubleheader games as well as an end of season tournament to determine the overall winner! Our league is an ASA modified league. Make-up games will be moved to the end of the season if there is to be a rainout. Payment must be made in order to secure your spot. Games start at 6:30 pm with a maximum of 12 teams. For more information, please email twesley@ deerparktx.org.

SUMMER TRACK

Begins June 1 | Practices 8-9:45am | Field Event Practice 8-10:30am

Deer Park HS North | Ages K-12th | $45

The summer track program is offered for grades K-12th and is a great way for kids and teenagers to compete and get in shape! The program runs from June 1 until August 10 and is instructed by veteran track coaches Andy Williams and Tendai Lynch. Practices are held during weekday mornings beginning June 1 and will take place at the Deer Park High School North Campus off 402 Ivy Avenue. Each participant will receive a team jersey! Birth certificate required to compete.

Rental Facility Matrix

Front Half

Room 6 & 12

Room 10 & 11

Game Room

Whole Building

Front Half

Back Half

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

Adult Sports Complex2600 East Pasadena Blvd.

Practice (No field preparation)

Game/Tournament

Sand Volleyball Courts610 East San Augustine

Practice

Game/Tournament

Dow Park  610 East San Augustine

Large Dow Park Pavilion

Small Dow Park Pavilion

Splash Park Pavilion

McHenry Park 1201 Center Street

McHenry Park Pavilion

No Deposit$25 for 2 hour per field

$500 Deposit$25 per hour per field

No Deposit$25 for 2 hour per field

$100 Deposit$25 per hour per field

Pavilions

$100  $25/ hour Resident  $35/hour Non‐resident

$100  $10/ hour Resident  $20/hour Non‐resident

$100  $10/ hour Resident  $20/hour Non‐resident

$100  $10/ hour Resident  $20/hour Non‐resident

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.