2022 Winter/Spring Live & Play Brochure

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

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 hardworking committee.

DIVISIONAL LEADERSHIP

Dawn Crenshaw - Public Building Supervisor

Janica Hughey - Senior Services Supervisor

Jazmin Hernandez - Administrative Coordinator

Nicole Garvis - Marketing/Technical Coordinator

Sarah Walker - Administrative Services

Rene’ McBride - Recreation Supervisor

Tiffany McGallian - Park Operations Supervisor

Susan Mele - Artistic Managing Supervisor

Debra Culp - Athletics/Aquatics Supervisor

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Jo KieferVice Chairperson

Sherry RedwineChairperson

Eric RipleyChairperson

Jamie CoxChairperson

Special Events & Programs

EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA

Saturday | April 9 | 9am - 12pm

Egg hunt at 10:30am SHARP

Dow Park | Ages 6 mos - 11 years

Come early and enjoy carrot pull, sidewalk chalk, pony rides, petting zoo, wagon rides, rubber ducky races and bunny bingo. Stay late and enjoy the Art Park Players Reaction group with games, dancing and singing.

POOCH HUNT

April 9 | 2pm | Ella & Friends Dog Park

Don’t forget the Pooch Hunt at Ella & Friends

Dog Park (500 W. 13th Street) at 2pm. Bring your dog on a leash to hunt eggs. No charge!

1 human helper per dog.

GAME ROOM SOCIALS

Wednesdays | Community Center Game Room | Free

Join us in the game room for a themed day social.

March 9 | 5 - 7pm | Super Mario Smash Bros. | Ages 6+

April 13 | 6-8pm | Ping Pong Tournament | Ages 14+

May 26 | 2 - 4pm | School’s Out Bash | Ages 6+

MOVIES IN THE PARK

Saturdays | Dusk | Dow Park

All Ages | FREE

March 5 – Shazam! (PG)

April 2 – Raya and the Last Dragon (PG)

May 7 – Detective Pikachu (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).

VIPAR PROGRAM

DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Appy to volunteer in Deer Park Parks and Recreation programs and events to gain valuable skills and experience that will help you suceed in your future endeavors. VIPAR’s will spend their time assisting in recreational programs such as Camp Crabgrass, Movies and Concerts in the Park, Art Programs and many more!

Requirements: Great attitude about volunteering!

Open to boys and girls ages 12 – 15 (as of June 1, 2022.)

Applications may be found online at www.deerparktx.gov/parksandrec on April 13 and are due Friday, May 13.

registration information

REGISTRATION CHANGE

In-person registrations taken in the front office Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.

REFUNDS

There will be no refund given if the office is not notified of withdrawal at least 24 hours or 1 business day (whichever is greater) before the start of the program. This will be strictly enforced. Refunds can be requested in person, by phone or email to the Parks and Recreation Department office. Requests made in person or by phone should be submitted Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. This advanced notice is required for all programs, regardless of the number of days they are held.

CONTRACT PROGRAM REFUNDS

To better serve our community, Deer Park Parks and Recreation Department (DPPARD) contracts out several programs. Due to advanced planning with the contracted instructors, it is at the discretion of the instructor to decide to issue a refund for said program. Only with approval from the instructor will the DPPARD issue the refund. In the event the Department cancels any program, a full refund will be promptly issued.

Recreation Parks & Recreation

PAINT ME

Thursday | March 24, April 14, May 12 | 5 - 7pm

Community Center Room 11 | All Ages | $10 per painter

Paint Me is a plaster painting opportunity for all ages. This activity is an introductory painting class for 12 painters. Various ceramics pieces will be available to paint and will be ready to take home that day on a first-come, first-serve basis. Deer Park Parks and Recreation will be providing all supplies.

FAMILY DAY OUT

Saturday | March 26 | 2 - 5pm

Avon Center | All Ages | $6 per person

Join us for an afternoon out with your family learning basic camping skills such as tent setup, fire building, outdoor cooking, and s’mores*.

*Portion size will be a sample

SPRING BREAK CAMP

Monday - Friday | March 14 - 18 | 7:30am - 5:30pm

Claude Burgess Center | Ages 6-12

$115 Residents/$135 Non-Residents

Enjoy Spring Break by taking exciting field trips and creating lasting relationships with new friends! We will be traveling to Moody Gardens on March 15, Sea Center on March 16, and Houston Rodeo on March 17. During the day, participants will enjoy a variety of crafts, activities, and games. Campers should bring a sack lunch, two snacks, and a reusable water bottle for each day of camp.

SAFE SITTER

Monday | April 18 | 9am - 3:30pm

Community Center Room 12 | Ages 12 - 17

$45 per sitter

Safe Sitter® is a 6-hour program that is designed to teach young teens how to be better, safer babysitters. For more than 35 years, Safe Sitter® has been a leader in providing life skills and child care training for youth. A student handbook and completion card will be issued to each student at a completion ceremony at the end of class.

*A 30-minute pizza lunch is factored into the fee and time allotment*

CANVAS & CHILL

Fridays | 6:30 - 8:30pm

Claude Burgess Center | All Ages | $20 per painter

March 11 - Flowers

April 8 - Bunny & Tricks

Canvas & Chill is a setting for families to enjoy a night out together while creating a beautiful masterpiece. Bring your snacks and receive step-by-step instruction limited to 10 painters. No painting experience is required. All materials are provided. You may bring an apron or old shirt to protect clothing if desired. All ages are welcome, but it is recommended that those under 8 have an adult to assist.

INTRO TO DOG OBEDIENCE

Tuesdays | 6:30 - 7:30pm

March 15 - April 19 | May 24 - June 28

Jimmy Burke Center | Ages 14 & up | Dogs 3 mos. & up $150 per dog and human pair

Learn the basics of training your dog in our group class. This 6-week class will include beginning engagement skills, and on-leash skills such as: sit, down, recall, looseleash walking, and boundary training. We also welcome dogs that need to brush up on skills. Call Angela Spence at AC Squared LLC 832-382-3638 if you have questions.

GEOCACHING

Friday | April 1 | 6 - 7:30pm

Claude Burgess Center | All Ages | $5 per seeker

Happy April Fool’s Day! Join us in locating caches and/ or tricks at Claude Burgess. You may buddy up in teams up to 3 or go solo. GPS equipment is limited, but a phone GPS will work just fine. All ages are welcome, but it is recommended that those younger than 12 have an adult chaperone. There will be a prize for the team that finds all their caches with given the coordinates.

SAFE@HOME SAFE SITTER

Friday | May 27 | 1 - 2:30pm

Community Center Room 12 | Ages 9 - 14

$25 per person

Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a 90-minute program that is designed to teach students how to practice safe habits, prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.

** We will offer Pediatric First Aid/CPR to interested participants that have taken the Safe Sitter and Safe@Home on June 3rd for $50 per person.

Fitness AthletIcs Parks & Recreation

FITNESS IN THE PARK

Thursday | March 17 | 5:30-8:30pm

Dow Park Pavilions | All Ages | FREE

Come on out to Dow Park for a free fitness day!

There will be fitness activities for all ages. Bring your family to see what programs The City of Deer Park has to offer.

SPRING BREAK HOT SHOT SHOOTOUT

Monday - Friday | March 14 - 18 | 2 - 3pm

Earl Dunn Gym | Ages 8 & up | FREE

BLIND DRAW CO-ED DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

Saturday | March 19 | 1:30pm | Earl Dunn Gym

Ages 16 & up | $50 per 6 player team

Our courts are calling for those who are down for a dodging good time! Come out to the Earl Dunn Gym for our Blind Draw Co-Ed Dodgeball Tournament!

SPRING BASH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Friday & Saturday | March 11: 6:30 - 10:30pm

March 12: 10am - 8pm

Adult Sports Complex | Ages 18 & up | $200 per team

The City of Deer Park is now hosting an Adult Softball Tournament. Come and Join us as this Spring Bash Softball Tournament is double elimination. You wont have to worry about umpire fees as that is included in the price. Come show everyone who is best in town!

Join us for Spring Break at the Earl Dunn Gym. Monday - Friday, we will have FREE Basketball shooting events to celebrate being out of school!

Monday, March 14: Knock Out

Tuesday, March 15: HORSE

Wednesday, March 16: Free Throw Competition

Thursday, March 17: Three-point Competition

Friday, March 18: 3v3 Single Elimination Tournament

SPRING BREAK KARATE WORKSHOP

Monday - Wednesday | March 14 - 16 | 10am - 2pm

Community Center Room 6 | Ages 5 & up

$60 per person

Join Grandmaster James E. Smith as he shares his foundational style Chinese Kenpo martial arts in this 3-day workshop over spring break. For more information email aima7226@hotmail.com. Attire: Comfortable workout bottoms, t-shirt and tennis shoes (No shorts, muscle shirts or flip flops.) Snack: Something that can be eaten in 15 to 20 minutes. Water/Powerade.

ADVANCE BASKETBALL CAMP

Saturdays | May 7, 14 & 21 | 8- 9:30am

Earl Dunn Gym | Ages 10 - 12 | $125 per player

This camp purpose is to simulate the game time speed and intensity, using cooperative games for communication improvement, and drills designed to enhance in-game decision making.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Thursday & Friday | April 14 & 15 | 6:30 - 10:30pm

Earl Dunn Gym | Ages 18 & up | $200 per team

The City of Deer Park is now hosting an Adult Volleyball Tournament. Come and Join us as this Volleyball Tournament is double elimination. You wont have to worry about referee fees as that is included in the price. Come show everyone who is best in town!

VOLLEY TOTS

Tuesdays | March 22 - April 26

5:30 - 6:30pm | Earl Dunn Gym

Ages 4 - 8 | $100 per player

This actvity is designed for children ages 4-7 to promote volleyball, fun, and fitness at an early age. Volleytots play with a lighter ball, 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.

BASKETBALL SHOOTING CLINIC

Sundays | May 15 & 22 | 2:30 - 4:30pm

Earl Dunn Gym | Ages 7 - 14 | $40 per player

Join us as The City of Deer Park Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Basketball Shooting Clinic on Sunday afternoons in May.

Richard Gatlin, experienced coach and basketball official, will be offering this clinic for anyone 7 and older interested in perfecting their basketball game with emphasis on shooting techniques.

PILATES & YOGA BY NORMA

Tuesdays & Thursdays | Community Center | Room 12

8:30 - 9:30am | Ages 12 & Up

$30 per month for 1 class per week

$45 per month for 2 classes per week

$10 drop-in fee per class

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.”

BARRE BY NORMA

Tuesdays & Thursdays | Community Center Room 12

9:30 - 10:30am | $45 per month

Drop in fee $10 per class

Experience a full-body workout including strength, balance, flexibility, and toning while using provided fitness equipment. Movements are inspired by ballet and blended with Pilates/yoga. Appropriate for all, modifications provided. Students will need to bring their own mats.

HIGH FITNESS

Mondays at 6:30 - 7:30pm

Earl Dunn Gym | Ages 13 & Up

$5 per class | First class is FREE

HIGH fitness has brought aerobics back in a hip and unique way, and the world is taking notice!

Think Old School Aerobics made modern. Cardio and toning meet Jane Fonda with a side of Richard Simmons. You will have a blast, see real results both physically and mentally, and leave this class wanting more because it’s so much fun!

Take it HIGH or take it low! Options given for all levels of fitness.

FENCING

Tuesdays | Community Center Room 6 | Ages 8 & Up

Cadets | 6:30pm - Ages 8-12

Competitive | 7:30pm - Ages 13 & up

$45 per month

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.

Weekly Reoccuring Classes & Activities

SELF DEFENSE KICKBOXING

Mondays & Fridays | 8:05 - 8:50pm

Community Center Room 6| Ages 12 & up

$50 per month

$50 registration fee paid to instructor, which includes kickboxing gloves and hand wraps. This self defense class is taught by Sijo James Smith. It is based on the premise of kickboxing. Students will learn how to properly punch and kick. This high energy work out full of repetitive punching and kicking combinations will teach you to be aware of your own actions and others.

MARTIAL ARTS - KENPO

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Community Center Room 6

Monday & Friday

Ages 5-11 | 6:30 - 7:15pm

Ages 12 & up | 7:15 - 8:00pm

Wednesdays

White & Gold Belts | 6:30 - 7pm

Yellow & Orange Belts | 7:05 - 7:35pm

Purple & Blue Belts | 7:40 - 8:10pm

Green, Brown & Black Belts | 8:15 - 8:45pm

$75 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.

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.

Parks & Recreation

Adult & Youth Leagues

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Tuesdays: Co-ed Recreation League | $300/team

Wednesdays: Recreational Men’s League | $300/team

Thursdays: Competitive Men’s League | $325/team

6:30pm | Adult Softball Complex | $300/team

Games begin March 22

(includes umpire fees and 6 softballs)

City of Deer Park Adult softball league is one of the best leagues around Houston! Our leagues will consist of a 6-week schedule with doubleheader games as well as an end of season tournament to determine the overall winner! Our league is an USA modified league. For more information, email dedwards@deerparktx.org

SPRING TRACK PROGRAM

Mondays & Wednesdays | May 3 - 25 | 5:30 - 7pm

Deer Park High School - North | Grades K - 12

$25 per person

The spring track program officially begins Monday, May 3. This non-competitive open track program is designed for participants K - 12. It’s a great place for kids to run safely, correctly using good form, make friends and get stronger/build endurance so they can perform better in other sports.

SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL

DPISD Gym | Saturday Games

Ages 7 - 9 & 10 - 12 Coed | Season begin June 18

The Summer League will only allow 60 participants in each division this season. Teams will be determined by a “blind draft” per age division regardless of what school they attend. The summer League will also be Co-Ed. Each player receives a basketball jersey. Games are held on Saturdays at DPISD gyms.

$70 for Residents; $75 Non Residents

Registration opens on March 14, 2022

Registration ends at midnight on May 22

Head coach of each team will pick days/times of practice

Practices will be Monday - Friday each team will get 2 practices per week.

Games on Saturday.

Maxwell Adult Center

MAXWELL CENTER HOE DOWN

Friday | March 11 | 5 - 7pm | Jimmy Burke Center

Ages 55+ | $10 Residents/$15 Non-Residents

Grab your cowboy boots and your dance partner for a night of food, fun and line dancing! Enjoy a live band and a catered meal from Cattle Drive BBQ. Meal consists of a BBQ baked potato, dessert and a canned soft drive or a bottled water.

CALLING ALL LIFEGUARDS AND POOL MANAGERS!!

THE AQUATICS DIVISION IS LOOKING FOR YOU

Applications are online NOW and can be found at www.deerparktx.org/jobs.

Rental Facility Matrix

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.

GAME ROOM PARTY PACKAGE

$100

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.

• 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.

Need an affordable venue for your celebration? We are bringing back the Game Room Party Package. We have modified some procedures to stay within the COVID guidelines to maintain a safe and enjoyable event. Each party includes a rental room, tables, chairs, and 2 hours of loaded exclusive fun in our game room. Saturday party hours are from 1:30-4:30pm with access from 1:30-3:30pm in the game room. This is offered to Deer Park Residents at $90 plus $100 refundable deposit and Non Residents at $100 plus $100 refundable deposit.