SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS

V.I.P.A.R PROGRAM

VOLUNTEERS IN PARKS AND RECREATION

If you are 12-15 years old (as of June 1, 2024) we welcome you to apply as a volunteer this summer to assist with programs and Parks and Recreation operations. The Volunteers in Parks and Recreation, also known as V.I.P.A.R., instills experience and skill in youth, preparing them for work in the “real world”. From filling out the application, to interviewing, training, to learning responsibility by getting to your assignment on time and following instructions, V.I.P.A.Rs will gain all the introductory experience they will need, all while having fun and making new friends. Concert in the Park, Movie in the Park, Canvas & Chill, and Camp Crabgrass are just a few of the programs that the V.I.P.A.R. program help volunteer for. Applications will be available on April 15th and will end on May 10th. Interviews will be the week of May 13th - 17th.

Movie In The Park

Join us on the first Saturday of the month for our Movie in the Park series. Come early as we will have themed activities, crafts and games. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the show. Activities start at 4 PM and the movie begins as soon as the sun goes down.

Feb. 3 - 50 First Dates (Rated PG-13)

Mar. 2 - Rise of the Guardians (PG)

Apr. 6 - Secret Life of Pets (PG)

May 4 - The Goofy Movie (G)

Ninth Inning Show

Come join us for a movie at the Adult Sports Complex. Bring a blanket to lounge in the field to watch The Sandlot (Rated PG)! Children under 12 must be accompained by an adult (18+). Please feel free to bring your own food.

Thursday | Apr. 11 | 8 - 10 PM

Adult Sports Complex | All Ages | FREE

ROSCOE’S ARCHERY CHALLENGE

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable archery journey? Join us for Roscoe’s Archery Challenge, where you’ll experience the thrill of mastering the bow and arrow like never before!

Wednesday | Mar. 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Adult Sports Complex | Ages 7+ | FREE

I-SPY EGGS-ERCISE HUNT

Join the I-Spy Eggs-ercise Hunt at Deer Park’s Hike and Bike Trail. Take a walk on the trail and see how many foam eggs you can find. All are visible from the trail so please stay on the track. While on the trail, all are encouraged to enjoy some fun eggs-ercises that they will find along the way!

Mar. 23 & 24 | Hike & Bike Trails | ALL DAY | All Ages | FREE

EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA & POOCH HUNT

There is a new location for this year’s Egg Hunt! Join us on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Deer Park Soccer Complex (901 East Blvd. Deer Park, TX). The Reaction group will provide dancing, games, and prizes from 9 - 10 AM. In addition, you can participate in rubber duck races or pull carrots in Rabbit’s Garden from 9 - 10 AM. The Egg Hunt will be held at 10:30 AM with over 16,000 filled eggs available for children aged six months through 12 years of age to hunt. Redeem a prize certificate for a stuffed animal or other prize. Easter baskets are a must! We will have a foam party from 11AM to noon. All ages are welcome, so even mom and dad can participate! It might get wet, so bring a towel! Additionally, concessions will be available. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and stay for a while.

Don’t forget the Pooch Hunt at Ella & Friends Dog Park ( 500 W. 13th Street) at 2 PM. Bring your dog on a leash to hunt eggs. This is a free event 1 human helper per dog

Mar. 23 | 9 AM - 12 PM & 2 PM | Deer Park Soccer Complex | 6 mos. - 12 years | FREE