Athletic Field Maintenance

The Deer Park Parks and Recreation Department sets our leagues up for success by practicing excellent field maintenance practices. Maintaining an athletic field is no small endeavor. We do whatever we can to protect and keep the fields playable and safe. Below you will find some best practices used by our Parks Division.

Field Grading

Standing water on athletic fields will grind playability to a halt. When there is water pooling on the field, games, and practices need to be canceled.

Cleaning and Aerating Athletic Fields

Ongoing aeration on a natural turf athletic field is important when it comes to maintaining our athletic fields. If there is debris on the field or the soil is becoming impacted, it can have an impact on playability.

Mowing

While we certainly don’t want the grass to be too long, it also can’t be mowed too short, either. When the turf is scalped, it can begin to experience major stress.

Fertilization

Applying proper fertilization helps maintain the overall health of our athletic fields. Our Parks Division keeps track of the applications, ensuring they’re performed at the right interval with the right materials.

Weed Control

We maintain a tailored weed control program and work around our leagues scheduling to ensure there is no impact on players or scheduled events.

The Deer Park Parks and Recreation Department Parks Division is committed to taking every detail of our field maintenance seriously. We tailor programs specifically to every Deer Park field we work with. While, all potential issues like draught and flooding cannot be foreseen,our Parks Division is committed to the success of the Deer Park athletic fields.

Block Party Days

Come on over and join us at our beautiful Bayou Bend park, where there will be free family friendly activities, games, and more.

Saturday | Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 16, Apr. 20, May 18

12 - 3 PM | Claude Burgess Center | All Ages | FREE

Teen Volley Vibes

Join us at Dow Park’s sand volleyball court for some friendly competitive volleyball or come out to cheer on your friends and mingle. This free event will be held on Mondays and Fridays starting the week of February 26th and ending April 26th.

Mondays & Fridays | Feb. 26 - Apr. 26 | 5 - 8 PM

Dow Park Sand Volleyball Courts | Ages 13 - 17 | FREE

Art Programs

CANVAS & CHILL

Fun Frenzy

Join us for a fun-filled evening with our Athletics and Recreation staff. We will have music, games, arts and crafts, sports game challenges and much more. The fun is never ending!

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4 - 7 PM

Dow Park Big Pavilion

Jan. 9 & 11, Feb. 6 & 8, Mar. 5 & 7, Apr. 2, 4 & 30, May 2

Dow Park Soccer Fields

Jan. 23 & 25, Feb. 20 & 22, Apr. 16 & 18, May 14 & 16

Canvas & Chill is a setting for families to enjoy a night out together while creating a beautiful masterpiece. No experience is needed as you will receive step-by-step instructions from our experienced staff. All materials will be provided. You may bring an apron or old shirt to protect clothing if desired. We recommend that those under 8 years of age have an adult to assist.

Saturdays | 6 - 9 PM | Avon Center | Ages 5+ | $20 | Activity Code: 110103

Paintings: Jan. 13 - Snow Day | Feb. 10 - Groundhog Day | Mar. 9 - Gnome | Apr. 13 - April Showers