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The Department strives to: Improve the quality of life through the provision of well-balanced, high-quality recreation programs for the residents of McAllen to enjoy during their leisure time Facilitate wholesome and constructive programs with a measurable value to the community. Provide attractive and wellmaintained major Parks & Recreation facilities in each sector of the city These facilities should be within a reasonable distance of every surrounding neighborhood and offer safe opportunities for athletic competition, facility gatherings, and other passive and active recreation activities Promote environmental conservation, eco and cultural tourism and socially oriented special events.
SArai Garcia
David C. Morales
FIDEL COVARRUBIAS
AIDA MORENO
MARLENE CALDERON
MARCELLO LANGONI
rolando ontiveros
CRISTIAN ESPINOZA
WALK-IN
Walk-in registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, pending space availability at the following locations
NORTH MCALLEN
Lark Community Center 2601 Lark Ave
Monday-Thursday
Friday
CENTRAL MCALLEN
Las Palmas Community Center 1921 N 25th St
Saturday (956) 681-3340 (956) 681-3350
Monday-Thursday
Friday
*During regularly scheduled class sessions
SOUTH MCALLEN
Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd
Monday-Thursday
Friday
Saturday (956) 681-3360
WHO WE ARE BY THE NUMBERS
Our mission is to enhance the community and create opportunities for meaningful experiences
AM 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Painting/Craft Party Bridge Qi Gong Bi-Monthly Friday Tuesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Ritmo y Movimiento Friday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Loteria Thursday once a Month 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Intro to Painting 10:10 AM Last Thursday of each Month Yoga 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Mon | Wed | Fri
Line Dancing Monday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Chair Volleyball Thursday 10:10 AM - 12:00 PM Poker 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday - Friday
MONDAYS - FRIDAY (IN-WATER) : 2101 N WARE RD, MCALLEN, TX 78501
QUINTA MAZATLAN
Reserve your space now at quintamazatlan.com
TUESDAYS - Flashlight Nights
Enjoy Quinta Mazatlan in a different light during guided night walks through the forest. Encounter nocturnal animals like scorpions, spiders, and other critters of the nights - all with an experienced naturalist leading the way Guests are encouraged to bring their own flashlight.
Rooted Yoga
June 3 & 17 | July 1 & 15 | Aug 12 & 26 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Fee: $5 Donation
All Ages Welcome
Bring your mats, blankets, blocks, natural insect repellent, water and be ready to become one with nature through yoga, meditation and sound. Instructors from Quiet Mind Yoga will teach a beginner friendly yoga flow with yoga poses and meditation that all the family can participate in
THURSDAYS - Family Evening Exploration
June - August |6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Fee : $5
Multi-Generational
Experience the gentle flow and graceful movements of Tai Chi, a centuries-old Chinese martial art renowned for its health-enhancing properties Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to Tai Chi, this session offers a welcoming environment for all to experience its calming movements
SATURDAYS - Tai Chi
June - August |9:00 AM – 10:00 AM| Fee :Free with Park Admission
All Ages Welcome
Experience the gentle flow and graceful movements of Tai Chi, a centuries-old Chinese martial art renowned for its health-enhancing properties Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to Tai Chi, this session offers a welcoming environment for all to experience its calming movements
SATURDAYS - Forest Tots
June - August |10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Fee: $5 per child | Ages: 3 - 5
Drop in with your tot and participate in an Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE!) and nature-based driven curriculum where seasonal phenomena will be explored through story, sensory play, nature art and walks through the forest
SATURDAYS - STEM Stops
June - August | Free with Parking Admission | All Ages Welcome
Our Drop-in STEM Stops offer unique guided interactive learning opportunities for everyone in the family! Explore seasonal phenomena through the lens of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art!
SATURDAY - Pollinator Appreciation
June 14|9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Free with Parking Admission | All Ages Welcome Join us as we celebrate the pollinators that help power our ecosystems Walk with a naturalist as we explore the world of pollinators and pollination at Quinta Mazatlan.
(Advance registration at quintamazatlan ticketleap com)
Pollinator Workshop
June 13|9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FEE: $10 (quintamazatlan ticketleap com)|Older Youth & Adults
Learn about the world of pollinators in the Rio Grande Valley, from hummingbirds to bees and beyond! Attendees will get to learn about the lives of pollinators, how they can help them, and go on a guided walk to meet them in the forest of Quinta Mazatlan
Tiny Forest Seed Collecting & Tour
Join us at the Tiny Forest at 3554 Jordan Road West, McAllen for a volunteer morning! We will be picking up litter, collecting native plant seeds, and learning about McAllen’s Tiny Forest Initiative. Volunteers can take home plant seeds for their gardens
Mothing by Moonlight
July 18|9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |FEE: $5 (quintamazatlan ticketleap com)|AGES: All Ages Welcome
Celebrate the start of National Moth Week with a special night event at Quinta Mazatlan
Visit mothing stations to see insects, walk down dimly lit forest trails, enjoy courtyard arts & crafts, and experience a thornforest after dark. Bring your own flashlight!
Plant Propagation
August 1|9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |$10 (quintamazatlan ticketleap com)|
Older Youth & Adults
Learn from a native plant practitioner about how to grow some of our favorite native plants, including techniques that help with seed germination as well as vegetative propagation
Tiny Forest Seed Collecting & Tour
August 7|8:30 AM - 10:30 AM | FEE: Free (Volunteer Registration Required) | All Ages Welcome
Join us at the McAllen Public Library Tiny Forest for a volunteer morning! We’ll be picking up litter, collecting native plant seeds, and learning about McAllen’s Tiny Forest Initiative Volunteers can take home plant seeds for their gardens
Garden Preparation Workshop
August 15 |9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Fee: $10 (quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com)
Older Youth & Adults
Learn from our native plant practitioners how to prepare your garden for the upcoming planting season. Attendees will learn about setting up wildflower beds, summer season pruning, mulching, and more.
Cactus & Container Gardening
August 29 |9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Fee: $10 (quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com)
Older Youth & Adults
This workshop focuses on helping participants start their own garden designs Our experienced staff will share tools and resources that will help with garden design, then will help guide participants through a design process.
QUINTA MAZATLAN
SUMMER VOLUNTEER HOURS
FRIDAYS, JUNE 5 – AUGUST 28
TIME: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Free (Volunteer Registration Required)
Older Youth & Adults
Looking to get summer volunteer hours? Join us for a weekly drop-in volunteer opportunity to help with land stewardship, program preparation, and other tasks at Quinta Mazatlan and McAllen’s Tiny Forests Check the calendar of events at quintamazatlan.com to confirm where that week’s volunteer morning will be!
Celebrate the buzz of nature at our Chicharra Festival! Join us for a fun, familyfriendly event all about cicadas, also known as chicharras. Discover the fascinating life cycle of these incredible insects through hands-on activities, educational booths, and a special walk through the Thorn Forest where pages from a storybook are displayed along the trail, bringing the story to life as you explore the woods and celebrate one of nature’s most unique seasonal sounds
FREE KIDS PHOTO CONTEST
(Sponsored by the Valley Land Fund & Quinta Mazatlán)
AGE: 5 TO 18 YEARS OLD
START: ANY SUMMER DAY
PHOTOGRAPH: NATURE IN THE RIO GRANDE ALLEY
CLASSES: JUNE & JULY OPTIONAL CLASSES
SUBMIT: SIX IMAGES ONLINE (VALLEYLANDFUND.COM)
FREE FUN AWARDS EVENT: QUINTA MAZATLÁN, SATURDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 15TH
EVERY CHILD IS A WINNER
FREE CONTEST
FREE T-SHIRT
FREE AWARDS CEREMONY
ONE PHOTO FROM EVERY CHILD FEATURED ON TRAVELING PHOTO EXHIBIT
Celebrate the longest day of the year at our Summer Solstice Festival! Enjoy forest bathing, dancing, solstice-inspired arts and crafts, delicious food, a local marketplace, and native plant vendors. Join us as we welcome the start of summer with nature, creativity, and community
