Schertz Parks & Recreation FUN Guide Spring/Summer 2019

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF Administration 10 Commercial Place, Bldg #1 Schertz, TX 78154 210-619-1850 Director Lauren Shrum lshrum@schertz.com Parks Maintenance Crew Leader Jared Montney jmontney@schertz.com

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Special Events

Events Manager Mary Spence mspence@schertz.com

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Nature Education

Events Specialist Cassie Michels cmichels@schertz.com

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Aquatics

PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board exists to advise and make recommendations to the City Council concerning policy matters related to the establishment, maintenance and operation of the City’s parks and recreation programs. The Board meets on the fourth Monday of every month at City Hall in the Bob Andrews Conference Room, located at 1400 Schertz Parkway.

Chair Johnie McDow Vice-Chair John Sullivan Regina Agee

William Bosch Jim Fowler

Sally Macias

Phillip Rowland Floy Simmons

Robert Sheridan III (alternate) Kimberly Smith

Carol Yauger (alternate) Photo Release

The Schertz Parks and Recreation Department may videotape or take photographs of participants enrolled in recreation activities, programs and special events. These photos and/or videotapes may be used for promotional purposes.

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IN THIS GUIDE

City of Schertz Parks & Recreation

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Schertz Area Senior Center

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Schertz Recreation Center

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Recreation Programs

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Youth Sports

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Park Pavilion Rentals

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Schertz Parks Map

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Schertz Parks

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Park Development

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National Park & Recreation Month

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

FROM THE DIRECTOR We are excited to launch our Spring/ Summer 2019 Schertz Parks & Recreation FUN Guide highlighting all of the exciting events and amazing recreational opportunities we have here in Schertz. Get fit and get moving, and join us for our 2nd Annual Movin’ on Main – an open streets event - on Sunday, April 7. Then jump into our Underwater Egg Hunt at the Schertz Aquatics Center on April 12 and swim with thousands of plastic eggs!

Don’t forget to get out and explore all of our park properties highlighted on pages 18 - 21. Each location has different amenities, including two outdoor pools - and there is something for everyone!

New this year are two adult recreation leagues – dodgeball and kickball – so gather your friends and get your team signed up.

Finally, July is National Park & Recreation Month, and this year’s theme is “Game On!” celebrating everything that makes our field fun, joyful, and full of excitement! Join us every Friday in July as we celebrate. We’re hosting a Family Fun Game Day at Pickrell Park Pool on July 5, a Teen Night on July 12, a Float & Flick at Pickrell Park Pool on July 19, and a Music in the Park event on July 26 at Rhine Valley Park. Be sure to follow Schertz Parks and Recreation on social media for more details about our month-long celebration.

We hope you have FUN exploring everything your Schertz Parks & Recreation Department has to offer!

Lauren Shrum, Director of Schertz Parks & Recreation (210) 619-1850

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SPECIAL EVENTS

ENTERTAINMENT

AT A PARK NEAR YOU

The City of Schertz has a history of hosting community events that makes everyone feel welcome. From the variety of events held in the Music & Movies in the Park series to the annual 4th of July Jubilee, residents and visitors have many opportunities throughout the year to enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with some great entertainment. This is just a sample of the wonderful events and programs the City of Schertz offers.

MUSIC & MOVIES IN THE PARK

Schertz Parks & Recreation is excited for another great year of movies and concerts in the park. Families and friends are invited out to one – or all – of this year’s events for a day of fun with the whole family. The Music and Movies in the Park series was established by the Schertz Parks and Recreation department back in 2016 as an initiative to get the community to come out and enjoy their local parks. Each year the schedule includes six featured movies and two live music events at different area parks. All events in the series will be hosted on Friday nights to better accommodate those busy Saturday schedules.

MOVIN ON MAIN

This active event is intended to get folks out biking, running, or strolling through the city streets as a pedestrian of their own local thoroughfare. In partnership with the Schertz Family YMCA, Movin on Main invites you and your families to bring your bicycle, skateboard, stroller, and tennis shoes for an afternoon full of fitness demos, exercise stations, cycling, live music, health & wellness vendors, food & refreshments, and much more!

JUBILEE

Schertz is proud to host the annual 4th of July Jubilee, one of South Texas' largest tributes to freedom and the men & women who serve in the armed forces. Complete with live music, a downtown parade, 'Let Freedom Run' 5K, carnival, hand-made crafts, and festival food, Jubilee offers something for the whole family. And what would the Fourth of July be without the rockets red glare? Schertz is home to the only annual Star Spangled Spectacular firework show- the perfect way to end a celebration!

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City of Schertz Parks & Recreation

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

SPECIAL EVENTS

Follow City of Schertz on Facebook or visit schertz.com for more information.

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NATURE EDUCATION

WHY NATURE EDUCATION? Research shows that children are spending hours on electronic devices and less and less time outdoors, with detrimental effects to their health. Getting kids outdoors and learning about the natural world has been shown to reduce health risks such as obesity, diabetes, asthma, and ADHD, while fostering the next generation of environmental stewards. So get outdoors as a family and explore the natural world!

GUADALUPE COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS Guadalupe County Master Gardeners is a voluntary service organization which supports the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service by providing horticultural education to increase the public’s knowledge of gardening. A dedicated group of Master Gardener volunteers maintain the flower beds at Gutierrez Xeriscape Park including new bed design and seasonal color replacement. If you’re interested in joining the Master Gardeners and their work at Gutierrez Xeriscape Park, see their website at guadalupecountymastergardeners.org.

FRIENDS OF CRESCENT BEND NATURE PARK The Friends of Crescent Bend Nature Park is a group of volunteers who have a passion for the park and help the Parks & Recreation Department maintain the park through volunteer service hours. The group organizes volunteer clean up days, maintains the bird blinds, documents flora and fauna in the park, and volunteers at various park events throughout the year. If you’re interested in joining the Friends of Crescent Bend Nature Park, see their website at www.friendscbnp.zenfolio.com.

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City of Schertz Parks & Recreation

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

NATURE DISCOVERY SERIES

New for 2019, all programs will now take place on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM. Pre-registration is required.

Please call (210) 619-1850 to get signed up. Participants should meet at the 1st parking lot near the Restroom Building and Trailhead. *The July program will be held at the Schertz Public Library to beat the heat!

Date

Theme

Time

Saturday March 9

Discover Rocks; Senses & Sediments Use your 5 senses on earth’s building blocks.

10:00 AM

Saturday April 13

Discover What’s Buzzing & Blooming Learn about wildflowers and their friends, the pollinators.

10:00 AM

Saturday May 11

Discover What’s Swimming With dip-nets, capture tiny critters in Cibolo Creek.

10:00 AM

Saturday June 8

Discover a Bug’s World See how we’d have a different world without bugs.

10:00 AM

Saturday July 13*

Discover Early Texans Follow a day in the life of a Tonkawa child with food gathering and tool-making.

BIRDING WALKS

Date

Time

Tuesday, March 26

8:00 AM

Tuesday, May 21

8:00 AM

Sunday, April 14

Sunday, June 23

8:00 AM 7:30 AM

Explore the Texas night sky at Crescent Bend Nature Park! Come out for a chance to view Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus! Telescopes for viewing provided by the San Antonio Astronomical Association. Bring a red infared flashlight or make your own, dress for the weather and bring a chair. Event is FREE and pre-registration is not required. Contact the Schertz Parks and Recreation Department at (210) 619-1850 for more information.

Saturday, June 22

8:00 - 11:00 PM

GUADALUPE COUNTY MASTER NATURALISTS

The mission of the Texas Master Naturalist program is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. The Guadalupe chapter serves the Guadalupe County area, including numerous projects in Seguin as well as Schertz. The group sponsors the Nature Discovery Series held at Crescent Bend Nature Park and also has plans to help with invasive species removal and citizen science projects like bird counts and water quality monitoring of Cibolo Creek. If you’re interested in joining the Master Naturalists and their work at Crescent Bend Nature Park, see their website at www.txmn.org/guadalupe.

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NATURE EDUCATION

Join us for a birding walk at Crescent Bend Nature Park. All levels of birders are welcome-from beginners to experts. Meet in the first parking lot with leader Sandi Wheeler for a walk through the park to learn about the bird life.

10:00 AM

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AQUATICS

MAKE A SPLASH!

The City of Schertz has two outdoor aquatics facilities, the Pickrell Park Pool and Wendy Swan Memorial Park Pool, as well as an indoor aquatic center. Numerous aquatic programs are hosted throughout the year to offer diverse recreational opportunities to our residents of all ages and interests. Make a splash at a pool near you!

OUTDOOR POOLS

PICKRELL PARK POOL

701 Oak St, Schertz, TX 78154 Hours: Tuesday - Sunday (Closed on Mondays for maintenance) 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Open June 4 through August 18

WENDY SWAN MEMORIAL PARK POOL 4601 Cherry Tree Dr, Schertz, TX 78108 Hours: Wednesday - Monday (Closed on Tuesdays for maintenance) 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM Open: June 3 through August 18

Admission Prices

Child 2 and under FREE Per Person $2.00 All Day Entry (in and out permitted) $3.00 Cash or check only

Season Passes

Resident Non-Resident Individual $40.00 Individual $70.00 2 Family members $50.00 2 Family Members $80.00 3 Family Members $60.00 3 Family Members $90.00 4 Family Members $70.00 4 Family Members $100.00 5 Family Members $80.00 5 Family Members $110.00 6 Family Members $90.00 6 Family Members $120.00 Child Care Center Pass Teacher & 5 students (in-city) $80.00 Teacher & 5 students (out of city) $120.00

Swim Lessons

Outdoor Pools Swim Lesson information available at www.ymcasatx.org/schertz/swim.

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For more information 210-619-1900 or www.ymcasatx.org/schertz/swim

SCHERTZ AQUATICS CENTER Hours of Operations

Monday – Friday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Admission Prices, Passes

Included with YMCA Recreation Center membership $6 daily pass resident / $10 daily pass non-resident $15 family pass resident / $20 family pass non-resident

SWIM LESSONS Spring Lessons

$85.00 for Schertz Residents & Y Members / $100 for community

Types

Dates

Time

Location

Spring 1

March 18 - April 11

Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday

Schertz Aquatics Center

Spring 2

April 15 - May 9

Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday

Schertz Aquatics Center

Pre-Summer

May 13 - May 23

Monday thru Thursday

Schertz Aquatics Center

Summer Lessons, 2 Week Sessions

$85.00 for Schertz Residents & Y Members / $100 for community

Types

Dates

Time

Location

Session 1

June 3 or June 4 – June 14

Monday or Tuesday through Friday

Schertz Aquatics Center, Pickrell, Wendy Swan

Session 2

June 17 or June 18 – June 28

Monday or Tuesday through Friday

Schertz Aquatics Center, Pickrell, Wendy Swan

Session 3

July 8 or 9 – July 19

Monday or Tuesday through Friday

Schertz Aquatics Center, Pickrell

Session 4

July 22 or July 23 – August 2

Monday or Tuesday through Friday

Schertz Aquatics Center, Pickrell

Session 5

August 5 – August 16

Monday or Tuesday through Friday

Schertz Aquatics Center, Pickrell

Summer Lessons, 4 Week Sessions

$85.00 for Schertz Residents & Y Members / $100 for community

Types

Dates

Time

Location

Session 1

June 4 – June 27

Tuesday and Thursday mornings

Schertz Aquatics Center

Session 2

July 9 – August 1

Tuesday and Thursday mornings

Schertz Aquatics Center

Packs

Private

Semi-Private

1 Pack

Y-Member $35 Community $45

Y-Member $50 Community $60

4 Pack

Y-Member $120 Community $130

Y-Member $160 Community $170

6 Pack

Y-Member $150 Community $160

Y-Member $200 Community $210

(1 person/30 min)

(2 people/45 min)

A Family Who Swims Together, Stays Together.

Adult supervision of children is important as it allows our lifeguards and aquatic safety staff to focus on the water and keeping everyone safe. All youth ages 7-16 must complete a swim test once a year per aquatic facility. Each youth will receive a wristband that will allow him or her access to certain areas of the pool.

• Children 6 & under must be within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian at all times • Children 7-16 are required to take a swim test once a year • Children 13 & up are allowed access to the pools without a guardian • Any children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older

PLEASE NOTE OUR LESSON MAKE-UP POLICY: For each session of lessons, we will only conduct make-up lessons due to facility cancellations, not personal absence. There are no refunds given for the current session after the first lesson.

For more information (210) 619-1900 or www.ymcasatx.org/schertz/swim

(210) 619-1850

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AQUATICS AQUATICS

AQUATIC SUPERVISION & SWIM TEST POLICY

Private Swim Lessons

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AQUATICS

STORY & SWIM

September – May on 1st Fridays Schertz Aquatics Center Story time just got better! A Schertz Librarian will read a short book or two and then children will enjoy crafts and swim time with a certified instructor. Open to children 5 and under and parents are required to accompany child(ren) in pool.

PRE-SWIM TEAM CLASS

March 20 – April 26 Introduce your child to the most competitive sport around! Swimming develops aerobic endurance and is one of the most beneficial forms of cardiovascular exercise. This class provides flexibility and muscle toning, in addition to developing self-confidence, self-discipline, and goal setting. Ages 6-17 years. Register at www.ymcasatx.org/schertz.

AQUATIC CAMPS

Endurance, Sports, and Games:

Session 1: March 11-15 Session 2: July 1-3 This program continues to build endurance on all major competitive strokes (must pass yellow wristband swim test) and encourages aquatic sports and games as a healthy lifestyle. Participants will: enhance swimming skills and perfect stroke mechanics; increase endurance in competitive strokes; and develop knowledge in various aquatic sports such as water volleyball, water baseball, water polo, and water basketball. Ages 9-15 years. Register at www.ymcasatx.org/schertz/swim.

FLOAT & FLICKS

Family friendly events at the Schertz area pools, Float & Flicks offer fun for all! Families who attend are invited to bring chairs, umbrellas and blankets to enjoy in the festivities. Movies start at sun down.

These events are free.

Junior Lifeguard Camp:

Session 1: June 3 – 7 Session 2: June 10 – 14 Learn water safety awareness and develop physical skills while having fun and making new friends! Participants will enjoy a variety of water and land activities designed to promote fitness, self-esteem, and teamwork.

Ages 9-15 years. Register at www.ymcasatx.org/schertz/swim.

Shark Week Camp:

Session 1: July 8 – 12 Session 2: July 15 – 19 This one week program will introduce children to shark biology through hands on activities, marine life conservation, and safety swim lessons. Join us while we take a bite out of summer! Ages 5-8 years.

Register at www.ymcasatx.org/schertz/swim.

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City of Schertz Parks & Recreation

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June 7

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Aquaman

Pickrell Park Pool

Pickrell Park Pool

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

July 4

Float & Fireworks Pickrell Park Pool

July 19

Finding Dory Pickrell Park Pool

Contact Info

608 Schertz Parkway Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 619-1970 www.schertz.com

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM The Schertz Area Senior Center is owned by the City of Schertz and managed through a partnership with the Schertz Family YMCA.

Membership

Membership dues are $36.00 per year ($3 per month) and include ALL of the following activities plus many more: Art Classes Aqua Aerobics Bible Study Bingo Bunco Canasta Chair Volleyball Choir

Coloring Book Club Dances Dominoes Gardening Health Line Dancing Looming Screenings Sewing

Pickleball Poker Technology Classes Silver Sneakers Wii Bowling Yoga Zumba

Golden Gardening

Free Lunch Program

The City of Schertz offers a free lunch program at the Center Monday – Friday from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (excluding City holidays.)

Join the Senior Center to participate in the Golden Gardening class that meets twice a month to learn the basics of fruit and vegetable gardening. Participants use the container gardening and raised bed method so it’s easy for people of all abilities to participate.

(210) 619-1850

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SCHERTZ AREA SENIOR CENTER

SCHERTZ AREA SENIOR CENTER

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SCHERTZ RECREATION CENTER

SCHERTZ RECREATION CENTER Contact Info

Membership*

621 Westchester Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 619-1900 www.ymcasatx.org/schertz

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The Schertz Recreation Center is owned by the City of Schertz and managed through a partnership with the Schertz Family YMCA.

Amenities

Membership to the Schertz Family YMCA includes access to the Recreation Center, Aquatic Center, Rock Wall, and the Splash Pad plus ALL of the following activities & amenities: 6,000 sq. ft. Basketball Gym 8,000 sq. ft. Cardio & Fitness Area Child Watch Competition Quality Pool Leisure Pool Kid Fit Group Exercise Classes Lockers & Showers Movies in Motion 24 ft. Rock Wall 1,000 sq. ft. Splash Pad Water Rowing Machines

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City of Schertz Parks & Recreation

Family I

Household with 2 adults or one adult plus dependent children

$78.00/mo

Family I I

Household with 2 adults plus dependent children

$91.00/mo

Adult

One adult age 18-61

$50.00/mo

Student

One student age 13-18 (or through age 25 with proof of current full-time status)

$39.00/mo

Senior

One adult age 62+

$35.00/mo

*$59.00 joining fee waived for Schertz residents

Rock Wall

Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED SCUCISD Holidays: Monday -Thursday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Splash Pad

Season Dates June 8 – August 19 Hours of Operations Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

FREE Family Fun Events open to the entire community Health & Wellness Day – April 20 Healthy Kids Day – April 27 Splash Bash – June 8 Back to School Bash – August 24

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

RECREATION PROGRAMS Thulemeyer Park, 901 Oak Street, Schertz, TX 78154

Registration: Register as an individual, in small groups, or as a team (12 players per team) Ages 21 and up Early Bird: March 11-17

$180 per team, $18 per individual Regular: March 18-31

$200 per team, $20 per individual Late: April 1-5

$220 per team, $22 per individual

Registration includes: team t-shirt, 8 game season with referees (league play follows TAAF & local rules), happy hour specials at sponsoring local establishments.

Tactical Laser Tag Join us as Stryker Tactical Laser Tag brings out the latest technology to area parks for a live gaming experience. Traditional laser tag missions, zombie apocalypse challenges, and more!

Suitable for teens 13 and up. Stay tuned for more information on this special event and future league development.

Adult Dodgeball League Season: August 30 – October 16 Wednesdays from 6:00 - 10:00 PM

Schertz Community Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Bldg. #3, Schertz, TX 78154

Registration: Register as an individual, in small groups, or as a team (12 players per team) Ages 21 and up Early Bird: July 20-July 29

$180 per team, $18 per individual Regular: July 30-August 12

$200 per team, $20 per individual Late: August 13-August 19

$220 per team, $22 per individual

Registration includes: team t-shirts, 8 game season with referees (league play follows TAAF & local rules,) happy hour specials at sponsoring local establishments.

National Park & Recreation Month July is National Park & Recreation Month, and this year’s theme is “Game On!” celebrating everything that makes our field fun, joyful, and full of excitement! Join us every Friday in July to celebrate!

We’re hosting a Family Fun Game Day at Pickrell Park Pool on July 5, a Teen Night on July 12, a Float & Flick at Pickrell Park Pool on July 19, and a Music in the Park event on July 26 at Rhine Valley Park. More details to be announced soon regarding our month-long celebration!

(210) 619-1850

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RECREATION PROGRAMS

Adult Kickball League Season: April 14 – June 9 Sundays from 6:00 - 10:00 PM

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YOUTH SPORTS

YOUTH SPORTS

The Schertz Parks and Recreation Department owns several recreational and competitive sports fields and manages those fields through partnerships with local youth sports associations.

BUFFALO VALLEY YOUTH ASSOCIATION Contact Info:

www.bvya.com (210) 659-1610 bvya@att.net

Spring Sports

Ages

Baseball

Softball Girls

Co-ed, Pre-K – 12th grade Age 6 – 14 years

Summer Sports

Ages

Swimming Co-ed, 6 – 18 years old

SCHERTZ YOUTH SOCCER ALLIANCE Contact Info:

www.schertzsoccercomplex.org scheduler@schertzsoccercomplex.org

GRAYSA

(Greater Randolph Youth Soccer Association) www.graysasoccer.org Spring and Fall Soccer, 3 – 18 years

LIONS FUTBALL CLUB

www.lionsfc.org Spring and Fall Soccer 3-18 years

YMCA

www.ymcasatx.org/schertz Spring and Fall Soccer 2-12 years

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City of Schertz Parks & Recreation

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

PARK PAVILION RENTALS Perfect for your next big celebration! For those interested in reserving a

pavilion, please review our reservation information below. For reservations or inquires please contact the main Parks & Recreation Office at (210) 619-1850.

Large Pavilion/All Day Weekend Resident/Non-Resident $200/$300 Deposit $200 without Kitchen $100/$150 Weekday Rates Half-off $100/$150 Small Pavilion/All Day Weekend Resident $85 Non-Resident $135 Deposit $0

Rhine Valley Park

Picnic Pavilion

PARK PAVILION RENTALS

Pickrell Park

$0

Wendy Swan Memorial Park Picnic Pavilion

$0

Gutierrez Xeriscape Park

Gazebo $0

The Park at Woodland Oaks Gazebo $0

Small Pavilion/Half Day Weekend Resident/Non-Resident $55/$90 Deposit $0 Small Pavilion/All Day Weekday Resident/ Non-Resident $42.50/$67.50 Deposit $0

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SCHERTZ PARKS MAP

ATHLETIC FIELDS 1 2 3

Schertz Ballparks Schertz Soccer Complex Thulemeyer Park

955 Community Circle 75 Maske Road 901 Oak Street

PARKS

4 Ashley Park 534 Ashley Park 5 Crescent Bend Nature Park 12805 Schaefer Road 6 Cut-Off Park 700 Block of FM 1518 7 Cypress Point Park 5526 Cypress Point 8 Forest Ridge Park 17529 Wiederstein Road 9 Gutierrez Xeriscape Park 1231 Borgfeld Road 10 Heritage Oaks Park 11700 Longleaf Parkway 11 Lone Oak Park 100 Block of Roundtree Dr. 12 Mary Whitfield Burks Park 3175 Schertz Parkway 13 Oak Forest Park 4200 Block of FM 3009 14 Palm Park 200 Block of FM 78 15 Pickrell Park 701 Oak Street 16 Rhine Valley Park 9958 Mulhouse Drive 17 Schertz Community Playscape 629 Westchester Drive 18 Schertz Dog Park 940 Community Circle 19 Schertz Skate Park 820 Community Circle 20 The Park at Woodland Oaks 905 Woodland Oaks Drive 21 Wendy Swan Memorial Park 4601 Cherry Tree Drive 22 Veteran's Memorial Plaza 512 Schertz Parkway 23 Recreation Facilities North Center 3501 Morning Drive 27 - 30 Future Parks

RECREATION FACILITIES

24 Schertz Area Senior Center 608 Schertz Parkway 25 Schertz Aquatic Center 560 Schertz Parkway 26 Schertz Recreation Center 621 Westchester Drive

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WALKING TRAILS

Park Distance Ashley Park Trail

0.25 miles

Cibolo Creek Primitive Trails

6 miles

Crescent Bend Nature Park Trails

4 miles

Cypress Point Park Trail

0.58 miles

Forest Ridge Park Trail

0.5 miles

FM 3009 Sidewalks

5.5 miles

Gutierrez Xeriscape Park Trail

0.19 miles

Heritage Oaks Park Trail

0.5 miles

Misty Woods Trail

0.21 miles

Oak Forest Park Trail

0.57 miles

Pickrell Park Trail

0.30 miles

Rhine Valley Park Trail

0.31 miles

Schertz Parkway Trails

6 miles

Wendy Swan Memorial Park Trail

0.17 miles

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SCHERTZ PARKS

ATHLETIC FIELDS

The City of Schertz is proud of its parks, recreational facilities and athletic fields.

We take great pride in being able to provide quality sports facilities where our players of all ages can learn and develop their skills.

SCHERTZ BALLPARK 955 Community Circle

The Schertz Ballpark is a 12-acre facility owned by the City of Schertz and managed by a partnership with the Buffalo Valley Youth Association (BVYA.) Field rentals are available by contacting BVYA at (210) 659-1610.

Park Hours 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Amenities: • Seven Youth Baseball & Softball Fields • Lighting Available • Covered Dugouts • Shaded Bleacher Seating • Pre-set Bases • Restrooms • Concession Building City of Schertz Parks & Recreation

SCHERTZ SOCCER COMPLEX 75 Maske Rd

The Schertz Soccer Complex is a 42-acre facility owned by the City of Schertz and managed by a partnership with the Schertz Youth Soccer Alliance (SYSA.) Field rentals are available by contacting SYSA at scheduler@schertzsoccercomplex.org

Park Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM Amenities: • 12 Full-sized Soccer Fields • 2 Lighted Fields • Concession Building • Restrooms • Playscape (ages 5 - 12) SPRING/SUMMER 2019

THULEMEYER PARK 901 Oak Street

Thulemeyer Park is a 16-acre facility owned by the City of Schertz and managed by a partnership with the Buffalo Valley Youth Association (BVYA.) Field rentals are available by contacting BVYA at (210) 659-1610. Fields are also available for general public use when not reserved.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM Amenities: • 5 Baseball & Softball Fields • Lighting Available • Covered Dugouts • Bleacher Seating • Pre-set Bases • Restrooms • Concession Building

PARKS

Since its beginning in 1958, the City of Schertz has maintained, at the forefront, its desire to focus on the quality of life enjoyed by our residents. Planned parks, natural parks, sports facilities, pavilions and family gathering places, hike and bike trails, safe pedestrians ways, fitness facilities, swimming facilities and social gathering places are all part of a large picture that meets the needs of our community.

ASHLEY PARK This 5-acre neighborhood park is a great place for families to play on the playground, practice soccer, or enjoy a pick-up game of basketball.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM Amenities: • Playscape (ages 3-5 and 5-12) • Swings • Picnic Tables • Lighted Walking Trail • Soccer Field • Basketball Court • Benches • Restroom • Street Parking

12780 Schaefer Rd

This 180-acre park is a nature lover’s paradise. Miles of trail, blooming wildflowers, and picnic facilities are just some of what make this park special. Check out the two bird blinds in the park where rare bird species have been spotted or head down to the Cibolo Creek for some fishing.

Park Hours: 7:30 AM – Dusk Amenities: • Hike & Bike Trails • Bird Blinds • Picnic Areas • Benches • Restroom • Fishing areas • Scout Group Camping Site • Parking

CUT-OFF PARK

700 Block of FM 1518

This 58-acre park features lots of open space, heritage-sized oak trees, and trailhead access to six miles of Cibolo Creek Primitive Trails.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Open Space • Parking • Trailhead to Cibolo Creek • Primitive Trails (No motorized vehicles allowed.)

CYPRESS POINT PARK 5526 Cypress Point

This 10-acre neighborhood park features a playscape, walking trail, and lots of open space for families to toss a football around or play a game of Frisbee.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Playscape • Swings • Drinking Fountain • Benches • Walking Trail • Open Space • Parking

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SCHERTZ PARKS

534 Ashley Park

CRESCENT BEND NATURE PARK

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SCHERTZ PARKS

FOREST RIDGE PARK

GUTIERREZ XERISCAPE PARK

This 14-acre park features an almost hidden trail through a linear forested area that many walkers and runners utilize.

The trail connects to the FM 3009 sidewalks and will have a future connection to the Schertz Parkway Trails. The park also features open space where popup soccer practices often take place.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Hike & Bike Trail • Open Space • Street Parking

This 2-acre park features multiple garden areas beautifully maintained by the Guadalupe Master Gardeners volunteer group. The gazebo area is perfect for photo opportunities, and a shaded and lighted walking trail encircles the park.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Gardens • Gazebo • Benches • Lighted Walking Trail • Parking

17529 Wiederstein Rd

MARY WHITFIELD BURKS PARK 3175 Schertz Parkway

This 2-acre park is just off Schertz Parkway and can only be accessed on foot or by bicycle off of the Schertz Parkway trails.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Outdoor Fitness Equipment • Benches • Drinking Fountain • Open Space • Connection to Schertz Parkway Hike & Bike Trails

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1231 Borgfeld Rd

HERITAGE OAKS PARK

11700 Longleaf Parkway

This 13-acre park is a truly unique site, with hundreds of heritagesized oak and cedar elm trees.

This park offers a tranquil walking path through the woods, picnic facilities, and a picturesque pond.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Walking Trail • Picnic Areas • Benches • Pond • Open Space • Parking

OAK FOREST PARK

PALM PARK

This 2.5-acre neighborhood pocket park has numerous oak trees that provide a shaded canopy for the walking trail that meanders through the park. The walking trail connects to the FM 3009 sidewalks.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Walking Trail • Open Space • Connection to FM 3009 sidewalks

This small 2-acre pocket park borders Cibolo Creek and is mostly open space. The park is being developed by Eagle Scouts into a Scout Day Use Area with picnic facilities.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Picnic Areas • Parking

4200 Block of FM 3009

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LONE OAK PARK

100 Block of Rountree Dr

This 0.34-acre neighborhood pocket park used to be home to a majestic lone oak right in the center of the park. While the lone oak is gone, the name remains the same and several other large oaks shade some benches in this small tranquil spot.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Benches • Open Space • Street Parking

200 Block of FM 78

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

PICKRELL PARK 701 Oak Street

This 17-acre park offers something for everyone. From basketball to swimming to playscapes and walking trails, we’ve fit it all in at this busy community park.

The park is also home to many city events and festivals throughout the year.

RHINE VALLEY PARK 9958 Mulhouse Dr

This 5-acre neighborhood park offers a picnic pavilion, playscape, walking trail, sport court and soccer fields. It’s the perfect spot for the family to play a pick-up game on the court or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Playscape • Picnic Pavilion • BBQ Grills • Soccer Fields • Basketball Court • Walking Trail • Parking

629 Westchester Dr

This 1-acre park is all about play with multiple play structures, swings, merry go round, and accessible features. A new restroom building makes it a destination park for the community.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Playscape (3-5 years and 5-12 years) • Swings • Drinking Fountain • Restroom • Parking

SCHERTZ DOG PARK

SCHERTZ SKATE PARK

This 0.60-acre park is not only for the dogs, but for the owners too. Benches allow the people to socialize while the dogs socialize too. Multiple fountains and small dog areas make the space multifunctional for pet owners.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Large Dog Area • Small Dog Areas • Drinking Fountains • Benches • Walking Trail • Open Space • Parking

This 0.30-acre park is Phase I of a planned 3-phase skate park with street features and grinding rails.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Street Features • Rails • Open Space • Parking

940 Community Circle

820 Community Circle

THE PARK AT WOODLAND OAKS

VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PLAZA

WENDY SWAN MEMORIAL PARK

This 2-acre neighborhood pocket park is a great place for families to enjoy the playscape and a picnic lunch under the shaded picnic facilities, or enjoy a game of pick-up basketball.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Playscape • Picnic Areas • Benches • Basketball Court • Fun Ball Chute • Gazebo • Street Parking

This 0.60-acre park was constructed to honor members of our military. Engraved pavers are available for purchase by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Stone Memorials • Memorial Paver Plaza • Flags • Benches • Open Space • Parking

This 3-acre neighborhood park has a lot of amenities packed into a small space.

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Outdoor Pool and Bathhouse • Picnic Pavilion • Walking Trail • Basketball Court • Playscape • Swings • Picnic Areas • Benches • Parking

905 Woodland Oaks Dr

512 Schertz Parkway

4601 Cherry Tree Dr

(210) 619-1850

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SCHERTZ PARKS

Park Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amenities: • Outdoor Pool and Bathhouse • Large Covered Pavilion w/Kitchen and Walk-in Cooler • Basketball Goals • Picnic Pavilions • BBQ Grills • Restrooms • Drinking Fountains • Walking Trail • Playscapes (3-5 years and 5-12 years) • Swings • Benches • Open Space • Parking

SCHERTZ COMMUNITY PLAYSCAPE

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PARK DEVELOPMENT

PARK DEVELOPMENT

The City of Schertz strives to continue developing the areas around the City with more beautiful parks and facilities.

With the growth of the City's population, the Parks and Recreation Department has many future projects.

PARK MAINTENANCE PROJECTS The department is working on a long list of maintenance projects keeping in mind that safety is our top priority, and then balancing accessibility, aesthetics, and innovation in our park system. Already completed is new safety surfacing on all of our playscapes across the system. Other projects on the list include repairing the basketball goals and performing cosmetic updates to the restrooms at Pickrell Park, repairing the irrigation pump at the Schertz Soccer Complex, demolishing the asphalt basketball court at Ashley Park and replacing it with a new concrete one, and repairing pool filtration equipment at Wendy Swan Memorial Park.

MARY WHITFIELD BURKS PARK 3175 Schertz Parkway

COMPLETED! The park includes a 220-foot long, 10foot wide spur trail off of Schertz Parkway that meanders through the oak trees and back on to the parkway.

Outdoor fitness equipment including a recumbent cycle, cardio walker, chest press, leg extension, high-low chin up bars, balance board, and a captain’s chair have been added along the trail for runners and walkers to expand their workout on their regular exercise route. Also included in the park is an accessible drinking fountain with a pet bowl, bench, trash can, and park signage.

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SPRING/SUMMER 2019

COMMUNITY PLAYSCAPE RESTROOM ADDITION 629 Westchester Dr.

COMPLETED! The Community Playscape restrooms have been delivered and installed. The building was delivered to the park on December 12, 2018 and final grading and trail reconstruction was completed in January. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in February and the new restroom is open for the busy spring and summer season!

SCHERTZ EXERCISE TRAIL Community Circle Dr.

COMPLETED! The exercise trail behind the city campuses is a 10-foot wide granite trail along Dietz Creek and Community Circle Drive. The trail loops behind the Schertz Ballpark/Johnie McDow Sports Complex and connects to the Schertz Parkway sidewalks. The original trail route had to be revised due to changes in surrounding development, but the current route is already well used by walkers and joggers and students going to and from Clemens High School.

PARK DEVELOPMENT

SCHERTZ PEDESTRIAN ROUTES & BIKE LANES PROJECT City-Wide

This exciting project for the Schertz community will install $1.1 million worth of trails, sidewalks and bike lanes throughout Central Schertz. A 10-foot wide granite trail is planned off of Schertz Parkway that meanders through the LCRA easement roughly parallel to Wiederstein Road and connects to the established trail in Forest Ridge Park.

The second part of the project includes striping compliant bike lanes (proper width, proper signage and striping) on both sides of Savannah Drive from the Selma/Schertz city limits to FM 3009.

Bicycle traffic in this area is heavy due to the elementary and intermediate schools along Savannah Drive. Compliant bike lanes will also be added to Woodland Oaks Drive from Schertz Parkway to FM 3009.

The third component of the project is to install sidewalks along both sides of Live Oak Road from Schertz Parkway to FM 3009.

This will complete a much-needed connection for pedestrians between two-highly utilized corridors through the city. The project is nearing the end of design phase with the project scheduled to go out to bid this summer.

(210) 619-1850

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