Summer Activity Guide

A MESSAGE FROM CHAD HYDE Director of Community Services

programs and activities for the whole family to enjoy. This time of year is when our parks and outdoor facilities come to life and we hope you will spend some time in the outdoors, enjoying all of these amenities.

The Town of Little Elm Community Services Department consists of the Parks, Recreation, Special Events, Little Elm Library, Animal Services, Facilities, Marketing, and Tourism divisions.

The Community Services Department is committed to providing residents and visitors with a high quality of life through the development of parks and natural open spaces, the maintenance of Town amenities and facilities, programming recreation and leisure activities for all ages, caring for the health and safety of animals, hosting unique special events, and increasing the visibility of the Town.

We sincerely hope you will take advantage of and enjoy our parks, trails, open spaces, events, and other amenities.

Sincerely,

Chad Hyde

Chad Hyde Director of Community Services

Parks Administration Office 303 Main St. 972-731-3296

M-TH 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. F 7:30-11:30 a.m.

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ADMINISTRATION

CHAD HYDE

Director of Community Services

JASON PEEBLES

Asst. Director of Parks & Recreation

MISSY MEADOR

Administrative Business Manager

ANGIE BAINES

Senior Administrative Assistant

PARKS & FACILITIES

PHIL KEMMERER

Parks Superintendent

JOE CUMMINGS

Facilities Supervisor

RECREATION

BRENDA COMSTOCK

Senior Center Supervisor

LEX BRINER

Recreation & Athletics Supervisor

THE COVE AT THE LAKEFRONT®

SEAN WESTBY

Aquatics Manager

SHEILA RICO

Asst. Aquatics Manager

YVETTE GALLARDO

Supervisor, Rentals & Guest Services

CHEYENNE SMITH

Supervisor, Programs & Services

CONNIE WOODY

Recreation Specialist

ZAC CLARK

Aquatics Technician

TOURISM & BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT

DREW BAILEY

Managing Director of Tourism & Business Development

CARA BLACKMON

Special Events Manager

SARAH NOLTING

Marketing & Business Development Supervisor

DELANEY WILLIAMS

Special Events Coordinator

KAITLYN RANDOLPH

Tourism, Sales, & Events Coordinator

EMORY LIEBMAN

Creative Marketing & Social Media Specialist

LITTLE ELM PUBLIC LIBRARY

JUSTIN SWINK

Reference & Technical Services Librarian

DEMI GARIBAY

Library Circulation Supervisor

KELLEY ANDERSON Technical Specialist

SARAH SHERAGA Youth Services Librarian

ANIMAL SERVICES

THERESE HOOFNAGLE Animal Services Manager

TAMARA CERVI Animal Services Officer

ALEX EICKE Animal Services Officer

TANYA DORTON Animal Services Officer

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News & Events

Read about the news and upcoming events at The Cove at The Lakefront® including Adult Night and the Summer Pass!

Youth Rec Programming Summer Camp is here! Kidventure is back at The Rec™ this summer. Register today.

Little Elm Craft Brew & Que Special Events are in full swing in Little Elm! Join us on June 1 in Little Elm Park for Brew & Que with headliner Treaty Oak Revival!

AMENITIES

Beard Park; 310 E. Eldorado Parkway Boat Ramp; 1101 W. Eldorado Parkway

Cottonwood Park; 900 Lobo Ln.

Cottonwood Sports Complex; 605 Lobo Ln. Community Center; 107 Hardwicke Ln.

Lakeside Sports Complex; 400 Lobo Ln. Little Elm Park; 701 W. Eldorado Parkway

THE REC AT THE LAKEFRONT™

303 Main St.; 972-731-3277

M-F 5 a.m.-9 p.m.

S 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

SU 1-4 p.m.

BRENDA BUTTON MILLS

SENIOR CENTER

301 Main St.; 972-731-1464

M-F 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

S/SU Closed

THE COVE AT THE LAKEFRONT®

417 Lakefront Dr.; 214-618-2047

M-F 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

S 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

SU noon-6 p.m.

McCord Park; 1800 FM 423

McCord Park Splash Pad/South Playground; 1001 Witt Rd.

The Lawn at The Lakefront™; 125 Main St.

Union Park; 4911 Union Park Blvd.

Union Park Bark Park; 7000 Union Park Blvd.

Wood Family Dog Park; 1001 Witt Rd.

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100 W. Eldorado Parkway; 214-975-0430

M-TH 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

F 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

S 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

SU Closed

LITTLE ELM ANIMAL SHELTER

1605 Mark Tree Ln.; 972-377-1898

M Closed

T-F 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

S 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

SU Closed (Closed for lunch noon-1 p.m.) Saturday visit by appointment only.

McCord Park Splash Pad

1001 Witt Rd.

M-SU 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

PARKS & TRAILS

Little Elm is home to award-winning parks and an intricate trail system that provides both residents and visitors a chance to stay active and connected! We maintain our parks and trails with pride and hope that everyone who visits Little Elm can see why we’re the Town With a Lake Attitude!

Beach and Swim Area. The best beach in DFW! Our beach is covered in high-quality sand that is filtered and cleaned daily. Read our full list of beach rules and information.

Boat Ramp. A daily pass ($10) or yearly pass ($25/ resident; $75/non-resident) can be purchased at the kiosk at the ramp, the Parks Administration office, or The Rec at The Lakefront™.

Campground. Primitive camping site with no electricity or showers. Permits are sold at the kiosk inside the campground for $5/night or $15/four nights per tent. There is a four-night maximum in a 30-day period. *Camping rates and availability may vary on holidays and during special events.*

Johnny Broyles Nature Trail. The trail is at the north end of the park and is perfect for hiking and biking.

Playground. This playground is designed for ages 5-12 and has zip lines, swings, and much more.

Lakefront Grill. A concession building at the beach.

Pavilions & Amphitheater. These amenities are great for parties, events, and family reunions.

Softball Fields. Two softball fields for league play only.

Sand Volleyball. There are ten courts on the beach and two by the playground.

THE LAWN AT THE LAKEFRONT™

The two-acre park is located in The Lakefront District™, the Town’s destination district of restaurants, retail, and recreation amenities.

The Lawn™ sits under the Town’s historic water tower, nicknamed The Tin Man, adjacent to the Tinman Social entertainment venue and includes a half-acre open lawn, which will be open to the public. The performance stage features a pavilion for small concerts and other programming such as yoga classes and holiday events.

The park also features a space perfect for food trucks and farmers markets.

The playground equipment has two towers and is unique to the area.

View a full list of events at The Lawn™!

PARKING INFORMATION

There is a parking fee from April 5-Labor Day weekend on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for Little Elm Park. More information can be found at www.littleelmparking.com. Parking is free for the rest of the year. Some special events and holidays may have parking fees.

GENERAL PARK INFORMATION & RULES

• Parks are always open unless otherwise posted.

• Parks are free for everyone.

• Outside grills and cooking equipment are not allowed in the park. Permanent grills are available in designated areas at Little Elm Park.

LITTLE ELM PARK

BEARD PARK

Playground. This award-winning playground is a great place for kids to play and is ideal for those under seven.

Historic Village. The iconic log cabin and post office brings history to the park.

Pavilion. This is a great spot for parties with four tables; it must be reserved for parties.

COTTONWOOD PARK

Shoreline. A quiet place by the lake. Fishing is allowed with a license. There are picnic tables at the shoreline.

Marina. This award-winning marina is operated by a third-party company.

Sports Complex. Four baseball fields are for league play. A playground for all ages is in the middle.

UNION PARK

Union Park is Little Elm’s fourth major community park and its first on the University Drive (U.S. 380) corridor. Located north of U.S. 380 off Union Park Blvd., the 35-acre wooded park sits atop a hill with an open-air pavilion overlooking the park. Amenities include a dog park, trails, sand volleyball, pickleball, and ninja fitness stations.

MCCORD PARK

Playground. This playground has the coolest climbing structure! It’s ideal for ages 3-12.

Disc Golf. There is an 18-hole course around the park. This is a free course, and discs are not supplied.

Pond. Fishing is allowed at the pond with a license. The pond is stocked once a year before the Kid Fish Tournament

South Playground. This new, state-of-the-art playground is a one-of-a-kind feature.

Trail. At roughly one-mile long, this concrete trail is great for walkers and bikers.

Splash Pad. Splash away in this awesome amenity! The pavilion has two tables and must be reserved.

Wood Family Dog Park. The perfect place for your pup! Featuring a separate area for small dogs and an area for large dogs.

TRAILS

Cottonwood Natural Trail. This wood-chipped trail is 1.5 miles and ideal for walkers and hikers.

Lakefront Trail. The Lakefront Trail is approximately four miles of crushed granite and connects from Hula Hut/Hydrous to McCord Park.

Harts Branch Trail. This mile-long concrete-paved trail connects several neighborhoods to the Lakefront District and other amenities.

McCord Park Trail. Take a mile-long walk through McCord Park and enjoy a disc golf course, pond, Splash Pad, and trail.

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Summer Hours:

Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday Noon-6 p.m.

Please visit thecoveatthelakefront.com/hours for special holiday hours.

Attractions:

FlowRider® Double Surf Machine

Play Pool

Lazy River Spray Ground

Rock Ledge Climbing Wall

Lap Pool Concessions

Cabanas

Party Rooms

Video Wall

NEWS/EVENTS

The Cove at The Lakefront®

Summer Hours

The Cove™ summer hours will begin on Monday, May 27. There will be special hours on Friday, May 24 of 1-8 p.m.

M-F, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

S, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

SU, Noon-6 p.m.

Summer Pass

The Cove™ Summer Pass is on sale now and is valid May 24-September 2, 2024! Grab this special deal while you can and come splash and play with us all summer! Members even get special perks!

Fill out the Summer Pass form today!

For all summer daily admission pricing, please visit: thecoveatthelakefront.com/daily-admission/.

Join us for a Glow Night! There will be a photobooth and a DJ. Visit thecoveatthelakefront.com for more information!

TODDLER TIME

WATER EXERCISE

Water Aerobics

This low impact workout uses water resistance and aerobic techniques. *Starting June 4.

T & TH, 6-7 p.m. | Villages of Woodlake Water Walking

This work at your own pace program takes place in our Lazy River.

M-TH, 9-10:30 a.m.

Lap Swim

There will be no lap swim this summer. Lap swim will resume August 12.

Come splash and play during Toddler Time at The Cove™! This program is designed to give your littles time to get used to the water.

Spray Ground & Dock Play Pool open

No age limit

Included in Cove membership or $5 for a drop in pass

Summer Toddler Time Hours: M-TH, 8-10 a.m.

No Toddler Time July 1-5

Off-season hours will resume on August 12

WEEKDAY ROOM RENTALS

One-hour party room reservations available Monday-Thursday.

Admission not included in room reservation.

$100/hour; one-hour minimum.

The Cove™ is the perfect place to host a memorable birthday party or celebration! Choose from a variety of our amazing party packages!

Enjoy team or birthday rentals, admission into The Cove™, special goodies, pizza, beverages, and more!

*Balloons and other party decorations, including table covers and banners, are permitted in rented party rooms only.

**Balloons and decor are not permitted on the Mezzanine.

Book your party today! Visit thecoveatthelakefront.com/parties for more information or call 214-618-2047.

Cabana Rentals

Treat your friends or family to a luxury pool-side cabana at The Cove™! Cabana features include:

• Private, dedicated time in a cabana

• Comfortable seating

• Refrigerator and TV

• Capacity of eight people per cabana

• Skip the concession line and order food and drinks directly from your cabana

The Cove at the Lakefront® Water Safety and Skill Development Program incorporates water safety in all aquatic environments with the primary focus on lakes and pools. Each class will start with a safety topic discussion and the topic will be re-emphasized through activities during class.

Students will demonstrate the tier prerequisites the first day of class and be moved accordingly to provide a successful and positive learning experience. Students may remain at a tier for several sessions because progression is skill based.

Each session is eight classes. The Ducks (ages 3-5) classes will be 30 minutes. The Fish (ages 6-12) classes will be 45 minutes.

Please note that each swim class has a maximum of five participants per instructor. For general inquiries about the Town of Little Elm’s Aquatics program, please email thecove@littleelm.org.

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THE REC AT THE LAKEFRONT

MEMBERSHIP FEES/DAY PASSES

A membership or day pass is required for The Rec at The Lakefront™, which includes access to the Fitness Area, group fitness classes, and gymnasium.

Little Elm Resident

Youth, ages 2-14

Individual, ages 15-49

Senior, ages 50+

Family*

Pickleball

Non-Resident

Youth, ages 2-14

Individual, age 15-49

Senior, ages 50+

Family*

Pickleball

Monthly Annual

$25

$175

$30 $225

$25 $175

$55 $500

$10 $100

Monthly Annual

$30

$250

$35 $300

$30 $250

$75 $700

$15 $150

Day Pass (Resident/Non-Resident)

$5/10

*Family memberships include up to six immediate family members only. Immediate family members are defined as adult couples and their dependent children up to the age of 23.

Home from college and need a membership?

Student Memberships available May 15-August 15 for individuals 18-25 for $85 (Resident Discounted Rate $55).

FITNESS AREA

The Fitness Area is an expansive 7,000 square feet and includes over 40 cardio machines, 11 selectorized weight machines, two Smith machines, a functional training room, and more! The Fitness Area is open to ages 15 and older. Children ages 12-14 must have an actively-supervising adult present.

KID ZONE

Join the Little Elm Recreation Center for Kid Zone! Kid Zone provides a safe and fun place for children ages six months to eight years a place to play while you exercise. Each day includes fun programming and activities. *The child must be a member or have a day pass which is $2.

Hours:

• M-TH: 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 4:30-8:30 p.m.

• Closed F/S/SU

Visit www.therecatthelakefront.com for more information.

WHO IS A LITTLE ELM RESIDENT?

Proof of residency documentation (valid state-issued ID) is required for all membership purchases. Residency is determined by Little Elm property tax status. Confirm that you pay Little Elm taxes at www.dentoncad.com

Individuals assigned to Little Elm ISD but reside outside of Town of Little Elm incorporated limits are non-residents. Residents of Little Elm's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) are non-residents.

SUMMER BASKETBALL

The Town of Little Elm is proud to offer a basketball league for adults on Sundays at The Rec at the Lakefront™!

Games are played between noon and 9 p.m., and multiple divisions are offered. This league is a full court league played by mostly men and teams are guaranteed six games per season. The Town will provide officials and scorekeepers for games, and teams are required to provide their own reversible jerseys that have a number permanently affixed to the front or back of the jersey. If teams do not have reversible jerseys, they must have two color options for their jerseys.

Registration: June 2-July 7

Games begin: July 21

Location: The Rec™

Free Agent Price: $60

Team Price: $450

SUMMER BASKETBALL DIVISIONS

LOWER DIVISION TEAM SU Noon-9 p.m.

UPPER DIVISION TEAM SU Noon-9 p.m.

LOWER DIVISION FA SU Noon-9 p.m.

UPPER DIVISION FA SU Noon-9 p.m.

INDOOR VOLLEYBALL

Join us for 4v4 Indoor Volleyball at The Rec at the Lakefront™!

Summerr Registration: April 15-May 26

Summer Games Begin: June 4

Location: The Rec at the Lakefront™ Team Price: $200

Free Agent Price: $35

Leagues are guaranteed six games per season, plus one week of playoffs. Teams must play with at least one female on the court at all times. Games will start between 6:30-7 p.m., and the last game each night will end around 10 p.m.

SUMMER VOLLEYBALL DIVISIONS

TEAMS T 7-10 p.m.

FREE AGENTS T 7-10 p.m.

PICKLEBALL OPEN GYM

Pickleball is open to any age group. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines badminton, tennis, and table tennis elements. Pickleball requires a membership or day pass to The Rec at The Lakefront™. *Pickleball will be at the Admin Building this summer.

Hours: MWF 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Monthly Residents Pass:

Monthly Non-Resident Pass:

Annual Resident Pass:

Annual Non-Resident Pass:

$10/month

$15/month

$100/year

$150/year

The Town of Little Elm is excited to partner with Red River Social Sports to offer those in the Little Elm area the chance to compete in Sand Volleyball, Kickball, Soccer, Basketball, and more!

These offerings will be available to both individuals and teams, and their goal is to create a fun social outlet for adults in the North Dallas area.

All leagues will be designed to offer people the chance to meet new friends and provide a fun atmosphere to compete. Leagues will also host social events at local restaurants and businesses in order for participants to mingle and interact outside of the normal league night atmosphere. For more information, please visit www.redriversocialsports.com

ADULT

SUMMER SOFTBALL

The Town of Little Elm offers adult softball leagues played under USSSA guidelines.

Leagues are open to teams only and cost $375 per team. Teams play eight regular season games per season, with teams playing one to two games per night. Leagues will have a one-night playoff after the regular season for the top four to six teams.

Teams must use Little Elm stamped balls during league games. Balls may be purchased during registration or at the fields on game nights.

For more information, registration, and payment, please visit www.lakefrontrecreation.com.

Stay tuned for league information.

RED TIGER KARATE

Red Tiger Karate offers a complete white through black belt program. The junior program develops self-esteem and bully defense. Teen and adult classes focus on street self-defense and fitness.

Classes are held Wednesday nights and are eight to nine weeks long.

For registration, pricing, and session information, please visit www.redtigerkarate.com

T 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 5-12 REC

T 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 13+ REC

LEAYSA

All Youth Athletic leagues are organized by Little Elm Area Youth Sports Association (LEAYSA). LEAYSA is a non-profit, youth sports organization made up of volunteers that help coordinate and promote organized kids sports leagues. They are dedicated to sports education and participation for the youth in Little Elm and surrounding communities. Their goal is to provide a positive sporting experience for children of all ages. The sports currently offered by LEAYSA include baseball, basketball, cheer, football, soccer, softball, track, and volleyball.

For more information, visit www.leaysa.com.

YOUTH

BOWMAN SPORTS: HOMESCHOOL PE

PE 101 is a 90-minute class that allows students to explore multiple sports in a fun learning environment. This program is designed for students to be ACTIVE while learning about athletics and team sports. Each class begins with a dynamic warm-up and stretch. Next, we rotate through agility stations and drills. Units of study include sport-specific exercises and games, including game rules, strategy and the fundamentals required to play. We also enjoy classic games like kickball, dodgeball, wiffleball, wallball, and capture the flag.

For more information on classes, please visit www.bowmensports.com/homeschool-pe.html

FRANCO RACQUET SPORTS

Franco Racquet Sports provides lessons and activities that help students learn and improve their tennis game while having fun. We use small group formats and hire the best coaches to make sure students are safe, having fun, and improving.

Franco Racquet Sports currently operates programs out of Frisco, Irving, Little Elm, and Murphy, with a main goal to improve the quality of life of families through tennis.

For more information on tennis classes, lessons, and programs, visit www.francoracquetsports.com

FITNESS

The Rec at The Lakefront™

GROUPX FITNESS CLASSES

The Rec at The Lakefront™ offers robust fitness programming to appeal to all fitness levels and interests. These classes offer our members an opportunity to make new friends with similar interests and help you create a happier, healthier you. The Group Exercise classes are included with your membership, unless otherwise noted. Children ages 12-14 years must have active adult supervision to attend GroupX classes.

Barre. Stretch, tone, and tighten with isometric movements inspired by ballet.

Bootcamp. Functional interval training with bursts of cardio to kick your metabolism into high gear.

Cross-Training. A way to vary your fitness program by combining different types of exercise activities.

Cycle. Spin bike for a great cardio workout.

Express Pilates. Mind-body exercise.

High Fitness. Old school aerobics with exciting music and muscle-sculpting flair.

Interval Training. Interval-based cardio and strength training.

PiYo®. Combine the muscle-toning, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility of yoga.

SCB. Low impact strength and light cardio for aging adults (50 years and over), hosted by the Brenda Button Mills Senior Center.

Strength. Pure strength, no cardio allowed!

Strength & Cardio. Circuit-based cardio and strength exercise to maximize metabolism.

Water Aerobics. Cardio-based workout that is easier on your joints.

Yoga Increase overall body awareness, flexibility, and balance.

Zumba®. An interval-style dance fitness party that combines low-intensity and high-intensity moves.

Zumba® Gold: A lower-intensity version of the typical Zumba class designed to meet the needs of active adults.

Check out the full GroupX class schedule on our website.

WATER EXERCISE CLASSES

The Rec at The Lakefront™ and The Cove™ partner to offer a variety of Water Exercise Classes for people of all ages.

Water Aerobics. This low-impact workout uses water resistance and aerobic techniques to get your blood pumping and heart rate up!

Water Walking. This program is self-paced and occurs in the Lazy River.

Lap Swim. Lap Swim takes place in our two lap lanes and is swim at your own pace.

View summer Water Exercise Program details.

PERSONAL TRAINING

Personal Training is a great way to invest in your health and wellness. The Certified Personal trainers at The Rec at The Lakefront™ are some of the top trainers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our team of Certified Personal Trainers focus on results-driven programming that will leave you feeling confident, educated, and motivated. Our trainers are always looking for new opportunities to add more certifications to their repertoire so they can offer you the best possible services. We offer free, first-time Personal Training Consultations where you are provided the opportunity to meet and train with the trainer of your choice. The trainers at The Rec™ use their expertise to adapt and tailor their Personal Training Services to match your personal short-term and long-term goals.

Daniel Oquendo

Daniel is a Certified Personal Trainer at The Rec™. Daniel has always enjoyed fitness and health from a young age. He played soccer throughout high school where his love for health and wellness grew. Daniel enjoys helping clients learn new exercises and teaching them how to properly strength-train. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family.

Jonathan Carpenter

Jonathan has over eight years of fitness experience as a personal trainer and sports performance coach. He’s worked with youth, adults, and professional athletes. His goal is to critically challenge his clients’ perspectives about fitness through movement, mindset, and accountability. Jonathan has the heart to educate all of his clients so they can gain clarity on how to program workouts.

Tiffany Dufrene

Tiffany is certified in personal strength training, exercise therapy, and yoga. Her background is a mix of high intensity training including CrossFit and Krav Maga. Tiffany moved to Dallas from Louisiana in 2010 and when she’s not working out she’s either wake surfing, paddle boarding, or spending time with family.

Elizabeth Crawford

Elizabeth has been the owner of Inspire U Fitness since 2009. She is passionate about helping others with fitness and achieving their goals. This passion comes from her own transformation and ability to relate. Elizabeth wants you to feel strong and confident in yourself and she will be there to motivate, challenge, and help you see and feel the benefits of making yourself a priority. Together we can do it!

FITNESS

The Rec at The Lakefront™

SMALL GROUP TRAINING

Reach your fitness goals with friends through Small Group Training classes! Small Group Training is conducted in the renovated Studio 1. Registration is available online and in-person at The Rec at The Lakefront™.

MyBodee Scans

MyBodee Body Scanner, developed by @Styku, is a revolutionary 3D body scanning and visualization technology measuring inches, muscle mass, fat mass, and more!

Dates: June 15, July 20, and August 17

Time: 8 a.m.-noon

Cost: $35 per person

Register today.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Lone Star Park Day Trip

June 9 | Noon-7 p.m.

Day trip to Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie (horse racing track). The motor coach leaves the Senior Center at noon and returns at 7 p.m. Each ticket is $25 per person and includes the bus fare, admission, reserved seating, a racing program, and unlimited non-alholic beverages from the concession stand.

Cattle Drive Party

July 13 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Calling all cowgirls, cowboys, sheriffs, and outlaws...saddle up and get ready for a hootin' hootenanny. Join us for boot scootin' fun as we enjoy live music from a DJ and snacks.

Stay updated with all the latest information by reading our newsletter!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Little Elm Craft Brew & Que

The Little Elm Craft Brew & Que is BACK for its 9th year! Join us for the best brews, tasty wines, yummy BBQ, and headliner TREATY OAK REVIVAL! Grab your tickets today!

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024

Time: 4-9 p.m.

Location: Little Elm Park

Sundays on The Lawn™

Shop from a variety of vendors including crafts, sweets and treats, clothing, and more!

Date: Sunday, June 2, 2024

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: The Lawn™

Imagination Playground

Come let your imagination run wild with our newest game at The Lawn™!

Dates: June 6 & 20, July 18, and August 1, 2024

Time: 2-7 p.m.

Location: The Lawn™

Lights Action Lawn: Luca

Join us at The Lawn™ to watch an unlikely but strong friendship grow between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human.. There will be food vendors availble to purhcase from.

Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: The Lawn™

Mustang Sally Productions Car Show

Join us for the MSP Car Show at The Lawn™ on Sunday, June 16, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.! It's going to be a fantastic morning of hot rods including cars, trucks, and motorcycles!

Dates: Sunday, June 16 and Sunday, July 21, 2024 Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: The Lawn™

Lights Action Lawn: Mamma Mia

Join us at The Lawn™ to watch as Donna (Meryl Streep), an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan. She secretly invites three men from her mother's past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day.

Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: The Lawn™

Farmers Market at The Lawn™ Shop from a variety of vendors including crafts, sweets and treats, clothing, and more!

Dates: Saturday, June 22, and July 27, 2024

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: The Lawn™

Stay up to date on all our upcoming markets by visiting: lakefrontlittleelm.com!

Little Elm Juneteenth Celebration

Come out to The Lawn™ on Saturday, June 22, for our annual Little Elm Juneteenth - Freedom Walk! There will be live music brought to you by Don Diego, African Village Drummers, speakers, Freedom Walk with Juneteenth historical facts, brunch, a video from the Grandmother of Juneteenth—Miss Opal Lee—and the Four Seasons Farmers Market.

This event and Freedom Walk is free and open to everyone! Let's celebrate and educate with everyone in our community! Registering after June 12, does not guarantee your shirt size.

Purchase your ticket for the brunch today!

Dates: Saturday, June 22, 2024 Time: 10 a.m.-noon

Location: The Lawn™ | 125 Main St.

LITTLE ELM PUBLIC LIBRARY

Welcome to the Little Elm Public Library! The Library's mission is to enrich our community through expanding access to innovation, information, ideas, and inspiration.

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Get a Library Card

Check out books and use our resources with a free Library Card! Texas residents are eligible for a card with a photo ID and proof of address.

Call or visit the Library to register for a card today! Get your temporary card today.

Friends of The Library

The Little Elm Friends of The Library is a group of people who are committed to sustaining and improving the Library.

Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Please call or email the Library for more information on becoming a Friend. Visit littleelmfol.org for more informtaion.

Makerspace

Whether fun or functional, you supply the creativity, and we’ll supply the tools to bring your creations to life. Learn, imagine, create, and most importantly, make! The Makerspace is free to use by Little Elm Public Library members ages 16+. Visit the Makerspace webpage to learn more.

CONTACT US

100 W. Eldorado Parkway 214-975-0430

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M-TH 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

F 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

S 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

DIGITAL SERVICES

The Little Elm Public Library is more than just books! We offer a wide array of digital and electronic services, educational and career services, and much more! Learn more at littleelmlibrary.org.

LinkedIn Learning

Learn relevant, in-demand skills on LinkedIn Learning for Library! With nearly 20,000 courses in seven languages, LinkedIn Learning offers expert instructors with real-world experience.

CloudLibrary™

Choose from thousands of e-books, e-magazines, and e-audiobooks.

Mobile Printing

Print what you need from your PC, tablet, or smart phone. Learn more.

Interlibrary Loans

Do you need an article, book, or other material that the Little Elm Public Library does not own? The Library’s Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service will attempt to get it for you.

Tech Tools

We offer public-use PCs, color and black and white printing services, large poster format printing, faxing, scanning, free Wi-Fi access, webcam and microphone service, and laptops for in-house use.

Internet To Go

Check out a mobile hotspot for internet on the go!

Become a U.S. Citizen

We offer online resources for you to study and practice for your citizenship exam.

CHECKOUTS AND RESOURCES

With a Library card, you have access to all of the awesome re- sources that we have to offer!

Tonies & Yoto Players

The Toniebox uses audio storytelling to introduce pre-readers and developing readers to the wonders of narrative long before they can read the words in a book. Tonies are ideal for children ages three and up and the Yoto Player is perfect for older kids.

Lakefront Discovery STEM Backpacks

Get out, discover, and learn! Check out a backpack and go on an adventure in the parks. Learn about nature, bugs and butterflies, and the beach.

Seed Library

Have a green thumb? Patrons can check out up to eight packets of non-GMO heirloom seeds for six months. After harvest, simply return seeds to the seed library for the next patron to enjoy!

ADULT PROGRAMS

Bandana Wreaths

Get ready to add a pop of color and personality to your door or décor with this fun and funky bandana wreath program!

Date: Saturday, June 22

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Little Elm Public Library Register today!

Design Your Own Resin Bookmark

This program will guide you through the captivating world of resin crafting, where you'll create a one-of-a-kind bookmark that reflects your style.

Date: Saturday, July 13

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Little Elm Public Library Register today!

Barnyard Quilt Painting

Ever driven past a charming barn adorned with a colorful quilt design? Now's your chance to create your own piece of barnyard artistry in this fun painting program where you’ll create your own painted barnyard quilt

Date: Saturday, August 10

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Little Elm Public Library Register today!

Book Club

Discuss a monthly book! This club meets the first Tuesday of the month at noon.

June 4: The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan

July 2: Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu

August 6: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Location: Little Elm Public Library

LITERACY AND STORYTIMES

Baby Rhyme Time

Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

An interactive lap-sit storytime for babies ages 0-12 months. This pre-literacy program introduces Every Child Ready to Read practices.

Toddler Storytime at The Lawn™ Tuesdays, 9 a.m.

**Toddler Storytime at The Lawn™ will be taking a break from July-September due to hot weather.

An interactive storytime for toddlers ages 6-24 months. This pre-literacy program focuses on repetition, motor skills development, and hand-eye coordination.

Toddler Storytime Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.

An interactive storytime for toddlers ages 6-24 months. This pre-literacy program focuses on repetition, motor skills development, and hand-eye coordination.

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

A fun interactive storytime to prepare children for Kindergarten through the use of stories, songs, and rhymes.

Block Party

Tuesday, July 30 and August 21, 10 a.m.

An interactive time for you and your child to build with different types of blocks! This program is best suited for ages 1-5.

LEGO Coding Express

Thursday, June 13, July 23, and August 1, 10:30 a.m.

LEGO® Education Coding Express is a creative, intuitive, and versatile solution that introduces preschoolers to early coding concepts that naturally sparks their curiosity, creativity and desire to explore and learn together. Ideal for ages 3-6 years old

Summer Kickoff Party

Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Celebrate the beginning of summer at the Library! Get your face painted, sign up for Summer Reading, visit with a therapy horse and more!

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Elementary STEM

Calling all curious minds! Join us for a weekly adventure in the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)! This program is designed for elementary-aged children who love to explore, experiment, and build. Each week will feature a different topic! Join us on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.

June 4: Build a Tower

June 11: Candy DNA

June 18: Athletes Flame in a Bottle

June 25: Model Hand

July 2: Bouncy Ball Science

July 9: Neutral Buoyancy

July 16: Newspaper Kites

July 23: Milk Magic

July 30: Make your own Foam

Location: Little Elm Public Library

TWEENS & TEENS

Weekly Teen Hangout

READ with Lady The Therapy Dog

Lady the therapy dog is making her debut to help the kids practice their reading! Time slots are in 15-minute increments. Due to the popularity of this program we ask that registrants be on time for their time slot or it may be opened up to others.

June 6, 13, 20, 28, 2-4 p.m.

July 11, 18, & 25, 2-4 p.m.

Location: Little Elm Public Library Call the Library the day of the event to book your slot!

Calling all teens! Tired of the same old routine? Craving something new and exciting? Look no further! Join us for our weekly Teen Hangout series, where we explore a different topic each week, all designed to spark your creativity, fuel your curiosity, and connect you with other awesome teens.

Wednesday June 5, 1:30 p.m. - Crayon Resin Art

Wednesday, June 12, 1:30 p.m. - Nail Art Decorating Wednesday, June 26, 1:30 p.m. - Project Cosplay

Wednesday, July 3, 1:30 p.m. - Button Making

Thursday, July 11, 1:30 p.m. - Soda Bottle Hydroponics

Wednesday, July 17, 1:30 p.m. - Starbucks Copycat Drinks: Iced Edition

Wednesday, July 24, 1:30 p.m. - Yarn Art

FACILITY RENTALS

THE REC AT THE LAKEFRONT™

Craft Room. The craft room is a 30’x30’ woodfloored room with a craft sink. A screen and projector are available and this room has a capacity of 46 people.

Non-Member Rate: $50/hour

Member Rate: $25/hour

Reserve the Craft Room.

Multi-Purpose Room with Kitchen. The Multi-Purpose room is a large 28’x42’ tiled room with an attached kitchen. A screen and projector are available and this room has a capacity of 86 people.

Non-Member Rate: $80/hour

Member Rate: $50/hour

Reserve the Multi-Purpose Room.

Conference Room. The Conference Room is a state-of-the-art meeting space for small groups with three TVs that can connect to a computer or device. Reservations for this room can only be made in person and this room has a capacity of 20 people.

Non-Member Rate: $50/hour

Member Rate: $25/hour

Gymnasium. Full-sized gym with a curtain that can be dropped to create two halfgym spaces. The full gym has a main basketball court, main volleyball court, and four pickleball courts. Each half gym has a small-sided basketball gym, a full volleyball court, and two pickleball courts.

Half-Court, Non-Member Rate: $85/hour

Half-Court, Member Rate: $50/hour

Full-Court, Non-Member Rate: $150/hour

Full-Court, Member Rate: $100/hour Reserve the gym.

ATHLETIC FIELDS

Little Elm Park Softball Fields. Two adult-sized softball fields are available to reserve when not used by the Town of Little Elm-recognized adult and youth sports groups. Fields are all dirt infields with grass outfields.

Non-Resident Rate: $50/hour

Resident Rate: $30/hour Lights: $20/hour

Cottonwood Park Baseball Fields. Four different-sized baseball fields are available to reserve when not used by the Town of Little Elm-recognized adult and youth sports groups. Fields are turf infields and grass outfields and may also be used for softball.

Non-Resident Rate: $75/hour

Resident Rate: $35/hour Lights: $20/hour

Lakeside Multipurpose Field. One lighted, turf multi-purpose field that can be used for soccer or football located at the Lakeside Sports Complex. Available to reserve when not in use by the Town of Little Elm-recognized adult and youth sports leagues.

Non-Resident Rate: $75/hour

Resident Rate: $35/hour Lights: $20/hour

Little Elm Park Sand Volleyball Courts. Ten courts on the beach and two courts next to the playground are available to use or reserve when not used by the Town of Little Elm-recognized adult and youth sports groups.

Non-Resident Rate: $25/hour

Resident Rate: $15/hour

Little Elm Park Soccer Fields. Three full-sized, grass soccer fields and the potential for ten total soccer fields available to reserve when not used by the Town of Little Elm-recognized adult and youth sports groups.

Non-Resident Rate: $50/hour

Resident Rate: $30/hour Lights: $20/hour

Lakeside Softball Fields. Three lighted, turf youth softball fields that can be used for soccer or baseball located at the Lakeside Sports Complex. Available to reserve when not in use by the Town of Little Elm-recognized adult and youth sports leagues.

Non-Resident Rate: $75/hour

Resident Rate: $35/hour Lights: $20/hour

Lakeside Football Field. One unlit football field that can be used for football or soccer located at the Lakeside Sports Complex. Available to reserve when not in use by the Town of Little Elm-recognized adult and youth sports leagues.

Non-Resident Rate: $50/hour

Resident Rate: $30/hour

COMMUNITY CENTER & PAVILION

Community Center. The Community Center is a large 55’x30’ room with a kitchen and bathrooms attached. The facility may only be booked once per day and holds reservations of 100 people or less.

Non-Resident Rate: $80/hour (four-hour minimum)

Resident Rate: $40/hour (four-hour minimum)

Reserve the Community Center.

Little Elm Park Playground Pavilion. The playground pavilion is the larger of the two pavilions and is located next to the playground. There are 12 picnic tables under the pavilion, and there is a grill attached. Groups larger than 75 people must complete a Special Events Application and pay additional fees.

Please note that all Little Elm Park reservations are subject to the same parking fees as the general public.

Non-Resident Rate: $80/hour (two-hour minimum)

Resident Rate: $40/hour (two-hour minimum)

Reserve the Playground Pavilion.

Little Elm Park Beach Pavilion. This pavilion overlooks the beach and sand volleyball courts at Little Elm Park. There are six tables at the beach pavilion. Groups larger than 75 people must complete a Special Events Application and pay additional fees. Please note that all Little Elm Park reservations are subject to the same parking fees as the general public.

Non-Resident Rate: $60/hour (two-hour minimum)

Resident Rate: $30/hour (two-hour minimum)

Reserve the Beach Pavilion.

Beard Park Pavilion. This pavilion is next to the park playground and has four picnic tables. Groups larger than 75 people must complete a Special Events Application and pay additional fees.

Non-Resident Rate: $40/hour (two-hour minimum)

Resident Rate: $20/hour (two-hour minimum)

Reserve the Beard Park Pavilion.

McCord Park Splash Pad Pavilion. The Splash Pad Pavilion is located next to the play area and has two picnic tables located underneath the pavilion. Groups larger than 75 people must complete a Special Events Application and pay additional fees.

Non-Resident Rate: $40/hour (two-hour minimum)

Resident Rate: $20/hour (two-hour minimum)

Reserve the Splash Pad Pavilion.

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