The Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate Arbor Day with several activities, including a tree celebration at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 1. The event, to be held at Sgt. Jesus Roberto Vasquez USMC Park at 12930 GR Compuzano Street, marks the 12th straight year the City of El Paso has been recognized with […]Read More
Ahead of this weekend’s celebrations of Mother’s Day around the area in city parks, officials announce a special concert – as well as remind residents about cleaning up after themselves. As part of the 2019 Summer Concert Series, the Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Cigna HealthSpring, invite the public to celebrate mom with […]Read More
The Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment with the 2019 Summer Concert Series. The series kicks off with a Mother’s Day Concert at 5 p.m. on May 12, at Eastwood Park, 3001 Parkwood Drive. The concerts will take places at various City parks and feature a variety of musical […]Read More
Thursday morning, officials with the Parks and Recreation Department reminded the public to keep parks clean by picking up their trash during Easter weekend celebrations. “Parks are for everyone and want people to enjoy our beautiful parks during the holiday and every day, but we want everyone to enjoy them in a clean and safe […]Read More
During the month of March, the Parks and Recreation Department will be offering Lifeguard Training classes at two different aquatic centers. The course teaches the duties and responsibilities of lifeguards to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies and procedures carried out in a professional manner. Successful completion of the training will result in the issuance […]Read More
The Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for the annual Senior Games that begin with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 2 at the Polly Harris Senior Center, located at 650 Wallenberg. The Senior Games are for men and women who are 50 or older. The games provide a variety of sports, […]Read More
The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department announces the return of the Club Rec summer camp for children with registration now open at any City recreation center. The camp offers activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and free lunch for children ages 6 to 12. A teen mentoring program is […]Read More
The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the annual “Kidtona” Power Kar Race. This year’s race is set for at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, in the parking lot of Marty Robbins Park located at 11600 Vista Del Sol Drive The event features an obstacle course designed for separate age […]Read More
The Parks and Recreation Department launches the 2018 Senior Games with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, at the Polly Harris Senior Center located at 650 Wallenberg Drive in West El Paso The Senior Games are for men and women who are 50 or older. The games provide a variety of sports, […]Read More
The City of El Paso was awarded grant funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Conservation License Plates Program to host a two-day workshop to promote green infrastructure and pollinator habitats. The workshop will include a session on green infrastructure on August 24 and a half-day workday at Esmeralda Park on August 25. Community […]Read More
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