City Of Dallas Activities Guide 2024

2024 ACTIVITIES GUIDE

Welcome

Asthe warm summer days approach, Dallas springs to life with many different activities perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts. From community events to recreational activities, there is no shortage of ways to make the most of every season in Dallas.

During the summer days, Dallas offers many activities for families such as our Sounds of Summer event. Here, you can enjoy live performances by talented musicians and bands in the evenings like Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts on August 8, 2024. Another option is Dallas Days (formerly known as Krazy Dayz), where we transform our charming historic downtown into an outdoor marketplace. This event includes food, music, and a whole host of activities suitable for persons of all ages and abilities. On Sunday, we wind down the weekend by moving the party to our City Park where the Dallas Rotary Club serves breakfast, and the Dallas Arts Association hosts an outdoor art show!

Dallas is a fantastic destination for sports and outdoor fanatics, with excellent parks and recreation facilities that offer many opportunities for year-round fun. Whether you’re looking to make a splash in our Aquatic Center, show off your skills on our top-notch pickleball, disc golf and tennis courts, or swing for the fences on our well-maintained baseball and softball fields, Dallas has something for everyone. Come and explore our city’s recreational offerings and experience the thrill of an active lifestyle!

If you haven’t had the chance to experience all that Dallas has to offer, we invite you to come and see for yourself.

Sincerely,

Kenneth L. Woods, Jr. City of Dallas Mayor

Saturday, April 27th

Arbor Day Celebration

9-11am

Ivy Removal in Dallas City Park

Meet near the restrooms on Branvold Dr. Bring gloves and a water bottle - we'll bring the rest!

10am12pm

Forest Therapy (Session 1) at the Delbert Hunter Arboretum

Forest Therapy, also known as Forest Bathing, is a deeply relational practice that offers the time and space to reconnect with ourselves, and with the other-than-human world. Forest Therapy is for those with bodies, minds, hearts, and spirits that need tending. For ages 12 and up, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required (503-831-2830 or Jennifer.Ward@dallasor.gov).

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1-3pm

The Need for Trees Guided Walk through Delbert Hunter Arboretum

Try out our new TRACK Trails activities with Parks and Recreation Manager, Jennifer Ward. For ages 6-10, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Forest Therapy (Session 2) at the Delbert Hunter Arboretum

For ages 12 and up, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required (503-831-2830 or Jennifer.Ward@dallasor.gov).

This project is supported with funding from Oregon Community Trees Arbor

Pop-Up Play

Sidewalk Chalk Art

June 8, 10am–2pm

Bank of America Building, 791 Main St.

The world is your canvas!! Well, at least the parking lot! Let your creative juices flow freely as we decorate the parking lot of the old Bank of America building. The City will bring the chalk, you bring the artistic ideas.

Fire and Ice

July 27, 11am–1pm

Dallas City Park, Allgood Entrance

Come cool off with the Dallas Fire Department and Parks crew. We’ll have water for splashing and popsicles for snacking – COOL!

Ping Pong on the Plaza

August 3, 10am–3pm

Polk County Courthouse

Pop in any time for a pop-up game of ping pong. Challenge a friend, passer-by, or even a City employee! Paddles and balls provided.

2024 Sports Day Camps

Give your kids the opportunity to try new sports and burn some energy as they do! Sports day camps are the perfect solution to the summer boredom blues! The first hour and a half of each day will be spent in sport instruction and practice. After lunch, campers can participate in recreational swimming at the aquatic center. Children should bring a sack lunch, water bottle, swimming suit, and towel.

Registration

Registration for both activities

opens May 1st. Register by scanning the QR code or by calling 503-831-2830.

Sports Sampler: June 17-21 (Ages 7-10)

11am–12:30pm

Monday – Pickleball

Tuesday – Tennis Wednesday – Hiking

Thursday – Baseball

Friday – Swimming/Water Safety

12:30–1pm Lunch 1–3pm Recreational Swim

Tennis Camp: June 24-28 (Ages 7-10)

11am–12:30pm Tennis

12:30–1pm Lunch 1–3pm Recreational Swim

Pickleball Camp: July 1-3 (Ages 9-12)*

11am–12:30pm Pickleball

12:30–1pm Lunch 1–3pm Recreational Swim

*This is a shortened camp. Fees are reduced as follows: DAC $72; resident $78; non-resident $84.

Summer at the Dallas Aquatic Center

Swimming lessons begin the week of June 17. Aquatic Center members can register beginning May 27, with open Registration beginning May 28.

Lifeguards are needed! Free family memberships are available to Aquatic Center staff, and if you work for us, your lifeguard certification is free. Certification classes will be Monday through Thursday from 9am to 4pm on the following dates:

June 17-20

July 15-18

August 12-15

Recreational swim times for the summer season will start June 17. Summer hours will be posted online at:

www.dallasor.gov/aquaticcenter

Be sure to visit the website for additional aquatic center information and to register for swimming lessons.

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Band List

All concerts will be performed at the Dallas Rotary Performing Arts Stage in Dallas from 7–9pm.

July 11th

Infamous Soul Classic Rock

July 18th

Schwing ’90s Rock

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Schown Slade Band

Classic Rock/Country

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Big Red Band

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Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts

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Nature Ed at the Delbert Hunter Arboretum

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Parents and pre-schoolers get to experience handson nature learning and exploration in the beautiful Delbert Hunter Arboretum. We’ll be outside every day, so come dressed for the weather.

Ages: Parent to Tot*

Time: 10–11am

*Ages 3-5 – children must be accompanied by parent or guardian

Nature Club

Is your child interested in the environment? Do they love being outdoors? Then this club is for them! Each session we’ll investigate environmental issues, have hands-on educational experiences and help with projects in the arboretum.

Ages: 10 to 13 Time: 3–4pm

Registration

Registration for both activities opens August 1st. Register by scanning the QR code or by calling 503-831-2830.

Park Reservations

General Overview

For your enjoyment, all the Dallas City parks are available for use on a first come, first serve basis, except in the Dallas City Park where there is also a seasonal reservation system available from May 1 to September 30 for the Brandvold Kitchen area (north of Rickreall Creek), the Gazebo, and the Seibert/Frederickson Memorial Shelter (both south of Rickreall Creek). While in the Dallas City Parks, patrons are expected to follow the Park Rules.

Fees

All areas have power and water available. The reservation fee is $20 an hour. All fees are figured in hour increments.

Reservation Priority List

First priority for reservations will be given from October 1 through December 31 (prior to the start of the year) to fraternal, civic, patriotic, religious, service, charitable, and educational organizations, including class reunions with a chapter, lodge, post, congregation, or other unit existing within the City. Private groups/family event reservations will be accepted beginning in January.

Make a reservation today!

Reservations can be made either through email or with our reservation form in person at City Hall. Please contact 503-831-3559 or email megan.johnson@dallasor.gov

Gazebo

The gazebo located on the south side of the park is accessed via Southwest Academy Street. It is the oldest shelter in the park and is memorable to many park users. It is very rustic and contains a fireplace and electrical outlets. It has six covered picnic tables and accommodates 50 to 100 people.

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Seibert Frederickson Memorial Shelter

The Seibert Frederickson Memorial Shelter is our newest shelter located next to the recently placed playground equipment (2008). It is accessed via Southwest Academy Street and has electrical outlets and a large covered seating area with 12 picnic tables and accommodates up to 150 people.

Brandvold Kitchen Area

Brandvold Kitchen area (new side) accessed via Brandvold Drive / Southwest Levens Street or Southwest Park Street via Southwest River Drive or Southwest Westwood Drive. This rustic shelter is equipped with a sink, electrical outlets, and uncovered picnic tables. It is located near the Japanese Garden and is the area used for the Rotary Breakfast in the park during Krazy Dayz. It has 12 picnic tables (no shelter over tables) and seats up to 150 people.

TRACK Trails

TRACK Trails offer families and kids a new way to experience the great parks and trails that exist in Dallas. TRACK Trails encourage nature exploration, physical exercise and experiential learning.

Dallas has two TRACK Trails: one at the Delbert Hunter Arboretum and one at Roger Jordan Park. Just pick one of four themed brochures and go explore! Register at kidsinparks.com and win prizes for each “track” you complete!