Parks, Recreation and Special Events

PARKS, REC AND SPECIAL EVENTS

WHAT WE DO

Shannon Goodman Director

The Weatherford Parks, Recreation and Special Events Department is committed to enriching the quality of life through exceptional programs, parks and facilities while preserving the community’s natural environment for the enjoyment of current and future citizens.

• 800+ acres of public open space • 525+ acres of City parkland • 18 Parks • 11 Playgrounds • 21 miles paved accessible trail • 8 miles of multi-use mountain bike trails • Host 53+ events annually

RECREATION PROGRAM ATTENDANCE

• Wrangler Camp: 196 • Tennis Camp: 146 • Half-day Camps: 81 • Swim Lessons: 586 • Swim Team: 76 (capped at 76) • Pool Rentals: 69 (sold out) • Building Rentals: 681 • Softball Leagues: 117 teams • Baseball/Softball tournaments booked: 36 • The Barnyard; a State sanctioned cook-off: 36 Cooks • Hosted TAAF regional track meet: 1500 participants • Hosted TAAF swim meet: 200 participants

CHANDOR GARDENS

• Public Events: o Autumn Art Walk o Spring Fling o Jack O’Lantern Nights (1,000 participants, 3-night event) • Foundation Events: o Christopher McGuire classical guitarist concert o Cliburn Halloween Concert • 100th Anniversary Chamber of Commerce Dinner • Visitors to the Gardens- Approximately 13,000

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Concerts in the park: 2,000-3,000 in attendance per concert • Food Park Lounge Nights: 200-500 in attendance per night • Monster Bash: 5,000 in attendance • Holiday in the Park Pathway of Lights: 8,000 total in attendance over a 3-week period. • Spark in the Park: 10,000 in attendance • First Monday Trade Days hosted an estimated 10,000 in attendance on an average per month with nearly 400 vendors. • Kids Fishing Derby hosted 300

PARKS, PROJECTS AND MAINTENANCE

• The Heritage Park South Lot project – Completed concrete parking lot, landscape beds, irrigation, power pedestals and lighting. • Camp Holland - ADA accessible walkways added, restroom updates, main lodge repairs and cabin repairs due to vandalism. • Two bridges have been constructed at Camp Holland as Eagle Scout projects. • Disc Golf Course – a concrete parking lot was constructed, large rocks were added at each tee box, construction of a restroom and a pavilion. • Mustang Cove – Concrete parking lot with curb and gutter was constructed and landscaping coming in winter 2021 to complete the project. • Chandor Bride and Groom Cottages – Complete restoration • Half-mile hiking trail at Chandor Gardens complete • Chandor parking – cleared and added road base for additional parking • Walking path improvements at Chandor Gardens. • Oversaw the construction of 3 Parklets Downtown