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Annual Events
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02 | Annual Events Holiday and sports events, open house, fairs, and more 20 | Training Programs Lifeguard training, CPR dog obedience, and more Parks and Recreation News and Updates
06 | Summer Camps All-day camps, specialty camps, STEM, and tennis and golf camps
21 | Adapted Recreation Adapted yoga, zumba, kayaking, hiking, monthly events, and more
12 | Highlight News Reel Current news, project updates, community connections
22 | Outdoor Recreation Archery, kayaking, fly fishing, and horseback riding
14 | After School & Preschool After School Action Sites, Kids' Day Off, preschools, and more 24 | Youth Sports Youth instruction, clinics, and sports leagues
16 | Activities and Classes Community garden, nature programs, dance, and more
28 | Adult Sports Sports leagues, clinics, tournaments, and more
Recreation Centers, Facilities, and Parks
30 | Driving Range Hours of operation, rentals, youth and adult golf lessons
32 | Pickleball & Tennis Hours of operation, rentals, youth and adult tennis lessons
34 | Aquatic Centers Denton NAT, Civic Center Pool Water Park, swim lessons, etc.
40 | Recreation Centers All-in-One Fitness Membership, rec centers, personal training
44 | Senior Centers Hours of operations, events, health and fitness, trips, etc.
49 | Facility Rentals Civic Center, party packages, pavilion rentals, and more
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City Council Members Mayor Chris Watts Gerard Hudspeth, District 1 Keely Briggs, District 2 Jesse Davis, District 3 John Ryan, District 4 Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6
Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Kent Boring, David Shuck, James Emerich, Deona Lee, Frances Punch, George Ferrie, Alana Presley Taylor
Customer Service Denton Civic Center, 321 E.McKinney St. (940) 349-7275 parksnrec@cityofdenton.com
Residential Discounted Rates Individuals in households that pay City of Denton property taxes receive discounted program rates.
Americans with Disabilities Denton Parks and Rec welcomes all individuals to participate regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. Relay Texas services are available for the hearing impaired and can accommodate different needs and capabilities by dialing 7-1-1.
To unite and grow lives by preserving parks and encouraging play.
Transparency We aspire to be transparent and serve with candor. Integrity We aspire to be sincere and show we genuinely care. Fiscal Responsibility We aspire to innovate and provide quality service of great value. Outstanding Customer Service We aspire to inspire and encourage play.
Quick Reference Contacts Adaptive Rec (940) 349-7757 Adult Sports (940) 349-8523 After School Care (940) 349-8730 Aquatics (940) 349-8800 Camp Care (940) 349-8731 Driving Range (940) 349-8545 Facility Rentals (940) 349-7275 Group Exercise (940) 349-7764 Outdoor Rec (940) 349-7784 Pavilion Rentals (940) 349-7275 Preschool @ DRC (940) 349-8285 Preschool @ MLK (940) 349-8575 Rain Out (940) 349-8276 Scholarships (940) 349-7275 Skateboarding (940) 349-8523 Special Events (940) 349-8732 Swim Lessons (940) 349-8800 Tennis Lessons (940) 349-8526 Youth Sports (940) 349-8523
Rec Centers Denia Rec Center (940) 349-8285 1001 Parvin St.
MLK Jr. Rec Center (940) 349-8575 1300 Wilson St.
North Lakes Rec Center (940) 349-8287 2001 W. Windsor Dr.
Goldfield Tennis Center (940) 349-8526 2005 W. Windsor Dr.
Driving Range (940) 349-8545 2009 W. Windsor Dr.
Senior Rec Centers American Legion Hall 629 Lakey St. (940) 349-8298
Denton Senior Center 509 N. Bell Ave. (940) 349-8720 Aquatic Facilities Civic Center Pool (940) 349-8279 515 N. Bell St.
Denton NAT and Water Works Park (940) 349-8800, 2400 Long Rd.
Sprayground at Carl Gene Young Sr. Park, 327 S. Wood St.
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High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) continues to top the list of fitness trends! Research shows that when it comes to HIIT, it’s the intensity of the workout, not the duration that can lead to desired changes.
TOP FITNESS TREND 2020
SPECIAL EVENTS
JAN. 11 Senior Center Open House A great day for demos, discounts, and deals.
JAN. 20 MLK Jr. Day Celebration A community-wide celebration that begins at UNT and ends at MLK Jr. Rec Center.
FEB. 4 Career and College Fair Great opportunities at MLK Jr. Rec Center.
FEB. 7 Valentine Family Dance A Valentine's dance for the entire family.
FEB. 8 Adapted Rec Sweetheart Ball A sweet Saturday dinner and dance party.
FEB. 22 Black History Celebration A community celebration at MLK Jr. Rec Center.
MARCH 28 Battle of the Bands A Teen Council community event.
APRIL 4 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Enjoy breakfast and a photo with the Easter Bunny at MLK Jr. Rec Center.
APRIL 10 Teen Twilight Egg Hunt A free flashlight egg hunt with lots of prizes at Denia Rec Center.
APRIL 11 Egg'stravaganza and Egg Hunt A free community event with carnival games, activities, and egg hunt for toddlers through grade 5 at Quakertown Park.
annual SPORTING EVENTS, RACES, and TOURNAMENTS
SEPT. 28 Kids Fishing Tournament
JUNE 20 Juneteenth Softball
JUNE 21 WWP Sprint Triathlon
JULY 4 Liberty Fun Run
A nnual SPECIAL EVENTS SEPT. 25 Movie in the Park "The Sandlot" in Quakertown Park
OCTOBER Halloween Harvest and Movie in Denia Park Free Halloween festivities at Denia Rec Center and "Ghostbusters" free movie at Denia Park.
Halloween Carnival and Haunted House Enjoy a Carnival in the morning and a haunted house in the evening at MLK Jr. Rec Center.
OCT. 23 Movie in the Park "Hocus Pocus" in Quakertown Park
NOVEMBER Letters from Santa Deadline to arrange a personalized letter from Santa postmarked from the North Pole.
NOVEMBER All-Day Holiday Camp Camp for kids on DISD school break.
DECEMBER Santa's Snap Shots Breakfast and a photo with Santa.
DECEMBER All-Day Holiday Camp Camp for kids on DISD school break.