Registration Information

TABLE OF CONTENTS PG

Registration Information 2-3

Senior Living

Lark Community Center

Las Palmas Community Center

Palm View Community Center

Aquatics 4-5

6-7

8-9

10-11

12-14

Athletics 15-17

MISSION

The Department strives to: Improve the quality of life through the provision of well-balanced, high-quality recreation programs for the residents of McAllen to enjoy during their leisure time. Facilitate wholesome and constructive programs with a measurable value to the community. Provide attractive and well-maintained major parks and recreation facilities in each sector of the city. These facilities should be within a reasonable distance of every surrounding neighborhood and offer safe opportunities for athletic competition, facility gatherings, and other passive and active recreation activities. Promote environmental conservation, eco and cultural tourism and socially oriented special events.

PARKS & RECREATION STAFF

ADMINISTRATION

DENNY MELINE DIRECTOR CRISTINA MONROY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT MARY ANN JUAREZ SUPERVISOR OF ACCOUNTS

RECREATION DIVISION

CARINA JIMENEZ DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS MARCELLO LANGONI SUPERINTENDENT OF AQUATICS KRYSTYNA MANCIAS SUPERINTENDENT OF ATHLETICS JONATHON HERRERA SUPERVISOR OF RECREATION SPECIAL EVENTS RICARDO CANTU SUPERVISOR OF RECREATION SPECIAL EVENTS

LARK COMMUNITY CENTER

2601 LARK AVE. (956) 681-3340

JORGE LEALCENTER MANAGER

LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTER

1921 N. 25TH ST. (956) 681-3350 CECILIA VALLEJO SUPERVISOR OF RECREATION

PALM VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER

3401 JORDAN RD. (956) 681-3360 MARLENE CALDERON SUPERVISOR OF RECREATION

PARKS DIVISION

SARAI GARCIA DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS CALIXTRO ESPINOSA PARKS SUPERVISOR DANIEL HERNANDEZ PARKS MANAGER ISIDRO SALINAS PARKS SUPERVISOR JAIME AGUILAR PARKS SUPERVISOR JESSE YBARRA PARKS MANAGER JOSE DE LA PAZ PARKS SUPERVISOR JOSE FUENTES PARKS MANAGER JUAN BERRONES PARKS SUPERVISOR LUIS LOPEZ PARKS SUPERVISOR RYAN REED PARKS SUPERVISOR SERGIO SALDANA PARKS MANAGER JOEL MATA PARKS SUPERVISOR

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

Brian Lewis Joseph W. Howland Alejandro Aguirre Francisco Meza Frank Garza Trisha M. Scott David Irizarry, Jr. Carlos F. Garza

Annette Villalobos Victoria Guerra Joe Brown Miles J. Mullin Debbie Crane Aliseda Melanie Watson Troy Gearhart Rocio Mayes

SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD

Hiram A. Gutierrez Donato Medina Jr. Dr. Ricardo Chapa Lilia A. Fuentes Ralph Garcia Dianne Morrill Hari K. Namboodiri Kristi Collier Alex Lamela Edward R. Zamora, Jr.

REGISTRATION-

2 easy ways to register

ONLINE

Online registration is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day at www.mcallenparks.net. An account with USER ID and password is required to access the system. Create your account online. NOTE: By default, newly created household accounts will appear as nonresident until proof of residency is verified. If you have NEVER registered for a McAllen Parks & Recreation program or are new to the area, you will not have a verified account. To verify McAllen residency, bring one of the following items with you to any of the three community centers listed to the right.

Acceptable identification includes: • Utility bill for the household such as gas, electric, water or waste removal. • Phone, television, and internet services bill • Lease, tax, or mortgage statement with your name on it • Auto insurance statement

PAYMENT

The McAllen Parks & Recreation Department accepts payment by check, cash, Visa & Mastercard.

RETURNED CHECK POLICY

A $20 service charge will be assessed for all returned checks, and students will be removed from classes until finances are settled.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with a class or activity, call or visit a community center. In addition to using your feedback to help us improve our programs, we will arrange one of the following. TRANSFERS between classes will be allowed only prior to the second class meeting, at no charge. After the second class meeting, transfers may be made, pending space availability, with a charge of $5 per class. REFUNDS for classes will be allowed only prior to the second class meeting and will carry a $10 fee per class. Refunds will take 30 to 60 days to process. Requests for transfers and refunds must be in writing. The satisfaction guarantee does not include, adult leagues, contract programs and facility rentals.

PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICY

The McAllen Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine classes as necessary. Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Register early to view the best schedule options.

WALK-IN

Walk-in registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, pending space availability at the following locations.

NORTH McALLEN Lark Community Center

2601 Lark Ave. · 956-681-3340 Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM -3:00 PM

CENTRAL McALLEN Las Palmas Community Center

1921 N. 25th St. · 956-681-3350 Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM *During regularly scheduled class sessions.

SOUTH McALLEN Palm View Community Center

3401 Jordan Rd. · 956-681-3360 Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS

The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation welcomes the opportunity to accommodate our patrons with special needs so that full participation in leisure and recreation programs may be enjoyed by all. Reasonable modifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking the appropriate steps to ensuring a safe and enjoyable leisure experience. Patrons with special needs are encouraged to bring a companion with them for assistance at no extra charge in lieu of an additional staff member. The initial request for accommodation should be made on the program registration form.

MEDICAL POLICY

The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Department will not prohibit any person from participating in an activity due to a medical condition or handicap, unless such condition is likely to cause injury to that individual or other participants in the activity. A participant who has been notified by a qualified medical professional that he/she has a medical condition that is likely to cause injury to themselves or other participants, is obligated to inform the Parks and Recreation Department, at the time of registration, of the condition and willingly withdraw from the program or activity if requested by the Department. It is recommended that all participants receive medical authorization before participating in these programs.