Parks & Recreation

Dow Park
 
The Parks & Recreation Department operates 4 recreational centers, 14 parks, 24 ball fields, an outdoor Olympic-sized swimming pool with diving well, 6 lighted tennis courts, 2 outdoor racquetball courts, a sand volleyball court, a gym with 2 indoor racquetball courts, a full service weight room and a full size basketball court.

We believe recreation enriches the life of all citizens, physically and intellectually. Please take a look at the recreational opportunities offered by the Parks and Recreation department.

Administrative offices for Parks & Recreation are located in the Deer Park Community Center, located at 610 E. San Augustine. Office hours Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm in the front office and 5pm-9pm in the game room and Saturday from 10am to 3pm, excluding holidays.  You may make payments or register for most of our programs now online at activenet.active.com/dprecreation as well. You may contact the Parks and Recreation department at 281-478-2050 or by email at recreation@deerparktx.org.
 
 
New Year, New You!
 
Christmas has passed and so has all the wonderful food that goes along with it. The Parks and Recreation Department hopes you had a great Holiday Season and we are excited to let you know that we are here to help with those New Year Resolutions. Starting back up in January we have plenty of fun and exciting fitness opportunities.
 
sunriseFor you early risers we have Sunrise Exercise beginning on January 3rd. Each class is a full-body beneficial experience by increasing heart health, muscular strength and hopefully even some lost weight and inches. This low/high impact class includes cardio and weight training, circuit training and stretching. Get healthy, and get active and come join us while the sun comes up. Sunrise Exercise is $35 for a 5 week session. Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 6-6:40am.
 
Pilates will also start next week on January 3rd. Pilates will help you strengthen and tone the body along with core conditioning, improved flexibility, stress relief, mind control, better posture and improve general fitness. Class is $40 a month for two days a week and $20 a month for one day a week. Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm at the Deer Park Community Center.zumba
 
The week of January 9th will see three other popular classes start up for the year as well. Meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays will be Cardio Kickboxing. Here you will enjoy high intensity drills while burning 300-600 calories. Cardio Kickboxing is $50 per session for one day a week and $90 per session for two days a week and meets at 6:45pm at the Deer Park Community Center. Zumba Fitness will start the new year as well on January 10th. Zumba is a high energy cardio class that combines dance fitness moves to help you burn away the calories. Sessions are six weeks Yogaand are $50 for one day a week and $85 for two days a week. Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15pm at the Deer Park Community Center.  The first session of Yoga for the year will start on January 10th as well. Yoga meets at the Claude Burgess Center on Mondays and Thursdays at 6:45pm. Classes are $55 for one class a week in the session or $95 for two classes a week in a session.
 
On January 16, 2012 the kids are out of school and we are having One day, FUN day! There will be games, arts & crafts, cooking and a field trip all in one day! Don't miss out on the FUN! This event is open to the first 30 kids and you can register online at http://activenet.active.com/dprecreation or by calling us at 281-478-2050.
 
For more information about any of our programs listed above or about any other programs that the Department is offering this summer you may click on the image below, call us at 281-478-2050 or email us at recreation@deerparktx.org.
 
2012 Winter/Spring Brochure
 
 
 
2012 Winter/Spring Brochure
 
 
 
 
To Register for any of our activities or leagues just click below:
Register Now!
 
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If you have any questions about any of the information on our website give us a call at 281-478-2050 or contact Brad Harrington at bharrington@deerparktx.org.
 
New Payment and Registration Features- Pay Online!
 
Online registration and payments now available for most of our programs. An account must be set-up, either online or in-person. This new feature will allow the user to sign up for an available program and make their monthly payments through the internet, thus saving a trip to the Parks and Recreation office.
 
The reservation process may be started online as well. You can check building availability and tentatively book your reservation, following up in the Parks and Recreation office within 48 hours. Those renting the Community Center and Pavilion will need to show proof of residency.
 
Create your account here.
 
*Please note that if you are a parent that will be registering a child into any of our programs, that child will need to have an account as well. If you have any questions you may contact Brad Harrington at 281-478-2050 or by email at bharrington@deerparktx.org.*

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  • Spring Break Out Spring Break Camp
    Published: Thursday, February 02, 2012
    Spring Break camp with an exciting week of activities. Field trips, dodgeball, cooking and more. Flyer and parent packet
  • Fitness Day in the Park
    Published: Thursday, January 26, 2012
    Created as a day to explore greatness and to encourage you to make healthy and wise choices for your life today and forever.
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Scott Swigert
Scott Swigert
Director of Parks and Recreation
610 East San Augustine
Deer Park, TX  77536
  • Telephone Number: 281-478-2050
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  • Department Hours: Monday - Friday
    8am - 5 pm
    Closed Holidays
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