Recreation Life Winter 2022

Winter 2022

In this Issue Special Events .................... New Programs .................... Recreation Programs .......... Senior Activity Center ....... Park Guide .......... Back Cover 5 9 12 20

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City Council Members Mayor, Rachel Proctor Kay Patrick Brown, Place 2 Nicole Raphiel, Place 3 Andre Byrd, Place 4 Dinah Marks, Place 5 Crystal Chism, Place 6 Letitia Hughes, Place 7

Administrative offices

our mission

Phone: Email: Address:

972-230-9653 youthsports@desototexas.gov 211 E. Pleasant Run Road DeSoto, TX 75115

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The department’s mission is to enrich the quality of life in DeSoto, provide World Class customer service, premier parks and dynamic recreational experiences.

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parks staff

our vision

Park Corporation Board Gail Lofton, John McCalib, Satterfield Wright, Shronda Whitfeild, Pierette Parker, James Culp, Danielle Odis Keep DeSoto Beautiful Board Karen Lacy, Rhetta Washington McCoy, Felecia Turrentine, Latoya Moore, Debbie Hicks, Shatise Chism, Paulette Hunter

Director: Chris Glover Assistant Director: Chase Ellis Youth and Business Coordinator: Sydney Elliott Parks Superintendent: Nathan Busby Senior Center Manager: Dianca McGee Special Events Manager: Deneen Anderson Athletics Manager: Steve Moore Sports and Recreation Manager: Kevin Moore Senior Center Supervisor: Shannon Myart Parks Staff Assistant: Stephanie Young Marketing and Communications: Roderick Turner Recreation Specialist, Gwen Westbrook-Wright

DeSoto Parks and Recreation is a vital component in the community that provides diverse services and opportunities. Our staff will be known for their commitment to professionalism and their ability to grow and change with the community. PROFESSIONALISM We will exemplify the highest standards of the profession.

ENGAGE We will develop strong relationships.

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INSPIRE We will promote community health and vibrant lifestyles.

INTEGRITY We will be fair and honest.

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CAPRA accreditation is the only national accreditation for park and recreation agencies, and is a measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management and service to the community. This mark of distinction indicates that an agency has met rigorous standards related to the management and administration of lands, facilities, resources, programs, safety and services.

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community centers/venues

Amphitheater 972-230-9650 211 E. Pleasant Run Road DeSoto, TX 75115

Civic Center 972-230-9650 211 E. Pleasant Run Road DeSoto, TX 75115

Corner Theatre 972-230-9650 211 E. Pleasant Run Road DeSoto, TX 75115

Moseley Pool 972-228-3553

1300 Honor Drive DeSoto, TX 75115

Recreation Center 972-230-9655 211 E. Pleasant Run Road DeSoto, TX 75115

Senior Activity Center 972-230-5825

204 Lions Street DeSoto, TX 75115

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membership requirements

center RECREATION hours of operation

Membership to the Recreation Center is open to users who are residents of the City of DeSoto. A photo I.D. and two forms showing proof of residency are required to apply for a new membership; and one form of residency is required for renewals (Photocopies will not be accepted).

Monday - Thursday

5 a.m. - 10 p.m. 5 a.m. - 6 p.m. 6:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

amenities

• Two competition-size gymnasiums • Treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, Hammer strength, Cybex Universal weight machines, Arc Training, and Jacobs Ladder. • One racquetball court • 1/12 mile walking/jogging track • Dance room • Two multipurpose areas • Men and women’s locker rooms

proof of residency

• A valid driver’s license or identification card issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety showing the DeSoto address of that person. • A current utility (gas, electric, water) showing the DeSoto address of that person. • A current lease or mortgage showing the DeSoto address of that person. • A current voter’s registration card showing the DeSoto address of that person. • A current auto insurance card showing the DeSoto address of that person.

non residents

Non-residents who work for a business in the City of DeSoto may get a membership pass with photo I.D. and a current business pay check showing that the person is an employee of a business in DeSoto. However, the spouse and children of the employee are unable to obtain a membership.

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RECREATION

youth programs

recreation pass membership

AIKIA Karate (ages 5-17) This class will teach children ways to channel their energy in a positive way, self discipline, respect for others, self-defense, improved memory skills and physical conditioning. Combined styles of American Kenpo and American Tae Kwon Do are emphasized in this class. Master Lloyd Ploeger is the class instructor. For more information, call (972) 217- 6363.

programs

Basketball Gym, Jogging/Walking Track (15 years and older)

Ages 6-54 Ages 55+ Recreation Day Pass

$15 per year $10 per year $5 per year

Registration Overview A variety of classes and programs are available for all ages and areas of interest. A registration fee must be paid in full before attending any class. Some classes may require extra fees and supplies. Some of the classes have a minimum and maximum number of participants. Pre-registration is highly recommended. If the minimum is not met within 48 hours of the class start date, then the class is subject to cancellation. If a class is canceled, then the participant may request to transfer to another class or receive a refund check by mail. Participants will be notified of any classes that have been canceled or rescheduled. In the event that a participant wants to withdraw from a class, he or she must complete a refund request form prior to the second class meeting to get a full refund or a transfer. Inclusion Policy • Participate must complete registration form (attached) 14 calendar days prior to scheduled event/service to Recreation Center. • Registration form received (date stamped) and reviewed by Supervisor. • Staff contacts appropriate agency/organization to schedule an assessment of the participant. • Participant is evaluated with parent/guardian. • Agency/organization recommends plan for inclusion or provides a referral to an agency/ organization to provide similar recreational program/service. • Concerns and request should be placed in writing and include information on the specific program/service, location of program, requested accommodation, and/or incident/occurrence. • Communicate directly with the Parks Managing Director, any concerns, which are not resolved within 14 calendar days by the program facility, and or any compliance violations.

fitness pass membership

Fitness Room, Basketball Gym, Jogging/Walking Track (15 years and older)

Guest Policy

Ages 16-54 $20

Ages 55+ $16 $88 $168 $10

Military $16 $88 $168 $10

Date

Day

Time

Fee

Course#

All guests (non-members, out-of-town, visitors, spectators) who are accompanied by members must purchase a guest pass to enter the facility.

1 month 6 Months 1 Year Fitness Day Pass

Sep

T, Th 6-7 p.m. / 7-8 p.m.

$30 7907 / 7910

$110 $210 $10

Oct

T, Th 6-7 p.m. / 7-8 p.m.

$30 7908 / 7911

Nov

T, Th 6-7 p.m. / 7-8 p.m.

$30 7909 / 7912

Recreation Guest Pass Fitness Guest Pass

$10 per day $5 per day

family fitness pass membership

racquetball court rental fee

All members must live in the same household to qualify as a family. Payment for all members must be made at the time of registration. Once registered, additional members can not be added until the family pass expires.

Day of Week

Hours

Hourly Fee

Monday-Thursday 5 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday 6:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.

$1/person $2/person $2/person $2/person

2 Members $30 $145 $280

3 Members $35 $175 $330

4 Members $40

1 month 6 Months 1 Year

Sunday

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

$205 $380

corporate membership

Corporate membership includes use of the: Indoor Track, Racquetball Court, Gymnasiums, Fitness Room, and 25% discount on recreation classes for the year. Members Agency Fee Membership Fee 0 - 2 $50 $157.50 3 - 7 $75 $125 8 - 12 $150 $110 13 - 17 $225 $95 18 - 22 $300 $85 23+ $375 $75

1. Participants must have a membership to use the racquetball courts. 2. Courts may be reserved up to 48 hours in advance. 3. Each member/guest must pay the court fee.

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adult programs

Karate of Dallas (ages 13-17) Students will learn practical self defense, close quarters defense, anti-bullying, weapons defense, health and fitness. Date Day Time Fee Course# Sep M, W 7-8 p.m. $30 7919 Oct M, W 7-8 p.m. $30 7920 Nov M, W 7-8 p.m. $30 7921 Paint & Sip (ages 9-16) Whether you are painting masterpieces or stick figures, everyone can enjoy our painting sessions and having refreshments with friends. Paint supplies, kid-friendly refreshments and instructions will be provided. Fees are $15 per class. Date Day Time Fee Course# Sep W 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15 7922 Oct W 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15 7923 Nov W 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15 7924

Pound Class Fitness Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Drop in sessions are available for $10 per class. Date Day Time Fee Course# Sep W, Sa 6-7:30 p.m./8:30-10 a.m. $40 7928 Oct W, Sa 6-7:30 p.m./8:30-10 a.m. $40 7929 Nov W, Sa 6-7:30 p.m./8:30-10 a.m. $40 7930 Revamp Camp This course is 1 hour of intense functional cardio and muscle strengthening. Re–Vamp burns fat in all area and challenges your fitness level with E30 exercise routine. Drop in sessions are available for $15 per class. Date Day Time Fee Course# Sep M 7-8 p.m. $60 7931 Oct M 7-8 p.m. $60 7932 Nov M 7-8 p.m. $60 7933 Restart Fitness This program is a challenging and dynamic whole body muscle conditioning exercise program. Exercises will be modified to accommodate all fitness levels. Be prepared to work your muscles and burn calories! Date Day Time Fee Course# Sep Sa 8-9 a.m. $15 n/a Oct Sa 8-9 a.m. $15 n/a Nov Sa 8-9 a.m. $15 n/a

Paint & Sip (ages 21+) Whether you are painting masterpieces or stick figures, everyone can enjoy our painting sessions and having refreshments with friends. Paint supplies, refreshments and instructions will be provided. Fees are $15 per class. Date Day Time Fee Course# Sep T 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15 7925 Oct T 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15 7926 Nov T 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15 7927 Karate of Dallas (ages 18+) Students will learn practical self defense, close quarters defense, anti-bullying, weapons defense, health and fitness. Date Day Time Fee Course# Sep M, W 7-8 p.m. $30 7919 Oct M, W 7-8 p.m. $30 7920 Nov M, W 7-8 p.m. $30 7921

Cheryl’s Studio This is a 60-minute group fitness class combining cardio, strength, and stretch moves for a total body workout. We have taken moves from hip-hop, yoga, Pilates, jazz dance, kickboxing, and resistance training and bundled them into one hour. For more information, call 214-507-0784. Drop in sessions are available for $10 per class.

Date

Day

Time

Fee

Course#

Sep M, T, Th 5:45-6:45 p.m.

$45

7913

Oct

M, T, Th 5:45-6:45 p.m.

$45

7914

Nov M, T, Th 5:45-6:45 p.m.

$45

7915

Dream Fitness This program is a challenging and dynamic whole body muscle conditioning exercise program. Exercises will be modified to accommodate all fitness levels. Be prepared to work your muscles and burn calories! Drop in sessions are available for $5 per class.

Date

Day

Time

Fee

Course#

Sep

M-F

9-10 a.m.

$45

7916

Oct

M-F

9-10 a.m.

$45

7917

Nov

M-F

9-10 a.m.

$45

7918

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Xtreme Fitness Join our high energy cardio class with great music, step platforms and dance moves with routines set to old and new hip hop music. Drop in sessions are available for $10 per class.

Date

Day

Time

Fee

Course#

Sep

T, Th

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

$40

7895

Oct

T, Th

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

$40

7896

Urban Line Dance - Beginner This is a line dance class for anyone who enjoys dancing and having fun. Introducing beginner and intermediate line dances for people who want to learn and move at the same time. Drop in sessions are available for $7 per class.

Nov

T, Th

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

$40

7897

Date

Day

Time

Fee

Course#

Sep

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

$15

7946

Oct

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

$15

7947

Nov

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

$15

7948

Zumba The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Drop in sessions are available for $7 per class.

Urban Line Dance - Intermediate This is a line dance class for anyone who enjoys dancing and having fun. Introducing beginner and intermediate line dances for people who want to learn and move at the same time. Drop in sessions are available for $7 per class.

Date

Day

Time

Fee

Course#

Date

Day

Time

Fee

Course#

Sep

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

$20

7949

Sep M, W, Th 6-7 p.m. / 7-8 p.m.

$40 7940 / 7943

Oct

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

$20

7950

Oct

M, W, Th 6-7 p.m. / 7-8 p.m.

$40 7941 / 7944

Nov

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

$20

7951

Nov M, W, Th 6-7 p.m. / 7-8 p.m.

$40 7942 / 7945

Yoga Yoga is the practice of body awareness and flow. Yoga allows for a release of tension and an increase in mobility. Drop in sessions are available for $12 per class.

Date

Day

Time

Fee

Course#

Sep M, W 7-8 p.m.

$80

7937

Oct

M, W 7-8 p.m.

$80

7938

Nov

M, W 7-8 p.m.

$80

7939

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ATHLETIC

programs

baseball - spring/fall

The Desoto Baseball Organization is designed to give children boys and girls ages 3-14, an opportunity learn, play and appreciate the great game of baseball. We encourage participants, parents, coaches and volunteers to model behavior consistent with Good Citizenship.

soccer - spring/fall

DeSoto Soccer Association (DSA) is a volunteer organization formed in 1979 to promote the development of recreational youth players and coaches in the DeSoto. Coaches are often parents of players. DSA is a member of North Texas State Soccer Association (NTSSA) and

Visit us Online to register! www.desotobaseball.org basketball - winter

This is a local recreational basketball league for ages 4 through 14. Our goal is to teach basketball fundamentals, rules and skills. We emphasize on sportsmanship, team play and clean/fair competition. Visit us Online to register! www.desototexas.gov/basketball

operates under its by-laws. Visit us Online to register! www.desotosoccer.org softball - spring/fall

This is a local recreational softball league for ages 5 through 16. Our goal is to teach softball fundamentals, rules, and skills. We emphasize sportsmanship, team play, and clean/fair competition.

bmx - all year

DeSoto BMX was America’s first covered facility built exclusively for BMX racing. This 60,000 square foot lighted track plays host to local, district, state, regional, and national motos

Visit us Online to register! www.desototexas.gov/parks

year-round in all racing categories. Visit us Online for upcoming races! www.desotobmx.net football & cheerleading - fall

A recreational league for ages 4 through 12. Our purpose is to teach proper skill and to provide an environment that will promote safety and

fundamentals over winning. Visit us Online to register! www.desototexas.gov/football

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center SENIOR ACTIVITY hours of operation

Monday - Thursday

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

overview

Everyone, age 50 and over, is welcome at the DeSoto Senior Activity Center, where active seniors of today can participate in a variety of activities.

The center provides many recreational and social opportunities; the congregant meal program, blood pressure screenings, games, dances, entertainment, travel, exercise, cultural events, volunteer opportunities, nutrition and health education.

A free activity calendar is available the last week of each month, providing information about planned activities, trips and events plus the meal menu for upcoming month.

health & fitness

program schedule

A fitness area is available to members and includes: • Treadmills • Stationary bike • Weight machines • Nu-step bikes

Mon Tue Fri Spanish TOPS Painting TX Hold ‘em Bingo Quilting Pinochle Crochet Line Dance Yoga Camp Meeting Pinochle Wed Thu

meal program

Education and health screenings are presented monthly. Check the monthly calendar for times and dates. • A hot nutritious lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. • A donation of $1.00 is suggested for meal participants age 60 years or older and their spouse. • The cost is $4.00 if you are younger than 60. • Meals must be ordered by noon two days in advance.

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DESOTO CIVIC

PAVILION

Pavilions are available April 1 through October 31. Pavilions are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can start booking your reservation from January 1 through October 31.

center

rentals

The DeSoto Civic Center offers meeting and banquet facilities for groups as large as 300. All bookings must be made in person and reservations can be made up to one year in advance. A damage deposit of $100 is required. For more information about rental policies, procedures and availability, call (972) 230-9650 or visit our website at www.desototexas.gov/parks.

Please call 972-230-9650 to check availability or for more information. A $50 damage deposit is required. Pavilions are rented in a five-hour time block or full day.

Mon. - Thu. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Mon. - Thu. 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mon. - Thu. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Fri. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Fri. - Sun. 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Fri. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Park

Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mon.-Thu. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Fri.-Sat. 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Sunday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Rooms Accommodations

Ernie Roberts Small

40 banquet style 50 meeting style 80 banquet style 100 meeting style 120 banquet style 150 meeting style 70 banquet style 100 meeting style 140 banquet style 200 meeting style 210 banquet style 300 meeting style Refrigerator, stove, oven, ice dispenser, sinks, microwave

$100

$150

$250

1 Pecan Room

$95

$120

$180

$140

2 Pecan Rooms 3 Pecan Rooms

Ernie Roberts Large

$190

$240

$360

$280

$150

$250

$400

$285

$360

$540

$420

Grimes Small

$75

$100

$150

1 Bluebonnet Room 2 Bluebonnet Rooms 3 Bluebonnet Rooms

$150

$200

$230

$150

amenities

Cleaning the Facility The reserving party is responsible for cleaning the facility. The Parks and Recreation Department may not be able to clean pavilions between reservations. Tables and immediate grounds must be cleared of litter at the conclusion of the reservation period. Bounce Houses Bounce houses are allowed in city parks; however, the bounce house vendor must provide a generator with all bounce house rentals. Grills Grills are not allowed.

$300

$400

$460

$300

• Playground • Electrical outlets • Restrooms • Drinking fountain • Parking

• Grills • Ernie Roberts

$450

$600

$690

$450

Small - 48 guests

• Ernie Roberts

Large - 152 guests

Kitchen

$40

$50

$75

$45

• Grimes

Small - 72 guests

The Amphitheater may be rented Monday - Saturday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. The cost of the Amphitheater is $175 per time frame with a $100 Damage Deposit. This facility can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. This is the perfect facility for weddings, performances and special events. Amphitheater

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