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Houston Parks and Recreation Department VOL. 11 - ISSUE 3 DECEMBER 1, 2016 - MARCH 31, 2017 HOUSTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT WINTER / SPRING ACTIVITIES GUIDE & CLASS CATALOG REGISTER ONLINE FOR ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES! REGISTER FOR HPARD’S AFTER SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HPARD COMMUNITY CENTER REGISTER FOR HPARD’S AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM! ENJOY SPORTS, CRAFTS, FIELD TRIPS AND MUCH MORE! Page 3 January 21st, 2017 Celebrate Arbor Day Celebrate Trees For more information contact Oneika Shelby at (832) 395-7280 or [email protected] HOUSTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT - (832) 395-7000 Shady Lane Park - Water Sprayground PRESERVING PARKS FOR TODAY | BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE FOR TODAY PARKS PRESERVING t may be winter; but, those of us lucky enough to live in Houston On the subject of the woods, did you know that our department offers have a wide world of outdoor recreation available to us. The camping and overnight cabins at Lake Houston Wilderness Park? This Houston Parks and Recreation Department is here to provide 5,000-acre natural getaway is a short drive north of the city, but may as Iyou with many options for fun this winter and spring. Whether well be a world away. You can bring your tents, your kayaks and canoes, you like organized sports, a long bike ride, or simply a stroll in the bikes and horses to enjoy on pristine woodland trails. Whether you set woods, you and your family have countless recreation options to aside a few hours or plan to stay at the park for a night or a weekend, choose from during Houston’s mild winter/spring weather. you will ind plenty to enjoy. And if you come to watch the wildlife, you Within this Activities Guide and Class Catalog, you will ind lots of will ind that many animals are more active when the weather is cool! information on programs you can use to stay active and locations Sports leagues, after school activities for the kids, leisure activities for for indoor and outdoor fun. We have adult sports leagues that run seniors, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department has something throughout the year. HPARD offers some of the best golf and tennis for everyone. Skateparks, water spraygrounds, wide open ields, disc facilities around, and our itness centers and community center golf, there is almost no end to the activities you can ind in Houston weight rooms give you spots to work out no matter what sort of Parks. I hope you will ind something in the pages of this cata log that weather there is outside. will appeal to you and your sense of fun and adventure. Get outside On those great days when the sun shines and you can’t wait to and play! Remember, winter is mild in Houston, and spring isfull of enjoy a brisk trip outside, Houston offers up an extensive system lowers. A great big, beautiful world is waiting for you toenjoy it! of trails for your use. Whether you are walking, jogging, biking, or simply taking in the air, we have linear trails running along the banks of our bayous and many of our 370 developed parks are equipped with trails marked with mile markers so you can gauge how much Joe Turner exercise you are burning up while you stretch your legs. You can Director, Houston Parks and Recreation Department enjoy the trees and the wildlife in such locations as Keith-Wiess Park and Cullen Park and, of course, Memorial Park, or you can check out the prairie being restored at Willow Waterhole or at the Hermann Park Bayou Parkland. 1 HOUSTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT - (832) 395-7000 TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION STATEMENT To enhance the quality of urban life by providing safe, well maintained “ parks and offering affordable programs for the community. HPARD ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK PROGRAM GUIDE AND ”CLASS CONTENTS CATALOG Director’s Message 1 The Houston Parks and Recreation Department provides programs and recreational HPARD Mission Statement 2 opportunities for people of all ages and abilities on a year-round basis. HPARD’s Activities in the Park Program Guide and Catalog is printed three times a year. Printed copies are HPARD Park Rules and Regulations 2 available at your local HPARD Community Centers. A download-able electronic version is Youth Programs 3 available online at www.houstonparks.org. Youth Tennis 7 • 2016 Fall Activities in the Park - August 1, 2016 Skateparks / Disc Golf 9 • 2016 Winter/Spring Activities in the Park - December 1, 2016 Adult Sports Leagues / Adult Senior Sports Leagues 11 • 2017 Summer Activities in the Park - April 1, 2017 Adult Fitness Centers 15 Community Center Weight Rooms / Gyms / Basketball 17 PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS Adult Fitness Classes / Aerobic Classes 20 • Park hours of operation for all city parks are • Fishing is not permitted. Exceptions are Adult Walking Clubs 25 6:00 am to 11:00 pm unless otherwise posted. children 12 and under and senior citizens 65 Park Trails 27 • Glass bottles and glass containers are and older and at Lake Houston Wilderness prohibited. Park with appropriate Texas State Fishing Senior Programs 30 License. • Camping in City parks is prohibited except Adaptive Sports and Recreation 34 at Lake Houston Wilderness Park where fee • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in City parks with posted signage. Pool Hours/Locations 37 based camping is permitted by reservation only. Walk-ins are welcome pending site • All animals must be on a leash and under the Water Spraygrounds 39 availability. direct control of its owner. Lake Houston Wilderness Park 41 • No motorized vehicles may be driven on • Owners must pick up after their dogs. City of Tennis Centers 45 turf areas. Houston Code of Ordinances Sec 6-24. Tennis Neighborhood Courts 46 • Riding or driving animals over or through the • Picnic areas are on a irst come, irst park, except along designated bridle paths is serve basis unless the area has been Golf Courses 48 prohibited. permitted. It is recommended that park patrons obtain permits to secure a picnic Park Volunteers 53 • Molesting, injuring, etc., animals, fowl or ish is prohibited. area for a special activity. Park / Greenspace Adoption Programs 55 • Erecting structures, bill posting, etc. is • The selling of food, drink or any other Permits and Reservations / Gardens 56 prohibited. commodity on park property is prohibited. Community Center Listing 57 • Walking, sitting or standing on any border or • Littering is prohibited. Please take care to dispose of your litter. Keep our lower bed is prohibited. Phone Numbers 58 greenspaces clean. • No hunting or use of irearms is permitted in city parks. For a complete list of Park Rules and Regulations, please visit the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, Chapter 32. HOUSTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2999 South Wayside | Houston, TX 77023 | (832) 395-7000 [email protected] | www.houstonparks.org To report the need for repairs in a park or at a park facility please contact the City of Houston non-emergency Help and Info Line by dialing 311 or (713) 837-0311 HOUSTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT You may also submit a service request your request online by visiting http://hfdapp.houstontx.gov/311/index.php. 2 HOUSTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT - (832) 395-7000 YOUTH PROGRAMS After School Enrichment Instructional Sports Play After School Meal Program (ASMP) Program (AEP) As part of HPARD’s After School Enrichment Program Get a FREE nutritious meal and snack at more than 75 Enjoy arts and crafts, games, entertainment, special (AEP), youth ages 6-13 will learn the fundamentals of a ASMP Provider Sites in the Houston/Harris county area. events, sports, ield trips, nature explorations, and variety of sports this fall through Instructional Sports Play. This program is open to youth ages 1 to 18. It provides a a variety of FREE activities at community centers This program is FREE to youth enrolled in HPARD’s FREE nutritious meal and snack to qualifying registered across the city. After School Enrichment Program. youth during the week. Meals are served Monday This program is open to youth ages 6-13. Register at Sports programming includes instruction and scrimmage through Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at participating a community center near you. play in a variety of sports including: Basketball, Soccer, ASMP sites. Ages: 6 - 13 Volleyball, and Flag Football. Equipment will be provided. Join the increasing number of families and children Contact your After School Enrichment Program site for participating in the After School Meal program. Registration: Ongoing Until Registration the Instructional Sports Play schedule this fall. Capacity is Reached No registration is required. To locate a site near you, dial Fee: FREE Ages: 6 - 13 2-1-1 and the operator will provide you with a site in your zip code area. Program Dates: Jan 3 - May 19, 2017 Registration: Aug 1 - Ongoing Times: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Program Dates: Sept 6 - Dec 16, 2016 Ages: 1 - 18 Information: (832) 395-7296 Fee: FREE Registration: Not Required (832) 395-7297 Information: (832) 395-7274 Program Dates: Aug 22, 2016 - May 31, 2017 (832) 395-7261 (832) 395- 7261 Mon - Fri Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Fee: FREE Information: (832) 395-7284 2-1-1 PRESERVING PARKS FOR TODAY | BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE FOR TODAY PARKS PRESERVING Mommy & Me Parents are invited to participate in this program for youth ages 4 and under. This parent/child program includes: itness activities, arts and crafts, and social games. Parents and/or guardian must accompany child at all times. Ages: 4 and under Registration: Ongoing Program Dates: Ongoing Time: Varies Fee: FREE Information: Contact Comunity Center Alief 2nd and 4th M & F 1:00 pm - 3:00
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