Best Ways To Utilize DFW's Parks & Rec Department

When it comes to living in the DFW area, there are a lot of things to do, but some people fail to look into what the Dallas Park & Registration Department offers. They not only run all the parks and recreation centers; they also have special programs for kids and adults and offer permits to do a number of things, on top of holding special events year round. Here is a look at everything a person needs to know about the Dallas Park & Recreation Department.

Dallas Park & Recreation Department
1500 Marilla St. Suite 6FN
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 670-4100
www.dallasparks.org

The Dallas Park & Recreation Department is one of the biggest municipal park systems in the United States and has a lot of diverse recreational programs and facilities. This includes programs for kids, adults and seniors, parks and community centers, special events and much more. In the DFW area, there is something for everyone, and there are plenty of opportunities close to home, no matter where that home is. Interested residents do need to register, and they normally are required to use the rec center in their district.

Adult Sports Programs

The Dallas Park & Recreation Department offers a number of fitness programs. Outside of exercising at the local community centers, there are also adult sports leagues for people to get involved with. The two main sports programs offered are basketball and softball, although there are also chances for boxing, fencing, martial arts, pickleball, soccer and volleyball leagues. People can register to play basketball for $200 per team. Softball is held through three seasons in the spring, summer and fall.

After School Programs

Often working parents find dealing with a child's after school schedule difficult. But the Dallas Park & Recreation Department has parents covered. They have special after school programs for kids aged five to 12, and they partner with the schools. This after school program will not just have kids playing, but will also expose them to activities that will help them learn and master new skills, including arts, sports, fitness and more. The schools and recreation centers also coordinate buses for the children in these programs.

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Senior Activities And Programs

The Dallas Park & Recreation Department also looks out for the health, well-being and happiness of their senior community members. The department offers a number of programs and activities for senior citizens that promote healthy living. These include, but are not limited to, aerobic classes, walking clubs, weight training, arts & crafts classes, fitness and nutrition classes and much more. Best of all, the activities at the recreation centers are only $7 per month for anyone 55 or older.

Outdoor Weddings

The Dallas Park & Recreation Department also offers numerous scenic park locations for people who want to have a beautiful wedding. By calling the department, they can help brides and grooms find the perfect spot for their wedding and reserve the spot so that everything is ready for the big day. This only costs a low $25 an hour fee with a two-hour minimum reservation, and it is up to the bridal party to set up and clean up after the wedding. There is a full listing of options, with photos, on the Dallas Park & Recreation Department website.

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Shawn S. Lealos is a freelance writer who graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2000 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. He writes for a variety of national publications and has over 15 years of sports journalism experience. Follow Shawn on Twitter @sslealos. Examiner.com.