Dallas City Wire

January Celebrations and Holiday Closures

Dallas Park and Recreation administrative offices, maintenance facilities, and recreation centers will be closed Monday, January 1, 2024. Normal business operations resume Tuesday, January 2, 2024. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, administrative offices, maintenance facilities, and recreation centers will be closed Monday, January 15. Normal business operations resume Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Discover The Benefits of Recreation

This New Year!

Dallas Park and Recreation offers programs and activities for everyone to find a passion or hobby enjoyable to their interests! Dallas recreation centers feature fitness centers equipped with state-of the-art equipment, organized sports for youth and adults as well as leisure activities for seniors. Dallas' 410 parks and more than 180 miles of hike and bike trails are perfect for those who crave outdoor recreation. Visit or call a local recreation center for more information and discover what unique programs and activities are available in your community.

Pickleball Is For Everyone

Ross Neal recently shared his inspiring journey in his recently published children's book "No Bee Like Me." In it, he recounts his struggles with autism and the challenges of finding a suitable outlet for his energy. Three years ago, Ross discovered pickleball, a sport that became his source of joy and physical activity but also a supportive community at Fretz and Timberglen recreation centers. Watch the full story here!

JANUARY UPCOMING EVENTS

6 Wahoo Park Volunteer Tree Planting Event

12 PKR Hiring Job Fair

13 Willie Mae Butler Playground Ribbon-Cutting 

15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

19 Cherrywood Playground Ribbon-Cutting 12, 

26 Dallas Park and Recreation Board Meeting 

27 TOPS College Fair

Original source can be found here.