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Parks and Recreation  
The Garland Parks and Recreation Department provides a broad range of recreational programs, classes and fun opportunities through a park system that includes over 2,880 acres of park land and award-winning park facilities

 
  • View and print the PLAY Guide
  • Register Online
  • Sign-up for the PLAY by PLAY e-mail blast
  • Calendar of Events
  • Website Translation Services Available 
  • 2009/2010 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Annual Report 

     
     

  • Sweetheart Dance
    Sugar and spice and everything nice! Dads, granddads, and uncles, catch a shooting star with your little angel to a night of heavenly fun! This special evening includes dinner, dancing, a professional 5' X 7' photo, and each little angel will receive her very own ribbon halo. Be a part of her dream come true. Register per person. Each person in attendance must have a ticket.  Save $2 per person when you register online.



     Garland Parks and Recreation Award Winners
    Garland Parks and Recreation stood out at the awards ceremony at the Texas Recreation and Parks Society Regions 2 & 3 Conference held in Rockwall on November 18.  Garland recieved 5 awards including Best New Professional, Travis Cunniff; Recreation Professional of the Year, George Deines; Part time Employee of the Year, Joyce Kendall; Advocate of the Year, Jack Sparkes; and Recreation Facility Design, Hollabaugh Recreation Center.  Congratulations to everyone honored. 


    Now on Facebook!
    Get all the latest and greatest happenings on the Garland Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Facebook page.  Learn about special events, facility closing updates, and see pictures of facilities, parks, and programs.  Become a fan today!!

    YouTube
    Take a peek at our new Get out and PLAY Garland commercials, Surf and Swim commercials, and Aquatic staff interviews that show all the wonderful things Garland Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts has to offer.  

     

     

    Available to the public are six recreation centers, two senior citizen centers, four swimming pools, a 13-court tennis center with pro shop, 40 playgrounds, 73 athletic fields, four group picnic pavilions, and more than 30 miles of trails. 

     
    Whether it’s splashing in the waves at Surf and Swim Wave Pool, ballroom dancing at the Garland Senior Activity Center, guided nature tours at the Spring Creek Forest Preserve, Jazzercise classes at Audubon Recreation Center or Holford Recreation Center, sailboarding on Lake Ray Hubbard at Windsurf Bay Park, adult softball leagues at Carter Softball Complex, or Special Olympic sports, try us for your family’s recreation needs. 


    Instructors Wanted
    Do you have a skill or talent you want to share?  Garland Parks and Recreation is always looking for instructors.  Click on the link above to access a proposal form and information about teaching classes for Garland Parks and Recreation.  
     


    Vision  
    To make Garland an active, enjoyable, healthy, and inviting city for generations to come.   
     


    Mission 
    The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department plans, provides, and preserves the opportunities that promote recreational, cultural, and natural resource experiences for the social, economic, and environmental benefit of the citizens of Garland. 
     

    Core Values
    Teamwork
    Integrity
    Innovation
    Passion
    Service
    Fun 

     
    Statement on Inclusion
    The City of Garland Parks and Recreation Department encourages people of all abilities to participate in recreation activities together and register for programs that are of interest to them. We strive to promote activities that provide a positive, independent leisure experience through standard, specialized, adapted, and inclusive programs. Please call your local recreation center if you have a special need or require any special accommodations.