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University Park
Parks and Recreation
April 2024
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Pool season kicks off for seniors on May 6 and May 25 for everyone else | |
Aquatic Season Family Accounts | |
As we gear up for the upcoming pool season, we would like to announce the use of Family Accounts to streamline your experience with our aquatic facilities.
Starting April 1st, pool passes, aquatic programs and pool parties will be available for purchase via CivicRec. For the best user experience, we recommend utilizing Family Accounts to centralize all aquatic purchases for every member of your family.
What does this mean for you?
If your family currently has separate accounts for tennis passes, don't worry! While tennis pass holders must maintain their separate accounts for tennis reservations, you can follow the instructions below to add your information to a Family Account for aquatic purchases and future program registrations.
Ready to get started?
Desktop Instructions:
- Visit CivicRec by clicking here
- Log into the PRIMARY member's account
- Click on the "Account" tab at the top left corner
- Once on the "My Dashboard" page, click on the "Add New Account Member" tab towards the left of the page
- Add each family member that will be utilizing the pool this year
- Once all members have been added successfully, you can click on the catalog tab at the top left and purchase a pool pass for each appropriate member
Phone/Mobile Device Instructions:
- Visit CivicRec by clicking here
- Click on the Menu tab towards the top left
- Select "Desktop Version" from the menu
- Follow steps 2 - 6 from the Desktop Instructions
Feel free to reach out to our team for assistance or to set up your Family Account.
We look forward to a fantastic pool season ahead!
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Pool season is quickly approaching! Dive into the fun and make a splash this summer by securing your pool pass early. On Monday, April 1 at 10 a.m., pool passes will become available for purchase in CivicRec.
Beat the heat, make memories and enjoy a summer filled with sun, fun and water adventures!
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Looking for a place to hold a birthday party or family picnic during those hot summer months? What better place to throw a cool party than the Holmes Aquatic Center?
We have two (2) party areas to choose from, one on the big poolside near the slide and another in the baby pool area.
Both party spaces include picnic-style tables and are located under a shaded structure.
Your party rental provides two (2) hours of entertaining time for your guests. Please note that your guest count includes everyone entering the facility for your event, both children and adults, swimmers and non-swimmers.
Visit CivicRec on Monday, April 1, to view pricing and book your pool party area!
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Looking for something smaller than a large party area? We offer four (4) private cabanas!
Booking is easy! All you'll need is a CivicRec account and a date in mind to view available two-hour time slots.
Please note that cabana rentals are not associated with the pool party reservation or entry fee. Members must provide a season pass, and guests will be required to pay the entry fee at the gate upon entering.
Cabana rentals will open for booking in CivicRec on Monday, April 1.
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Are you looking to get a head start on finding a summer job that's both fun and rewarding? Join our aquatics team for the 2024 pool season!
View available positions and apply today by scanning the QR code or clicking the button below.
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Upcoming Events and Programs | |
UP All Night
Saturday, April 6 -
Sunday, April 7
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The annual UP All Night event is coming up! On April 6, fun activities will be held at Curtis Park, followed by an overnight camping experience for participants at the UP Elementary campus. This is an amazing fundraising event that generates over $100,000 each year.
Click here to learn more about Up All Night and purchase your tickets!
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Centennial Celebration
Saturday, April 13
6:00P - 9:00P
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Join us in commemorating 100 years of the City of University Park at the Centennial Celebration on Saturday, April 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at Goar and Williams Parks and will feature food trucks and entertainment for all ages. After dark, a spectacular drone show will highlight 100 years of community history!
Featured food trucks include:
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Preservation Park Cities Car Show
Saturday, April 20
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If you like cars (or just like getting outside), the Preservation Park Cities Car Show is the event for you!
Each year, the entries are impressive and continue to grow. This event is free and open to the public.
Click here for more information!
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This Spring, we are thrilled to announce that UP Parks has partnered with KidoKinetics to bring some extended day sports programs to our youth grades K-4. The program offerings this spring will be Pickleball/First Tee Golf and Flag Football/Volleyball. Students from Hyer Elementary and UP Elementary can sign up to join these classes offered through May 15.
Visit the KidoKinetics website to sign up today!
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Curtis Park Southeast Improvements
April 2024
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Improvements are coming to the southeast side of Curtis Park in April! Over the next few weeks, the southeast side of our park will undergo enhancements to make it an even more inviting and enjoyable space for everyone.
Here's what you can look forward to:
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New Landscaping: Surrounding the playground, expect to see fresh landscaping that will add beauty and charm
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Pavestone Hardscape: Adding durability and aesthetic appeal, pave stone hardscaping will be integrated into the park's design
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Ornamental Plantings: Enjoy the addition of ornamental plantings that will add to the park's overall ambiance
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Landscape Lighting: Lighting enhancements will contribute to safety and extend the park's usability into the evening hours
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Park Furnishings: New benches, tables and other amenities that will improve your park experience
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Open-Air Structure/Pavilion: A new open-air structure/pavilion will be added, offering a reservable space for birthday parties and family picnics.
During this time, construction crews will be in and out of the park, working diligently to bring these improvements to life. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding as we work to enhance Curtis Park.
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Own the book specially commissioned to capture and commemorate ten formative decades of an incredible city and explore the twists and turns that led to the culture and unique characteristics of the community we know and love. This coffee-table style book follows city history by decade, starting with our founding families and SMU's beginnings, to avoiding annexation by Dallas, and the development of our churches, schools and neighborhoods, the acquisition of park lands, our unique architecture, our retail centers, anecdotal fun-facts, the role of city leaders and much more!
The centennial book is available for pre-order through June 30, 2024 for $50. Books will be ready for delivery by July 2024.
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Centennial bricks recognize the City of University Park's 100th capital anniversary and allow for families and individuals to help commemorate this milestone in a tangible manner. Centennial bricks will be installed in the Centennial Promenade in Goar Park in late 2024.
Centennial bricks are on sale for $250.00 per brick while supplies last. Bricks will be sold through April 30, 2024.
Click on the link below to order a Centennial brick!
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Discover the history of University Park at your fingertips!
Explore an online archive curated by the City's Centennial Legacy Advisory Group, showcasing the origin and development of our community. Content includes materials highlighting cultural life, historical events, prominent residents, landmarks, and more.
If you are interested in submitting content, please familiarize yourself with the collection's guidelines and restrictions by clicking here.
For more information, click the button below!
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Using CivicRec on your phone our tablet?
Follow the directions above for a more user-friendly viewing experience!
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Facility & Field Reservations | |
Reserve your space today! | |
Interested in reserving one of our beautiful park spaces?
Follow these simple steps!
- Log on to CivicRec or create an account
- Select Park Reservations
- Enter a date and select the time frame(s) you would like to reserve the park space
- Enter details about your reservation and submit your request
- Look out for an email or call from staff within 48 hours to confirm your reservation and provide instructions for completing the payment
*All park and field reservations must be made at least 14 days in advance
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VISION:
Our vision is to create community through People, Parks, Programs and Preservation.
MISSION:
Our mission is to provide lifelong recreation and leisure opportunities for our residents, neighbors, and guests through high-quality programs in well-managed parks and recreation facilities.
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University Park
Parks and Recreation
4420 Worcola Street
Dallas, TX 75206
www.uptexas.org
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Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED
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