By Kelli Nesbitt, Parks & Recreation Marketing Coordinator
Seemingly endless 100-degree days can make it seem like summer will never end. Thankfully, the cooler days of autumn are approaching.
Of course, with the change of seasons comes football games and excited kids going back to school, among other delights. For the Parks and Recreation Department, the subsiding heat also means an impressive lineup of engaging fall programs and events for all ages.
Registration is underway, and we have no residency requirements.
Here’s the fall schedule:
- Aqua Fitness
- 7-On-7 Football
- Beginner Tennis
- Empower Run Club
- Fundamental Field Hockey
- High-Performance Tennis Academy
- Intermediate Tennis
- Junior Beginner Tennis
- Junior Intermediate Tennis
- Junior Round-Robin Tennis
- Kickball League
- Round-Robin Tennis League
- Softball League
- Speed & Agility Training
- Ultimate Frisbee League
- Volleyball League
- Winter Basketball
- After-School Nature Hour
- Birding 101
- Cryptic Cryptid Crawl
- Forest Therapy
- Holistic Health Days
- Lick Creek Park in The Dark
- Meditation Meetup
- Nature Movement & Meditation
- Outdoor Experiments
- Sheng Zhen Meditation in Motion
- Texas Hunter Safety Certification Course
- Volunteer Day: Invasive Plant Pulls
- Wild Walks in The Park
- Advanced Okinawan Karate
- After-School Program
- Annual Fall Fest & Haunted House
- Basketball Open Gym
- Beginner Okinawan Karate
- Competitive Pickleball
- Creative Expression Through Art: Color Me Beautiful Paint Party
- Fit Fest
- Friday Night Live
- Holiday Party
- Okinawan Karate
- Pickleball
- Senior Autumn Fest
- Senior Citizens Day
- Seniors Night Out: Dancing & Games
- Soul Steppin’ Line Dancing
- Weekly Senior Programs
- Zumba
MEYER SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTER
- Beginner Watercolor
- Bridge Tournament
- Intermediate Watercolor
- Introduction To Nia Fitness
- Meyer Book Club
- Nia Fitness
- Potluck Social
- Weekly Senior Programs
- Aggieland Fly Fishers
- Bingo Night
- Chair Volleyball
- Fit Self-Defense
- Forest Therapy
- Games For All
- Line Dance Party
- Nature Movement & Meditation
- Senior Forest Therapy
- Seniors Night Out: Dancing & Games
- Taekwon-Do Classes
- Weekly Senior Programs
STEPHEN C. BEACHY CENTRAL PARK
- Lights On
- Christmas in the Park
- Jingle Bell Fun Run
- Exploring History Luncheons, Larry J. Ringer Library
- Family Creepy Crawl 2K Fun Run & Walk, Wolf Pen Creek Park
- Pavilion Food Court, American Pavilion at Veterans Park Athletic Complex
We know you have questions, so maybe this helps:
Do you offer scholarships for after-school programs?
We offer a discounted rate for qualifying households. Proof of eligibility is required.
Are the splash pads open this fall?
The Fun for All Playground and W.A. Tarrow’s splash pad is open through Oct. 31.
Is there a youth soccer league in town?
The College Station Soccer Club operates a league.
When are the pools open for general swim?
General swim hours continue through Sept. 4 at Adamson Lagoon and through Aug. 13 at Cindy Hallaran Pool.
Are you hiring seasonal staff?
Yes! We hire tennis instructors and recreation assistants for our after-school program, athletic leagues, facility rentals, and senior programs.
>> Apply for Seasonal Jobs
For more information, contact us at 979-764-3486 or parks@cstx.gov. It’s also wise to sign up for our weekly Recreation Connection e-Newsletter for updates on programs, events, and other news.
We encourage you to seize the opportunity and discover why we’re among only 22 nationally accredited municipal park agencies in Texas.
We’ll see you at our fabulous city parks and facilities this fall!
About the Blogger
Kelli Nesbitt has served the Parks & Recreation Department for 18 years, the last decade as marketing coordinator. A native of Bryan, she earned a bachelor’s degree in health & kinesiology from Sam Houston State.
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