The new year offers a superb lineup of fresh and appealing park programs and sports leagues

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By Gene Ballew, Recreation Manager

The upcoming year offers a superb lineup of fresh, engaging programs and events for all ages and abilities. Whether you are looking for a new hobby or want to find ways to be active, we have something for everyone.

Registration is underway, and we have no residency requirements. Here’s a look at the Parks and Recreation lineup through April 30.

AQUATICS: 979-764-3540

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training: Blended Learning (adult)
American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification (Adult)

ATHLETICS: 979-764-3486

GARY HALTER NATURE CENTER: 979-764-6216

Texas Hunter’s Safety Certification Course (all)
Sheng Zhen Meditation in Motion (adult)
Bio Blitz (all)
Birding 101 (all)
Nature Center’s Star Party (all)
Monarch March (all)
Lick Creek Park in the Dark (all)
Junior Master Naturalist (youth)
Volunteer Day: Invasive Plant Pulls (all)
Holistic Health Days (all)
City Nature Challenge (all)

LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER: 979-764-3779

After-School Program (youth)
Advanced Okinawa Karate (youth & adult)
Beginner Okinawa Karate (youth)
Fitness Center (adult)
Pickleball (adult)
Basketball Open Gym (adult)
Zumba (adult)
Weekly Senior Programs
Friday Bingo (senior)
Seniors Night Out: Dancing & Games (senior)
Family Game Night (all)
FitFest (all)
Gooden Fitness Group Training (adult)
Show Em’ Off for MLK Car Show (all)
40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keeping the Dream Alive Celebration (all)
Community Clean Up (all)
Who are We: We are Black History!
Girls In STEM Expo (youth)
Women’s Empowerment Luncheon (adult)
Future Chefs Cooking Sessions (youth)
Easter Egg-Stravaganza (all)

MEYER SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTER: 979-764-2670

Nia Fitness (adult)
Watercolor I & II (adult)
Meyer Book Club (adult)
Weekly Senior Programs
Potluck Socials (senior)
Bridge Tournament (senior)

SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER: 979-764-6351

Aggieland Fly Fishers (all)
Taekwon-Do Classes (all)
Fit Self-Defense (adult)
Weekly Senior Programs
Senior Night Out Dancing & Games (senior)
Games for All (all)
Hot Coca for All (all)
Karaoke for All (all)
Resume Building Workshop (all)
Ice Cream for All (all)

OTHER FACILITIES: 979-764-3684

Exploring History Luncheons, Larry J. Ringer Library (all)
Movies in the Park, Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater (all)
Food Truck Wednesdays, Wolf Pen Creek Festival Site (all)

Do you still have questions?

Are scholarships available for youth and after-school programs?

We offer a discounted rate for qualifying households. Proof of eligibility is required.

When will the splash pads open?

The Fun for All Playground and W.A. Tarrow’s splash pads open on March 1 and operate daily from 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Are there other athletic leagues in town?

BCS Soccer, Brazos Valley Girls Softball, College Station Little League, College Station Soccer Club, and Brazos Valley Hockey Club operate spring leagues.

When will you start accepting pool rentals for the 2024 season?

Reservations open on March 1.

Are you hiring seasonal staff?

We hire tennis instructors and recreation assistants for our after-school program, athletic leagues, facility rentals, and senior programs.

>> Apply for a job

For more information, contact us at 979-764-3486 or parks@cstx.gov. Signing up for our weekly Recreation Connection e-newsletter is also a great way to keep updated about our programs and events.

About the Blogger

Gene Ballew has been with the Parks and Recreation Department for 17 years and is in his seventh as the athletics and tourism manager. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management from Texas A&M in 2008.

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