2018-175 Parents' Night OutDate: November 30, 2018 Report No. 2018-175
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
The Parks and Recreation Department’s (PARD) Parents’ Night Out Program.
BACKGROUND:
During the November 27, 2018, City Council Meeting, a request was made for information
regarding PARD programming that provided activities for children and allow parents / guardians
a night out. PARD currently offers two programs designed to entertain children and give parents /
guardians personal time.
Kids Rock, Grades 1-5
Kids Rock is offered once a month at the Denton Civic Center. Kids enjoy a night of fun activities
while parents / guardians can enjoy a night out. Experienced staff plan each event around a unique
theme. Play stations are created that include games and activities, mini-sports tournaments, unique
inflatable fun, ping-pong, and video games on a large screen. A DJ and dance contests are also a
part of the fun. Concessions are sold at the event to provide dinner or a snack. Registrations can
be made in advance or on-site the night of the event.
Upcoming Dates: December 7, 2018, January 11, March 1, April 5, May 3, 2019
7:00-10:30 p.m.
Denton Civic Center
$10 per child
King’s Tot Drop, Ages 3-6
To accommodate families with smaller children, King’s Tot Drop is offered every first and third
Saturday of the month. Parents / guardians can take some personal time while PARD staff provides
fun, supervised activities. Families must bring a snack and/or a lunch. Children must be potty-
trained to attend.
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
MLK Jr. Rec Center
$10 per Saturday
Staff continuously evaluates and surveys citizens for programing feedback and additional ideas.
Kids Rock and King’s Tot Drop are both popular programs that provide recreational activities for
kids and provide a valued service to families.
STAFF CONTACT:
Caroline Seward
Program Area Manager, Parks and Recreation
(940) 349-8271
Caroline.Seward@cityofdenton.com