Denton 360 presentationWhat is Parks
and Recreation?
Pandemic pivot
Wellness calls
Senior Talk Hotline
Safely re-opened two rec centers
Safe in-person events
Virtual programs
Drive thru programs
Service oriented initiatives
Maintenance projects
Recreation Centers
North Lakes Recreation Center
Denia Recreation Center
MLK. Jr. Recreation Center
Denton Civic Center
Summer Camps
5 All-Day Camps ages 5-11
Weekly themed
activities, field trips,&
pool days
Preschool Camp ages 3-5
Teen Camp ages 11-15
New Clear Creek Camp
Specialty Camps
Sports Camps
New Before & After Camp
pick-ups
Athletics
North Lakes Driving Range
Lessons, camps
Goldfield Tennis Center
Lessons, leagues, camps
Adult Leagues
Basketball, softball, soccer,
volleyball, kickball, cornhole
Youth Leagues
Volleyball, basketball, track,
futsal, soccer, flag football
Partner with Associations
Field Rentals
Tournaments
Aquatics
Denton Natatorium (NAT)
Partnership with DISD
Operates year-round
Swim team, swim lessons, classes,
reservations, open access
Water Works Park
Civic Center Pool
Carl Young Sprayground
Memorial Day-Labor Day
Community Events
Honey Run
Movies in the Park
Family Campouts
Liberty Run
Yankee Doodle Parade
July Jubilee
National Night Out
Tree Giveaway
Great American Cleanup
Stream Clean
Find your Play!
Planning for Today & Tomorrow
Land Acquisition
10-minute walk
Community Needs Assessment Survey 2019
TRAILS!
Hike, Bike, & Roll!
Total of 200+ miles of planned trails
www.dentonparks.com
38 Total Sites
1.Denton –6 Sites
2.Hickory Creek –4 Sites
3.Highland Village –4 Sites
4.Lewisville –8 Sites
5.Little Elm –5 Sites
6.The Colony –5 Sites
7.USACOE –6 Sites
Paddling Trails
Denton Elm Fork Paddling Trail &
100-mile paddling trail-Lake
Lewisville
Cities, TPWD, USACE, NCTCOG and
Non-Profits partnering to establish
the Lewisville Lake Paddling Trail.
38+/-launch sites identified around
the lake and creeks.
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
Transitioned to Parks and Rec Fall 2020
Mountain Bike Trail opening Nov 2021
Additional programming opportunities
Inclusion & ADA
All City parks, facilities and trails
being reviewed for ADA compliance
by Kimley Horn as part of the ADA
Transition Plan.
Three total phases to the project:
Sidewalks (Completed), Facilities
(Underway) and Parks (Underway)
Park Master Plans
Bowling Green
Villages of Carmel
Southwest Park
Community Input
Parks, Recreation, & Trails
Master Plan
Assess needs and guide future