• 135.3 acres
• Baseball/Softball League Fields
• Concession (3)
• Football/Soccer league fields
• Pavilion
• Picnic area
• Restrooms (3) If you or your children have been playing organized sports in Arlington for a while, chances are you’ve played at Harold Patterson Sports Center.
Dedicated in 1990, this 135-acre park features baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields. Named for former mayor and lifelong Arlington resident Harold Patterson, this huge facility reflects Patterson’s equally impressive record during his days at City Hall. As Arlington’s population nearly doubled under his tenure, the city began developing projects such as The Parks at Arlington mall, Linc
Dedicated in 1990, this 135-acre park features baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields. Named for former mayor and lifelong Arlington resident Harold Patterson, this huge facility reflects Patterson’s equally impressive record during his days at City Hall. As Arlington’s population nearly doubled under his tenure, the city began developing projects such as The Parks at Arlington mall, Linc
Operating as usual
Arlington Tennis Center will host a Valentine's Tennis Social on Saturday, February 12! Mens, ladies, and mixed doubles with refreshments and prizes available 🎾
Email [email protected] to register!
Arlington Tennis Center will host a Valentine's Tennis Social on Saturday, February 12! Mens, ladies, and mixed doubles with refreshments and prizes available 🎾
Email [email protected] to register!
Say hello to Nabaa from The Beacon Recreation Center! 👋
Staff Spotlight!
Meet Nabaa Ali, she is one of the customer service representatives, CSR, here at The Beacon. Nabaa assists customers that may have any questions about any of the class offerings or any rentals that might be going on in the facility. She enjoys photography, painting, yoga, and is majoring in Journalism at TCC. Her favorite quote is “Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life.”
EVENT POSTPONED: Considering the recent rise of COVID-19 cases in Arlington and the surrounding areas, the 20th Annual Glitz & Glamour – Daddy Daughter Dance has been postponed. The new date is Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Bob Duncan Center.
EVENT POSTPONED: Considering the recent rise of COVID-19 cases in Arlington and the surrounding areas, the 20th Annual Glitz & Glamour – Daddy Daughter Dance has been postponed. The new date is Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Bob Duncan Center.
Check out all the fun we have lined up for the next few months in the Spring 2022 Naturally Fun magazine! You'll find some of your favorite traditions, as well as some new activities you'll love including full day camps, family activities, aquatic programs, and more! Spring into fun with Arlington Parks and Recreation and browse the interactive issue here: bit.ly/Spring2022NF
Check out all the fun we have lined up for the next few months in the Spring 2022 Naturally Fun magazine! You'll find some of your favorite traditions, as well as some new activities you'll love including full day camps, family activities, aquatic programs, and more! Spring into fun with Arlington Parks and Recreation and browse the interactive issue here: bit.ly/Spring2022NF
EVENT UPDATE: Due to the recent rise of COVID-19 cases in Arlington, The Beacon Recreation Center has decided to cancel the ML1K walk event scheduled for January 15.
EVENT UPDATE: Due to the recent rise of COVID-19 cases in Arlington, The Beacon Recreation Center has decided to cancel the ML1K walk event scheduled for January 15.
Our featured #ParkOfTheWeek is Richard Greene Linear Park! Located in the heart of Arlington's Entertainment District, this 41-acre linear park features a scenic lake, hike and bike trail, and ample green space. This park is also home to the Caelum Moor stone sculpture collection comprised of five unique stone monuments. Take a walk or ride through the greenway while you appreciate a one-of-a-kind collection of art, and take in the views of Arlington's most iconic attractions!
Location: 1601 E Randol Mill Rd, 76011
January offers new beginnings, and for many, it's a time to reflect and focus on health and fitness goals for the year ahead. Each Friday for the month of January, we will feature one of Arlington Parks and Recreation's fitness programs that you can enjoy during the first month of this New Year and beyond!
This week's Fitness Feature is The Beacon Recreation Center's Fitness Play Day. Designed for kids ages 5-12, this monthly activity invites kids to come play fun interactive games with a focus on fitness. This month's Fitness Play Day is January 29. You can register online here: bit.ly/3zw4gOc
January offers new beginnings, and for many, it's a time to reflect and focus on health and fitness goals for the year ahead. Each Friday for the month of January, we will feature one of Arlington Parks and Recreation's fitness programs that you can enjoy during the first month of this New Year and beyond!
This week's Fitness Feature is The Beacon Recreation Center's Fitness Play Day. Designed for kids ages 5-12, this monthly activity invites kids to come play fun interactive games with a focus on fitness. This month's Fitness Play Day is January 29. You can register online here: bit.ly/3zw4gOc
Considering the recent rise of COVID -19 cases in Arlington and the surrounding areas, this year’s Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. "Advancing the Dream” Four-Day Celebration is postponed. The Arlington MLK Celebration Committee, Inc., made this decision after much consideration and concern for the health and wellbeing of our community. This annual celebration, scheduled for January 14-17, will be held at a later date.
The celebration was set to include the MLK Advancing the Dream Banquet on Jan. 14, Poetry Meets Jazz on Jan. 15, the Hubert Moss Ecumenical Service on Jan. 16, as well as the Zeb Strong Jr. MLK Day of Service, Day of Service Festival and Youth Extravaganza on Jan. 17. The board and committee will reschedule all events for a later date. These events bring together members of the community in honor of and to advance the dream inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“While we are disappointed that we are not able to come together on this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend, we hope you will find other ways to celebrate and recognize the importance of the holiday with safe and healthy options. Visit our website at ArlingtonMLK.com for a listing of ways to participate in remembering and honoring everything Dr. King has accomplished. We hope you will make this a time to reflect, imagine and build the future for a greater Arlington community. I look forward to you joining us during the rescheduled weekend to Advance the Dream!” said Lisa Thompson, Board President Arlington Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee, Inc.
Purchased tickets to the MLK Advancing the Dream Banquet and the MLK Poetry Meets Jazz events will be automatically transferred to the new date. Please check your email, arlingtonmlk.com or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for all updates, including when the events will be rescheduled.
We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to bringing the community together, in-person and online, for a weekend filled with inspirational speakers, student performances, culture and art at a rescheduled date.
Residents are invited to learn more about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, and significant moments in the Civil Rights movement through Tarrant County College’s virtual MLK Historical Timeline Exhibit.
About The Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee Inc.
Organized in 1989 and established as a nonprofit in 1990, the MLK Celebration Committee has been an active contributor to the community for over thirty years. The MLK Celebration Committee has given out scholarships to graduating students, donated time, and resources to the community while continuing to push forward the message and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The committee is supported by the following organizations:
-Arlington ISD
-Arlington Ministerial Association
-Tarrant County College Southeast Campus
-The City of Arlington
-University of Texas at Arlington
Considering the recent rise of COVID -19 cases in Arlington and the surrounding areas, this year’s Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. "Advancing the Dream” Four-Day Celebration is postponed. The Arlington MLK Celebration Committee, Inc., made this decision after much consideration and concern for the health and wellbeing of our community. This annual celebration, scheduled for January 14-17, will be held at a later date.
The celebration was set to include the MLK Advancing the Dream Banquet on Jan. 14, Poetry Meets Jazz on Jan. 15, the Hubert Moss Ecumenical Service on Jan. 16, as well as the Zeb Strong Jr. MLK Day of Service, Day of Service Festival and Youth Extravaganza on Jan. 17. The board and committee will reschedule all events for a later date. These events bring together members of the community in honor of and to advance the dream inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“While we are disappointed that we are not able to come together on this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend, we hope you will find other ways to celebrate and recognize the importance of the holiday with safe and healthy options. Visit our website at ArlingtonMLK.com for a listing of ways to participate in remembering and honoring everything Dr. King has accomplished. We hope you will make this a time to reflect, imagine and build the future for a greater Arlington community. I look forward to you joining us during the rescheduled weekend to Advance the Dream!” said Lisa Thompson, Board President Arlington Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee, Inc.
Purchased tickets to the MLK Advancing the Dream Banquet and the MLK Poetry Meets Jazz events will be automatically transferred to the new date. Please check your email, arlingtonmlk.com or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for all updates, including when the events will be rescheduled.
We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to bringing the community together, in-person and online, for a weekend filled with inspirational speakers, student performances, culture and art at a rescheduled date.
Residents are invited to learn more about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, and significant moments in the Civil Rights movement through Tarrant County College’s virtual MLK Historical Timeline Exhibit.
About The Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee Inc.
Organized in 1989 and established as a nonprofit in 1990, the MLK Celebration Committee has been an active contributor to the community for over thirty years. The MLK Celebration Committee has given out scholarships to graduating students, donated time, and resources to the community while continuing to push forward the message and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The committee is supported by the following organizations:
-Arlington ISD
-Arlington Ministerial Association
-Tarrant County College Southeast Campus
-The City of Arlington
-University of Texas at Arlington
Protect Your Pets, Plants and Pipes During Freezing Temperatures
With freezing temperatures in this weekend's forecast, the City of Arlington wants to remind residents to be safe at home and on the road. Here's a handy check list on how to protect your property, pipes, plants and pets during these chilly days and nights. And help keep our streets free of ice by t...
Fritos on a burger? YES please 😋
Try the Wagyu Frito Pie Burger all month at Ventana Grille!
Many seniors report that volunteering gives them a sense of purpose, satisfaction, and well-being in their retirement years, but COVID-19 has presented barriers to volunteerism for this special group of community helpers. Texas Health provides insight on the mental and physical benefits of volunteering, as well as opportunities to give back safely in the current pandemic climate. ⬇️
Learn more about volunteering and its effect on mental and physical health, as well as opportunities to give back safely during the pandemic.
Less than one month left to register for the 20th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance! Fasten on the pearls and polish your Oxfords to Charleston your way through the glamorous night on February 5 at this year's Roaring Twenties Gala✨
Register at bit.ly/DDD2022
Less than one month left to register for the 20th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance! Fasten on the pearls and polish your Oxfords to Charleston your way through the glamorous night on February 5 at this year's Roaring Twenties Gala✨
Register at bit.ly/DDD2022
Take your body weight squats to the next level with today's #MovementMonday resistance band exercise from The Beacon!
Our featured #ParkOfTheWeek is High Oak Park! This 12-acre neighborhood park is perfect for a short walk or run along the half-mile concrete trail. There is also plenty of space to spread out for a picnic, or simply relax among the gorgeous oak trees that gave the park its name 🌳
Location: 2635 Wesley Drive, 76012
REMINDER: The City offers FREE Christmas Tree 🎄 Recycling from Dec. 27. 2021 – Jan. 12, 2022. Bring your clean tree to one of the participating recycling locations. No flocked or artificial trees will be accepted. Make sure to remove all ornaments, lights, tree stands, and plastic bags before drop-off. ➡️ ow.ly/X5U550Hk1sX
Due to a shortage of available staff, the East Library and Recreation Center Indoor Pool will have modified hours of operation on Friday, Dec. 31. The pool will be open from 5:45-10:00 AM. We hope to return to our normal hours of operation after tomorrow.
Due to a shortage of available staff, the East Library and Recreation Center Indoor Pool will have modified hours of operation on Friday, Dec. 31. The pool will be open from 5:45-10:00 AM. We hope to return to our normal hours of operation after tomorrow.
💪 Don't miss this January Jump Start opportunity at The Beacon!
New Year, new you? Where to start? Sign up for our Jump Start! fitness workshop. Let our certified coaches teach you the X's and O's of how to make a workout program for the goals you want. Enrollment is $20 for four classes.
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/arlingtonparks/activity/search/detail/24648?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US
Join us for a night filled with glitz and glamour at the 20th Annual Daddy Daughter Roaring Twenties Gala on February 5, 2022! Click below for more details on all the fun we have planned for this year's dances, and visit bit.ly/DDD2022 to register✨
Regular registration price ends on January 16.
Fasten on the pearls and polish your Oxfords to Charleston your way through the glamorous night at Arlington Parks & Recreation's 20th Annual Daddy Daughter Roaring Twenties Gala.
Many City of Arlington municipal offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, and Jan. 1, 2022, in observance of the New Year's holiday. View the full list of closings inside:⬇️
Many City of Arlington municipal offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, and Jan. 1, 2022, in observance of the New Year's holiday.
As we navigate fall allergy season and prepare for cold and flu season, chances are seasonal illness may be on your mind. When you first start noticing a sore throat, congestion, and a runny nose, how do you know what you’re dealing with? Texas Health offers advice on how to recognize the telltale signs of a cold, the flu and allergies.
More time spent indoors due to lower temps means more togetherness, which also often leads to the spread of bacteria and viruses. When you first start noticing a sore throat, congestion and a runny nose, how do you know what you’re dealing with? Learn how to spot the differences between a cold, th...
After the holiday festivities are over, Arlington residents and businesses are encouraged to recycle their real Christmas trees. Two free drop-off locations are available through January 12, 2022. Details inside: ⬇️
After the holiday festivities are over, Arlington residents and businesses are encouraged to recycle their real Christmas trees.
Say hello to Domonique, one of the friendly CSRs at The Beacon! 👋
Staff Spotlight!
Meet Domonique Reagan, she is one of the customer service representatives, CSR, here at The Beacon. Domonique assists customers that may have any questions about any of the class offerings or any rentals that might be going on in the facility. She enjoys hiking, reading, and has an Associates Degree in Business Administration. Her favorite quote is “Action is the key to success.”
The New Year is right around the corner, which means it's a great time to sign up for an Arlington Parks and Recreation fitness membership! Valid at all City of Arlington recreation centers, our membership tiers are designed to give you the most options so you can choose the membership best suited for your personal activity goals.
Visit apm.activecommunities.com/arlingtonparks/Membership to get started and treat yourself to all of our #NaturallyFun fitness programs and amenities!
Harold Patterson Sports Center - 1000 W Bardin Rd
Arlington, TX
76017
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