03/25/2023
Thank you DeSoto for showing up in large numbers.
Impacts on community cleanup events like this:
•Increases neighborhood quality of life
•Increases social capital and builds relationships
•Encourages to embrace diversity
City of DeSoto Parks & Recreation Department
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DeSoto PARD is a vital component in the community that provides diverse services and opportunities.
Mission Statement
To create leisure experiences by providing world-class customer service and diverse opportunities for all generations. Award Winning Department -
2022 Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies, National Recreation and Park Association Re-Accreditation
2021 Community Partner - DeSoto Chamber of Commerce
2020 Tree City USA - Arbor Day Foundation
2019 Promotion
al Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society - North Region
2019 Volunteer Service Individual Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society
2018 Advocate of the Year Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society
2017 Excellence in Maintenance and Quality, Texas Turfgrass Association
2016 Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies, National Recreation and Park Association
2015 Committee’s Choice Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society
2015 Readers Choice Award - Best Place for Kids, Focus Daily News
2015 Recreation Professional of the Year Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society
Operating as usual
03/25/2023
Let’s continue to Keep DeSoto Beautiful!
Impacts on community cleanup events like this:
•Instill neighborhood pride
•Gives everyone a chance to contribute
•Increase neighborhood health
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Photos from City of DeSoto, Texas - City Hall's post
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Photos from City of DeSoto, Texas - City Hall's post
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Photos from City of DeSoto, Texas - City Hall's post
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Photos from City of DeSoto, Texas - City Hall's post
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Photos from City of DeSoto, Texas - City Hall's post
03/24/2023
Teens will connect and build positive relationships with professionals in their community through fun and engaging interactions. Click here to register for free: https://bit.ly/teenexpo2023
03/24/2023
Our program is designed for beginners who want to develop combat skills they can rely on in a real situation. Click here to register: http://bit.ly/3krbfo5
03/24/2023
Bridging the gap between schools and the community for children with different abilities!
We will bring together parents/caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, and community/local non-profit leaders. The conference theme “The Ultimate Parent Teacher Conference” will provide parents with a plethora of knowledge, resources, and support for children with different abilities from the perspective of school educators and healthcare professionals.
Register here: http://bit.ly/3JY1I2i
03/23/2023
Achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!
Join us Mon., Wed., and Thur. evenings. And don's forget about Sat. mornings.
Drop in for only $7.
03/23/2023
Tickets are on Sale! This will be a special evening for mothers and sons to dress up, dance, and share a special bonding experience that will be a cherished memory for many years to come. Many are expected to enjoy a fantastic evening. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/motherandson2023
03/23/2023
Enrollment is open for martial arts classes for ages 5 to 17. Classes are designed to teach students way to channel their energy in a positive way. Register at https://bit.ly/3PpbABr
03/22/2023
Come play with us in a fun and encouraging environment. Activities vary in each class and focus on all fitness, motor and agility development. Click here for more information: http://bit.ly/3XLOg5F
03/22/2023
We train all levels, from beginner to elite, with a focus on the development of the complete basketball player. Register here: http://bit.ly/3YqPrHl
03/22/2023
Keep DeSoto Beautiful is sponsoring the Annual Trash Pick Up Day. Want to help out? Simply sign up for a cleanup location and show up. It's that easy.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/558312055387
03/21/2023
Bridging the gap between schools and the community for children with different abilities!
We will bring together parents/caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, and community/local non-profit leaders. The conference theme “The Ultimate Parent Teacher Conference” will provide parents with a plethora of knowledge, resources, and support for children with different abilities from the perspective of school educators and healthcare professionals.
Register here: http://bit.ly/3JY1I2i
03/20/2023
Join the Total Body Experience with Fitness by the Nori
$8 Drop-In rates are available now!
Morning Sessions
Monday -Thursday - 5AM
Saturday - 7AM & 8AM
Evening Sessions
Tuesday - Thursday - 7PM
03/20/2023
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: It's almost pool season and we're searching for vibrant and hardworking individuals to help us get this party started!
We're hiring for the following positions:
Pool Manager
Assistant Pool Manager
Lifeguards
Pool Attendants
We also offer competitive hourly wages, paid lifeguard certificates, paid uniforms, $100 employee referral fee and so much more!
Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desototx
- City of DeSoto Parks & Recreation Department
03/19/2023
Photos from Desoto Baseball Organization's post
03/18/2023
Tickets are on Sale! This will be a special evening for mothers and sons to dress up, dance, and share a special bonding experience that will be a cherished memory for many years to come. Many are expected to enjoy a fantastic evening. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/motherandson2023
03/18/2023
Photos from DeSoto Public Library, DeSoto, Texas's post
03/18/2023
Raffle after the amazing workout with Mayor Proctor. Thank you to everyone who came and participated. See you next time!
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Photos from City of DeSoto, Texas - City Hall's post
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Recreation Life Spring 2023
Discover DeSoto Parks & Recreation Department and all we have to offer. Register for a new program, a sports league, or join the fitness center. Enjoy the upcoming season by attending one of our festive events.
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Photos from City of DeSoto, Texas - City Hall's post
03/18/2023
2023 5K Shamrock Shake Run🍀
03/18/2023
We have help from the amazing Desoto police department and EMT.
03/18/2023
The fabulous Mayor Rachel Proctor is ready!
03/18/2023
We are ready to start!
03/18/2023
Perfect time to get warmed up for the amazing 5K Shamrock Shake Fun Run or Walk🍀
03/18/2023
Great way to warm up for the 5K Shamrock Shake Run.
03/17/2023
Battle of the Ski Goggles 7 on 7 Football Tournament at McCowan Park, 1400 Uhl Road, DeSoto, TX powered by AJ Sports.
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211 E Pleasant Run Road
Desoto, TX
75115
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| Tuesday | 5am - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 5am - 10pm |
| Thursday | 5am - 10pm |
| Friday | 5am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 6:45am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 5pm |
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DeSoto Parks and Recreation will host TEDxDeSoto. We will be Live-In Person and in the Metaverse, where speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. Join us on Oct. 22 at 11AM at the Corner Theatre. Tickets on Sale: https://TEDxdesoto2022.eventbrite.com #tedxdesoto #TEDx #TEDTalk #desotopard #desotorec #desototx
Live at the Latino Heritage Festival.
Clean DeSoto Clean Trash Pick Up Day
Keep DeSoto Clean Trash Pick Up Day Saturday, September 25, 2021. Register online at: https://bit.ly/3tukyUO All supplies are provided by the City for all volunteers including gloves, bags, and pickers.
Property of the Month - Jubilee Community Church
Jubilee Community Church receives Property of the Month presented by Keep DeSoto Beautiful. #desotopard #desotorec #keepdesotobeautiful
Morning chair exercises😄 Wednesdays @10am.
Get your FREE tickets today on Eventbrite https://bit.ly/3CECujH #desotopard #desotorec #desotoTx #LatinoHeritageMonth #latinmusic #ladezz #latinbreed #dallasnightlife #thingstodoindallas #foodie #festival #latinmusic
New All-Inclusive Playground coming to Ernie Roberts Park The playground at Ernie Roberts Park will close Tuesday, September 7th due to construction. Visit our website to access additional park locations www.desototexas.gov/parks #desotorec #desotopard #desototx
We have some T-shirt Winners! DeSoto Civic Academy with Parks and Recreation tonight. #desotorec #desotopard #civicacademy
DeSoto Civic Academy with Parks and Recreation tonight. #desotorec #desotopard #civicacademy
DeSoto CARES
Did you know FREE COVID-19 Pandemic Relief is available for DeSoto residents and businesses? Find out more info here: https://www.desototexas.gov/.../COVID-CARES-Resources... #CityofDeSoto #desototexas #DeSotoCARES #DeSotoRises
Virtual 5K Walk and Run
Sister 2 Sister Fitness Festival - Featuring Celebrity Chef, Mary Lou Davis October 2 | 8:30AM - 12:30PM Register online at www.celebratinglife.org
Live at the DeSoto Senior Activity Center Sentimental Journey!
Dallas Mavs Hoop Camp at DeSoto Recreation Center this week. #desotorec #desotopard #mffl #mavsnation
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DeSoto community there are limited appointments available for tomorrow's vaccination clinic...please share!
Clean-up day in Desoto - Pleasant Run & Polk this morning. Keep Desoto Beautiful Corporation in action
Come out to the DeSoto Senior Activity Center, and enjoy some music in the parking lot this Friday March 26th @ 11:45 am.
Looking for a girls 8u Basketball team for my niece to join.
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A fun and safe opportunity to explore the businesses in Desoto while gathering all of Santa's treats. Find him and get your photo opp! $5 Saturday 12/12/20
A fun and safe opportunity to explore the businesses in Desoto while gathering all of Santa's treats. Find him and get your photo opp! $5 Saturday 12/12/20
Free skills training!!!
Aikia Just for Kids Karate is now signing up students for September at the DeSoto Recreation center.
1. Classes Are on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-8:00pm for only $30 a month.
2. Masks and gloves are required when entering the building, Masks need to be worn at all time in class.
3. Sign up at the front desk with Cash or Cashiers check. Please sign up before the 10th of each month.
4. We have limited amount of students and people that can be in the room at one time due to Covid-19 for safety
1. Classes Are on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-8:00pm for only $30 a month.
2. Masks and gloves are required when entering the building, Masks need to be worn at all time in class.
3. Sign up at the front desk with Cash or Cashiers check. Please sign up before the 10th of each month.
4. We have limited amount of students and people that can be in the room at one time due to Covid-19 for safety
to all the dad's out there.
to all you dads out there.
The DeSoto Recreation center is going to open back up for classes next week. The Longest running Class is Aikia Karate ( close to 25 yrs )and we will be returning, here is a few of the restrictions
1. We are being allowed to have classes again, with restrictions beginning June 9th ( next Tuesday )
2. Class size is limited to 15 max for the time being ( first come first serve ) hope they let us have more soon
3. Students will have to preregister for classes before coming Tuesday, here is the link, it is the same page that was used before if you paid online in the past
http://apm.activecommunities.com/desot…/Activity_Search/2002
if you do not have internet to sign up on we will need you to be at the recreation center around 6:00. The City will have a tablet at the door for you to sign up
There will be no drop ins for this month ( means students who sign up past the first of the month)
4. We will be entering the building by the front doors, the doors we normally come in should be locked ( so we are not over the approved number of people in the center) parents will have to drop the students off at the front door and park in the garage or run errands ( parents will not be able to enter and sit in class like we normally do) we are hoping for this to just be for this month. I , or a older student will wait at the front door until close to the 7:00 class time to walk any younger students to the room as needed. Please be prompt picking up your child at after 8:00
5. May want to bring a water bottle, the fountains may be shut off
6. Bathrooms may be closed also,(careful drinking too much before class ) I am not sure about list 4-5 just trying to be prepared
7. Gloves and masks can be removed when we are in our class room, but must be worn while walking back and forth between the door and the room
8. I know gloves and masks are hard to find, do the best you can, you can wear any type glove, I realize it’s not cold out but you can take them off when you get in the room, you can make your own mask or use a bandanna of some kind per cdc rules
9. My sister is selling reusable masks for $5, which is pretty much what it costs her ( cash only )
10. Staff will check temperatures of everyone before they enter
11. All sparring is suspended for now, I will discuss with students about temporary belt testing changes on a one on one basis as needed.
12. If there is any changes I will let everyone know as soon as possible
This is from the city and listed on the page that you will have to sign up on for now
Due to COVID-19 visitors are asked to comply with the following guidelines.
• Sanitize hands
• Clean any surfaces before and after use
• Maintain social distancing - six feet of separation
• Mask or face covering and gloves are required
• Loitering is prohibited
I would like to thank everyone for their support during these tough times, teaching classes is my only income and not having classes has been incredibly tough for me and I know some of you have been dealing with the same type things
I hope to see all of you next week so we can get back to training and get those new belts
If you have any questions please call, e mail, text and I will do my best to answer them
Master Lloyd Ploeger
972-217-6363 (This number is not for the center, Karate only )
1. We are being allowed to have classes again, with restrictions beginning June 9th ( next Tuesday )
2. Class size is limited to 15 max for the time being ( first come first serve ) hope they let us have more soon
3. Students will have to preregister for classes before coming Tuesday, here is the link, it is the same page that was used before if you paid online in the past
http://apm.activecommunities.com/desot…/Activity_Search/2002
if you do not have internet to sign up on we will need you to be at the recreation center around 6:00. The City will have a tablet at the door for you to sign up
There will be no drop ins for this month ( means students who sign up past the first of the month)
4. We will be entering the building by the front doors, the doors we normally come in should be locked ( so we are not over the approved number of people in the center) parents will have to drop the students off at the front door and park in the garage or run errands ( parents will not be able to enter and sit in class like we normally do) we are hoping for this to just be for this month. I , or a older student will wait at the front door until close to the 7:00 class time to walk any younger students to the room as needed. Please be prompt picking up your child at after 8:00
5. May want to bring a water bottle, the fountains may be shut off
6. Bathrooms may be closed also,(careful drinking too much before class ) I am not sure about list 4-5 just trying to be prepared
7. Gloves and masks can be removed when we are in our class room, but must be worn while walking back and forth between the door and the room
8. I know gloves and masks are hard to find, do the best you can, you can wear any type glove, I realize it’s not cold out but you can take them off when you get in the room, you can make your own mask or use a bandanna of some kind per cdc rules
9. My sister is selling reusable masks for $5, which is pretty much what it costs her ( cash only )
10. Staff will check temperatures of everyone before they enter
11. All sparring is suspended for now, I will discuss with students about temporary belt testing changes on a one on one basis as needed.
12. If there is any changes I will let everyone know as soon as possible
This is from the city and listed on the page that you will have to sign up on for now
Due to COVID-19 visitors are asked to comply with the following guidelines.
• Sanitize hands
• Clean any surfaces before and after use
• Maintain social distancing - six feet of separation
• Mask or face covering and gloves are required
• Loitering is prohibited
I would like to thank everyone for their support during these tough times, teaching classes is my only income and not having classes has been incredibly tough for me and I know some of you have been dealing with the same type things
I hope to see all of you next week so we can get back to training and get those new belts
If you have any questions please call, e mail, text and I will do my best to answer them
Master Lloyd Ploeger
972-217-6363 (This number is not for the center, Karate only )
Good morning DeSoto! Join me for a quick cardio workout at 11am today! No equipment needed. Let's and be while we are "Sheltered in Place." Let's Do This!!