The Official page of the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department.
The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide indoor and outdoor leisure services to persons of all ages so they can develop skills, socialize, experience, nature, relax and live a healthier lifestyle.
Operating as usual
Did you hear Jiu-Jitsu is now available at Nations Tobin Sports Center?
Open for ages 10 and up, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting and submission holds.
Classes happen Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:15 pm.
Congratulations to all the swimmers from the past swim meets at the Westside Natatorium and The Beast Urban Park!
Bel Air girls and boys swim teams sweep way to District 2-5A titles
Get ready for Spring Football!
Registration is open until March 6. Division include 5U Flag Football, and 7U - 13U Tackle Football with a 6 game guarantee. First game is March 20th.
For more information visit www.quickscores.com/elpaso or call 915-212-0550 or 915-212-0430.
Due to incoming inclement weather, all centers will open at 10 a.m.
Registration for Recreational Basketball at Chamizal Community Center is now open.
The 8-week league is open to co-ed age groups 10 to 11 and 12 to 13 years old.
Cost is $40 per child with a $5 parent class required. League starts February 11th.
For more information visit the center or call 915-212-0780.
Police Chief Gregory K. Allen's services will be held on Thursday and Friday.
The community is invited to attend and pay their respects to a dedicated and respected leader.
Rest in peace, Chief Allen. You will be greatly missed.
The Aquatics Division of Parks and Recreation needs lifeguards!
Become a lifeguard by getting a Lifeguard Certification. Certification courses begin in March, so sign up now.
Check out the interview on KVIA ABC-7 that explains more about the process and where to sign up!
EL PASO, Texas -- The El Paso Department of Parks and Recreation is looking for lifeguards pool managers, and more before the spring and summer swimming seasons. The department is in need of lifeguards who can working during early morning hours when the pools open. The city is getting ready to start...
The Mardi Gras Kickball Tournament is back! The tournament will take place Saturday, February 25 at Joey Barraza and Vino Memorial Park and will also feature awards, food vendors, and arts and crafts vendors.
Registration deadline is February 6 and the fee is $125 per team.
For more information, contact 915-588-0427 or 915-979-5828.
Visit Chamizal Community Center next week for their Open House! Stop by and try out free demos of their most popular classes for all ages including Tae Kwon Do, Beginner Guitar Class, Latin Cardio, Kickboxing and free weight room access.
For more information see the schedule below or give the center a call at 915-212-0781.
Jump Start your kids into sports! Open for children 3 years of age, the Jump Start Sports Skill Camp at Marty Robbins Recreation Center teaches little ones basic skills for gymnastics, soccer, basketball and t-ball.
Fee is $40 for resident or $50 for non-residents with a $5 required parent class. For more information visit the center or call 915-212-0426.
The City of El Paso is saddened to report the death of longtime Police Chief Greg Allen.
Chief Allen joined the City of El Paso in 1978 and was named Chief of Police in March 2008.
End of Watch January 17, 2023.
A big shout out to all our MLK Basketball Tournament participants and our staff!
Help us congratulate the tournament winners:
Sun City Hype - 2023 MLK Tournament Champions
Bonafide 2027 - Tournament Runner-Up
Rim Rockers - Consolation Champions
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, January 16.
Regular business hours resume Tuesday, January 17.
Now offering Iyengar Yoga at Don Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High Ridge!
Iyengar yoga is a form of yoga as exercise that has an emphasis on detail, precision, and alignment in the performance of yoga postures.
Cost is $23 a month of $11.50 a month for seniors 60 or older.
Additional Mini Sports Basketball locations!
Mini Sports Basketball at Galatzan Recreation Center, Marty Robbins Recreation Center and The Beast Urban Park is open for registration for kids ages 4-5 and 6-7.
The league lasts 8-weeks and the cost is $40 per child with a $5 parent class required. Youth scholarships are available!
For more information contact your nearest center below.
Sharpen up your Basketball Skills in our Recreational Basketball Skills Workout!
The free workshop is open for co-ed group ages 8 to 9, 10 to 11, and 12-13 at The Beast Urban Park January 11 and 12.
For more information, give the center the call at 915-212-0580.
Ready to increase your strength and flexibility? Join us Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays for Power Yoga at the Don Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High Ridge.
Class is $28/month or $14/month for seniors 60 and over.
Mini Sports Basketball at Gary Del Palacio Recreation Center, Sylvia A. Carreon Community Center and Valle Bajo Community Center is open for registration for kids ages 4-5 and 6-7.
The league lasts 8-weeks and the cost is $40 per child with a $5 parent class required. Youth scholarships are available!
For more information contact your nearest center below.
These three centers play in a league together, stay tuned for upcoming information on Mini Sports at other centers.
Registration is still open for the Recreation Basketball Leagues happening at Sylvia A. Carreon Community Center, The Beast Urban Park and Marty Robbins Recreation Center.
The league is open for ages 8 to 11 and the first practice begins January 19th.
For more information or to register, visit the center or call 915-212-0426.
Sure, it's January and it's winter, but now is the time to start thinking about becoming a lifeguard for the summer.
Enroll now to take lifeguard courses at the El Paso Parks and Recreation Department. The courses start in March but now is the time to sign up!
Enrolling in our lifeguard courses certifies you to become a lifeguard with the City of El Paso.
For more information or to register, send an email to avi[email protected] or call (915) 212-0397.
El Paso WinterFest 2022 turned out to be a blast! The season would not have been possible without the wonderful sponsors who made San Jacinto Plaza magical.
Scherr Legate, PLLC for the Lights Parade
Mattress Firm for the Holiday Fiestas
El Paso Children's Hospital for pictures with Santa
Sunflower Bank for the Holiday Train display
A special thank you to the Downtown El Paso DMD and KTSM Channel 9 for their support throughout the WinterFest season.
Thank you! See you in November!
The last weekend of El Paso WinterFest is here! Check out live performances at San Jacinto Plaza on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as part of the Holiday Fiestas presented by Mattress Firm.
The free performances from local artists start at 6 p.m. and run through 10 p.m. We'll see you at WinterFest!
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Holiday Fiestas (presented by Mattress Firm) at El Paso WinterFest happen this weekend at San Jacinto Plaza!
The fun starts at 6 p.m. with several performers taking the stage on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Check out the line-up this weekend.
For more info, visit epwinterfest.com!
We’re starting off the new year with a blended learning lifeguard course happening January 2 - 3. Registration deadline is December 29th.
Certifications classes are now offered at the discounted rate for $67. Receiving your lifeguard certification certifies you to become a lifeguard with the City of El Paso.
Instructor-led courses are in person and blended-learning courses are a hybrid online and in-person combination.
Prerequisites before enrolling in the class include swimming 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing (candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed); tread water for two minutes, using only the legs, (candidates should place their hands under the armpits); and complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
For more information, visit Memorial Aquatic Center (3251 Copper Ave), call 915-212-0397, or email [email protected] or [email protected]
Happy Holidays from the Parks and Recreation team!
The cold isn’t stopping the WinterFest fun!
Bundle up and join us for a fun-filled week featuring the Holiday Fiestas sponsored by Mattress Firm The Rink sponsored by Chick Fil A, lights at San Jacinto Plaza and more!
All centers will be closed Monday, December 26, 2022 and Monday, January 2, 2023. Happy Holidays!
This past Friday, Sylvia A. Carreon Community Center, the U.S. Border Patrol and Mrs. Alice Valles continued a tradition that had been ongoing at the Chihuahuita Community Center since 1993.
The U.S. Border Patrol sponsored gifts for children in the community and Mrs. Valles in memory of Chalio Acosta provided snacks and goodies.
Thank you for a great time!
Brrrr cold days ahead!
As part of a collaboration between OEM, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, and the Extreme Weather Task Force, the following warming centers will be opened from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. December 23 to December 25:
Galatzan Recreation Center, 650 Wallenberg
Marty Robbins Recreation Center, 11600 Vista Del Sol
Memorial Senior Center, 1800 Byron St
Chalio Acosta Sports Center, 4321 Delta Dr.
Veterans Recreation Center, 5301 Salem Dr
Valle Bajo Community Center, 7380 Alameda Dr
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Update: Thank you for your patience! Don Haskins has reopened.
Due to unforeseen maintenance, Don Haskins Recreation Center is currently closed. Stay tuned for updates on reopening.
El Paso WinterFest is full of holiday cheer and entertainment this weekend!
Entertainment at San Jacinto Plaza starts at 6 p.m. on Friday with several performers and runs through Sunday - check out the schedule below!
The Holiday Fiestas, sponsored by Mattress Firm are free! Make sure to dress warm - see you at El Paso WinterFest!
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El Paso WinterFest in full effect!
Christmas time in Downtown EP 🎄🎄
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A big round of applause to all the ballerinas in tonight’s Marty Robbins Recreation Center ballet recital!
Interested in having your little one join? Registration is done by month and is open to 4 to 12 years old. For more information give the center a call at 915-212-0426.
This weekend's Holiday Fiestas, presented by Mattress Firm, are packed with something for everyone! Join the City of El Paso in San Jacinto Plaza this weekend on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and enjoy live performances from regional musicians 🎤, dancers 💃, and DJs 🎧. Catch them from 6 - 10 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Swipe through the photos for this weekend's line-up.
For more information regarding events, programming, and parking, visit epwinterfest.com for up-to-date information!
Join us a Holiday fun crafts event Chamizal Community Center! Join us to create an ornament then help decorate Chamizal’s Christmas tree!
Saturday, December 17
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Registration is now open for the Martin Luther King Basektball Tournament happening January 13 to 15.
Divisions:
Boys MS (7th & 8th)
Boys JV (9th & 10th)
Boys Vars. (11th & 12th)
Girls HS (9th - 12th)
Gus and Goldie are swimming over to WinterFest this Thursday, December 15th.
Hang out with them and Amigo Man and view the Holiday Model Train at Sunflower Bank (201 E Main, Suite 100) from 4:30 - 5:30 pm.
Cold weather calls for a Santa visit! Make your way to Chamizal Community Center today for free Photos with Santa beginning at 6:00 pm.
Calling out all Volleyball players!
Come register at the Galatzan Recreation Center for a tournament that will take place next Monday, December 19 starting at 5:45pm.
Register now at the center or call for more information.
Volleyball Clinic ages 8-14 at Chamizal Community Center on December 17th, 2022
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Slide on over to our vendor market and cool down on the water slide 🛝 at Valle Bajo Center
Water you doing this weekend? 🩴💦🤿☀️🕶
🏀 Words can not describe how PROUD we are of El Paso’s Very Own Caylee Helpley - 11u Girls Division, for representing the Sun City at Nationals today at the jr. NBA Skills Challenge in Brooklyn, New York at the Barclays Center! 🏀 🎉 Congratulations Caylee ❤️
🏀🚨 Jr. NBA Local Skills Challenge is OFF Running and Shooting🚨🏀 🏀 the Jr. NBA Skills Challange 🏀 Boys and Girls 13U & 11U (Age as of 8/31/2022) 🏀 Chalio Acosta Sports Center 🏀 Saturday April 23, 2022 🏀 Here till 6:00pm 🚨 All registration is done online. (Links Below ⬇️) or you can sign up at the center. 🚨 Register HERE 👉 https://jrnbaskillschallenge.leagueapps.com/events/3010141 🏆 Winners from our Local Competition have a chance compete at the Regional Competition May 22 in PHX. ℹ️ - quickscores.com/elpaso under the jr. NBA Skills Challenge Tab
for David Enrique Avila ❤️💐
Happening tomorrow! Gus and Goldie are back and better than ever! Join us as we unveil our new Gus and Goldie Mascots followed by a free swim night for the whole family. Friday, April 8 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Memorial Aquatic Center
🏐 Medal 🥇🥈🥉Time 🏐 🏆 2022 El Paso Senior Games Volleyball Competition ℹ️ - quickscores.com/elpaso
🏀 Passin Spinnin Scorin @ Chamizal 🏀 🏆 2022 El Paso Senior Games Basketball Competition ℹ️ - quickscores.com/elpaso
🏀 Drivin Dishin Scorin in the Paint 🎨 @ Chamizal 🏀 🏆 2022 El Paso Senior Games Basketball Competition ℹ️ - quickscores.com/elpaso
🏀 Pass Pass Bucket 🔂 Repeat 🏀 Youth Basketball Off & Running 🏃♂️💨 ℹ️ - quickscores.com/elpaso
Grab your boots!!🤠🤠 and join our line dance marathon happening now!! We are here until 1pm today!!
😳 Don’t Blink 😳 💨 And just like that Huachas (Washer Toss) has concluded 🥵 🔜 NXT up will be our Team Volleyball Competition @ the Gary Del Palacios Recreation Center Saturday April 2, 2022 located at 3001 Parkwood Street - El Paso, TX 79925. 🏀 Team Basketball is postponed to a late date - Stay Tuned for announcement. 🚨 Still Time To SIGN UP! 🚨 ℹ️ - (915) 240-3320/(915) 588-8919 or quickscores.com/elpaso under the Senior Games tab.
🤠 Texas Huacha Two Steppin 🤠 🤩 2022 Senior Games in FULL 🟢 GO 🟢 MODE ℹ️ - quickscores.com/elpaso
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W San Antonio AvenueArmy Medical Recruiting El Paso
Vista del Sol DriveFort Bliss Mobilization, Deployment and Suppo
Club Road, Fort BlissFort Bliss Army Volunteer Corps
Club Road, Fort Bliss
3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored
East Fort Bliss
Beaumont Public Library System
Pearl Street
City of El Paso Public Art Program
W San Antonio Avenue
United States Marine Corps RSS El Paso, TX
Montana Avenue
B CO 2-501 GSAB, Black Knights
Csm E. Slewitzke Street