El Paso County Parks & Recreation

08/06/2026

Happening Tonight! County staff will present a summary of the community feedback received throughout the Ascarate Park Information Sessions, including input on proposed park improvements, lake renovations, and discussions surrounding the duck pond.

PLEASE NOTE: Commissioners Court will not take action on the duck pond during this meeting.

Watch the meeting live at 6PM:

El Paso County Commissioners Court Special Session MeetingThursday...

08/05/2026

Join the conversation on the future of Ascarate Park.
El Paso County invites residents to attend a Special Commissioners Court Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 6th at 6pm at the Ascarate Park Pavilion (6900 Delta Dr.).

County staff will present a summary of the community feedback received throughout the Ascarate Park Information Sessions, including input on proposed park improvements, lake renovations, and discussions surrounding the duck pond.

PLEASE NOTE: Commissioners Court will not take action on the duck pond during this meeting. The purpose is to review the community feedback, discuss the information presented by staff, and continue the public conversation.

Residents who wish to address Commissioners Court may sign up for public comment before the meeting and will have up to five minutes to speak.

For information on how to sign up for public comment, visit: https://www.epcountytx.gov/public-comment

08/05/2026

Mark your calendars!

FREE, FREE TOURNAMENT.
End of the summer special, grantee to bring out the joy in your hearts and can be saved for good memories.
August 15th, Saturday
Ascarate Fishing Club: We are pleased to announce our free children fishing tournament on August 15th Saturday, designed for children aged 3 to 16 years.
Registration will take place at Ascarate park at the pavilion, from 7:30 to 9:30, registration is only available on the day of the tournament. Please note that registration is mandatory prior to participation. The first 100 children will receive complimentary T-shirts. We will provide poles and bait; your participation is all we require. Poles are available for loan, requiring a parent's driver's license as collateral, which will be returned upon the pole's return.
The first horn, sounding around 11:30, will signal that the fishing part of the derby is almost over. If you have not measured your fish by then, please do so promptly. As this is a catch-and-release tournament, it is advisable to measure your catch as you go. The second horn, sounding around noon, will mark the end of the fishing segment.
And all measurements must be taken by a club member stationed across the street from the pavilion. Lunch will be served to participating children and families after all tallies are in, around 12:30. Awards and prizes for the longest fish will be presented to groups aged 3-6, 7-12, and 13-16.
We encourage you to allow your children to fish with minimal assistance. If your child is a novice, we will provide guidance.
We continue to host fundraising events to support our non-profit activities for our tournament to give children the opportunity to learn to fish and bring families to enjoy the outdoors.
We kindly request donations we are continuing our fundraising efforts for the Lew's X-Finity spinning rod with donations of $40.
We will also have a donation table out front with lots of fishing equipment.
This event presents an excellent opportunity to create lasting memories with your family.
Please note poles need to be returned at the pavilion at noon.
We look forward to seeing you at the lake.

08/05/2026

Join the conversation on the future of Ascarate Park.
El Paso County invites residents to attend a Special Commissioners Court Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 6th at 6pm at the Ascarate Park Pavilion (6900 Delta Dr.).

County staff will present a summary of the community feedback received throughout the Ascarate Park Information Sessions, including input on proposed park improvements, lake renovations, and discussions surrounding the duck pond.

PLEASE NOTE: Commissioners Court will not take action on the duck pond during this meeting. The purpose is to review the community feedback, discuss the information presented by staff, and continue the public conversation.

Residents who wish to address Commissioners Court may sign up for public comment before the meeting and will have up to five minutes to speak.
For information on how to sign up for public comment, visit:
www.epcountytx.gov/1088/Public-Comment.

08/04/2026

🚧 A New Chapter for Ascarate Park Begins! 🌳
Join us as we break ground on the new Ascarate Park Headquarters, a key improvement made possible through the voter-approved 2024 Capital Improvement Bond.

📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
🕤 9:30 a.m.
📍 Ascarate Park (Tax Office Parking lot)
6900 Delta Dr., El Paso, TX 79905

This new headquarters will enhance park operations, improve visitor services, and support the continued transformation of one of El Paso County's most beloved parks.

Thank you to the voters for investing in the future of our community. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you!

08/03/2026

On this day seven years ago, tragedy struck our bi-national community and 23 innocent lives were lost along with countless others victimized by domestic terrorism.
The August 3rd tragedy did not cripple our community but made us stronger together.
We will never forget...We will stand united, we are EL PASO STRONG!

07/31/2026

El Paso County is commited to honoring the 23 lives lost and the lives affected by the tragic event on August 3, 2019. Please join us for a "Day of Remembrance" ceremony on Sunday, August 2 at the El Paso County Healing Garden.

We wil begin at 6:45pm with an instrumental performance by El Paso Pro Musica, the release of 23 white doves, luminarias and the reading of the names to honor the 23 vicitims.

📅 Sunday August 2, 2026
📍 6900 Delta, El Paso, Texas 79905 Healing Garden inside Ascarate Park
⏰Schedule:
6:45 PM – Arrival & Music Performance
8:00 PM – Reading of the Names

This event is free and open to the public.

07/28/2026

Have you missed an info session on the Ascarate Park Updates? There is still time to attend a session and provide your feedback before the County Special Commissioners Court Meeting.

📍 Ascarate Park Pavilion, 6900 Delta Dr., El Paso, Texas 79905

• Wednesday, July 29 – 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 6 – 6:00 p.m. ( Special Meeting)

All public input will be presented during a Special Commissioners Court Meeting on Thursday, August 6, where the community is also invited to attend as the Court discusses the next steps for the duck pond