Welcome to the City of Denton Parks and Recreation!
Our department maintains the City's recreational facilities and programs, outdoor athletic fields, parks, open spaces, natural areas, tree inventory, and the IOOF and Oakwood Cemeteries. We are proud to offer a wide range of activities, programs, and events for everyone!
Thursday, May 4 is National Bird Day and here at the City of Denton, we do all we can to protect and celebrate the diverse population of birds in our ... Read on...
On August 1, 2022, the Parks and Recreation Department submitted a grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) for the Local Park Grant for i... Read on...
Yes, we have them at Clear Creek. There have been many occasions where something was spotted in the water, but determining whether it was a beaver, ot... Read on...
Adapted and Inclusive Recreation, or AIR, is the City’s Parks and Recreation program for individuals with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabi... Read on...
The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) wanted to reduce the amount of litter in its parks while improving the amount of uncontamina... Read on...
The holidays can be a fun and festive time, but it comes with its own stresses and challenges; this is especially true when it comes to our health! Read on...
Colder weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and Thanksgiving feasts. Here are a few ways to keep health and fitness a priority as the season changes from su... Read on...
Keep Denton Beautiful (KDB) hosted its 24th Annual Community Tree Giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 22. At the drive-thru event, 700 trees were distributed t... Read on...
Wreaths Across America is a program whose mission is to Remember, Honor and Teach. Annually, Wreaths Across America partners with various civic organi... Read on...
Colder weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and Halloween candy. Here are a few ways to keep health and fitness a priority as the season changes from summer... Read on...
On September 12, the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification board adopted the conceptual master plan for the neighborhood park of Cole Ranch, phase 1. Read on...
Host your child’s next birthday party at one of Denton’s recreation centers! Our 1 ½ hour birthday packages include a decorated party room, your choic... Read on...
Last November the City of Denton, Parks and Recreation and biking community celebrated the official grand opening of the Hartlee Field Mountain Bike T... Read on...
Recognizing that women have specific needs when it comes to health and wellness, National Women's Health and Fitness Day was established in 2002 and i... Read on...
KR Bluestem is a difficult grass to manage because it grows at an incredible rate – as much as two to three feet in as little as seven or ten days. Ev... Read on...
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Our Mission
To unite and grow lives by preserving parks and encouraging play. UNITEinternally and within the community, GROW lives physically, mentally, and emotionally, PRESERVE parks by being good stewards, ENCOURAGE PLAY
Our Vision
Parks and Recreation is responsible for fostering a sense of community and enhancing the quality of life of residents and visitors by providing recreational, educational, and wellness opportunities; supporting Denton's economic vitality through special events, and providing beautiful, well-maintained parks and public spaces while being good stewards of the environment.
The City of Denton Parks and Recreation is committed to creating and promoting inclusion across all public spaces, places, facilities, and programs the department manages. Through the Inclusion Statement and supporting practices, we aim to ensure access to the benefits of quality parks and recreation for everyone, including individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, the LGBTQ community, racial and ethnic minorities, and refugees and immigrants.
For more information on disability-focused programs and inclusion in all programs, contact the Adapted and Inclusive Recreation Coordinator, Mia Macy, through email at [email protected] or by phone at (940) 349-7757.
