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Welcome to the City of Garland Parks and Recreation Department. Our administration office is located at 634 West Apollo Road in Coomer Park with hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For information on Garland’s parks or programs, call 972-205-2750 or e-mail us at parksandrec@ci.garland.tx.us.
The Garland Parks and Recreation Department provides a broad range of recreational programs, classes and fun opportunities through a park system that includes over 2,300 acres of park land and award-winning park facilities.
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Calendar of Events
Website Translation Services Available
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Now on Facebook!
Get all the latest and greatest happenings on the Garland Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Facebook page. Learn about special events, facility closing updates, and see pictures of facilities, parks, and programs. Become a fan today!!
YouTube
Take a peek at our new Get out and PLAY Garland commercials, Surf and Swim commercials, and Aquatic staff interviews that show all the wonderful things Garland Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts has to offer.
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View and print the PLAY program guide.
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PLAY Online is Garland Parks and Recreation Department's Play Online Registration and Reservation System. PLAY allows you to register for classes, camps, trips, programs, and reserve ballfields.
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Available to the public are five recreation centers, two senior citizen centers, four swimming pools, a 13-court tennis center with pro shop, 40 playgrounds, 73 athletic fields, four group picnic pavilions, a marina, and more than 20 miles of trails.
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Whether it’s splashing in the waves at Surf and Swim Wave Pool, ballroom dancing at the Garland Senior Activity Center, guided nature tours at the Spring Creek Forest Preserve, Jazzercise classes at Audubon Recreation Center or Holford Recreation Center, sailboarding on Lake Ray Hubbard at Windsurf Bay Park, adult softball leagues at Carter Softball Complex, or Special Olympic sports through our Therapeutic Recreation Program, try us for your family’s recreation needs.
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Instructors Wanted
Do you have a skill or talent you want to share? Garland Parks and Recreation is always looking for instructors. Click on the link above to access a proposal form and information about teaching classes for Garland Parks and Recreation.
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Vision
To make Garland an active, enjoyable, healthy, and inviting city for generations to come.
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Mission
The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department plans, provides, and preserves the opportunities that promote recreational, cultural, and natural resource experiences for the social, economic, and environmental benefit of the citizens of Garland.
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Core Values
Teamwork
Integrity
Innovation
Passion
Service
Fun
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Statement on Inclusion
The City of Garland Parks and Recreation Department encourages people of all abilities to participate in recreation activities together and register for programs that are of interest to them. We strive to promote activities that provide a positive, independent leisure experience through standard, specialized, adapted, and inclusive programs. Please call your local recreation center if you have a special need or require any special accommodations.
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