HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 Summer Parks GuideCity of College Station Parks & Recreation
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Summer Guide
YOUTH
PROGRAMS
SENIOR ADULT
PROGRAMS
ADULT
PROGRAMS
SPECIAL EVENTS
& RENTALS
2 Register online at rectrac.cstx.gov or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, 1000 Krenek Tap Road
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CITY CONTACTS .................................3
QUICK CALENDAR ...............................4
YOUTH PROGRAMS (Ages 15 & under) ....................5
Aquatics, Athletics, Kids Klub, Larry J. Ringer Public Library,
Lincoln Recreation Center
ADULT PROGRAMS (Ages 16+) .......................10
Aquatics, Athletics, Larry J. Ringer Public Library, Lincoln Recreation Center
SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS (Ages 55+) ................13
Monthly Programs, Special Events, Senior Adult Xtra
SPECIAL EVENTS ...............................17
PARK RULES & REGULATIONS .....................19
PARK FACILITIES & RENTALS ......................20
PARKS MAP & INDEX ...........................26
These icons indicate our community
classes for kids, adults and seniors.
Look inside for complete details and
register online at rectrac.cstx.gov.
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smartphone to view the parks or
facility web page! You must have a
barcode reader application installed.
College Station Parks and Recreation Department
A Nationally Accredited Agency
41 Years of Service Since 1971
IN THE GUIDE MAY to AUGUST 2012
32012 Summer Guide | City of College Station Parks & Recreation
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Coach youth/challenger sports!
cstx.gov/sportsvolunteer
TEACH A CLASS
Teach Xtra classes and get paid!
979.764.3486
Park Facilities
ADAMSON LAGOON POOL ........................979.764.3735 | cstx.gov/pools
COLLEGE STATION CONFERENCE CENTER ............979.764.3720 | cstx.gov/conferencecenter
LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY .........................979.764.3416 | bcslibrary.org
LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER.....................979.764.3779 | cstx.gov/lincolncenter
SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER................979.764.6351 | cstx.gov/southwood
SOUTHWOOD-HALLARAN POOL....................979.764.3787 | cstx.gov/pools
STEPHEN C. BEACHY CENTRAL PARK ................979.764.3486 | cstx.gov/parks
THOMAS POOL ..................................979.764.3721 | cstx.gov/pools
WOLF PEN CREEK ................................979.764.6385 | cstx.gov/wolfpen
City Departments
BOARDS & COMMITTEES..........................979.764.3541 | cstx.gov/boardsandcommittees
CODE ENFORCEMENT ............................979.764.6363 | cstx.gov/codeenforcement
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ......................979.764.3778 | cstx.gov/commdev
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT........................979.764.3527 | cstx.gov/econdev
FIRE DEPARTMENT ...............................979.764.3705 | cstx.gov/fire
GENERAL INFORMATION ..........................979.764.3500 | cstx.gov
HUMAN RESOURCES .............................979.764.3517 | cstx.gov/hr
MUNICIPAL COURT...............................979.764.3683 | cstx.gov/court
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES........................979.764.6262 | cstx.gov/neighbor
PARKS & RECREATION ............................979.764.3486 | cstx.gov/parks
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ......................979.764.3570 | cstx.gov/devservices
POLICE DEPARTMENT.............................979.764.3600 | cstx.gov/police
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS .......................979.764.3445 | cstx.gov/publiccommunications
RECYCLING......................................979.764.6229 | cstx.gov/recycle
SANITATION.....................................979.764.3690 | cstx.gov/sanitation
UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE.......................979.764.3535 | cstx.gov/ucs
UTILITY 24-HOUR HOTLINE ........................979.764.3638 | cstx.gov/utilities
CITY CONTACTS
City of College Station Department Information
4 Register online at rectrac.cstx.gov or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, 1000 Krenek Tap Road
QUICK CALENDAR
Parks & Recreation Events Reference
MAY
01 02 03 04 05
06 07 08 09 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
JULY
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
JUNE
01 02
03 04 05 06 07 08 09
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
AUGUST
01 02 03 04
05 06 07 08 09 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
02 - Author Visit at the Library (p. 8)05 - Jewelry Making Workshop (p. 17)07 - Register for Summer Golf Camp (p. 7)07 - Register for Adult Summer Bball (p. 11)12 - Girl Scout Night at Adamson (p. 17 )
02 - Back to Pools at Adamson (p. 17)02,16 - Starlight Music Series event (p. 18)05 - Scholastic Book Fair (p. 17)06 - Aquatic Honor Roll at all pools (p. 17)06,13,20,27 - Storytime at the Library (p. 8)
04 - Indep. Day Celebration at all pools (p. 17)04 - City offices closed for Independence Day11 - Atlantis Day at Adamson (p. 17)11 - Storytime at the Library (p. 8)12,19,26 - Family Swim Night, Adamson (p. 17)
02,09 - Family Swim Night,
Adamson (p. 17)
06 - Register for Fall Adult
Softball (p. 11)
06 - Library Teen & Tween
Pool Party (p. 9)
27 - Register for Fall Adult
Kickball (p. 11)
29 - Senior Ice Cream Social
with CSFD (p. 15)
13 - Mothers Swim Free at
Adamson, S-H (p. 17)
16 - Exploring History Lunch
Lecture (p. 14)
19 - Starlight Music Series
event (p. 18)
21 - Register for Challenger
Bowling (p. 6)
21 - Register for Adult
Summer Kickball (p. 11)
07,14,21,28 - Family Swim
Night, Adamson (p. 17)
08 - Rod Run at Stephen CB
Central Park (p. 18)
09,23 - Author Visit at the
Library (p. 17)
13 - CSISD T-Shirt Day at
Adamson (p. 17)
14,15,18,19 - Juneteenth
Celebration (p. 18)
14 - Dance Workshop at the
Library (p. 17)
15,21 - Author Visit at the
Library (p. 9)
18 - Exploring History Lunch
Lecture (p. 14)
18 - Two Can Swim at
Adamson (p. 17)
25 - Double Dip Day at
Adamson (p. 17)
31 - Adult Murder Mystery Game (p. 17)
21 - Register for Summer
Reading Club (p. 8)
23 - Writing Family History
(p. 14)
23 - 11th Annual Senior
Expo (p. 15)
28 - City offices closed for
Memorial Day
17 - Fathers Swim Free at all pools (p. 17)20 - Exploring History Lunch Lecture (p. 14)27 - Shipwrecked Lagoon at Adamson (p. 17)27 - Senior Chic Fashion Fun (p. 15)29 - Friday Night Out at Lincoln (p. 9)
25 - Senior Casino Day & Luncheon (p. 15)26 - Kids Klub Enrollment begins (p. 7) 28 - TFC Paranormal Research Team (p. 17)30 - Library Art & Talent Show (p. 9)31 - Christmas in July at Adamson (p. 17)
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Swim Lessons cstx .gov/swim
Registration begins May 7 | with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim
Register online at rectrac .cstx .gov or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office at 1000 Krenek Tap
Road. Park Bucks and Rain Checks will be accepted at walk-in registration MON-FRI, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Swim
lesson dates and times are subject to change. Classes subject to a minimum number enrolled.
SESSION DATES CLASSES (week 1, week 2)
I June 5–15 TUE-FRI, TUE-FRI
II June 19–29 TUE-FRI, TUE-FRI
III July 2–13 MON/TUE/THU/FRI, TUE-FRI *off July 4
IV July 17–27 TUE-FRI, TUE-FRI
V July 31–Aug. 10 TUE-FRI, TUE-FRI *no 11,11:30 a.m. classes
Classes Ages Sessions Times Levels Duration Fees (Res/NonRes)
ADAMSON LAGOON (Mornings)
Starfish & Parent 6-35 mos. II-V 10,10:30...11:30 --- 25 min $40/$80
Frogs & Parent 3-5 yrs I-V 10:30 1, 2 25 min $40/$80
Frogs 3-5 yrs I-V 8,8:30...11:30 1, 2, 3 25 min $40/$80
Minnows 6+ yrs I-V 8,9,10,11 1, 2 45 min $45/$90
Seahorses 6+ yrs I-V 8,9,10,11 3 45 min $45/$90
Crocodiles 6+ yrs I-V 8,9,10,11 4A 45 min $45/$90
Whales 6+ yrs I-V 8,9,10,11 4B 45 min $45/$90
Dolphins 6+ yrs I-IV (V) 9,11 (10) 5 45 min $45/$90
Sharks 6+ yrs II-V 8 6 45 min $45/$90
Jr. Beginner 12+ yrs I-V 8 1, 2, 3 45 min $45/$90
Adult Beginner 12+ yrs I-V 8 1, 2, 3 45 min $45/$90
Water Safety Instructor Aide I 8 --- 2.5 hrs $45
Semi-Private Morning Lessons *call 979.764.3486
SOUTHWOOD HALLARAN POOL (Evenings)
Minnows 6+ yrs I-IV 6:35,7:35 1, 2 45 min $45/$90
Seahorses 6+ yrs I-IV 6:35,7:35 3 45 min $45/$90
THOMAS POOL (Evenings)
Starfish & Parent 6-35 mos. II-V 6:35, 7:05 --- 25 min $40/$80
Frogs & Parent 3-5 yrs I-V 6:35 1, 2 25 min $40/$80
Frogs 3-5 yrs I-V 6:35,7:05,7:35 1, 2, 3 25 min $40/$80
Minnows 6+ yrs I-V 6:35,7:35 1, 2 45 min $45/$90
Seahorses 6+ yrs I-V 6:35,7:35 3 45 min $45/$90
Crocodiles 6+ yrs I-V 7:35 4A 45 min $45/$90
Whales 6+ yrs I-V 7:35 4B 45 min $45/$90
Dolphins 6+ yrs I-V 6:35 5 45 min $45/$90
What does “Levels” mean?
Learn more about American Red Cross
Swimming and Water Safety Course
Levels and Skills at cstx .gov/swim.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
AQUATICS
979.764.3486 | cstx.gov/parks
6 Register online at rectrac.cstx.gov or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, 1000 Krenek Tap Road
YOUTH PROGRAMS
979.764.3486 | cstx.gov/parks
Junior Lifeguard cstx.gov/swim
REGISTER TODAY | $75 per person
Children will learn water rescues, non-certified CPR, First Aid, lifesaving skills, risk management, how to
run a facility, how to test water, how to run safety inspections and more. Registration includes a whistle,
lanyard, four-week pool pass and a final class lunch. Classes are 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Adamson Lagoon.
Session I: June 4 – July 3 *May 29 Orientation * Parent Orientation is 6 p.m. at the College
Session II: July 9 – Aug. 7 *June 29 Orientation Station Conference Center (1300 George Bush Dr.)
Ages 9-11, MON/WED | Ages 12-14, TUE/THU
AQUATICS
Youth Tennis
REGISTER TODAY
Session I June 4 – June 29
Session II July 9 – Aug. 3
Bee Creek Tennis Courts, 1900 Anderson
Quick Start Beginners
Ages Days Time Res/NonRes
5-7 T/Th/F 8:30-9:30 a.m. $100/$200
5-7 T/Th 5:30-6:30 p.m. $70/$140
8-10 T/Th/F 9:30-10:30 a.m. $100/$200
8-10 T/Th 6:30-7:30 p.m. $70/$140
Youth Team | Ages 11-18
Type Days Time Res/NonRes
Bg/Ab T/Th/F* 8:30 – 10 a.m. $100/$200
Bg/Ab T/Th/F 5:30 – 7 p.m. $100/$200
Int/Ad M/W/F* 8:30 – 10 a.m. $100/$200
Int/Ad T/Th/F 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. $100/$200
*Classes at A&M Consolidated Tennis Courts
Bg/Ab = Begginer/Advanced Beginner
Int/Ad = Intermediate/Advanced
Special thanks to our athletic partners!
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BV Futbol Club, bvfutbol.com
BV Youth Soccer Association, cssoccer.com
Brazos Valley Basketball League,
brazosbasketball.org
Texans Aggieland Soccer Club,
texansaggieland.com
CS Little League, collegestationlittleleague.com
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Challenger Bowling
Register May 21 – June 1
PreK-12th graders with
special needs are invited.
Play begins June 6.
Cost is $15 per child.
Visit cstx.gov/sportsvolunteer to volunteer!
Thank You
Athletics (Youth) cstx.gov/sports
979.764.3486 | 1000 Krenek Tap Road
Register online at rectrac.cstx.gov or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park
Office at 1000 Krenek Tap Road. No residency restrictions.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
979.764.3486 | cstx.gov/parks
2012-13 School Year: Registration starts July 26. Register online at csisd.org. Program begins Aug. 27,
3-6 p.m. Must be in K-6th grades AND enrolled in a participating CSISD campus. Not offered Nov. 21-23,
Dec. 24- Jan. 4, Jan. 21, March 11-15, March 29, May 27.
Participating CSISD campuses: College Hills, South Knoll, Southwood Valley, Rock Prairie, Pebble Creek,
Forest Ridge, Creek View, Greens Prairie, Oakwood, Cypress Grove.
“All Day” Kids Klub: On select student holidays, Kids Klub offers All Day programs for up to 100 children
at one location. Preregistration is required. $25 per child per day. All Days will be held at Greens
Prairie Elementary. Dates include Aug. 17, Aug. 20-24, Oct. 8, and Feb. 18.
Kids Klub cstx.gov/kidsklub
Program Operations Office (City): 979.764.3831 | 2613 Texas Avenue S.
Registration Office (CSISD): 979.764.5430 | 1812 Welsh
Kids Klub is a recreation-based, after school program for children enrolled in
College Station ISD elementary and intermediate schools (grades K-6th). Our
goal is to promote the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development
of the children enrolled in our program. Kids Klub is a joint venture of the
City of College Station and CSISD.
Summer Golf Camp for Kids
Register May 7
June 13-15 8-10 a.m. Starting New At Golf
June 13-15 1-3 p.m. Junior Golf Camp
June 20-22 8-10 a.m. Starting New At Golf
June 20-22 1-3 p.m. Junior Golf Camp
June 27-29 8-10 a.m. Starting New At Golf
June 27-29 1-3 p.m. Junior Golf Camp
July 18-20 8-10 a.m. Starting New At Golf
July 25-27 1-3 p.m. Starting New At Golf
Starting New At Golf (SNAG) Camp | Ages 5-11
Fee: $120, Place: Southwood Athletic Park
Developed by PGA Professionals, SNAG is
designed for the entry-level player. Students
learn solid fundamentals with emphasis on golf
technique and swing mechanics.
Junior Golf Camp | Ages 8-16
Fee: $165, Place: Texas A&M Golf Course
Perfect for kids who want to learn the different
formats of competitive golf. Students learn course
management, mental strategy, and experience
stroke play, match play, best ball, scramble,
alternate shot, etc. Must have some golf
experience and be able to carry own golf bag for
9 holes. Must bring water bottle, golf clubs, tennis
or golf shoes, hat and sunscreen.
8 Register online at rectrac.cstx.gov or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, 1000 Krenek Tap Road
YOUTH PROGRAMS
979.764.3486 | cstx.gov/parks
Larry J. Ringer Public Library (Youth) bcslibrary.org
979.764.3416 | 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy South
Mon/Wed 9 a.m.– 9 p.m. Friday/Sat 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Tue/Thu 9 a.m.– 7 p.m. Sunday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
STORYTIME Wednesdays
June 6, 13, 20 & 27 and July 11, 18 & 25
Babies to 2 Year Olds 10 a.m.
3 to 5 Year Olds 11 a.m.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS Pre-School to Elemetary
June 5 Big Rigs, 9-11 a.m.
June 9 Beatrix Potter, 10 a.m.
June 12 Cooking & Science, 10 a.m. & 12 p.m.
June 19 Chemistry Road Show, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
June 26 Southwest Dairy, 9 a.m.
July 3 1812 Overture with Paper Bag Cannon
Accompaniment and popsicles, 10 a.m.
July 10 Brazos Valley Museum of Natural
History, 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
July 17 Ghost Species, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
July 24 Snakes with Don Plitt, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
July 31 Physics Show, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Aug. 7 CSPD Crime Scene Investigation, 10 a.m.
AUTHOR VISIT Rosemary Clement-Moore
May 2 Teen Book Club, 4-5 p.m., Open Talk, 5-6 p.m.
ANIMÉ CLUB Ages 12-19
Last Thursday of the month 3:45–5:15 p.m.
May 31, June 28, July 26, Aug. 30
Watch Japanese animation on our big screen!
All titles suitable for teens (rated TV-14 or lower)
PUPPETRY Wednesdays
May 16, June 20, July 25, Aug. 15 4-6 p.m.
TWEENS Ages 9-12 or completed 4-6th grade
Monday afternoons 3-5 p.m.
June 4 Detective movie (rated PG), call for title
June 11 Fabric painting
June 18 Play "Clue"
June 25 Ice cream party
July 2 Video games
July 9 Aliens and secret codes
July 16 Scavenger hunt
July 23 Frankenstein crafts
July 30 Percy Jackson program
TEENS Ages 12-19 or completed 6-12th grade
Monday afternoons 1-3 p.m.
June 4 Huger Games program
June 11 Pizza and games
June 18 Murder Mystery
June 25 Crafts and paints
July 2 Video games
July 9 Forensics
July 16 Manga mania
July 23 Detective movie (PG-13), call for title
July 30 Ice cream party
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TSI (TEEN SCENE INVESTIGATION): Realm of
the Unknown. Teen and Tween Summer Library
Programs. Register for a reading log online at
bcslibrary.org or at the library May 21- July 31.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
979.764.3486 | cstx.gov/parks
TWEEN & TEEN SPECIAL EVENTS Ages 9-19
Monday evenings 6-8 p.m.
June 4 Special effects make-up
June 11 Drawing and painting
June 18 Yarn night (knit & crochet), Brazos
Valley Knitting Guild
June 25 Vampire, zombie & werewolf
costume party
July 2 Superheroes movie (rated PG),
call for title
July 9 Video game tournament
July 16 Make a monster movie
July 23 Ranger's Apprentice program
July 30 Art & Talent Show, call to register
TEEN & TWEEN POOL PARTY* Ages 9-19
Aug. 6 7:30-9:30 p.m., Adamson Lagoon
Candy 95 will provide music at the pool.
* Must attend at least one other B/CS library teen
or tween program and must register
VAMPIRE, ZOMBIE & WEREWOLF BALL Ages 9-19
June 25 6-8 p.m., Costumes welcome
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT Ages 9-19
July 9 6-8 p.m., Games on Playstation 2 & Wii
AUTHOR VISIT Sophie Jordan
Sunday, July 15 3-4 p.m.
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June 4 – Aug. 10 (closed July 4-6)
8 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Ages 6-18
$50 Resident*, $100 Nonresident*
* Receive $10 off per youth, register by May 19.
Summer Parent Orientation
All parents must attend one of the orientations.
May 8 | 6:30 p.m.
May 15 | 6:30 p.m.
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Friday Night Out
Free for Lincoln Recreation Center members ages 6-18 | June 29 & July 27 | 7-11 p.m.
Lincoln Recreation Center (Youth) cstx.gov/lincolncenter
979.764.3779 | 1000 Eleanor Street
Activities:
• Local and out-of-town field trips
• Athletic and lifetime sports camps
• High-yield enrichment and fitness activities
• Outdoor recreation and fun in the parks
• Creative arts and crafts
• Indoor games and tournaments
• Performing the arts
• Learning enhancement opportunities
• Healthy foods and nutrition for kids
• Character building and summer safety
• George Bush Library camp, June 11-15
• Water fun at Lincoln Splash Park
10 Register online at rectrac.cstx.gov or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, 1000 Krenek Tap Road
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program
REGISTER TODAY | $150 per person (pay in advance)
Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, students learn
patron rescue and surveillance skills, First Aid and CPR/AED. Following
completion of the 29-hour course, participants will obtain a two-year
lifeguard, CPR/AED certification.
Attendance in the course does not guarantee certification. Requirements are:
• Candidates must be at least 15 years old and of mature and dependable character.
• Candidates must attend every class and pass written and practical exams.
• Candidates must swim 300 yards continuously using the following strokes in order: 100 yards of
front crawl using rhythmic breathing (side or front) and a stabilizing, propellant kick; 100 yards of
breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence; 100 yards of front crawl and/or breast-
stroke. *No time requirement.
• Candidates must, starting in the water, swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke, surface
dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting
point while maintaining two hands on the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps,
within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
CLASSES TIMES LOCATIONS
Fri, May 11 5-10 p.m. Natatorium
Sat, May 12 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Conference Center
Sun, May 13 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Natatorium
Fri, May 18 5-10 p.m. Conference Center
Sun, May 20 1-8 p.m. Natatorium
AQUATICS
ADULT PROGRAMS
979.764.3486 | cstx.gov/parks
Natatorium:
900 Rock Prairie Road
College Station Conference Center:
1300 George Bush Drive
*Be prepared to enter the water
every day.
Water Fitness cstx .gov/swim
BUY YOUR PASS TODAY | $60 for 25 exercise sessions
A fun exercise program for adults who enjoy the water and want to increase
cardiopulmonary capacity, strength and flexibility. Register at rectrac .cstx .gov.
AQUATICS
• Attend current morning and/or night exercise sessions
• Submit required Health History Form on your first day of class
DATES DAYS TIME LOCATION
May 1-31 (no class 5/28) M-F 9 – 10 a.m. Southwood/Hallaran
June 5–Aug 31 (no class 7/4) M/W/TH/F 9 – 10 a.m. Southwood/Hallaran
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ADULT PROGRAMS
979.764.3486 | cstx.gov/parks
Athletics (Adults) cstx.gov/sports
979.764.3486 | 1000 Krenek Tap Road
Register online at rectrac.cstx.gov or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park
Office at 1000 Krenek Tap Road. No residency restrictions.
Summer Slowpitch Softball
** NEW 16-inch softball division in Men’s
and Co-Ed slowpitch softball!
Register: April 23–May 11
Teams: $390 Slowpitch
Ages 16+. Play begins May 29.
Summer Kickball
Register: May 21–June 1
Teams: $395 each
Ages 16+. Play begins June 13.
Fall Slowpitch Softball
** NEW 16-inch softball division in Men’s
and Co-Ed slowpitch softball!
Register: Aug. 6-17
Teams: $390 Slowpitch
Ages 16+. Play begins Sept. 4.
Fall Kickball
Register: Aug. 27-Sept. 7
Teams: $395 each
Ages 16+. Play begins Sept. 19.
ATHLETIC FIELD STATUS
cstx.gov/fieldstatus
Adult Tennis | Ages 16+
REGISTER TODAY
Session I: June 4 – June 29
Session II: July 9 – Aug. 3
Type Days Time Res/NonRes
Bg/Ab M/W 5:30–7 p.m. $70/$140
Int/Ad M/W 7-8:30 p.m. $70/$140
* Bee Creek Tennis Courts, 1900 Anderson
Bg/Ab = Begginer/Advanced Beginner
Int/Ad = Intermediate/Advanced
Brazos Valley Basketball League
Adult Summer Basketball | Ages 18+
Register: May 7-30, brazosvalleybasketball.org
Cost: $80 per player with jerseys
Divisions: Men’s & Women’s Competitive, Men’s
over 30 (8-game season)
Special thanks to our athletic partners!
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BCS Soccer league, bcssoccer.com | Brazos Valley Basketball League, brazosbasketball.org |
Twin City Athletics, twincityathletics.com
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Thank You
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ADULT PROGRAMS
979.764.3486 | cstx.gov/parks
Lincoln Recreation Center (Adults) cstx.gov/lincolncenter
979.764.3779 | 1000 Eleanor Street
Membership (Ages 18+): Resident $75, Nonresident $150
Nonmember day passes: Resident $2, Nonresident $4
Facility: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.– 9 p.m. | Sat, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Fitness Center: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.– 3 p.m. & 6-8:30 p.m. | Sat, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Larry J. Ringer Public Library (Adult) bcslibrary.org
979.764.3416 | 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy South
Mon/Wed 9 a.m.– 9 p.m. Friday/Sat 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Tue/Thu 9 a.m.– 7 p.m. Sunday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM | Ages 18+
The Adult Summer Reading Program features a scavenger hunt, a photography exhibit, author visits,
walking tours, workshops, games, movies, and more! Pick up an Adult Summer Reading Program
registration form at the library or online from May 21 to July 31. Final reviews due by Aug. 29.
BEGINNING PUPPETRY | All ages
Wednesdays | 4-6 p.m. | May 16, June 20, July 25, Aug. 15
LIBRARY READING GROUP | Ages 18+
Third Thursday each month | 7–8 p.m. | May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16
FAMILY FILM SERIES
Sundays | 1:45–3:45 p.m. | May 6, 13, 20 & June 3, 10, 17, 24
Saturday | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1–3:30 p.m. | May 19
Saturdays | 2–4 p.m. | June 16 & 30
ADULT Wii PLAY DAYS | Ages 18+
Saturdays | 9 a.m.– 12 p.m. | June–Aug (off June 9)
Sign-up party | 12–2 p.m. | June 2
Ice cream social | 12–2 p.m. | June 16
FAMILY GAME DAYS
Family board games | 2–4 p.m. | June 2, July 7
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST FOR ADULTS
* Contact library for registration forms
FREE COMPUTER CLASS
Thursdays & Fridays | 9 a.m.– 12 p.m.
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SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS
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Monthly Programs
Each month, seniors can stay active by participating in one or several of our recreational programs.
Below is a list of regularly scheduled activities.
ACTIVITY DAYS TIME LOCATION
Computer Club 1st Wednesday 9-10:30 a.m. Carter Creek Training Room*
42 Dominoes Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Southwood Community Center
Bridge Fridays 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Southwood Community Center
Chicken Foot Dominoes 2nd Friday 1-3 p.m. Southwood Community Center
Sit & Fit Chair Exercise Tue/Thu 12-12:45 p.m. Southwood Community Center
Line Dancing** Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m. Southwood Community Center
Line Dancing Fridays 10-11 a.m. Southwood Community Center
Movie & Popcorn 3rd Thursday 1 p.m. Southwood Community Center
Genealogy Group 3rd Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Southwood Community Center
Sr. Advisory Committee Last Monday 10 a.m. Southwood Community Center
Hot meals (Ages 60+)*** Daily 11 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center
Hot Breakfast provided 2nd Tuesday 8:30-9:30 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center
Sit & Be Fit Tue/Thu 9 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center
Health Screening 2nd Tuesday All day Lincoln Recreation Center
Nutrition Education 3rd Tuesday 10 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center
Crafts Wednesdays 9:45 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center
Games/Bingo 1st/3rd Friday 9:30-11 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center
Line Dancing Fridays 10 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center
Monthly Lunch Out 1st Thursday 11 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center
Bible Study Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center
Monthly Birthdays Last Friday 10 a.m. Lincoln Recreation Center
* Carter Creek Training Room is located at 2200 North Forest Parkway.
** Workshop offered prior to class from 1-1:30 p.m.
*** Individuals must complete an intake form.
Lincoln Recreation Center (Seniors)
979.764.3779 | 1000 Eleanor Street
Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
Southwood Community Center (Seniors)
979.764.6351 | 1520 Rock Prairie Road
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
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Special Senior Events
SPRING DANCE
Thursday, May 3 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Free
Senior Dances are free and open to all senior adults. Join us for a night of ballroom dancing at the
College Station Conference Center, 1300 George Bush Drive.
FOR YOUR HEALTH The Brazos County Health Department will present monthly health programs at the
Southwood Community Center on the second Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m.
• May 9: Travel Safety (Bed bugs and international immunizations)
• June 13: Physical Activity (Easy exercises and blood pressure screening)
• July 11: Brain Games (Activities to keep the brain active)
• August 8: Family Health History (Why it is important and how to document)
WRITING FAMILY HISTORY
Wednesday, May 23 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Free
SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER: To register, call 979.764.6371 or email mrodgers@cstx.gov.
May 16 “Save the Queen!”
Ben Hardeman
Sponsor: Physicians Home Medical Equipment
June 20 “Reliving Texas History: Muskets,
Cannons & Knives”
Dr. Lou Hodges, TAMU RPTS Assoc. Professor
Sponsor: Lighthouse Hospice
July 18 “Brazos River History & a Levee”
Wendy Patzewitsch, TAMU Geography
Sponsor: Medi-Care Equipment Specialties
August – NO PROGRAM
Exploring History Lunch Lecture
RSVP to 979 .764 .6351 or kkelbly@cstx .gov | CS Conference Center
11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m., $5 per person
The College Station Historic Preservation Committee and College Station Parks
and Recreation present monthly lectures on the history of our community.
Lectures are held at the College Station Conference Center located at 1300 George Bush Dr. Lunch is
served at 11:30 a.m. with a reservation. Cost is $5 and payable at the door. Speaker begins at 12 p.m.
Please call 979.764.6351 or e-mail kkelbly@cstx .gov to make your reservation before the previous
Friday. Senior adults can call 979.764.6351 to reserve free shuttle transportation from Southwood
Community Center to the Conference Center at 11 a.m. on the day of the event.
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SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS
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11th ANNUAL SENIOR EXPO
Wednesday, May 23 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Free
BRAZOS CENTER: This annual event is free to all senior adults. The Expo provides information on local
services available to seniors. Activities, entertainment and giveaways are scheduled all day.
TRANSITIONS OF LIFE SERIES
Tuesdays, June 5 – July 10 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Free
SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER: This six-week program provides valuable information on local
healthcare and other senior adult services. To register, call 979.764.6371 or email mrodgers@cstx.gov.
SENIOR CHIC FASHION FUN
Wednesday, June 27 | 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Free
SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER: Enjoy lunch sponsored by Home Instead Health Care and fashions
by Witt’s End. RSVP at 979.764.6351 or email mrodgers@cstx.gov by Friday, June 8.
CASINO DAY AND LUNCHEON
Wednesday, July 25 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Free
SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER: Enjoy lunch and casino style games. For more information call
979.764.6371 or email mrodgers@cstx.gov.
AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE
Wednesday, August 8 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER. AARP members pay $12 others $14. For all licensed drivers ages
50+. Pay at the door. To register, call 979.764.6371 or email mrodgers@cstx.gov.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL WITH THE COLLEGE STATION FIRE DEPARTMENT
Wednesday, Aug. 29 | 1:00 | Free
SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER: Enjoy ice cream and learn helpful tips on fire safety in your home.
For more information call 979.764.6371 or email mrodgers@cstx.gov.
Senior Adult Xtra cstx.gov/xtraed
979.764.3486 | 1000 Krenek Tap Road
Registration begins May 7. Register online at rectrac.cstx.gov or visit Stephen C. Beachy
Central Park Office at 1000 Krenek Tap Road. Ages 55+. Seats are limited.
Xtra is a leisure-learning program that offers exciting classes to participants of all ages on dance,
business, arts and crafts, music & voice, language, self-improvement, fitness, computers, special
interest, sports, life enhancement and more. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE -->
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CLASS FEE CODE DAY DATES TIME LOCATION
Computers 101 A $60 270304-01 M/W June 4-20 9-10:30 a.m. Southwood Cm.CntrComputers 101 B $60 270304-02 T/TH July 24-Aug. 9 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Southwood Cm.CntrComputers 101 C $60 270304-03 M/W Aug. 13-29 9-10 a.m. Southwood Cm.Cntr
Beginners will learn basic computer skills.
Computers 102 A $60 270305-01 M/W June 4-20 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Southwood Cm.Cntr
Computers 102 B $60 270305-02 T/Th July 24-Aug. 9 9-10:30 a.m. Southwood Cm.Cntr
Computers 102 C $60 270305-03 M/W Aug. 13-29 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Southwood Cm.Cntr
Basic computer skills are required for this class.
E-mail Workshop A $45 270306-01 T/Th Aug. 7 & 9 9-10:30 a.m. Southwood Cm.Cntr
Learn how to setup and manage an e-mail account. Basic computer skills are required for this class.
Internet Workshop A $45 270308-01 M/W June 11 & 13 9-10:30 a.m. Southwood Cm.Cntr
Learn the basics of the Internet, its usage, and how to use various search tools to find information.
Flexercise A $65 270614-01 M/W June 4-27 9-9:45 a.m. Southwood Cm.Cntr Flexercise B $65 270614-02 M/W July 9-Aug. 1 9-9:45 a.m. Southwood Cm.CntrFlexercise C $65 270614-03 M/W Aug. 6-29 9-9:45 a.m. Southwood Cm.Cntr
An exercise course designed with seniors in mind. Class will use mats, hand weights and balance balls.
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Supplies
Class receipts will show materials needed before class begins. Some arts & crafts classes will have a
supply list for each student. Unless stated, supplies and textbooks are not included in the course fee.
Some classes may have an additional fee to cover other in-class materials.
Liabilities
Xtra class leaders and instructors are knowledgeable and competent. We make no guarantees,
expressed or implied, that classroom instruction will result in specific gain. We cannot be held
responsible for any loss, material or otherwise, incurred while following an instructor’s directions.
Students take classes at their own risk, and Xtra is not responsible for personal property left on site.
The City of College Station, CSISD, nor any of its agents are liable for any injury you may sustain during
participation in our programs.
Cancellations & Refunds
Xtra reserves the right to cancel classes, change times or locations, and substitute instructors as
deemed necessary. Classes will be canceled if minimum enrollment numbers are not met. Full refunds
are available for classes canceled by Xtra. Other refund requests must be submitted earlier than seven
days prior to class start date, and a $20 processing fee will be charged. Refund delivery may take up to
two weeks. No refunds allowed for class withdrawals within seven days prior to start date.
The following Senior Adult Xtra class index displays the date, time and location of each class. Use the
CODE number to register for a specific class online at rectrac .cstx .gov.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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Aquatics Special Events
May 12 Girl Scout ½ price night Adamson 6:30-8:30 p.m.
May 13 Mother’s Day Adamson/SW All day
June 2 Back to Pools Day Adamson 2-4 p.m.
June 6 Aquatic Honor Roll All pools All day
June 7 Family Swim Night Adamson 7:30-9:30 p.m.
June 13 CSISD School T-Shirt Day Adamson All day
June 14 Family Swim Night Adamson 7:30-9:30 p.m.
June 17 Father’s Day All pools All day
June 21 Family Swim Night Adamson 7:30-9:30 p.m.
June 27 Shipwrecked Lagoon Adamson 2-4pm
June 28 Family Swim Night Adamson 7:30-9:30 p.m.
July 4 Independence Day Celebration All pools 12-6 p.m.
July 11 Atlantis Day Adamson 2-4 p.m.
July 12 Family Swim Night Adamson 7:30-9:30 p.m.
July 18 Two Can Swim Adamson 2-4 p.m.
July 19 Family Swim Night Adamson 7:30-9:30 p.m.
July 25 Double Dip Day Adamson 2-4 p.m.
July 26 Family Swim Night Adamson 7:30-9:30 p.m.
July 31 Christmas in July Adamson 2-4 p.m.
Aug. 2 Family Swim Night Adamson 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Aug. 9 Family Swim Night Adamson 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Larry J . Ringer Library Special Events
JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP | Presented Brazos Valley Jewelry Artists Guild (BVJAG)
Saturday, May 5 | 1-3:30 p.m.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Tuesday, June 5 | 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. | Online book fair available May 21 – June 11.
CELEBRATING AUTHORS
Martha Wells, author reading, book signing | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Saturday, June 9
Diane Kelly, author reading, book signing | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Saturday, June 23
Kit Frazier, author reading, book signing | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Saturday, July 21
Meet Kit’s Search & Rescue dogs | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Saturday, July 21
ORIGAMI WORKSHOP | Ages 8+
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Wednesday, June 13 --and-- 2–4 p.m. | Thursday, June 14
DANCE & MARTIAL ARTS WORKSHOP | 1-3 p.m. | Saturday, July 14
TFC PARANORMAL RESEARCH TEAM | 1-3 p.m. | Saturday, July 28
MURDER MYSTERY GAME (contact library for details) | 6-8:30 p.m. | Friday, Aug. 31
BRAZOS VALLEY STITCHERS Embroidery Workshop | 1-4 p.m. | Saturday, Aug. 11
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WALKING TOURS
Walking Tour of Downtown Bryan hosted by the Carnegie History Center
Friday, June 1 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (meet at Carnegie, 111 S. Main Street)
Walking Tour of the TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field (1595 Nuclear Science Rd., College Station)
Night Burn, Wednesday, July 25 | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
MATT GASNER at Larry J. Ringer Library | 6-7:30 p.m. | Wed, July 18
Instructor of Tropical Conservation Biology & Policy at the CIEE. Topics include impacts of climate
change on the bird communities of Monteverde, Costa Rica with lots of figures and photos!
Lincoln Recreation Center Special Events
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Freedom Walk | Thursday, June 14 | 9 a.m.
Family Night Carnival | Friday, June 15 | 5-8 p.m.
Evening of Praise Party | W.A. Tarrow Pavilion | Monday, June 18 | 7-9 p.m.
Picnic at Crompton Park | Tuesday, June 19 | 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Wolf Pen Creek Special Events
MARCH OF DIMES MARCH FOR BABIES
May 5 8 a.m. | marchforbabies.org
AGGIELAND PREGNANCY OUTREACH FAMFEST feat. Rodney Atkins
May 12 11 a.m.– 10:30 p.m. | pregnancyoutreach.org
STARLIGHT MUSIC SERIES
May 19, June 2, June 16 | Gates open at 6 p.m.
Free concerts! Details at cstx.gov/starlight.
KICKIN’ CROHNS 5K
May 26 7 a.m. | kickincrohns5k.com
Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Special Events
ROD RUN
Games, dash plaques, free NSRA Safety Inspection
June 8 6 p.m. Attitude Adjustment Party pool side, food & drinks at Manor House
June 9 8 a.m. Registration, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park
June 10 8 a.m. Registration, 2 p.m. Awards
bluebonnetstreetrodders.com/news.html
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1. No campfires allowed without prior approval.
2. No dunking booths, hot air balloons, pony rides, or livestock without prior approval.
3. Tents must be pre-approved and location coordinated with Parks Operations Division staff.
4. Pavilions may be used if they are not rented; however, no access will be allowed into kitchen or
restroom facilities.
5. Athletic Fields must be reserved separately from Pavilion Rentals. This must be done through the
Stephen C. Beachy Central Park office, 1000 Krenek Tap Road, 979.764.3486.
6. Dogs are to be kept under restraint at all times by means of a leash, except at Lick Creek Park
where the dog is required to be under “voice control.”
7. All wildlife in city parks is protected.
8. It is unlawful to cut or destroy vegetation.
9. All vehicles must park in designated areas on pavement only.
10. It is unlawful to wade or swim in park ponds.
11. All firearms, airguns, crossbows, and bows and arrows are prohibited.
12. It is unlawful to litter in city parks.
13. Non-city-related advertising in city parks is prohibited.
14. Community park curfews are 1-5 a.m. Neighborhood park curfews are 11 p.m.-5 a.m.
15. Any person wishing to sell any items (food, drinks, shirts, caps, etc.) in a park must apply for a Park
Vendor’s Permit at the Parks and Recreation Office (979.764.3410) and possibly a Health Permit
from the Brazos County Health Department (979.361.4450).
16. No off-road vehicles are allowed in city parks.
17. Golfing or (practice) driving of golf balls in the parks is prohibited.
18. Please obey all “FIELDS CLOSED” signs.
19. Glass bottles and containers are prohibited.
20. Alcohol may be consumed in city parks by adults 21 years of age or older. If you have a function
where alcohol is served, neither the alcohol nor anything else can be sold without a TABC license.
21. Fishing in park ponds is free and open to the public. Texas Community Fishing Lake special
regulations, as well as statewide regulations, apply to all city ponds. For special and statewide
regulations, fishing license information, and daily bag limits, contact Texas Parks and Wildlife.
PARK RULES & REGULATIONS
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Athletic Fields 979 .764 .3486
Southwood Community Park: 6 baseball & 2 athletic fields
Wayne Smith Athletic Complex: 3 baseball fields
Stephen C. Beachy Central Park: 3 athletic & 4 softball fields
Veterans Park & Athletic Complex: 9 athletic & 5 softball fields
Bee Creek Park: 2 softball fields
Lemontree Park: 1 softball field
Luther Jones Park: 1 softball field
TOTAL available fields to rent: 17 athletic, 9 baseball & 12 softball
Athletic Field Rates Non-resident & Resident
Field Rental ~ One field, all day $150
Field Rental ~ One field, up to 7 hours $30 / hour
Field Rental ~ Deposit Varies
Lights for Field Rental ~ One field $20 / hour
Game Prep Fee ~ One field $75
Bee Creek Batting Cage Rental $15 / hour
Veterans Park “Package” Day Rental* $1,200 / day
*All athletic fields and the American Pavilion
• In addition to rental fees, a deposit will be charged and paid by the renter in advance of any
tournament. The deposit will vary depending on the type and size of the tournament.
• Additional fees may be assessed to the renter depending on the length and type of tournament in
order to cover expenses incurred by the City to facilitate the tournament.
• Game field prep and light fees are included in all-day rentals, but not in hourly rentals.
Southwood Community Center (Rental) cstx .gov/southwood
979.764.6351 | 1520 Rock Prairie Rd.
The Southwood Community Center (SWCC) is conveniently located in the
Southwood Community Park just off of Rock Prairie Road. The center is
a great choice to hold your next birthday party, dance, family reunion or
corporate meeting. The facility includes a meeting room, game room,
computer lab, and kitchen with an ice machine. There is also a skate park, swimming pool and an
athletic complex nearby. Staff will even take care of your table and chair set up needs at no charge.
Non-resident rates range from $40 to $150 per hour. Resident rates range from $20 to $75 per hour.
SWCC Rates Non-resident Resident
Meeting Room ~ Per hour (Deposit) $50 ($100) $25 ($50)
Dance/Game Room ~ Per hour (Deposit) $70 ($150) $35 ($75)
ATHLETIC
BASEBALL
SOFTBALL
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PARK FACILITIES & RENTALS
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Whole Facility* ~ Per hour (Deposit) 1 $150 ($150) $75 ($75) *except computer lab
Additional Attendance Fee ~ Per Hour 2 $20 $10
Room or Rental Transfer / Cancellation $20 $20
Computer Lab ~ Per Hour $40 $20
Alcohol Permit 3 $55 $55
1 Deposits are refundable if the facility is left clean and damage-free.
2 All rental rates are based on a party of 1-25 people. Additional fees are added per hour for more than
25 attendees. Any rental expecting more than 100 attendees must have prior approval.
3 If alcohol is served at your event, you must obtain an alcohol permit and have a peace officer present.
Lincoln Recreation Center (Rental) cstx .gov/lincolncenter
979.764.3779 | 1000 Eleanor Street
The Lincoln Recreation Center (LRC) is located on the corner of Holleman
Drive and Eleanor Street, near College Station’s Historic South Side District.
The LRC can accommodate most social gatherings indoor and outdoor,
athletic competitions (volleyball and basketball), and small to large
meetings. There is a community room, multi-purpose room, game room and a gymnasium available to
rent. The outdoor area is perfect for special events and includes a seasonal splash park, bench tables
and playground. Parking is available with 120 spaces and five handicap spots.
Non-resident rates range from $60 to $550. Resident rates range from $30 to $275.
LRC Rates Non-resident Resident
Gym Deposit ~ Per day, 8-hr block $550 $275
Half Court ~ Per hour, 4-hr max $80 $40
Full Court ~ Per hour, 4-hr max $100 $50
Gym Event ~ Per chair $1 $0.50
All Day Usage ~ 4+ hours $550 $275
Concession Usage $60 $20
Game / Multi-purpose Room ~ 4-hr min (Deposit) $60/hr ($200) $30/hr ($100)
Community Room ~ Per hour, 3-hr max (Deposit) $80 ($300) $40 ($150)
Kitchen Fee $50 $25
Special Event Fee (funerals, weddings, parties) $600 $300
Gym or Room Transfer / Cancellation Fee $20 $20
All rooms are subject to an after-hour charge of $20 per hour. The after-hour charge is based on any
request to use facilities beyond the Center’s normal operating hours. Special Event fee includes the
rental of the gym, community room, sound system, and 450 chairs.
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College Station Conference Center cstx .gov/conferencecenter
979.764.3720 | 1300 George Bush Drive
The College Station Conference Center is a perfect affordable option
for a rental facility! Reserve one of the rooms for your next conference,
reunion, business, wedding or social event. The Conference Center offers
seven rooms in various sizes plus a large catering kitchen, a beautiful
gallery hall, a wooden deck and two outside patios. Facility amenities
include audio-visual equipment, internet access, a mirror ball, a piano, wedding trellis, lattice screens,
tables and chairs. Our friendly, experienced staff can assist to make your event a success!
Non-commercial rates range from $50 to $600. Commercial rates range from $60 to $600.
Download our online information packet for room rate details and amenities.
Wolf Pen Creek cstx .gov/wolfpen
979.764.6385 | 1015 Colgate Drive
The Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater is the premier concert venue in the
Brazos Valley. The facility, capable of hosting more than 7,500 patrons,
boasts of quality shows, beautiful grounds and down-home hospitality.
Wolf Pen Creek welcomes promoters and private renters by offering a
professional staff with reasonable rental rates! The Green Room features
a balcony overlooking Wolf Pen Creek, space for formal catering preparations, a full-sized refrigerator
and an ice machine. The plaza is great for more intimate outdoor gatherings such as family reunions,
birthday parties and small concerts. Rental includes a small pavilion, a concessions patio area, six picnic
tables and a restroom area. The plaza accommodates up to 250 people.
Amphitheater rates range from $500 to $1,200. Green Room rates range from $80 to $375. Plaza rates
range from $110 to $160.
Wolf Pen Creek Rates Mon-Thu Fri-Sun
Amphitheater ~ Per Day
Private $500 $600
Non-commercial - Benefit $750 $900
Professional/Commercial $1,000 $1,200
Green Room Meetings
Non-commercial ~ 0-4 hrs (5-12 hrs) $80 ($220) $110 ($275)
Commercial ~ 0-4 hrs (5-12 hrs) $110 ($275) $175 ($325)
Green Room Social Events
Non-commercial ~ 0-4 hrs (5-12 hrs) $110 ($275) $140 ($325)
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Wolf Pen Creek Rates (continued) Mon-Thu Fri-Sun
.........
Commercial ~ 0-4 hrs (5-12 hrs) $150 ($325) $200 ($375)
Deposit - Amphitheater/Green Room $200-$600
The Plaza
Rental (Includes Pavilion & Restrooms) $110 $160
Deposit (Security, Damage, Clean-up) $200
Other Non-typical Events Rate based on event
Discounts for 3+ Dates Reserved 15%
Alcohol Surcharge for any Function $50
• A percentage of ticketing and fees for service personnel and vending charges will be added
accordingly for amphitheater rentals.
• A percentage of the gate will be negotiated for commercial events.
• Non-commercial is defined as: Nonprofit, student, civic or private.
• Security deposits are based upon participants/attendees.
ADAMSON LAGOON
---> see next page for information
on Southwood-Hallaran Pool and
Thomas Pools
Adamson Lagoon Pool cstx .gov/pools
1900 Anderson 979 .764 .3735
SPRING HOURS | May 12–13, 19–20, 26–27
12–6 p.m.
SUMMER HOURS | June 2–Aug. 26
MON, Closed TUE–THU, 1–7 p.m.
FRI, 2–7 p.m. SAT–SUN, 12–7 p.m.
FALL HOURS | Sept.1–2
12–6 p.m.
Admission $6
Discount Pass (25 swims) $100, Individual Pass $125,
Family Pass $250 (up to 5 members*).
2-hour reservations. Call for availability. Resident rates
$325–$600. Nonresident rates $650–$1,200.
* Add $25 for each additional member.
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SOUTHWOOD-HALLARAN POOL
THOMAS POOL
Pavilion Party Packages
Limit 3 tables
1 table $20, 2 tables $35, 3 tables $50
*Must pay fee + pool admission
HAVE A PARTY!RENT A PARK/POOL PAVILION 979.764.3540RENT A PARK/POOL PAVILION RENT A PARK/POOL PAVILION
Admission $3
Discount Pass (25 swims) $60,
Individual Pass $75,
Family Pass $150 (up to 5 members)*.
2-hour reservations. Call for availability.
Resident rates $150–$325. Nonresident
rates $300–$650.
* Add $25 for each additional member.
* See Southwood-Hallaran above for
Thomas Pool pricing
Thomas Pool cstx.gov/pools
1300 James Parkway 979.764.3721
SPRING HOURS | May 19–20, 26–27
12–6 p.m.
SUMMER HOURS | June 2–Aug. 26
MON/TUE/THU/FRI, 12–1 p.m. (Adult Lap Swim / Public)
MON/TUE/THU/FRI, 1–6:30 p.m.
WED, Closed
SAT–SUN, 12–7 p.m.
FALL HOURS | Closed after Aug. 26
Southwood-Hallaran Pool cstx.gov/pools
1600 Rock Prairie Rd 979.764.3787
SPRING HOURS | April 21–June 1
MON–FRI, 9–10 a.m. (Aerobics / Public)
MON–FRI, 5:30–11 a.m. & 4–8 p.m.
SAT–SUN, 12–6 p.m.
SUMMER HOURS | June 2–Aug. 26
MON/WED–FRI, 9–10 a.m. (Adult Lap Swim / Aerobics)
TUE, Closed
MON/WED–FRI, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
SAT–SUN, 12–7 p.m.
FALL HOURS | Aug. 27–Sept. 16
MON–FRI, 8–11 a.m. & 4–8 p.m.
SAT–SUN, 12–6 p.m.
Labor Day*, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. *Sept. 3
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Bee Creek
Bee Creek Park1900 Anderson Street
100 100 $250 $300 $125 $150
Electricity, Water,
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Picnic tables (12)
Playground, Pool,
Tennis, Softball
$200 deposit $200 deposit
W .A . Tarrow
Lincoln Recreation Cntr107 Holleman Drive
100 319 $250 $300 $125 $150 Basketball court Playground, Sidewalks,
Spray park
$200 deposit $200 deposit
Oaks
Oaks Park1601 Stallings Drive
40 25-30 $225 $300 $125 $150
Electricity, Water,
Restrooms, BBQ pits,
Picnic tables (5)
Playground, Basketball,
Volleyball
$200 deposit $200 deposit
Crompton
Crompton Park201 Holleman Drive W.
100 49 $300 $400 $150 $200
Electricity, Water,
Restrooms, BBQ pits,
Picnic tables (10)
Pond, Jog/Walk Trails,
Basketball
$200 deposit $200 deposit
Central
S.C.Beachy Central Park1000 Krenek Tap Road
200 100 $400 $500 $200 $250
Electricity, Water,
Restrooms, Kitchen, BBQ
pits, Picnic tables (21)
Playground, Nature
Trails, Pond, Softball,
Volleyball, Tennis,
Basketball$200 deposit $200 deposit
Southwood
Southwood Ath. Cmplx1600 Rock Prairie Road
300 200 $400 $500 $200 $250
Electricity, Water,
Restrooms, Kitchen, BBQ
pits, Picnic tables (24)
Playground, Volleyball,
Baseball, Horseshoe pits,
Tennis, Pool$200 deposit $200 deposit
American
Veterans Park & Cmplx3101 Harvey Road
500 423 $600 $700 $300 $350
Electricity, Water,
Restrooms, Kitchen, BBQ
pits, Picnic tables (48)
Playground, Nature
Trails, Pond, Softball,
Volleyball, Tennis,
Basketball$400 deposit $400 deposit
Dog Park
Steeplechase Park301 Westridge Drive
100 10 $300 $300 $150 $150 Water, Fenced areas (1) Playground, Basketball
may apply may apply
Dog Park
University Park300 Park Road
100 10 $300 $300 $150 $150 Lighting, Water, Pond,
Fenced areas (2)Playground, Sidewalks
may apply may apply
Pavilions and dog parks are rated per day. Reservations are all-day and on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees must be paid in full at the time of reservation. Deposits will be refunded if facilities are left clean and free of damage at the end of the reservation period. Reservations canceled within seven days prior to the rental date will incur a $20 cancellation fee.
PARK FACILITIES & RENTALS
979.764.3486 | cstx.gov/parks
26 Register online at rectrac.cstx.gov or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, 1000 Krenek Tap Road
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Arboretum (Bee Creek) 17.00 •� �237
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Carter’s Crossing 7.34 Undeveloped
Castlegate 8.26 � � � �•� �•Castlerock 5.86 � � �•� �
Cemetery (CS)18.50 Historic marker
Cemetery (Memorial) 56.50 �Aggie Field of Honor
Conference Center 2.30 •76
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Eastgate 1.80 �
Edelweiss 12.30 � � � � � � � � �10
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Georgie K. Fitch 11.30 � � � � �•� �
Hensel (TAMU)29.70 •�•� � � ��70 Texas A&M
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Lick Creek 515.54 � �60
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Merry Oaks 4.60 � � � � � �
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Richard Carter 7.14 � �Historic marker
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Smith Tract 11.80 Undeveloped
Sonoma 7.16 Undeveloped
Southeast 66.68 Undeveloped
Southern Oaks 14.49 � � � � �Disc Golf
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Summit Crossing 8.81 Undeveloped
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University 10.20 �•� �•9 Dog Park
Veterans Athletic 150.00 • •� �• •406 Historic Trails
W.A.Tarrow (Lincoln Cnt) 21.26 • • •�•� �•� �•�319 Historic Marker
Windwood 1.37 � � �
Wolf Pen Creek 47.14 • •�•� �•36 Amphitheater, Disc Golf
Woodcreek 6.60 �•� � � �•
Woodland Hills 14.40 �•�•
272012 Summer Guide | City of College Station Parks & Recreation
PARKS MAP & INDEX
979.764.3486 | cstx.gov/parks
01 ANDERSON02 BEE CREEK & ARBORETUM03 BILLIE MADELEY04 BRISON05 BROTHERS06 CASTLEGATE07 CASTLEROCK08 COVE OF NANTUCKET09 CRESCENT POINTE10 CY MILLER11 EASTGATE12 EDELWEISS13 EDELWEISS GARTENS14 EMERALD FOREST15 GABBARD16 GEORGIE K FITCH17 HENSEL18 JACK & DOROTHY MILLER
19 JOHN CROMPTON
20 LEMONTREE
21 LICK CREEK
22 LIONS
23 LONGMIRE
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25 MERRY OAKS
26 OAKS
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29 RAINTREE
30 RICHARD CARTER
31 SANDSTONE
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33 SOUTHWOOD CM PARK
34 STEEPLECHASE
35 STEPHEN C. BEACHY CENTRAL
36 THOMAS
37 UNIVERSITY
38 VETERANS PARK & ATH. CMPX
39 W.A. TARROW40 WINDWOOD41 WOLF PEN CREEK42 WOODCREEK43 WOODLAND HILLS
44 ADAMSON LAGOON45 NATATORIUM46 SOUTHWOOD-HALLARAN POOL47 THOMAS POOL
48 CENTRAL PARK OFFICE49 CS CONFERENCE CENTER50 KIDS KLUB PROGRAMS OFFICE51 KIDS KLUB REGISTRATION OFFICE52 LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY
53 LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER54 SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CNTR. & G. HYSMITH SKATE PARK
55 A&M CONSOL. HIGH SCHOOL56 A&M CONSOL. MIDDLE SCHOOL57 COLLEGE HILLS ELEMENTARY58 COLLEGE STATION MIDDLE SCHOOL59 CYPRESS GROVE INTERMEDIATE60 FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY61 OAKWOOD INTERMEDIATE62 PEBBLE CREEK ELEMENTARY63 ROCK PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY64 SOUTH KNOLL ELEMENTARY65 SOUTHWOOD VALLEY ELEMENTARY66 COLLEGE STATION HIGH SCHOOL67 CREEK VIEW ELEMENTARY68 GREENS PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY
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P.O. Box 9960, College Station, Texas 77842
979.764.3486 * cstx.gov/parks