Georgetown Parks and Recreation

Whether your little one is eager to try a new sport ⚽, you're looking to shake up your fitness routine 🏋️‍♀️, or you'd like to learn new skills like photography 📸 or ballroom dance 💃, we've got something for everyone this fall!

Mark your calendars – registration opens on Thursday, Aug. 1 for fall and winter programs! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enrich your life and have fun right here in Georgetown.

Click on the digital Program Guide to view everything we've got in store for you this season!
https://ow.ly/fxFI50SEPwM

The final Live on the Lawn is coming up in just two weeks.

👇 Grab those tickets before they sell out!

🎶 We're TWO WEEKS away from the final installment of the summer Live on the Lawn music series! Not Past 11 will be performing big band swing, 70’s & 80’s funk, jazz, and rock on the Event Lawn at Garey House.

Get your tickets while you can! Just $5/person.

Food/beverage vendors:
-- Elsie's Egg Rolls Filipino Kitchen
-- Scoops Ice Cream
-- Mimi's Party Palace

Secure your spot: parks.georgetown.org/live-on-the-lawn.

📖 Join us tomorrow for the final summer Storytime Playdate! This pop up event features a story read by the Georgetown Public Library followed by some fun playtime.

⏲️ 9:30 a.m.
📅 Wednesday, July 17
📍 the Legacy Pavilion in San Gabriel Park, 521 E. Morrow St.

parks.georgetown.org/park-pop-up-events

🎥 Donate + get a free movie ticket!

There are just a few spots left for the blood drive at the Georgetown Recreation Center this Friday, July 19.

Sign up here:
https://weareblood.org/donor/schedule/?location=63818&date=07/19/2024&reschedule=

🎥 Lights, camera, action! Donate blood or platelets with We Are Blood between July 16 and July 31 and score a free movie ticket to Alamo Drafthouse Cinema! 🍿🎬

Be a lifesaver and enjoy a blockbuster on us. Ready to roll? Book your appointment today at weareblood.org/donor!

The July 5 eNews is hitting inboxes now! https://ow.ly/gfgK50SBrYL

Highlights:
🏞️ Park and Recreation Month
🏊 Dive In Movie
📖 Storytime Playdate
🎶 Live on the Lawn
+ more!

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📢 If you are having trouble getting through to us, please fill out our Contact Us form and you will be routed to the correct team member for a call back:
https://cityofgeorgetowntx.formstack.com/forms/parks_and_recreation_contact_us

Final update: Repairs have been made, and phone systems are operating normally again.

Update: Phone systems are still being repaired. The outage was caused by damage from Tropical Storm Beryl and is affecting customers throughout the state. If you are trying to reach us about utility issues and are unable to get through via phone, please email [email protected].

⚠️Attention, AT&T customers: We are currently experiencing issues with ☎️ inbound calls. Some other phone carriers could also be affected. This issue is not affecting 911 calls. Our IT Department is working with our phone provider to address the issue, but we do not have an ETA for repairs.

🖥️If you need assistance with your utilities, please email [email protected].

We will post an update here when we have more information.

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day!

While most City facilities are closed today, you can still enjoy:
🏊 Williams Drive Pool from 1 to 7 p.m.
🏞️ Garey Park from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
💦 Splash pads at Garey Park, San Jose Park, Rabbit Hill Park and Downtown

https://ow.ly/hH8j50SuCIp

💦 It's a Splash Bash!

📅 Friday, July 5
📍 San Jose Park & Splash Pad
⏰ 2 - 4 PM

Join us for a splashing good time! We're popping up to the splash pad at San Jose Park with popsicles. Whether you're a kid or just a kid at heart, this is the perfect way to beat the heat and kick off National Park and Recreation Month with us!

⚽ Registration for fall Youth Soccer League is now open!

Ages 3-13
$55 Resident/$70 Nonresident
Fall League: Sept. 7-Oct. 19

The Youth Soccer League promotes team building, skill development and sportsmanship. All skill levels are welcome. Games and practices will take place at the soccer fields in San Gabriel Park.

Sign up at parks.georgetown.org/youth-athletics

🏊🎥 As part of our Park and Recreation Month celebration, we're hosting another Dive-In movie! We're taking a dip and watching Lilo & Stitch (PG).

🗓️Friday, July 26
📍 Williams Drive Pool, 3201 Williams Dr.
⏲️ Doors open at 8 p.m. Movie begins at sundown.
🎟️ Advanced registration is required. Tickets are $3/person for ages 4+ and free for children ages 3 and under.

Sign up at https://ow.ly/UIMQ50SrMap. This event will sell out!

🎉 July is here, and the fun is just getting started! Join us for a month packed with exciting events, from story time adventures and movies under the stars, to delicious treats by the pool, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Discover all the events waiting for you: parks.georgetown.org/event-directory

The July 1 eNews is out and it's packed with events + programs! https://ow.ly/fPKQ50SsUNl

Highlights:
⛔ July 4 closures ️
🏞️ Park and Recreation Month
🎉 Park pop up events
🩸 Blood Drive
+ more!

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📢 We've got a NEW Water Aerobics class at Village Pool!

☀️💦 Join Trudy for Sun and Splash, an energetic water aerobics class outside in the sun! This class is designed to reduce stress on joints while still improving your overall endurance, range of motion, and balance.

📅 Mondays and Wednesdays
🕒 11 a.m.-noon
📍 Village Pool, 370 Village Commons Blvd.
$5 Resident/$6 Nonresident

Sign up at parks.georgetown.org/water-aerobics.

🎨 We had an amazing (and wonderfully messy!) time at Art in the Park this morning! A big thanks to all our little artists who joined in to create some beautiful masterpieces.

❤️ And thank you to Mermaid Gramma Face Painting for providing free face painting for this event.

Don't miss out on our next park pop-up event, Science in the Park, on July 24. See you there!

ℹ️ https://ow.ly/7miW50SqrHv

💡 The pickleball courts at McMaster Athletic Complex are finally getting their glow up!

Starting TODAY, Tuesday, June 25, the courts will be equipped with lights, making it easier to play in the early mornings and late evenings.

Lights will be operable during park hours, from 5 a.m. to sunrise and from sunset to 10 p.m.

🔘 To turn on the lights, push the silver button located behind the kiosk. 🚨 The lights stay on for one hour, and a strobe light will remind you to push the button again if you need more time at the end of the hour.

We hope you enjoy this new amenity and make the most of your time on the courts!

🇺🇸 The Recreation and Tennis Centers, Parks Admin Office, River Ridge and Village pools will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.

Garey Park will be open with regular hours, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Williams Drive pool will be open 1 to 7 p.m.

Holiday closure info: https://ow.ly/sB5K50SmOeY
Celebration details: https://ow.ly/2JkI50SmOeZ

🎨 Art in the Park! Join us for a morning of creativity and fun at San Gabriel Park! 🌳🖌️

🗓️ Wednesday, June 26
⏰ 9:30-11:30 a.m.
📍 Heron Pavilion, 620 E. Morrow St.

Bring your little artists (best suited for ages 12 and under) and let their imaginations run wild! Enjoy the great outdoors while creating beautiful art pieces. Supplies are limited, so come early to get your spot.

***UPDATE: Tickets for the June event are sold out. Tickets for the July 31 event will be available on July 1 at 8 a.m.***

We're less than one week away from the next installment of Live on the Lawn! You won't want to miss music from Home at Last Band, playing favorites from Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, Doobie Brothers, Eagles and more!

Food/beverage vendors:
🍖 Twisted L BBQ
🍨 GypsyIce - Texas
🍋 Sippin' is Easy
🍺 Vacancy Brewing

There are less than 50 tickets left, so get yours soon. Tickets are just $5 and free for kids ages 9 and under. Secure your spot at https://ow.ly/nnuu50S5y8i.

The June 17 edition of eNews just hit inboxes: https://t.e2ma.net/webview/xk1txf/2297f87c908c3994d54fea544f2165d8

Highlights:
⛔ Juneteenth closures ️
🏞️ Park and Recreation Month
🎉 Park pop up events
🩸 Blood Drive
+ more!

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The Parks and Recreation Administration Office, Recreation and Tennis Centers will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Garey Park will be open regular hours, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Williams Drive Pool will be open 1-7 p.m. All other outdoor pools will be closed. Splash pads will be operating.

ℹ️ https://ow.ly/T50W50S7ix8

UPDATE: The Bark Park is scheduled to reopen at 5 p.m. today, Friday, June 7.

⛔ The Bark Park, 151 Holly St., will be closed Wednesday, June 5-Friday, June 7 for landscape improvements, including replacing mulch around water stations, pruning deadwood out of trees and removing dead trees.

You’re invited to the most fantastamazing, trolltastic movie party Georgetown has ever seen! We're just one week away from the kickoff of the 2024 Sunset Movie Series in San Gabriel Park, featuring Trolls Band Together.

🕗 Movie starts at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.)
📅 Friday, June 14
📍 San Gabriel Park, Legacy Pavilion

Come early for FREE popcorn, lawn games and giveaways from our sponsors. 🍧The first 100 attendees get FREE shaved ice from Zydeco Ice.

🎤 Sing-along optional! See you there.

parks.georgetown.org/sunset-movie-series

⛔️ The pickleball courts at the McMaster Athletic Complex will be closed TODAY, Tuesday, June 4, from 1-5 p.m. as the lighting installation project continues.

The pickleball courts at the McMaster Athletic Complex are getting a glow up!✨ No need to cut your game short when the sun goes down because we're installing lighting!

🚧 We'll be temporarily closing the courts from 8 a.m. to noon on both April 30 and May 3 to install the lights.

We're kicking off our Storytime Playdates this week! Join us + Georgetown Public Library for story time and play in San Gabriel Park.

📅 Wednesday, June 5
⏲️ 9:30 a.m.
📍 Legacy Pavilion, 521 E. Morrow St.

The June 3 edition of eNews is out now: https://ow.ly/8GTm50S7fQm

Highlights:
⛔ Juneteenth closures ️
⛔ ️Bark Park closure
🎉 Park pop up events
🎥 Sunset Movie Series
🥋 Tai Chi
+ more!

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⛔ The Bark Park, 151 Holly St., will be closed Wednesday, June 5-Friday, June 7 for landscape improvements, including replacing mulch around water stations, pruning deadwood out of trees and removing dead trees.

📅 Summer is here and that means our calendar is packed full with community events!

Coming up in June:
📚🤸 Storytime Playdates
🎥 Sunset Movie Series
🎨 Art in the Park
🎶 Live on the Lawn

See our full events listing at parks.georgetown.org/event-directory.

🎣 Saturday's Youth Fishing Derby was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended – we had a blast and hope to see you all back next year.

Share your 'proudest catches' in the comments; we'd love to see them! 📸

Thanks again to our event sponsor, Family Emergency Room of Georgetown!