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JANUARY-APRIL
2020
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION
SPRING GUIDE
YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAMS SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS SPECIAL EVENTS & MUCH MORE
MONARCH WATCH
In every Parks and Recreation Guide, we will hide three small monarch illustrations. Those who
find all three will qualify for a drawing to win a prize! The monarch illustration looks like this:
Enlarged to show detail
ELIGIBILITY: City of College Station employees and
STAY
immediate family members and members of the same
household (whether related or not), are not eligible.
HOW TO ENTER: Once you find all of the monarchs, visit
CSTX.GOV/PARKS to fill out the entry form. Along with
CONNECTED
contact information, you will need to provide the page 1000 Krenek Tap Rd.
number and location of the monarchs. Be as specific as College Station, TX 77845
possible and only one entry per person will be accepted. cstx.gov/parks • 979.764.3486
parks@cstx.gov
WINNERS: A winner will be selected by random drawing
from all eligible entries on the last Tuesday of each month.
Winners will be notified by phone, mail and/or email /CityOfCollegeStation
within seven days of the drawing. Prizes must be claimed
at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, located at 1000 @CityOfCS
Krenek Tap Road in College Station. Hours are Monday-
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proof of identification is required. blog.cstx.gov
Prizes are not transferable, and cannot be assigned,
substituted or redeemed for cash. The City of College
Station is not responsible for any loss, liability or damage
arising out of the winner’s acceptance or use of the prize.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS & RECREATION
cstx.gov/parks
College Station Parks & Recreation
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Since 2007
2020 CONTENTS
JANUARY-APRIL
IN EVERY GUIDE
04 CITY CONTACTS & STAFF DIRECTORY 17 PARKS MAINTENANCE
We make safety, functionality, and aesthetics a top priority.
06 REGISTRATION & RENTAL DETAILS 20 AQUATIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
08 PROGRAM & EVENT OVERVIEW Need a job? Get certified and then apply to work with us.
18 AQUATICS 25 SENIOR GAMES
Ages 50+ are invited to compete for medals.
26 ATHLETICS
30 NEW DIAMOND FIELDS
31 LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY Learn about the Texas Independence Ballpark Midtown
College Station.
38 LICK CREEK NATURE CENTER
37 2020 CENSUS
42 LINCOLN RECREATION CENTER Shape your future by getting yourself and family counted.
50 MEYER SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTER 49 DREAM WORKS IN ACTION
Join us to reignite Dr. King's aspirations of keeping the
54 SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER dream alive.
58 WOLF PEN CREEK PARK 56 FUN FOR ALL PLAYGROUND
Place where all children of all abilities can play together.
65 PARK RULES
60 SCOOP THE POOP
66 PARKS, FACILITIES & AMENITIES Help keep our city clean and waterways safe.
This publication can be made available in alternative formats such as Braille or large print upon request by
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION CONTACTS
Cemeteries 979.764.5049 cstx.gov/cemeteries
Citizen Boards, Commissions 979.764.3541 cstx.gov/committees
Code Enforcement / SeeClickFix 979.764.6363 cstx.gov/codeenforcement
Community Services 979.764.3778 cstx.gov/commserv
Economic Development 979.764.3527 grow.cstx.gov
Fire Department 979.764.3705 cstx.gov/fire
Human Resources 979.764.3517 cstx.gov/hr
Library 979.764.3416 bcslibrary.org
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 Services 979.764.3570 cstx.gov/pds
Police Department 979.764.3600 cstx.gov/police
Public Communications 979.764.3445 cstx.gov/publiccommunications
Public Works (solid waste & recycling) 979.764.3690 cstx.gov/publicworks
Utility Customer Service 979.764.3535 cstx.gov/ucs
Utility Outage Hotline 855.528.4278 cstx.gov/utilities
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF DIRECTORY
David Schmitz Director of Parks & Recreation 979.764.3415 dschmitz@cstx.gov
Kelly Kelbly Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation 979.764.3441 kkelbly@cstx.gov
Stephan Richardson Parks Operations Manager 979.764.3485 srichardson@cstx.gov
Ana Romero Recreation Manager 979.764.3413 aromero@cstx.gov
Gene Ballew Athletics & Tourism Manager 979.764.3410 gballew@cstx.gov
Rusty Warncke Project & Asset Manager 979.764.3731 rwarncke@cstx.gov
Reena Gonzalez Business Services Manager 979.764.6272 rlgonzalez@cstx.gov
Jessica Jones Ringer Library Manager 979.764.3416 jonesj@bryantx.gov
Kelli Nesbitt Marketing Coordinator 979.764.3443 knesbitt@cstx.gov
Katie Kwiatkowski Tourism Events Supervisor 979.764.3442 kkwiatkowski@cstx.gov
Bobbie Cantu Athletics Supervisor 979.764.3424 bcantu@cstx.gov
Virginia Godwin Facilities & Events Recreation Supervisor 979.764.3649 vgodwin@cstx.gov
Bridget Russell Aquatics Supervisor 979.764.3540 brussell@cstx.gov
Katy Peterson Senior Services Coordinator 979.764.6371 kpeterson@cstx.gov
Cheletia Johnson Lincoln Recreation Center Supervisor 979.764.3779 cjohnson@cstx.gov
Lance Hausenfluck West District Supervisor 979.764.3728 lhausenfluck@cstx.gov
Curtis Richmond Southeast District Supervisor 979.764.3564 crichmond@cstx.gov
Robert Rubach South District Supervisor 979.764.3444 rrubach@cstx.gov
Ron Schaefer Cemetery Sexton 979.764.3738 rschaefer@cstx.gov
Visit CSTX.GOV/PARKS for a complete staff directory and profiles.
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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
The College Station Parks and Recreation staff The newly renovated Bob and Wanda Meyer
have been working hard over the past year to Senior and Community Center has been open
offer more recreation programs, expand and for business since June and provides a variety
upgrade facilities and playgrounds, and keep of programming.
your parks safe, clean, and well maintained. As Veterans Park and Athletic Complex has two
you browse through this guide, you will see a additional full-size synthetic turf athletic fields
multitude of activities that our incredible staff that complement the already fantastic athletic
has put together for your enjoyment. complex. Game on!
Here is a quick note on some of your great New playground units have been installed at
park facilities: Gabbard and Thomas Parks.
The Lincoln Recreation Center expansion A new trail has been constructed connecting
and renovation is complete. We now have Georgie K. Fitch Park and the surrounding
two full-size gyms and almost double the neighborhood to the newly expanded Larry J.
programming and meeting space. Ringer Library.
The Lick Creek Park Nature Center has One great way to enjoy the outdoors is to
welcomed numerous school children, adults, walk, jog, or ride your bike on the Lick Creek
and nature aficionados. If you have checked Greenway Hike and Bike Trail. This trail
it out yet, you owe it to yourself to experience stretches 5 miles from Creek View Park to Lick
the facility and the park’s natural beauty. The Creek Park. This trail also connects to the Lick
Nature Center is family friendly and the kids Creek Park trails and Nature Center.
will love getting outside!
The Fun for All Playground is taking shape. So, get outside, visit, and enjoy one of the
Phase 1 is complete and includes a splash pad, many beautiful parks and recreation facilities
large playground unit, swings, and other play that we have to offer. Experience why College
equipment. Phase 2 construction is in progress Station is considered one of the premier cities
and will include the John David Crow playfield, in Texas for parks, recreation, and tourism.
entry plaza, restrooms, and several sensory
play units that include sight, sound, touch, and Enjoy!
motion. Fundraising continues for this truly
all-inclusive community park. Learn more at
FunForAllPlaygroundBCS.com.
David Schmitz
Parks & Recreation Director
City of College Station
COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR | 5
REGISTRATION DETAILS
REGISTER 24/7 AT RECTRAC.CSTX.GOV
or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, Southwood Community Center, Meyer Senior and
Community Center or Lincoln Recreation Center, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cash, credit
card or check accepted. Checks should be made payable to “City of College Station.” A charge
will be assessed on all returned checks. Contact the Larry J. Ringer Library to register for library
programs or events.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
We welcome people of all ability levels to enjoy and participate in our wide variety of quality
programs and services. The Parks and Recreation Department complies with Title II Standards of the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Questions regarding special accommodations should be directed to
parks staff at 979.764.3486.
BOOKS & SUPPLIES
Books and supplies are not included as part of the class fee unless stated in the class description.
WAITING LIST
If registering for a class that has already been filled, your name can be placed on a waiting list. This
does not guarantee your spot, but individuals will be contacted if one becomes available.
CANCELED CLASSES/SESSIONS
If a class/session is canceled, every effort will be made to notify parents and students by telephone
prior to the first class meeting. Refunds will be processed within 30 days of cancellation by check. No
cash refunds will be issued.
WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS
Classes and programs are subject to a $20 transfer/cancellation fee. Refunds are processed within
30 days of request by check. No cash refunds will be issued. For the complete refund policy, call
979.764.3486.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Smile, you may be captured on camera! City staff routinely takes photos and video of our programs
and facilities for promotional purposes. Please be aware that by utilizing our facilities and/or
programs, you are granting the City of College Station the right to use and publish your image, or
your minor child’s image, and that no monetary compensation will be given.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
We value you as a customer. If you are not happy with the quality of a program or service, please tell
staff at the facility immediately so that we have the opportunity to correct the situation.
THE FACILITIES OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION ARE NOT CHILD CARE FACILITIES, AND THE
PROGRAMS LISTED IN THIS GUIDE ARE NOT LICENSED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR CHILD CARE UNDER
TEXAS HUMAN RESOURCES CODE SEC. 42.041(B)(14).
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RENTAL INFORMATION
FACILITY RENTALS
Rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be held without proper documentation
and fees.
PAVILION RENTALS
Pavilions are rented 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. Reservations canceled within seven days prior to the rental date will incur a
$20 cancellation fee. Pavilions may be used if they are not rented, but no access will be allowed to
kitchens or restrooms.
FIELD & PAVILION RENTAL DEADLINES
Monday-Thursday rentals must be made no later than noon one business day prior to the desired
reservation date. Friday-Sunday rentals must be made no later than 3 p.m. on the Thursday prior to
the desired reservation date.
DEPOSITS
A security deposit is required for rentals. Portions or all of the deposit will be forfeited if damage,
extra maintenance, or extraordinary cleanup occurs as a result of rental. Deposits will be refunded
on the following conditions: (1) terms of your rental have been met, (2) facilities are left in good
condition, or (3) cancellation procedures have been followed.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
Customers must cancel three days prior to the rental date to be eligible for a refund. If a cancellation
is made fewer than three days prior to rental date, deposits will be forfeited. Refunds are processed
within 30 days of request by check. No cash refunds will be issued.
RENTALS LISTED IN THIS GUIDE
PLACE PAGE #
Pools 19
Athletic Fields 26
Lick Creek Nature Center 38 To view rentals not listed, visit:
Lincoln Recreation Center
Meyer Senior & Community Center
42
50
CSTX.GOV/RENTALS
Southwood Community Center 54
Wolf Pen Creek Park 58
Pavilions 61
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WEEKLY PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PROGRAM AGE FEE DAY TIME PAGE #
International/Chinese Mah Jong 55+ Membership Mon. 1-4 p.m. 51
Foreversize 55+ Free Mon., Tue. & Wed. 1-2:30 p.m. 46
Sit & Fit 55+ Membership Mon., Tue., Thu. & Fri. 12-1 p.m. 51
Clogging for Beginners 55+ Membership Mon. & Wed. 1:30-2:30 p.m. 52
Beginning Line Dance Workshop 55+ Free Mon. & Thu. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 46
Fitness Center 18+ Membership Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 45
Fitness Center & Walking 55+ Membership Mon.-Fri. 9-10:30 a.m. 46
Table Games 55+ Free Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 46
Hot Lunch 60+ Free Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 46
Classic Country & Bluegrass
55+ Membership Tue. 12:30-3 p.m. 51
Jam Session
Hand & Foot Canasta 55+ Membership Tue. 1-4 p.m. 51
Game Night 55+ Membership Tue. 7-9 p.m. 52
Foreversize 55+ Free Tue. & Thu. 10-10:30 a.m. 46
Jamboree Line Dancing 55+ Membership Tue. & Fri. 9-10 a.m. 52
Line Dancing 55+ Membership Tue. & Fri. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 52
Learn to Play 42 55+ Membership Wed. 8-11:30 a.m. 52
Bridge 55+ Membership Wed. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 52
Learn to Play Mah Jongg 55+ Membership Wed. 1-4 p.m. 52
Beginning Tap Dance 55+ Membership Wed. 1:30-2:30 p.m. 52
42 Dominoes 55+ Membership Thu. 8-11:30 a.m. 52
Mah Jongg 55+ Membership Thu. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 52
Foreversize 55+ Membership Thu. 1-2:30 p.m. 53
Bible Study 55+ Free Thu. 9-10 a.m. 46
Bridge 55+ Membership Fri. 9-11:30 a.m. 52
Fitness Center 55+ Membership Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 45
Soul Line Dancing 55+ Free Fri. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 47
Fitness Center 18+ Membership Sat. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 45
Saturday Exhibit Unveiling All Free Sat. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 39
Saturday Senior Social 55+ Free Sat. 1-4 p.m. 52
Fitness Center 18+ Membership Sun. 4-7 p.m. 45
WANT TO BE A
Volunteer Coach?
We are looking for volunteer coaches for our
youth flag football and basketball programs.
Register today:
CSTX.GOV/SPORTSVOLUNTEER
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MONTHLY PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PROGRAM AGE FEE DAY TIME PAGE #
Mystery Book Club 18+ Free 2nd Mon. 6-7 p.m. 29
Senior Advisory Committee 55+ Free Last Mon. 10-11 a.m. 53
Blood Pressure Check 55+ Free 1st Tue. 9:30-10:30 a.m. 47
Hot Breakfast 55+ Free 2nd Tue. 9:15-10:30 p.m. 47
BINGO 55+ Free 2nd Tue. & Thu. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 47
Nutrition Education 55+ Free 3rd Tue. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 47
Computer Club for Seniors 55+ Free 1st Wed. 9:30-11 a.m. 53
Hot Breakfast 55+ Free 2nd Wed. 9:15-10:30 a.m. 47
Meyer Book Club 18+ Free 2nd Wed. 10-11:30 a.m. 50
Family History Computer User Group 18+ Free 3rd Wed. 9-11 a.m. 51
BINGO 55+ Free 3rd Wed. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 47
Basic Jewelry Making 55+ Membership 2nd Thu. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 53
Movie & Popcorn 55+ Membership 3rd Fri. 1-3 p.m. 53
Birthday Celebration 55+ Free Last Fri. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 47
Bingo & Birthday Celebration 55+ Free Last Fri. 1:30-2:30 p.m. 53
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SPECIAL PROGRAM & EVENT OVERVIEW
JANUARY
PROGRAM / EVENT AGE FEE DAY DATE TIME PAGE #
Teen Advisory Board 7th-12th
Free Thu. Jan. 2 Varies 32
Applications Open grade
Walk with a Doc All Ages Free Sat. Jan. 4 9 a.m. 41
Texas Hunter’s Safety
9+ $10 Sun. Jan. 5 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 39
Certification Course
After-School Program 6-15 Varies Mon.-Fri. Jan. 6-May 22 Varies 43
Kids Okinawan Karate 6+ $40 Mon. Jan. 6-27 5:30-6:30 p.m. 43
Basketball Open Gym 16+ Membership Mon. & Wed. Jan. 6-May 20 6:30-8:30 p.m. 45
Pickleball Pass 16+ $15 or $18 Varies Jan. 6-May 21 6:30-8:30 p.m. 45
Afternoon Book Club 18+ Free Tue. Jan. 7 6-7 p.m. 33
Kids Okinawan Karate 6+ $40 Wed. Jan. 8-29 5-6 p.m. 43
The Dance Experience 8-16 $5/class Wed. Jan. 8-May 20 5-6 p.m. 43
Minds of Champions 6-15 $45 Mon. & Wed. Jan. 8-May 18 5-6:30 p.m. 43
Yoga in Spanish 18+ Free Wed. Jan. 8-Feb. 12 6-7 p.m. 34
Community Bible Study 14+ Free Wed. Jan. 8-29 6:30-8 p.m. 46
Coloring for Adults 18+ Free Thu. Jan. 9 6-7 p.m. 34
Family Movie All Ages Free Sat. Jan. 11 2-4 p.m. 36
Mystery Book Club 18+ Free Mon. Jan. 13 6-7 p.m. 34
Total Body Booster
16+ $25 Mon. & Tue. Jan. 13-Feb. 25 6-7 p.m. 45
Boot Camp
Library Reading Group 18+ Free Mon. Jan. 13 6:30-7:30 p.m. 34
English Conversation Circle 18+ Free Tue. Jan. 14-May 12 2-3 p.m. 34
Family Nighttime Storytime All Ages Free Tue. Jan. 14 6:15-7 p.m. 32
Exploring History Luncheon All Ages $7/lunch Wed. Jan. 15 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 36
36th Annual Dr. Martin
Luther King. Jr.: Keeping the All Ages Free Fri. Jan. 17 6-9 p.m. 49
Dream Alive Celebration
American Red Cross
17+ $175 Fri.-Sun. Jan. 17-19 Varies 20
Lifeguard Instructor Training
Teen/Tween Event 10-18 Free Sat. Jan. 18 10-11:30 a.m. 32
Trail Buddies All Ages Free Tue. Jan. 21-May 12 9:30-10:30 a.m. 39
K-5th
Homework Help Center Free Mon.-Thu. Jan. 21-May 21 4:30-5:30 p.m. 33
Grade
Come & Build It All Ages Free Tue. Jan. 21 5:30-7 p.m. 36
Get Growing with Brazos
All Ages Free Tue. Jan. 21 6-7 p.m. 39
County Master Gardeners
Full STEAM Ahead Book Club 18+ Free Tue. Jan. 21 6-8 p.m. 34
Homeschool Adventure Days 5+ Free Wed. & Thu. Jan. 22-May 14 10-11:30 a.m. 39
Career & Job Fair 16+ Free Thu. Jan. 23 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 49
Spring Dance 55+ Free Thu. Jan. 23 7-9 p.m. 53
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JANUARY
PROGRAM / EVENT AGE FEE DAY DATE TIME PAGE #
K-5th
Homework Help Center Free Fri. Jan. 24-May 22 4-5 p.m. 33
Grade
Basketball Open Gym 16+ Membership Sat. Jan. 25-May 16 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 45
Pickleball Pass 16+ $15 or $18 Sat. Jan. 25-May 16 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 45
Movies at the Library 18+ Free Sun. Jan. 26 2-4 p.m. 35
Storytime 0-5 Free Varies Jan. 27-April 2 Varies 33
Guided Nature Walk All Ages Free Mon. Jan. 27-May 4 8-9 a.m. 40
Watercolor 18+ $65 Mon. Jan. 27-March 2 Varies 51
Let’s Get Crafty 18+ Free Mon. Jan. 27 6-8 p.m. 35
Potluck & Pizza Social 55+ Free Tue. Jan. 28 12-3:30 p.m. 53
Harry Potter Club 10-18 Free Tue. Jan. 28 5-6 p.m. 33
Animé Club 10+ Free Thu. Jan. 30 4:30-5:30 p.m. 35
Teen Talk 11-15 Free Thu. Jan. 30 5:30-7:30 p.m. 49
FEBRUARY
Walk With A Doc All Ages Free Sat. Feb. 1 9 a.m. 41
AARP Tax Help 16+ Free Varies Feb. 1-April 15 Varies 35
Basketball Open Gym 16+ Membership Sun. Feb. 2-April 26 4-7 p.m. 45
Teen/Tween Event 10-18 Free Mon. Feb. 3 5:30-6:30 p.m. 32
Fundamentals of Cooking 18+ $65 Mon. & Wed. Feb. 3-26 6-8 p.m. 45
Kids Okinawan Karate 6+ $40 Mon. Feb. 3-24 5:30-6:30 p.m. 43
Nia Fitness 18+ $40 Tue. & Thu. Feb. 4-27 9-10 a.m. 55
Arts & Crafts 3-5 $50 Tue. Feb. 4-25 10-11 a.m. 44
Afternoon Book Club 18+ Free Tue. Feb. 4 6-7 p.m. 33
Homebuyer Education
18+ Free Tue. Feb. 4-25 6-7:30 p.m. 45
Course
Kids Okinawan Karate 6+ $40 Wed. Feb. 5-26 5-6 p.m. 43
Arts & Crafts 3-5 $50 Thu. Feb. 6-27 10-11 a.m. 44
The Gardens at Texas A&M 18+ Free Thu. Feb. 6 6-7 p.m. 35
Present
Spikeball Quick-Fire 14+ $30/team Fri. Feb. 7 6-9 p.m. 28
Tournament
Annual Soul Food All Ages $10 or Fri. Feb. 7 6-9:30 p.m. 48
& Blues Night $15/plate
Friday Night Live 10-15 Free Fri. Feb. 7 7-10 p.m. 44
Trail of Lights All Ages Free Daily Feb. 7-16 6-10 p.m. 59
Family Movie All Ages Free Sat. Feb. 8 2-4 p.m. 36
Mystery Book Club 18+ Free Mon. Feb. 10 6-7 p.m. 34
Family Nighttime Storytime All Ages Free Tue. Feb. 11 6:15-7 p.m. 32
Coloring for Adults 18+ Free Thu. Feb. 13 6-7 p.m. 34
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FEBRUARY
PROGRAM / EVENT AGE FEE DAY DATE TIME PAGE #
Valentine’s Day Social 55+ Free Fri. Feb. 14 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 47
Trail of Lights: Date Night All Ages Free Fri. Feb. 14 6-9 p.m. 59
Evening with Dancing 55+ Free Fri. Feb. 14 7-9 p.m. 47
Children’s Event 10 & under Free Mon. Feb. 17 9:30-11:30 a.m. 33
Library Reading Group 18+ Free Mon. Feb. 17 6:30-7:30 p.m. 34
Come & Build It All Ages Free Tue. Feb. 18 5:30-7 p.m. 36
Get Growing with Brazos All Ages Free Tue. Feb. 18 6-7 p.m. 39
County Master Gardeners
Full STEAM Ahead 18+ Free Tue. Feb. 18 6-8 p.m. 34
Book Club
Ultimate Frisbee League 18+ $20 or $24 Tue. Feb. 18-April 21 6-9:30 p.m. 28
Exploring History All Ages $7/lunch Wed. Feb. 19 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 36
Luncheon
Yiddish Book Center’s
“Coming to America” 16+ Free Thu. Feb. 20 6 p.m. 35
Reading Group
Nature Center’s All Ages Free Fri. Feb. 21 7-10 p.m. 40
Star Party
Movies at the Library 18+ Free Sat. Feb. 22 2-4 p.m. 35
Early Explorers 2-5 Free Mon. Feb. 24-April 27 9:30-10:30 a.m. 54
Let’s Get Crafty 18+ Free Mon. Feb. 24 6-8 p.m. 35
Motown Review All Ages Free Mon. Feb. 24 6:30-8 p.m. 48
Production
Softball League 18+ $390/team Mon., Tue., Feb. 24-May 14 6:30-10:30 p.m. 28
Wed. or Thu.
Babysitter Training 10+ $40 Tue. Feb. 25-March 31 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 55
& Pediatric CPR
Potluck & Pizza Social 55+ Free Tue. Feb. 25 12-3:30 p.m. 53
Harry Potter Club 10-18 Free Tue. Feb. 25 5-6 p.m. 33
Longfellow Whale Tales 3-5 Free Wed. Feb. 26-April 29 9:30-10:15 a.m. 54
Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! 7-12 $10 Wed. Feb. 26-April 29 1:30-3 p.m. 55
Certification
Kickball League 18+ $390/team Wed. Feb. 26-May 13 6:30-10:30 p.m. 28
CPR, First Aid & AED 10+ $40 Thu. Feb. 27-April 2 10-11:30 a.m. 55
Certification
Animé Club 10+ Free Thu. Feb. 27 4:30-5:30 p.m. 35
Spring Dance 55+ Free Thu. Feb. 27 7-9 p.m. 53
Creative Circle for 2-5 Free Fri. Feb. 28-May 1 9:30-10:15 a.m. 55
Preschool
Creative Circle for 7-12 Free Fri. Feb. 28-May 1 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Homeschool
MARCH
Kids Okinawan Karate 6+ $40 Mon. March 2-30 5:30-6:30 p.m. 43
Arts & Crafts 3-5 $50 Tue. March 3-31 10-11 a.m. 44
Nia Fitness 18+ $40 Tue. & Thu. March 3-31 9-10 a.m. 55
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MARCH
PROGRAM / EVENT AGE FEE DAY DATE TIME PAGE #
Afternoon Book Club 18+ Free Tue. March 3 6-7 p.m. 33
Part-Time Job Fair 16+ Free Wed. March 4 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Kids Okinawan Karate 6+ $40 Wed. March 4-April 1 5-6 p.m. 43
Arts & Crafts 3-5 $50 Thu. March 5-April 2 10-11 a.m. 44
The Gardens at Texas A&M 18+ Free Thu. March 5 6-7 p.m. 35
Present
Acrylic Painting 16+ $20/class Thu. March 5-April 23 6:30-8 p.m. 46
Birding 101 All Ages Free Sat. March 7 8 a.m. 40
Walk With A Doc All Ages Free Sat. March 7 9 a.m. 41
Young Readers Book Sale All Ages Free Sat. March 7 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 36
Children’s Event 10 & under Free Mon. March 9 9:30-11:30 a.m. 33
Science on Spring Break 8-13 $55 Mon.-Thu. March 9-12 Varies 44
Mystery Book Club 18+ Free Mon. March 9 6-7 p.m. 34
Family Movie All Ages Free Tue. March 10 9:30-11:30 a.m. 36
Family Nighttime Storytime All Ages Free Tue. March 10 6:15-7 p.m. 32
Family Movie All Ages Free Wed. March 11 2-4 p.m. 36
Children’s Event 10 & under Free Thu. March 12 9:30-11:30 a.m. 33
Coloring for Adults 18+ Free Thu. March 12 6-7 p.m. 34
Watercolor Ages 18+ $65 Mon. March 16-April 20 Varies 41
Junior Beginner Tennis 5-9 & 10-15 $75 or $90 Mon. March 16-April 20 Varies 27
Total Body Booster 16+ $25 Mon. & Tue. March 16-April 21 6-7 p.m. 45
Boot Camp
Library Reading Group 18+ Free Mon. March 16 6:30-7:30 p.m. 34
Come & Build It All Ages Free Tue. March 17 5:30-7 p.m. 36
Get Growing with Brazos All Ages Free Tue. March 17 6-7 p.m. 39
County Master Gardeners
Beginner Tennis 18+ $75 or $90 Tue. March 17-April 21 6-7 p.m. 28
Full STEAM Ahead 18+ Free Tue. March 17 6-8 p.m. 34
Book Club
Volleyball League 18+ $225/team Tue. or Thu. March 17-May 21 6:30-10:30 p.m. 29
Round-Robin Tennis 18+ $75 or $90 Tue. March 17-April 21 7-8:30 p.m. 29
League
Exploring History All Ages $7/lunch Wed. March 18 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 36
Luncheon
Junior Beginner Tennis 5-9 $75 or $90 Wed. March 18-April 22 6-7 p.m. 27
Intermediate Tennis 18+ $90 or $105 Wed. March 18-April 22 7-8:30 p.m. 29
Yiddish Book Center’s
“Coming to America” 16+ Free Thu. March 19 6 p.m. 35
Reading Group
Junior Intermediate Tennis 9-15 $75 or $90 Thu. March 19-April 23 6-7 p.m. 27
Intermediate Tennis 18+ $90 or $105 Thu. March 19-April 23 7-8:30 p.m. 29
Movies in the Park All Ages Free Fri. March 20 7-10 p.m. 59
Friday Night Live 10-15 Free Fri. March 20 7-9 p.m. 44
COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | SPECIAL PROGRAM & EVENT OVERVIEW | 13SPECIAL PROGRAM & EVENT OVERVIEW
MARCH
PROGRAM / EVENT AGE FEE DAY DATE TIME PAGE #
American Red Cross
Lifeguard Instructor Training 17+ $175 Fri.-Sun. March 20-22 Varies 20
Teen/Tween Event 10-18 Free Sat. March 21 2-4 p.m. 32
Monarch March All Ages Free Sun. March 22 1-4 p.m. 40
Old School VS Nu’ School
Basketball Game & Skills All Ages $8 Sun. March 22 2-6 p.m. 46
Competition
Competitive Drill Tennis 18+ $90 or $105 Sun. March 22-April 26 2-3:30 p.m. 29
Beginner Tennis 18+ $75 or $90 Sun. March 22-April 26 3:30-4:30 p.m. 28
High Performance Tennis 12-18 $75 or $90 Sun. March 22-April 26 4:30-5:30 p.m. 27
Academy
Let’s Get Crafty 18+ Free Mon. March 23 6-8 p.m. 35
Harry Potter Club 10-18 Free Tue. March 24 5-6 p.m. 33
Animé Club 10+ Free Thu. March 26 4:30-5:30 p.m. 35
Spring Dance 55+ Free Thu. March 26 7-9 p.m. 53
Texas Hunter’s Safety 9+ $10 Sun. March 29 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 39
Certification Course
Start Smart Baseball 3-6 $35 Mon. March 30-May 4 6:15-7:15 p.m. 27
Potluck & Pizza Social 55+ Free Tue. March 31 12-3:30 p.m. 53
Movies at the Library 18+ Free Tue. March 31 6-8 p.m. 35
Start Smart Baseball 3-6 $35 Tue. March 31-May 5 6:15-7:15 p.m. 27
APRIL
Census Day All Ages Free Wed. April 1 n/a 37
Engineering Club with Spark! 8-15 $20 Wed. April 1-22 4:30-6 p.m. 44
Fundamental Field Hockey 5-9 $40 Wed. April 1-May 6 6-7 p.m. 27
Yoga in Spanish 18+ Free Wed. April 1-May 6 6-7 p.m. 34
Fundamental Field Hockey 10-13 $40 Wed. April 1-May 6 7-8 p.m. 27
Nia Fitness 18+ $40 Tue. & Thu. April 2-30 9-10 a.m. 55
The Gardens at Texas A&M 18+ Free Thu. April 2 6-7 p.m. 35
Present
Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt 18+ Free Fri. April 3 8-10 p.m. 59
American Red Cross 15+ $150 Fri.-Sun. April 3-5 Varies 21
Lifeguard Training
Birding 101 All Ages Free Sat. April 4 8 a.m. 40
Walk With A Doc All Ages Free Sat. April 4 9 a.m. 41
Kids Okinawan Karate 6+ $40 Mon. April 6-27 5:30-6:30 p.m. 43
Arts & Crafts 3-5 $50 Tue. April 7-28 10-11 a.m. 44
Creative Writing Workshop 7-12 $40 Tue. April 7-28 1 -2 p.m. 55
Afternoon Book Club 18+ Free Tue. April 7 6-7 p.m. 33
5V5 Basketball League 18+ $300/team Tue. & Thu. April 7-May 28 6:30-10:30 p.m. 29
Kids Okinawan Karate 6+ $40 Wed. April 8-29 5-6 p.m. 43
Arts & Crafts 3-5 $50 Thu. April 9-30 10-11 a.m. 44
14 | COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | SPECIAL PROGRAM & EVENT OVERVIEWSPECIAL PROGRAM & EVENT OVERVIEW
APRIL
PROGRAM / EVENT AGE FEE DAY DATE TIME PAGE #
Annual Easter Egg Hunt All Ages Free Thu. April 9 5:30-7:30 p.m. 48
Coloring for Adults 18+ Free Thu. April 9 6-7 p.m. 34
Drop Everything and Read All Ages Free Mon. April 13 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 36
(D.E.A.R.) Day
Tsunami Swim Team: 5-18 Free Mon. or Tue. April 13 or 14 5-6:30 p.m. 20
Meet the Coach Night
Mystery Book Club 18+ Free Mon. April 13 6-7 p.m. 34
Exploring History Luncheon All Ages $7/lunch Wed. April 15 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 36
Yiddish Book Center’s
“Coming to America” 16+ Free Thu. April 16 6 p.m. 35
Reading Group
Water Safety Instructor 16+ $150 Thu.-Sun. April 16-19 Varies 22
Certification
Friday Night Live 10-15 Free Fri. April 17 7-9 p.m. 44
American Red Cross 15+ $150 Fri.-Sun. April 17-19 Varies 21
Lifeguard Training
Teen/Tween Events 10-18 Free Sat. April 18 10-11:30 a.m. 32
National Library Week All Ages Free Sun.-Sat. April 19-25 Varies 36
Tsunami Swim Team: Mon., Tue.,
5-18 Free April 20-23 5-7 p.m. 20
Evaluations Wed. or Thu.
Library Reading Group 18+ Free Mon. April 20 6:30-7:30 p.m. 34
Come & Build It All Ages Free Tue. April 21 5:30-7 p.m. 36
Get Growing with Brazos All Ages Free Tue. April 21 6-7 p.m. 39
County Master Gardeners
Full STEAM Ahead 18+ Free Tue. April 21 6-8 p.m. 34
Book Club
Movies at the Library 18+ Free Thu. April 23 6-8 p.m. 35
Spring Dance 55+ Free Thu. April 23 7-9 p.m. 53
Evening with Dancing 55+ Free Fri. April 24 7-9 p.m. 47
American Red Cross 15+ $150 Fri.-Sun. April 24-26 Varies 21
Lifeguard Training
Spring Book Sale All Ages Free Sat. April 25 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 37
Wilderness & Remote First 14+ $22 Sat.-Sun. April 25-26 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 39
Aid Certification
Summer Early Bird Back
All Ages Free Sat. April 25 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Registration Cover
Family Movies All Ages Free Sat. April 25 2-4 p.m. 36
Spring Book Sale All Ages Free Sun. April 26 1:30-3:30 p.m. 37
Tsunami Swim Team 5-18 $125 Varies April 27-July 22 Varies 19
Let’s Get Crafty 18+ Free Mon. April 27 6-8 p.m. 35
Potluck & Pizza Social 55+ Free Tue. April 28 12-3:30 p.m. 53
Harry Potter Club 10-18 Free Tue. April 28 5-6 p.m. 33
Animé Club 10+ Free Thu. April 30 4:30-5:30 p.m. 35
COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | SPECIAL PROGRAM & EVENT OVERVIEW | 15SPECIAL PROGRAM & EVENT OVERVIEW
MAY
PROGRAM / EVENT AGE FEE DAY DATE TIME PAGE #
American Red Cross 15+ $150 Fri.-Sun. May 1-3 Varies 21
Lifeguard Training
Walk With A Doc All Ages Free Sat. May 2 9 a.m. 41
Starlight Music Series All Ages Free Sat. May 2 6-11 p.m. 59
Cinco de Mayo Celebration All Ages Free Sun. May 3 3-5 p.m. 48
Kids Okinawan Karate 6+ $40 Mon. May 4-18 5:30-6:30 p.m. 43
Arts & Crafts 3-5 $50 Tue. May 5-19 10-11 a.m. 44
Afternoon Book Club 18+ Free Tue May 5 6-7 p.m. 33
Kids Okinawan Karate 6+ $40 Wed. May 6-20 5-6 p.m. 43
Arts & Crafts 3-5 $50 Thu. May 7-21 10-11 a.m. 44
The Gardens at 18+ Free Thu. May 7 6-7 p.m. 35
Texas A&M Present
Mother’s Day Celebration 55+ Free Fri. May 8 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 47
Water Safety Instructor 16+ $150 Thu.-Sun. May 14-17 Varies 22
Certification
American Red Cross 15+ $150 Fri.-Sun. May 15-17 Varies 21
Lifeguard Training
Starlight Music Series All Ages Free Sat. May 16 6-11 p.m. 59
$70 or
Summer Youth Basketball 8-16 Mon.-Thu. May 18-July 16 6:30-9:30 p.m. 27
$84
$390/ Mon., Tue.,
Softball League 18+ May 18-Aug. 20 6:30-10:30 p.m. 28
team Wed. or Thu.
$390/
Kickball League 18+ Wed. May 20-Aug. 19 6:30-10:30 p.m. 28
team
American Red Cross 15+ $150 Fri.-Sun. May 22-24 Varies 21
Lifeguard Training
Starlight Music Series All Ages Free Sat. May 30 6-11 p.m. 59
As part of the Mayor’s Monarch
Pledge, the College Station Parks
and Recreation Department has free
milkweed seeds available at Stephen
C. Beachy Central Park Office,
located at 1000 Krenek Tap Road.
SAVE THE
Each household can receive two
packets that will cover more than
MONARCHS
20 square feet. Office hours are
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Learn more at: cstx.gov/monarchs
16 | COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | SPECIAL PROGRAM & EVENT OVERVIEWPARKS MAINTENANCE
By Kelly Kelbly, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Since 1971, the Parks and Recreation Department has dedicated itself to caring
for and maintaining College Station’s beautiful parks system.
When the city incorporated in 1938, it proudly took over its first park, Mable
Claire Thomas Park. Today, our inventory includes 53 developed parks and two
municipal cemeteries encompassing about 1,400 acres.
The Parks and Recreation Department makes safety, functionality, and
aesthetics its top priority.
Keeping up with yard work, flowerbeds and general maintenance around the
house can be a struggle that consumes significant resources, time and money.
With only 50 employees in the operations division, our department experiences
the same challenges. Our crews strive and toil to keep your parks user-ready.
Beyond the daily upkeep, our staff also implements a Capital Improvements
Program in conjunction with the Capital Projects Department, Fiscal
Services, and the City Manager’s Office. We then seek approval from
the city council to pursue improvement projects.
We develop the project list by reviewing our asset management plan,
frequency of use, risks and hazards, survey results, and other variables.
During the last fiscal year, the department was involved in 29 projects,
completing 21, and in the next few months, we will finish the other eight. The
projects include new signage, soccer goals, playground and roof replacements,
trails and sidewalks, completion of the 2008 bond projects, and the design of a
multi-million dollar diamond field complex.
In the next year, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park patrons will see improvements
to the pavilion, athletic restrooms, sidewalks, and Fun for All playground. Staff
is also working with an engineer to alleviate drainage issues at Steeplechase
Park, as well as adding a dog wash station and replacing the playground
and surfacing. In the spring, construction begins on the fits phase of Texas
Independent Ballpark at Midtown College Station.
That’s only a few of the projects our citizens can anticipate.
As the Parks and Recreation Department prepares to update our 10-year
master plan this year, we will continue to monitor our existing system, visit
with citizens, track growth by area and population, and observe trends. Plans
for future projects will continue to support the fundamental element of our
mission – “to provide the good things in life."
COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | PARKS MAINTENANCE | 17AQUATICS
979.764.3540 1900 Anderson St. cstx.gov/pools
ADAMSON LAGOON POOL
979.764.3735 | 1900 Anderson St. FUN FOR ALL PLAYGROUND
Daily Admission: $6 SPLASH PAD
979.764.3486
MAY 2-17 HOLIDAY HOURS 1000 Krenek Tap Rd.
Sat.-Sun., 2-7 p.m. Memorial Weekend
May 23-25: Daily Admission: Free
MAY 30-AUG. 16
Sat.-Sun., 12-7 p.m. MARCH 1-OCT. 31
Mon.-Fri., 1-7 p.m.
& Mon., 12-6 p.m. Open Daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sat.-Sun., 12-7 p.m.
Independence Day
AUG. 22-SEPT. 6
July 4, 12-6 p.m.
Sat.-Sun., 12-7 p.m.
Labor Day
SEPT. 12-27
Sept. 7, 12-6 p.m.
Sat.-Sun., 2-7 p.m.
CINDY HALLARAN POOL W. A. TARROW SPLASH PAD
979.764.3787 | 1600 Rock Prairie Rd.
979.764.3779 | 1000 Eleanor St.
Daily Admission: $3
Daily Admission: Free
MAY 30-AUG. 16 HOLIDAY HOURS
(CLOSED JULY 4) Memorial Weekend MARCH 1-AUG. 31
Mon.-Fri., May 23-25 Open Daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 12-7 p.m.
SEPT. 1- OCT. 31
Sat.-Sun., & Mon., 12-6 p.m.
12-7 p.m. Open Daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
18 | COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | AQUATICSHave a
POOL PARTY!
Get Your Swim Passes Today! INDIVIDUAL PASS
Adamson Lagoon & Cindy Hallaran: $200
FAMILY SWIM PASS Cindy Hallaran Only: $150
Adamson Lagoon & Cindy Hallaran: $325
Cindy Hallaran Only: $250 DISCOUNT PASS
Up to 5 family members. $30 for each additional pass. Adamson Lagoon & Cindy Hallaran: $120
Cindy Hallaran Only: $60
Includes 25 swims good for the summer season.
Pool Rentals • Rates are per 2-hour blocks.
ADAMSON LAGOON CINDY HALLARAN
Can accommodate up to 600 people. Can accommodate up to 100 people.
Non-Resident: $445-$960 Non-Resident: $300
Resident: $375-$800 Resident: $250
Pavilion/Table Reservations
Rates are per 2-hour blocks. admission is for swimmers and non-swimmers.
ADAMSON LAGOON CINDY HALLARAN
3 tables & admission for 15 guests: $150 3 tables & admission for 15 guests: $105
2 tables & admission for 10 guests: $100 2 tables & admission for 10 guests: $70
1 table & admission for 5 guests: $50 1 table & admission for 5 guests: $35
$6 for each additional guest. $3 for each additional guest.
cstx.gov/pools
YOUTH PROGRAMS
TSUNAMI SWIM TEAM • REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 22
Participants will be introduced to competitive swimming, gain strength and stroke confidence. Swimmers are encouraged
to participate in meets, which are divided by age and gender.
Ages 5-18 $125/swimmer* Practice times & meets vary April 27-July 22 Adamson Lagoon
*$10 discount for each additional sibling that is registered. The fee for one child will be waived for parents who become
certified officials and work a minimum of three swim meets.
COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | AQUATICS | 19QUALIFICATIONS: Participants must be able to swim the length of a 25-yard pool (any stroke) and be registered in the
College Station Independent School District or live in a city that does not have a swim team.
TSUNAMI SWIM TEAM: MEET THE COACH NIGHT
Parents and swimmers are invited to learn more about the Tsunami Swim Team and meet the coaches. Swimmers
will be introduced to how practices and swim meets run, meet fellow swimmers, and try on swim suits. Parents will
complete administrative items, sign up for volunteer opportunities, and have questions answered. On-site registration
will be available. You only need to attend one meeting and registration is not required.
Ages 5-18 Free Mon. or Tue. April 13 or 14 5-6:30 p.m. Adamson Lagoon
TSUNAMI SWIM TEAM: EVALUATIONS
Evaluations are required for new and returning swimmers. These will help coaches place swimmers in the appropriate
practice groups and provide the best opportunity for skill development. You only need to attend one evaluation.
Ages 5-18 Free Mon., Tue., Wed. or Thu. April 20-23 5-7 p.m. Adamson Lagoon
ADULT PROGRAMS
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR TRAINING • REGISTRATION ENDS A WEEK PRIOR TO
EACH SESSION
Participants learn how to teach American Red Cross lifeguarding, lifeguard blended learning, aquatic attraction
lifeguarding (water ≤ 3’), shallow water lifeguarding, waterpark skills, CPR/AED for professional rescuers and health
care providers, administering emergency oxygen, and blood borne pathogens training courses and modules. Once
registered, you must complete an online component prior to the first day of class. Email Aquatics Supervisor Bridget
Russell at brussell@cstx.gov after completing the online registration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be at least 17 years old on or before the last day of the instructor course.
• Must be certified in lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR/AED.
• Completed the lifeguarding instructor online session which consists of American Red Cross
and lifeguard instructor course orientations and the pre-course exam.
• Successfully completed the in water pre-course session.
SESSION 1 • Ages 17+ • $175
Jan. 17 Fri. 5-10 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
Jan. 18 Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
Jan. 19 Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Southwood Community Center
SESSION 2 • Ages 17+ • $175
March 20 Fri. 5-10 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
March 21 Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
March 22 Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Southwood Community Center
20 | COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | AQUATICSAMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING • REGISTRATION ENDS THE MONDAY
BEFORE EACH SESSION
Looking for a great summer job or challenging career? Get lifeguard certified! Through videos, group discussion, and
hands-on practice, you'll learn patron rescue, surveillance skills, first aid and CPR/AED. Upon successful completion,
participants will receive CPR/AED and lifeguarding certifications good for two years. Participants must attend each
class during their session at times listed and be prepared to enter the water each day. Candidates must pass written
and practical exams to receive certifications. Visit redcrossstore.org to download a lifeguard manual or purchase the
required books. City of College Station lifeguards must be at least 16 years old.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must complete seven hours of online training before first session day.
• Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously in the following order with no time requirement: 100
yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing (to the side or front) and a stabilizing, propellant kick; 100
yards of breaststroke using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence; and 100 yards of either the front crawl,
breaststroke or combination.
• Must be able to swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke (starting in the water), surface dive
7-10 feet to 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 and 40 seconds.
• Must be able to tread in deep water without using hands for two minutes.
• Participant must complete the above prerequisites to continue the class.
RECERTIFICATION: $85 fee. Must provide proof of an ARC certification to participate. Recertification candidates
must attend the Friday and Sunday classes. Candidates have the option to attend Saturday morning for re-training in
CPR/AED/First Aid.
SESSION 1 • Ages 15+ • $150
April 3 Fri. 5-9 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
April 4 Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwood Community Center
April 5 Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwood Community Center
SESSION 2 • Ages 15+ • $150
April 17 Fri. 5-9 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
April 18 Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwood Community Center
April 19 Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwood Community Center
SESSION 3 • Ages 15+ • $150
April 24 Fri. 5-9 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
April 25 Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwood Community Center
April 26 Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwood Community Center
SESSION 4 • Ages 15+ • $150
May 1 Fri. 5-9 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
May 2 Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwood Community Center
May 3 Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwood Community Center
COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | AQUATICS | 21SESSION 5 • Ages 15+ • $150
May 15 Fri. 5-9 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
May 16 Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwood Community Center
May 17 Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Adamson Lagoon
SESSION 6 • Ages 15+ • $150
May 22 Fri. 5-9 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
May 23 Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwood Community Center
May 24 Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Adamson Lagoon
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION • REGISTRATION ENDS THE MONDAY
BEFORE EACH SESSION
Become certified to give water safety presentations and teach children and adults how to swim. Participants must
attend each class during the designated times. The course has no makeup days. Be prepared to enter the water each
day during your session. Participants need to complete an online orientation before the first class that will be emailed
once they register. The course fee is $150, manuals can be downloaded for free and must be brought to each class:
“Water Safety Instructor” and “Swimming and Water Safety.” Once registered, an email will be sent out to candidate
with additional information and required materials.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be 16 years old on or before last class day.
• Must complete six hours of online training before first session day.
• Must pass a pre-course swimming skills test (Red Cross Level 4: front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke,
sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly).
• Must be able to tread water for one minute and float on your back for one minute.
SESSION 1 • Ages 16+ • $150
April 16 Thu. 5-9 p.m. Southwood Community Center
April 17 Fri. 5-9 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
April 18 Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwood Community Center
April 19 Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
SESSION 2 • Ages 16+ • $150
May 14 Thu. 5-9 p.m. Southwood Community Center
May 15 Fri. 5-9 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
May 16 Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Southwood Community Center
May 17 Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. CSISD Natatorium
SESSION 3 • Ages 16+ • $150
June 2 Tue. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Adamson Lagoon
June 3 Wed. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Adamson Lagoon
June 4 Thu. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Adamson Lagoon
22 | COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | AQUATICSSWIM LESSONS
SWIM LESSONS • REGISTRATION: APRIL 27 THROUGH FIRST SESSION DAY
It is important to review all sections of the Swim Parent Handbook, located online at cstx.gov/swim, before enrolling your
child in lessons.
**Adaptive Aquatics is individualized swimming instruction for those with special needs. Class duration will vary from 25 to
45 minutes per lesson based on the needs and/or abilities of the swimmer. Cost is based on length of class and household
residency status. An adult is required to remain in the facility and may be asked to assist with the participant in the water.
To register, complete the Adaptive Aquatics Questionnaire form located online at cstx.gov/swim, then a staff member will
contact you to schedule lessons. Email Aquatics Supervisor Bridget Russell at brussell@cstx.gov for more information.
WEEKDAY LESSONS
SESSION 1 June 8-18 Mon.-Thu./Mon.-Thu.
SESSION 2 June 22-July 2 Mon.-Thu./Mon.-Thu.
SESSION 3 July 7-16 Tue.-Fri./Mon.-Thu.
SESSION 4 July 20-30 Mon.-Thu./Mon.-Thu.
SESSION 5* Aug. 3-13 Mon.-Thu./Mon.-Thu. *No 11 a.m. regular classes offered Session 5.
FEES
CLASSES (AGES) SESSIONS TIMES* LENGTH
(Res/Non-Res)
Water Babies & Tots (6-35 mos.) $40/$48 1-5 10, 10:30, 11* a.m., 7 p.m. 25 min
Parent & Preschool (3-5 yrs.) $40/$48 1-4 9:30, 10 a.m., 7:30 p.m. 25 min
Preschool (3-5 yrs.) $40/$48 1-5 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11* a.m., 7, 7:30, 8 p.m. 25 min
ADAMSON LAGOON
Level 1 (6+ yrs.) $45/$54 1-5 8, 9, 10, 11* a.m., 7, 8 p.m. 45 min
Level 2 (6+ yrs.) $45/$54 1-5 8, 9, 10, 11* a.m., 7, 8 p.m. 45 min
Level 3 (6+ yrs.) $45/$54 1-5 8, 9, 10, 11* a.m., 7, 8 p.m. 45 min
Level 4 (6+ yrs.) $45/$54 1-5 8, 9, 10, 11* a.m. 45 min
Level 5 (7+ years) $45/$54 1-4 8, 9 a.m. 45 min
Level 6 (9+ yrs.) $45/$54 1-4 9, 10 a.m. 45 min
Adaptive Aquatics (3+ yrs.)** Varies 1-5 12 p.m. Varies
Jr. Beginner (12+ yrs.) $45/$54 1-5 8 a.m. 45 min
Adult Beginner (16+ yrs.) $45/$54 1-5 8 a.m., 8 p.m. 45 min
FEES
CLASSES (AGES) SESSIONS TIMES* LENGTH
CINDY HALLARAN
(Res/Non-Res)
Water Babies & Tots (6-35 mos.) $40/$48 1-5 4, 5, 6 p.m. 25 min
Preschool (3-5 yrs.) $40/$48 1-5 3:30, 4:30, 6, 6:30, 7 p.m. 25 min
Level 1 (6+ yrs.) $45/$54 1-5 6:30, 7:30 p.m 45 min
Level 2 (6+ yrs.) $45/$54 1-5 6:30, 7:30 p.m. 45 min
Level 3 (6+ yrs.) $45/$54 1-5 6:30, 7:30 p.m. 45 min
Level 4 (6+ yrs.) $45/$54 1-5 6, 7:30 p.m. 45 min
SATURDAY LESSONS
SESSION 1 June 6-27 Sat.
SESSION 2 July 11-Aug. 1 Sat.
FEES
CLASSES (AGES) SESSIONS TIMES* LENGTH
CINDY HALLARAN
(Res/Non-Res)
Water Babies & Tots (6-35 mos.) $20/$25 1-2 9, 10 a.m. 25 min
Preschool (3-5 yrs.) $20/$25 1-2 9:30, 10:30 a.m. 25 min
Level 1 (6+ yrs.) $25/$31 1-2 10 a.m. 45 min
Adaptive Aquatics (3+ yrs.)** Varies 1-2 11 a.m. Varies
Adult Beginner (16+ yrs.) $25/$31 1-2 9 a.m. 45 min
COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | AQUATICS | 23WHICH SWIM LEVEL
IS RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?
Is your child 3 years or older? NO Water Babies & Tots
YES
Preschool Levels 1-3
On the first day of class, instructors will conduct
Is your child 6 years or older? NO a swim assessment of all participants and then
break them into small groups with a 4:1 ratio
YES based on their abilities.
Has your child taken lessons
before or do they have Learn to Swim
NO Level 1
swimming experience?
YES
CAN YOUR CHILD...
Learn to Swim
Independently swim front crawl and back crawl for five body lengths? NO Level 2
YES
Independently swim front crawl, elementary backstroke, and back crawl Learn to Swim
for 15 yards? Scissor kick, and Breaststroke kick for 15 yards? NO Level 3
Tread water and float on back for 60 secs?
YES
Front crawl, elementary backstroke, back crawl for 25 yards? Breaststroke, Learn to Swim
butterfly, and sidestroke for 15 yards? Tread water for 2 minutes and perform NO Level 4
open turns?
YES
Front crawl, elementary backstroke, back crawl for 50 yards? Breaststroke,
Learn to Swim
butterfly, and sidestroke for 25 yards? Tread water for 5 minutes and perform NO Level 5
flip turns?
YES
Front crawl, elementary backstroke, back crawl for 100 yards? Tread water Learn to Swim
without their hands? Perform a surface dive? Breaststroke, butterfly, and NO Level 6
sidestroke for 50 yards? Swim continuously for 500 yards?
YES
Swim Lesson Aide, Junior Lifeguard or Swim Team
CSTX.GOV/SWIM • 979.764.3486
24 | COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | AQUATICS20 20
C O L L E G E S TAT I O N
SENIOR GAMES: SAME GREAT EVENT,
DIFFERENT MONTH
By Gene Ballew, Athletics & Tourism Manager
After a couple of years of bad weather and conflicts with other
events in February, we have decided to move this year’s Senior
Games to Sept. 25-27. We can’t guarantee perfect weather, but
we can always try for a warmer time of year.
In the past, we typically had about 400 people register for the
Senior Games, but poor weather often led to the cancellation of
outdoor events, which means participants lose the opportunity
to compete. By moving to the fall, we hope the roads are dry for
cycling, the pits are puddle free for track and field, and the
golfers and disc golfers won’t lose as many balls and discs.
The Senior Games offer multiple events for athletes of all skill
levels. The $30 participation fee includes a shirt and the social,
with additional fees charged for each sports event. Registration
runs May 1-Sept. 14.
For more information, visit cstx.gov/SeniorGames.
25ATHLETICS
979.764.3486 1000 Krenek Tap Rd. cstx.gov/sports
RENTAL DETAILS FIELDS
Brian Bachmann Community Park 6 baseball and 2 athletic
Wayne Smith Athletic Complex 3 baseball
Stephen C. Beachy Central Park 3 athletic and 4 softball
Veterans Park & Athletic Complex 13 athletic and 5 softball
Bee Creek Park 2 softball
Lemontree Park 1 softball
Luther Jones Park 1 softball
TOTAL: 18 athletic, 9 baseball and 13 softball
RENTAL DETAILS FEE
One field, all day (includes lights) $300
One field, up to 7.5 hours $40/hour
Deposit Varies
Lights for one field $30/hour
Game Prep Fee for one field $100
In addition to rental fees, a deposit will need to be paid by the renter in advance of tournaments. The deposit
is $500 per complex. Additional fees may be assessed to the renter, depending on the length and type of
tournament, to cover expenses for the city to facilitate the tournament.
There are also a variety of backstops and open fields in neighborhood parks that are available without a
reservation. These are on a first-come, first-served basis. See page 66 and 67 for a complete list.
Additional rental information can be found on page 7.
26 | COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | ATHLETICSYOUTH PROGRAMS
JUNIOR BEGINNER TENNIS • REGISTRATION: FEB. 3-MARCH 29
Players learn the basics of forehand, backhand, serve, and volley in a fast-paced, interactive manner. The last session includes a
game night and a chance to win prizes.
Ages 5-9 $75 Resident/$90 Non-Resident Mon. March 16-April 20 6-7 p.m. Bee Creek Park
Ages 10-15 $75 Resident/$90 Non-Resident Mon. March 16-April 20 7-8 p.m. Bee Creek Park
Ages 5-9 $75 Resident/$90 Non-Resident Wed. March 18-April 22 6-7 p.m. Bee Creek Park
JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE TENNIS • REGISTRATION: FEB. 3-MARCH 29
This program is for players who have received prior instruction on basic strokes by a tennis professional. Players will focus on static
and live-ball drills for singles and doubles play. The last session will include a game night and a chance to win prizes.
Ages 9-15 $75 Resident/$90 Non-Resident Thu. March 19-April 23 6-7 p.m. Bee Creek Park
HIGH-PERFORMANCE TENNIS ACADEMY • REGISTRATION: FEB. 3-MARCH 29
The academy is for competitive players who are playing in high school varsity, ZAT, Champ, and Super Champ tournaments in
Texas. It’s designed to enhance technical, strategic, and physical capabilities through live-ball drills, match play, and conditioning.
The academy is overseen by an USPTA-certified professional with more than 20 years of playing experience at USTA junior and
NCAA levels.
Ages 12-18 $75 Resident/$90 Non-Resident Sun. March 22-April 26 4:30-5:30 p.m. Bee Creek Park
START SMART BASEBALL • REGISTRATION: FEB. 3-MARCH 29
Introduces 3-6-year-olds to baseball through a step-by-step approach that builds confidence and self-esteem in a fun, positive
environment. As the program progresses and players show improvement, skills are altered, so each player remains challenged.
Parents get to spend quality time with their child while learning how to beneficially teach and support them in sports.
Ages 3-6 $35 Mon. March 30-May 4 6:15-7:15 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park
Ages 3-6 $35 Tue. March 31-May 5 6:15-7:15 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park
*NEW* FUNDAMENTAL FIELD HOCKEY • REGISTRATION: FEB. 3-MARCH 29
FUNdamental Field Hockey introduces participants to field hockey by engaging them in core concepts, game rules, skills, and
confidence building. As the six-week program progresses, children will be challenged with new skills while emphasizing fun,
physical activity. Equipment will be provided. Closed-toed shoes, shin, and mouth guards are recommended.
Ages 5-9 $40 Wed. April 1-May 6 6-7 p.m. Veterans Park & Athletic Complex
Ages 10-13 $40 Wed. April 1-May 6 7-8 p.m. Veterans Park & Athletic Complex
SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL • REGISTRATION: MARCH 2-MAY 3
Participants will learn the basic skills of basketball, teamwork, and training for the next level. The format is an eight-game, round-
robin. Each player should accumulate a minimum of two quarters of playing time for each game they attend. Participants will
receive a jersey.
$70 Resident/
Ages 8-16 Mon.-Thu. May 18-July 16 6:30-9:30 p.m. CSISD Gyms & Lincoln Recreation Center
$84 Non-Resident
COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | ATHLETICS | 27ADULT PROGRAMS SPIKEBALL QUICK-FIRE TOURNAMENT • REGISTRATION ENDS FEB. 5 Spikeball Roundnet is similar to two-player volleyball, but instead of hitting a large ball over a suspended net, players hit a smaller ball into a circular net low to the ground. Teams can still take three touches at a time — for a bump, set, or spike — as in volleyball. The objective is also the same: hit a shot the other team can't return. A Quick-Fire Tournament is a chance to play games in a few hours rather than all day. Teams can consist of only two players. Divisions include competitive and recreation. Teams will play others closer to their skill level throughout the night depending on whether they win or lose. The competitive division plays by the official Spikeball Roundnet Association rules, while the recreation division focuses on developmental skills and is more relaxed on rules. Equipment is provided. Ages 14+ $30/team Fri. Feb. 7 6-9 p.m. Stephen C. Beachy Central Park ULTIMATE FRISBEE LEAGUE • REGISTRATION ENDS FEB. 26 Players from novice-to-advanced levels participate together on balanced teams in a multi-week league. Individual registration and teams are assigned. Fundamentals, strategy, and instruction are integrated each week. The league is run by BCS Ultimate. Ages 18+ $20 Resident/$24 Non-Resident Tue. Feb. 18-April 21 6-9:30 p.m. Brian Bachmann Community Park SOFTBALL LEAGUE The league is offered each spring, summer, and fall with men’s and coed divisions. Nights of play are determined by registered division. Teams will be scheduled for eight games, weather pending. SPRING REGISTRATION ENDS FEB. 2 • Late Registration ($20 late fee): Feb. 3-9 Ages 18+ $390/team Mon., Tue., Wed. or Thu. Feb. 24-May 14 6:30-10:30 p.m. Veterans Park & Athletic Complex SUMMER REGISTRATION: March 2-May 3 • Late Registration ($20 late fee): May 4-10 Ages 18+ $390/team Mon., Tue., Wed. or Thu. May 18-Aug. 20 6:30-10:30 p.m. Veterans Park & Athletic Complex KICKBALL LEAGUE Teams of 8-20 players will be scheduled for eight games, weather pending. Divisions include coed competitive and coed recreation. Teams will play with 8½-inch kickball. SPRING REGISTRATION ENDS FEB. 2 • Late Registration ($20 late fee): Feb. 3-9 Ages 18+ $390/team Wed. Feb. 26-May 13 6:30-10:30 p.m. Veterans Park & Athletic Complex SUMMER REGISTRATION: March 2-May 3 • Late Registration ($20 late fee): May 4-10 Ages 18+ $390/team Wed. May 20-Aug. 19 6:30-10:30 p.m. Veterans Park & Athletic Complex BEGINNER TENNIS • REGISTRATION: FEB. 3-MARCH 29 Players learn basic tennis strokes, scoring, and strategy. Participants also engage in fun games each session to increase their enjoyment of the sport. Ages 18+ $75 Resident/$90 Non-Resident Tue. March 17-April 21 6-7 p.m. Bee Creek Park Ages 18+ $75 Resident/$90 Non-Resident Sun. March 22-April 26 3:30-4:30 p.m. Bee Creek Park 28 | COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION SPRING GUIDE 2020 | ATHLETICS
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