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Monday, March 20, 2023
Maintaining green, clean, and safe public parks is our daily mission.
There’s nothing Parks professionals love more than seeing our community get outside and enjoy our world-class parks facilities. This week’s featured park is a beautiful space for outdoor lovers and sports enthusiasts!
North Park is next to the Southlake DPS North Training Center and is Southlake’s newest community park. Completed in September 2012, the park serves as a fantastic amenity to the surrounding neighborhoods of Estes Park and Oak Pointe. Those who live around that area have surely noticed North Park’s distinctive Tuscan villa-inspired concession building, but that’s not the only feature that makes it outstanding!
This spacious community park is an asset to the community and a local example of superior park design. Complete with three lighted multi-purpose sports fields, various walking trails, a unique playground, a large pond, and generous open play space, North Park has it all! In addition, North Park hosts our recreation flag football games and the Southlake Carroll Lacrosse Association’s lacrosse games!
North Park is not just for the athletically gifted, however. Art and architecture admirers will find a hidden gem within the Italian tower of the North Park Villa. While its primary function is for concessions and restroom amenities, it’s also the home to one of our Public Art collection pieces. Next time you find yourself at North Park, be on the lookout for Janice Hart Melito’s gorgeous “Longhorn Bass Relief.”
Whether you’re a Lacrosse fan, enjoy the gnome-themed playground, are on the lookout for unique public art, or enjoy walking around outside, North Park is a world-class green space for the Southlake community,
Make sure to pencil in an outing to North Park this week!
Want to stay active but still have fun while doing it? No problem! The Southlake Parks and Recreation has tons of great camps and activities going on to keep you busy this summer and improve your athletic skills.
TGA Premier Jr. Golf Camp (Ages 6-12): TGA makes golf accessible by bringing our unique curriculum to the schools and community. We hope to instill confidence, build life values and offer a fun education experience. All equipment is provided but students are welcome to bring their own clubs.
Speed Sports Camp (Ages 7-12): This camp features a tough, but fun curriculum developed by our training coaches at Bowmen Sports. All drills are age appropriate. We teach proper technique and coach with positive reinforcement. Improve your speed and over all conditioning for the next level of play. Take home your 5-10-5 agility and 40 yard time on a certificate. Groups divided based on ages. Please bring a snack, water and gym shoes.
Dodgeball Camp (Ages 7-12): Our ultra-popular program that includes several versions of Dodgeball. The emphasis is on fun, teamwork and exercise. We will play many different versions of the classic game using the new coated foam balls. These balls are perfect for safe FUN play! Groups divided based on ages. Please bring a snack and gym shoes.
Beginner Basketball Camp (Ages 5-7): A super-fun clinic designed for players of all skills and abilities. Program time will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding. This is a skill-based program which utilizes drills and games to reinforce the skills being taught. Part of each class time will be used for game scrimmages. Bring a snack, water and gym shoes.
Basketball Tech Camp (Ages 6-12): A super-fun clinic designed for players of all skills and abilities. Program time will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding. This is a skill-based program which utilizes drills and games to reinforce the skills being taught. Part of each class time will be used for game scrimmages. Bring a snack, water and gym shoes.
Volleyball Camp (Ages 8-15): This all-skills volleyball camp will ignite and excite students about the fun competition of volleyball. Players develop fundamental skills including serving, passing, setting and hitting. Skill based drills, as well as 3 vs 3 and 6 vs 6 wave competition drills, will be used to apply these skills at a fun pace. Players can demonstrate all these skills in game situations during scrimmage style games at camp.
Lacrosse Camp (Ages 8-15): Interested in learning the game of lacrosse? This camp is perfect for beginner and intermediate players looking to learn all the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting, all in a fun and friendly environment. Our staff of current and former players will ensure that campers not only learn the sport of lacrosse, but also important life skills such as respect, teamwork, and discipline. Every athlete will come away with a deep understanding of the game and its traditions.
If you are interested in signing your child up for any of these programs, you can register online or at the Parks and Recreation office located at 1400 Main St, Suite 210.
For more information please contact (817) 748-8019 or visit www.SouthlakeParksandRec.com.
Southlake is offering Lacrosse as part of their Youth Camp recreation programs. Sign your child ages 8-15 up for Southlake’s Youth Lacrosse camp today!
The camp is tailored especially to those interested in exploring the sport of lacrosse, as no previous experience is required. Students will learn the basic techniques of playing the game, a clear understanding of the rules as well as the valuable team building skills needed play at the recreational level.
To sign up, and for more information, call (817) 748-8019
or go to SouthlakeParksandRec.com
Want to stay active but still have fun while doing it? No problem! The Southlake Parks and Recreation has tons of great camps and activities going on to keep you busy this summer.
Dodgeball (Ages 7-12): Our ultra-popular program that includes several versions of Dodgeball. The emphasis is on fun, teamwork, and exercise. We will play many different versions of the classic game using the new coated foam balls. These balls are perfect for safe FUN play! Groups divided based on ages. Please bring a snack and gym shoes.
Soccer Camp (Ages 5-12):The purpose of our soccer camp is to provide an educational and enjoyable athletic experience to beginner and intermediate players. As a result of this camp students will understand proper technique and terms. Students will also be able to confidently compete at a recreational level to further the sport.
Lacrosse Camp (Ages 8-15):This class is for students looking to explore the sport of lacrosse. No previous experience is required. All students will learn technical/fundamental skills in offense, defense, inside rolls, stick skills, shooting, stance, positioning, rules of the game and much more! Students will develop confidence in their lacrosse abilities, a clear understanding of the rules of the game and the skills necessary to compete on a recreational level of lacrosse.
Basketball Camp (Ages 5-11): This camp is perfect for the player that wants to have fun and learn the fundamentals of the game. Your child will learn basketball skills which includes dribbling, shooting, passing and defense. There will be plenty of games and competitions so that the players can show off their new moves on the basketball floor. All levels are welcome.
Volleyball Camp (Ages 5-11): This all-skills Volleyball camp will ignite and excite players about the fun competition of volleyball. Players will develop fundamental skills including serving, passing, setting, and hitting. There will be plenty of games and competitions so that the players can show off their new moves on volleyball court. All levels are welcome.
If you are interested in signing your child up for any of these programs, you can register online or at the Parks and Recreation office located at 1400 Main St, Suite 210.
For more information please contact (817) 748-8019 or visit www.SouthlakeParksandRec.com.
Grab your funky pants and join us! We’ll have some fun with sticks of a different kind for the first-ever SCLA golf tournament.
Mark you calendars:
Following the tournament, please join us for a family mixer in the ball room.
In addition to playing, there are a number of ways your business or family can help the success of the SCLA Golf Outing Fundraiser:
All donations are tax-deductible and benefit Southlake Carroll Lacrosse Association and help us to continue the growth and long-term success of our program.
This will be a great opportunity to have fun, make new friends, and support our growing program. For more information or donations, please contact fundraising chairman Kevin Alverson at 614 561 9000.
The Southlake Carroll Lacrosse Association is pleased to announce its Spring Kick-Off, scheduled for February 15, 2014. The event will take place at the North Park Lacrosse Fields from 9:00am-4:00pm.
Please join us for a fun-filled day of activities and lacrosse, including the opportunity to watch Baylor vs Nebraska at 1 p.m. and a Carroll High School varsity game!
Bring the family and celebrate the start of the season with demonstrations from the varsity coaches, a skills challenge, and radar shooting competition!
Other activities include bounce houses for the kids to enjoy, the latest in LAX apparel for purchase, and a raffle to win a one-on-one coaching session.
Come see what the buzz is all about! Lacrosse is the fastest-growing sport in North Texas. Our growth is driven by the fact that lacrosse is a fast-moving sport that emphasizes teamwork, passing, fitness, hand-eye coordination while being fun and easy to learn. Timed games also allow busy families to help manage schedules.
No experience required! We’ll work to put players in the best situation to help them grow and enjoy the sport.
The aim of our fall program is to introduce new players to the game while we grow and build skills in preparation for the official Spring season. Each team will have organized practices and games. Home games are played at the beautiful North Park facility off Dove Road.
Registration is open for the Fall League for Boys in Grades 1 to 8. Tryouts will be held on Sept 4th and Sept 8th to help place players according to skill levels.
Registration is open for Girls teams in Grades 3 through 8. We are especially looking for girls in grades 3 and 4.
On-line registration, general information and contacts by age group are available at www.SouthlakeLacrosse.org.
The Carroll Lady Dragon volleyball team begins its season Aug. 14 at Clear Falls. It will be a quick tuneup before the team begins play in a competitive field of the Pearland Tournament. Carroll, which went 47-4 last season, will enter the tournament as the No. 1 seed. The field also includes defending Class 5A champion Coppell. Read more about the tournament on the Houston Chronicle.
Former Carroll pitcher Ross Stripling was selected to the Southern League All-Star Game.
Stripling Makes All-Star Appearance
Former Dragon pitcher Ross Stripling continues to make his rise in the minor leagues. Stripling pitched in the Double A Southern League All-Star Game on July 17. Stripling went one-third inning of relief and had one walk in his team’s 6-0 loss. Follow Stripling’s season here. He plays for Chattanooga in the LA Dodgers organization.
Lacrosse Player Commits To UNC
Carroll’s Zack Kissick, a standout lacrosse player, has commited to the University of North Carolina, according to insidelacrosse.com. Kissick is a sophomore-to-be.
Come see the fastest growing sport in North Texas, and enjoy the beautiful new North Park facility (200 East Dove Road, Southlake, TX) as teams from across the Metroplex play a full slate of games starting at noon this Sunday, October 23rd.
Southlake Carroll Lacrosse Association will host games starting at noon with free admission for all. This family-friendly event at North Park also offers a stocked concession stand, playground and dining areas, multi-use trails, restrooms, and plenty of open space for a great afternoon experience.
The games will feature a variety First to Eighth grades teams travelling from Allen, Frisco and Plano to Colleyville and Keller and other cities. Games will be played on all three fields and play will start at noon and end at 6:00pm.
For more information, visit www.southlakelacrosse.org. For more information about North Park and the lacrosse fields, visit the North Park page on the City’s website.
