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Friday, April 19, 2024
It wouldn’t be Park and Recreation Month without celebrating the world-class efforts of our Recreation Division.
The Recreation team is the largest division of the Community Services Department. Their work makes our community stronger. From Athletics to Aquatics, these individuals go above and beyond to create life-long memories for our residents.
The City of Southlake boasts premier recreation facilities and programs, and the recreation professionals in charge of them take pride in delivering the best possible service. Whether you visit the Bob Jones Nature Center, Champions Club, or enroll in one of our programs, you’re bound to run into someone from the Recreation Division. Let’s learn more about their day-to-day.
Athletics: This mighty team runs our athletic leagues, hosts athletic clinics, programs, camps, and partners with our athletic associations to provide recreational athletics services to the Southlake community. They are naturally excellent teammates!
Aquatics: Our top-notch staff manages the award-winning Aquatics Center in Champions Club. Their priority is everyone’s safety while ensuring Champions Club members have access to fun aquatics programs.
Fitness and Performance: This energetic group is all about helping people develop healthy habits. They are happy to help Champions Club members on their fitness journey and always do it with a smile. Their can-do attitude makes everything they do look easy!
Guest Services: This team represents Champions Club to members and visitors daily. They care deeply about forming meaningful connections with our members and take pride in representing our premier recreation facility. Greet them at the Front Desk, and they will surely return the smile!
Marq Maintenance: You don’t become an award-winning facility without a fantastic maintenance team. This dedicated group of staff is responsible for facility safety, maintenance, contract management, and the custodial needs of The Marq Southlake.
Programs: This team is about creating outstanding programs for the entire community to enjoy. From Club Metro to Camp Mania, the Programs team is committed to creating world-class experiences for people to enjoy during their free time.
Happy Park and Recreation Month to the Community Services Recreation Division! This team represents where our community grows every day!
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, the City of Southlake invites you to celebrate Southlake!
The event kicks off at 5:00 p.m. with a Community Dinner on the terrace of The Marq Southlake. It will be a special opportunity to get to get to know your neighbors while breaking bread together. A variety of local cultural cuisines will be available for purchase and there will be plenty of community seating. You may also bring blankets and chairs as lawn seating will be available.
Following the dinner, continue to celebrate Southlake from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. through cultural performances and activities. The Community Dinner and Celebrate Southlake activities all take place at the Legends Hall at the Marq promenade and Aria Amphitheater located at 285 Shady Oaks Drive.
Invite your friends and neighbors as this will be a memorable evening for our City. For more information, please visit www.ExperienceSouthlakeTexas.com/CelebrateSouthlake or give us a call at (817) 748-8019.
Due to heavy rainfall Southlake experienced in September, Champions Club will not open as planned in December. We are working diligently to make up as much time as we can and currently anticipate opening in February.
We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to serve you at Champions Club. Be sure to visit our website and follow us on Facebook to receive the latest Champions Club updates.
Important Information
We are here to answer any questions you may have! Please give us a call at (817) 748-8955 or email us at memberships@TheMarqSouthlake.com.
Join the City of Southlake and Arts Council Northeast as we present the Southlake Community Band for a Disney inspired concert as well as a Memorial Day Weekend country concert featuring Derek Anthony.
The Southlake Community Band will perform Saturday, May 13 from 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at The Marq Southlake’s outdoor amphitheater – Aria, featuring Disney musical selections fit for the entire family. Bring your family and friends out for a night of iconic songs from the Lion King, Frozen, Fantasia, Star Wars, Beauty and the Beast and other melodies from Disney favorites. Be sure to pack a blanket or lawn chair and bug spray. Coolers and snacks welcome, alcohol is not permitted.
The Southlake Community Band, directed by Mr. David Stone, is a concert band of more than seventy talented adult amateur musicians who enjoy playing music just for fun. The band performs regularly in the North Texas cities of Southlake, Grapevine, Keller, Colleyville and surrounding communities. Their concert programs range from classic band music to Broadway, rousing Sousa marches to familiar children’s music. Visit SouthlakeBand.com for more information on the band!
Staying in town Memorial Day weekend? What better way to enjoy the weekend than with a country concert featuring local icon Derek Anthony on Saturday, May 27 from 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at Rustin Pavilion in Southlake Town Square. Be sure to pack a blanket or lawn chair and bug spray. Coolers and snacks welcome, alcohol is not permitted.
Derek can best be described as a contemporary country style with some traditional taste of country music embedded into his sound and feel. Derek’s live performances are high energy with extensive crowd interaction. His band “The D-Train Band” is one of the strongest bands in the country genre – a must see. Derek is eager to broaden his musical career into the mass market appeal and produce memorable music that embraces emotion, fun, and touches the hearts of millions of fans. Derek’s style ranges from country rock to a strong traditional ballad with a full range of vocals. He is a regular at the world famous Billy Bob’s and has opened up for Pat Green, Josh Turner, Kansas, Sara Evans, Aaron Watson, Tracy Lawrence, Clint Black, Jo Dee Messina, The Cadillac Three, Colt Ford, and many others. Visit www.derekanthony.net for more info on Derek Anthony!
For more info on FREE upcoming concerts visit www.CityofSouthlake.com/Events or contact 817-748-8019 for more information.
Looking for family activities coming up? Curious about what events The Marq has in store? Is your child interested in a camp or team sports? Then check out the Fall 2016 edition of The Southlake Scene!
The most recent edition of the Southlake Scene is now available online to 
help plan your family’s activities in the city! From Youth Camps and sports, to the Monster Mash, the Southlake Scene has all your need-to-know information on all of Southlake’s major up-coming events.
In addition, registration for Team Sports, Youth/Adult Camps, and all other programs is open to the public. Don’t forget to sign up as soon as possible, as available spots can fill up quickly!
Planning your own big event? Facility rental information is also included in the Southlake Scene for your convenience.
For registration, all this information and more, Check it out here, The Southlake Scene!
For more information go to www.SouthlakeParksandRec.com or Call (817) 748-8019
Calling all seniors (55+)! Dance your way to the monthly Senior Dance on August 18th hosted by The Southlake Senior Activity Center.
Tommy Chandler will be providing the music for the night’s festivities and with a set list including tunes of the Ballroom, Western, Line-dance, and Latin variety, there is something for everyone to show off their moves to.
Cost for the evening is $6.00, and a dance host is available for unescorted ladies. Light refreshments will be provided and business casual attire is requested (no shorts please).
A special thanks to our 2016 Title Sponsor; Brian Bisdorf, Financial Adviser for Edward Jones in Keller, TX.
For more information go to, SouthlakeSeniorCenter.com
or call 817-748-8315
If you enjoy ice cream and Super Heroes, you’re in luck! The Southlake Senior Activity Center will be hosting a Super Hero Ice cream social for it’s members (55+) this coming Tuesday the 26th!
The event will include a full Ice Cream Sundae bar, with all the necessary items to make a Super Sundae, but the fun does not stop there! Various Super Hero games and activities will be set up as well, such as Thor’s Hammer Toss, and a mock phone booth, in case you need to change into your super hero costume in a flash!
The Super Hero Ice Cream Social will be from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Registration is $2
Wearing your Super Hero costume is encouraged but not necessary.
For more information go to southlakeseniorcenter.com or call at (817) 748-8315.
The Southlake Senior Activity Center is hosting it’s monthly Senior dance (55+) on the 21st of July and you’re invited!
This month’s musical guests will be Pete and Patti, performing a collection of songs spanning the classic country, oldies, blues, and big band genres.
Cost for the evening is $6.00, and a dance host is available for unescorted ladies. Light refreshments will be provided and business casual attire is requested (no shorts please).
A special thanks to our 2016 Title Sponsor; Brian Bisdorf, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones in Keller, TX.
For more information go to, SouthlakeSeniorCenter.com or call 817-748-8315
The Arts Council Northeast and the City of Southlake are pleased to present Party Machine as part of the 2016 MasterWorks Summer Concert Series.
Party Machine, created by Deno Taglioli, band leader of Emerald City, provides a high energy, interactive performance covering a variety of tunes ranging from the 1950’s all the way through today’s chart toppers. Party Machine takes the stage July 23rd at The Aria Amphitheater located at The Marq here in Southlake.
Make sure to bring a chair or blanket and come ready for some great music and good times.
There will also be food trucks at all outdoor performances.