Are you ready to break out your fanciest moves and make some unforgettable memories? Club Metro Prom is less than a week away, and it’s going to be EPIC!
Club Metro, Southlake's premier Adaptive Recreation program, is rolling out the red carpet for a night of laughter, dancing, and pure joy—all in the name of making our participants kings and queens for a night. Join us at the Legends Hall Traditions Ballroom on Wednesday, May 1 from 6:00- 9:00 PM for a night of music, laughter, and fun. Our Prom is more than just a dance—it's a celebration of our incredible Club Metro Members! Whether you're a solo dancer, rolling deep with your crew, or bringing a special someone, there's a place for everyone at our Prom extravaganza.
What's on the agenda? Get ready to strut your stuff on the dance floor as we groove to the beats of all your favorite tunes. And hey, don't worry if you're not a seasoned dancer. This is a judgment-free zone where the only requirement is to have FUN! However, those who like to get competitive can get jiggy with it during our dance-off.
Like all Club Metro events, our Prom will have a variety of activities for our participants to enjoy. From delicious meals, and great fashion, to celebratory crafts, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Club Metro Prom isn't just an event—it's an experience. It's a chance to come together, celebrate with each other, and create life-long memories. So, grab your dancing shoes, put on your party attire, and get ready for a night you'll never forget!
Register today! See you on the dance floor, prom-goers!
After months of eager anticipation, the Southlake Pickleball Complex has officially swung open its doors, ready for its inaugural serve.
On Tuesday, February 20, city officials came together to mark a historic moment at Bicentennial Park—the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southlake's much-awaited Pickleball Complex! The nation's fastest-growing sport has found its home in Southlake, and we are beyond thrilled!
The ribbon-cutting event was held with typical Southlake flair, with City Council leaders, the Southlake Parks Development Corporation, and the Park and Recreation Board assembling to unveil this exciting addition to the community. Mayor John Huffman, City Council Member and SPDC President Randy Williamson, and Park and Recreation Board Chair Magdalena Battles highlighted the significance of this achievement and expressed gratitude to the many individuals who contributed to making this project a reality.
The night concluded with the winners of the Citizen Survey contest having the privilege of being the first residents on the courts. These lucky individuals were the inaugural guests to experience the world-class facility, which boasts eight Pickleball courts, a stunning Championship Court, inviting gathering spaces, and ample shade structures. It was a fantastic event, marking the official launch of this exciting new facility.
A special thank you goes out to the dedicated group of individuals who served on the pickleball task force led by SPDC president and City Council Member Randy Williamson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley, and Former Park and Recreation Board Chair Frances Scharli. This team worked for well over a year with City staff engaging with stakeholders while helping to develop an operations plan and pricing structure that prioritized resident use while also providing excellent opportunities for access by all.
The City of Southlake Pickleball staff has also put in tireless effort over the past few months, implementing best practices, crafting policies, conducting training exercises, and guiding our first guests through the state-of-the-art facility. This dedicated team is now eager to welcome the entire community to the Southlake Pickleball Complex.
The Southlake Pickleball Complex is now open! Head to our website for details on membership, operating hours, open play, court reservations, and more!
After months of eager anticipation, the Southlake Pickleball Complex has officially swung open its doors, ready for its inaugural serve.
On Tuesday, February 20, city officials came together to mark a historic moment at Bicentennial Park—the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southlake's much-awaited Pickleball Complex! The nation's fastest-growing sport has found its home in Southlake, and we are beyond thrilled!
The ribbon-cutting event was held with typical Southlake flair, with City Council leaders, the Southlake Parks Development Corporation, and the Park and Recreation Board assembling to unveil this exciting addition to the community. Mayor John Huffman, City Council Member and SPDC President Randy Williamson, and Park and Recreation Board Chair Magdalena Battles highlighted the significance of this achievement and expressed gratitude to the many individuals who contributed to making this project a reality.
The night concluded with the winners of the Citizen Survey contest having the privilege of being the first residents on the courts. These lucky individuals were the inaugural guests to experience the world-class facility, which boasts eight Pickleball courts, a stunning Championship Court, inviting gathering spaces, and ample shade structures. It was a fantastic event, marking the official launch of this exciting new facility.
A special thank you goes out to the dedicated group of individuals who served on the pickleball task force led by SPDC president and City Council Member Randy Williamson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley, and Former Park and Recreation Board Chair Frances Scharli. This team worked for well over a year with City staff engaging with stakeholders while helping to develop an operations plan and pricing structure that prioritized resident use while also providing excellent opportunities for access by all.
The City of Southlake Pickleball staff has also put in tireless effort over the past few months, implementing best practices, crafting policies, conducting training exercises, and guiding our first guests through the state-of-the-art facility. This dedicated team is now eager to welcome the entire community to the Southlake Pickleball Complex.
The Southlake Pickleball Complex is now open! Head to our website for details on membership, operating hours, open play, court reservations, and more!
You have to be ready for anything in Parks and Recreation. Things can change constantly, and the best professionals are always ready to respond.
There’s a new face in the Programs Division, the new Programs Supervisor, Sara Farris! Sara recently joined us from the City of Denton and is already positively impacting the Community Services team! With extensive, city, recreation, and programming experience, we are lucky to have someone like Sara stepping into this critical position.
Let’s get to know her a bit better.
How long have you worked in municipal government?
I started working part-time for the City of Plano Parks and Recreation in July 2002 at Carpenter Park Recreation Center. I became full-time there in 2004. I was a Recreation Coordinator in charge of Adult classes. I then moved to the Tom Muehlenbeck Center in Plano in 2010 as the Lifeguard Coordinator, then became the Aquatic Supervisor in 2012. I left in 2016 to be the Recreational Care Supervisor in Denton. I came here in July 2023!
What’s your favorite part about working in Recreation?
My favorite part about working in recreation is getting to help people create memories. I love that it’s different every day, and the people are great!
What’s something everyone should know about programming?
Recreation programs are great if you are thinking about trying something new. You could pick up a new hobby, skill, or knowledge from taking one class. Get creative and expand your horizons!
What are you most looking forward to in this new position?
Summer Camp is always my favorite time of year. I am looking forward to meeting the campers and being a part of their amazing summer next year. I am also looking forward to expanding my programming knowledge with Club Metro.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I have a side hustle where I make shirts and personalized items in my free time. I also run and hang out with my kids. They are super involved in gymnastics and flag football!
Welcome to the team, Sara! We’re so happy to have you on board! Be on the lookout for the innovative and fun programs put together by Sara and her team!
You have to be ready for anything in Parks and Recreation. Things can change constantly, and the best professionals are always ready to respond.
There’s a new face in the Programs Division, the new Programs Supervisor, Sara Farris! Sara recently joined us from the City of Denton and is already positively impacting the Community Services team! With extensive, city, recreation, and programming experience, we are lucky to have someone like Sara stepping into this critical position.
Let’s get to know her a bit better.
How long have you worked in municipal government?
I started working part-time for the City of Plano Parks and Recreation in July 2002 at Carpenter Park Recreation Center. I became full-time there in 2004. I was a Recreation Coordinator in charge of Adult classes. I then moved to the Tom Muehlenbeck Center in Plano in 2010 as the Lifeguard Coordinator, then became the Aquatic Supervisor in 2012. I left in 2016 to be the Recreational Care Supervisor in Denton. I came here in July 2023!
What’s your favorite part about working in Recreation?
My favorite part about working in recreation is getting to help people create memories. I love that it’s different every day, and the people are great!
What’s something everyone should know about programming?
Recreation programs are great if you are thinking about trying something new. You could pick up a new hobby, skill, or knowledge from taking one class. Get creative and expand your horizons!
What are you most looking forward to in this new position?
Summer Camp is always my favorite time of year. I am looking forward to meeting the campers and being a part of their amazing summer next year. I am also looking forward to expanding my programming knowledge with Club Metro.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I have a side hustle where I make shirts and personalized items in my free time. I also run and hang out with my kids. They are super involved in gymnastics and flag football!
Welcome to the team, Sara! We’re so happy to have you on board! Be on the lookout for the innovative and fun programs put together by Sara and her team!
Spring Break is less than a month away, but you can never plan too far in advance for Spring Break Camps.
We know you want your kiddos to stay active and engaged during school breaks in a fun and safe environment. Luckily for you, our Programs and Athletics teams are offering a variety of Spring Break Camps for every interest and hobby!
Check out these Athletic Camps for young athletes looking to sharpen their skills:
For those that are more into STEAM, we have the following educational camps:
Our programs are popular and they fill out fast. Register early to secure your spot for Spring Break.
Spring Break is less than a month away, but you can never plan too far in advance for Spring Break Camps.
We know you want your kiddos to stay active and engaged during school breaks in a fun and safe environment. Luckily for you, our Programs and Athletics teams are offering a variety of Spring Break Camps for every interest and hobby!
Check out these Athletic Camps for young athletes looking to sharpen their skills:
For those that are more into STEAM, we have the following educational camps:
Our programs are popular and they fill out fast. Register early to secure your spot for Spring Break.
Spring Break is less than a month away, but you can never plan too far in advance for Spring Break Camps.
We know you want your kiddos to stay active and engaged during school breaks in a fun and safe environment. Luckily for you, our Programs and Athletics teams are offering a variety of Spring Break Camps for every interest and hobby!
Check out these Athletic Camps for young athletes looking to sharpen their skills:
For those that are more into STEAM, we have the following educational camps:
Our programs are popular and they fill out fast. Register early to secure your spot for Spring Break.
It’s almost the weekend, and it’s time to get outside and explore a new park! This week’s featured community park is Bob Jones Park!
Bob Jones Park is on the northeast side of town alongside N. White Chapel Boulevard. What began as a series of purchases from an underdeveloped small-lot mobile home park eventually became the nearly 500 acres of Cross Timbers habitat nature lovers enjoy today. Bob Jones Park boasts 13 soccer fields, a six-acre pond and fishing pavilion, equestrian trails, a softball complex, a cricket pitch, a playground, public art, and Boo Boo’s Buddies Dog Park. In addition, Bob Jones Park connects to the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve, the premier destination for nature exploration in Southlake.
Bob Jones Park is another shining example of Southlake’s dedication to world-class community parks. Combined with the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve, this community investment truly has something for every interest. On any given day, you can see our local Dragons running the trails, nature- lovers exploring the preserve, or athletes perfecting their craft. Our beautiful bat-wing pavilion is the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of fishing and enjoying a family picnic.
Those who enjoy art and history can check out the beautiful and interactive Bob and Almeady Jones statue installed last October. Visit the Bob Jones Nature Center to learn more about the local family that gave this gorgeous park its name.
Community parks are crucial to promoting healthy, happy, and active residents. We are proud to have many incredible community parks like Bob Jones Park in Southlake.
Visit Bob Jones Park before the year ends and make it a New Year’s Resolution to get outside and explore Southlake’s world-class parks system!
It’s almost the weekend, and it’s time to get outside and explore a new park! This week’s featured community park is Bob Jones Park!
Bob Jones Park is on the northeast side of town alongside N. White Chapel Boulevard. What began as a series of purchases from an underdeveloped small-lot mobile home park eventually became the nearly 500 acres of Cross Timbers habitat nature lovers enjoy today. Bob Jones Park boasts 13 soccer fields, a six-acre pond and fishing pavilion, equestrian trails, a softball complex, a cricket pitch, a playground, public art, and Boo Boo’s Buddies Dog Park. In addition, Bob Jones Park connects to the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve, the premier destination for nature exploration in Southlake.
Bob Jones Park is another shining example of Southlake’s dedication to world-class community parks. Combined with the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve, this community investment truly has something for every interest. On any given day, you can see our local Dragons running the trails, nature- lovers exploring the preserve, or athletes perfecting their craft. Our beautiful bat-wing pavilion is the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of fishing and enjoying a family picnic.
Those who enjoy art and history can check out the beautiful and interactive Bob and Almeady Jones statue installed last October. Visit the Bob Jones Nature Center to learn more about the local family that gave this gorgeous park its name.
Community parks are crucial to promoting healthy, happy, and active residents. We are proud to have many incredible community parks like Bob Jones Park in Southlake.
Visit Bob Jones Park before the year ends and make it a New Year’s Resolution to get outside and explore Southlake’s world-class parks system!
