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SA Parks and Recreation to host open house at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex
Read full article: SA Parks and Recreation to host open house at Wheatley Heights Sports ComplexSan Antonio Parks and Recreation is hosting several open house events at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex this month and next month.
SA Parks and Recreation looking for teams for adult basketball, volleyball Spring Sports Slam Tournaments
Read full article: SA Parks and Recreation looking for teams for adult basketball, volleyball Spring Sports Slam TournamentsSan Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department is looking for adult participants for its Spring Sports Slam Tournaments for basketball and volleyball.
San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department gets four awards at state conference
Read full article: San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department gets four awards at state conferenceThe state recognized San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department with four awards at a park conference last month. The department received the awards at the Texas Recreation and Park Society’s (TRAPS) annual conference in Galveston, including a coveted Texas Gold Medal award.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department opts for eminent domain to save Fairfield Lake State Park
Read full article: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department opts for eminent domain to save Fairfield Lake State ParkWith only three days left on the state’s lease, the agency unanimously voted to condemn almost 5,000 acres in Freestone County in an effort to keep the park open to the public after developers purchased the property to build a gated community.
San Antonio Parks & Rec hosting two tree-giving events this April
Read full article: San Antonio Parks & Rec hosting two tree-giving events this AprilTime to grab a friend and plant some roots! The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department’s Urban Forestry Team has two opportunities for people to get a free tree.
Snag a free fruit tree at Sweet-N-Green event in San Antonio scheduled for Saturday canceled due to weather forecast
Read full article: Snag a free fruit tree at Sweet-N-Green event in San Antonio scheduled for Saturday canceled due to weather forecastThe event has been canceled due to inclement weather in the forecast, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department said in an email Friday.
When showing up at the Texas Capitol made a difference
Read full article: When showing up at the Texas Capitol made a differenceReaders sometimes ask us if the outcomes in governing are predetermined and whether civic engagement makes a difference. There are plenty of examples of Texans influencing lawmakers’ decisions.
Why does the city plan to remove or relocate 77 trees in Brackenridge Park? KSAT Explains
Read full article: Why does the city plan to remove or relocate 77 trees in Brackenridge Park? KSAT ExplainsSome structures in the park date back to the 1700s but initial plans for restoration have been controversial
600 vehicles line up to receive free trees at drive thru Jammin’ Jams event
Read full article: 600 vehicles line up to receive free trees at drive thru Jammin’ Jams eventFree trees? Yes, please! Six hundred vehicles lined up early Saturday to claim a free tree at the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department’s Jammin’ Jams event.
Adopt-a-tree to celebrate Texas Arbor Day
Read full article: Adopt-a-tree to celebrate Texas Arbor DaySAN ANTONIO – A long line of vehicles along West Commerce Street quickly made their way to Elmendorf Lake Park to celebrate Texas Arbor Day with the City of San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department. Employees and volunteers distributed nearly 300 trees to celebrate their vitality and encourage people to go outdoors. Arbor Day is a national event celebrated in April; however, Texas' extreme temperatures force the celebration to be delayed. Nature lovers like, Daisy Kena, chose from nine different tree-species to adopt in celebration of Texas Arbor Day. According to Hosea and Bird, trees can add value to a property and cut energy use.
11 outdoor pools, 5 splash pads opening ahead of July 4th weekend in San Antonio
Read full article: 11 outdoor pools, 5 splash pads opening ahead of July 4th weekend in San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – Despite a pandemic, dips in city pools will continue this summer. San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced that 11 outdoor pools and five splash pads are scheduled to reopen on July 3. The pools, including the ones at San Pedro Springs Park and Woodlawn Lake Park, will remain open throughout Aug. 9. The splash pads will stay open through November as usual, the city says. Here are the pools that will reopen on July 3:Lincoln Park, 2803 E. CommerceElmendorf Lake Park, 235 Shore Dr.Cuellar Park, 502 S.W.
500 free trees to be given away at Confluence Park event
Read full article: 500 free trees to be given away at Confluence Park eventSAN ANTONIO – You can adopt one of 500 native trees that will be distributed to the public Feb. 22 at Confluence Park. Every household will be given one free one-gallon tree. 8 Texas treehouses you can rent for the weekendThe San Antonio River Foundation is hosting the event and San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department is supplying the trees. 11 places to get away in the Texas Hill CountrySpecific tree species to be given away have not yet been announced and will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. You do not have to be a resident of San Antonio to receive a free tree.
1,500 free trees to be given away at annual Pearl event
Read full article: 1,500 free trees to be given away at annual Pearl eventSAN ANTONIO – The annual Jammin’ Jams fruit and nut tree adoption event is coming back to The Pearl. The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department is giving away 1,500 free trees starting at 8 a.m. on Jan. 25. This event is very popular and arbor-enthusiasts wanting a free tree should arrive early. You do not have to be a resident of San Antonio to receive a free tree. 8 Texas treehouses you can rent for the weekendThe Pearl is located at 312 Pearl Parkway in San Antonio.
Lez Ride SA celebrates female friendships with 'Galentine's Day' bike ride
Read full article: Lez Ride SA celebrates female friendships with 'Galentine's Day' bike rideSAN ANTONIO – Lez Ride SA met up last Saturday at the Pearl for a Galentine’s bike ride. If you don’t know already, Galentine’s Day is a holiday that celebrates female friendships, made famous by “Parks and Recreation” character Leslie Knope. So we thought we would tell you a little more about Lez Ride SA and what they do around the community as our favorite civil servant would -- with a fun infographic below! (Click here if you can not see the graphic.)