City of DeSoto Parks & Recreation Department

City of DeSoto Parks & Recreation Department DeSoto PARD is a vital component in the community that provides diverse services and opportunities.

Mission Statement
To create leisure experiences by providing world-class customer service and diverse opportunities for all generations. Award Winning Department -
2022 Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies, National Recreation and Park Association Re-Accreditation
2021 Community Partner - DeSoto Chamber of Commerce
2020 Tree City USA - Arbor Day Foundation
2019 Promotion

al Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society - North Region
2019 Volunteer Service Individual Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society
2018 Advocate of the Year Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society
2017 Excellence in Maintenance and Quality, Texas Turfgrass Association
2016 Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies, National Recreation and Park Association
2015 Committee’s Choice Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society
2015 Readers Choice Award - Best Place for Kids, Focus Daily News
2015 Recreation Professional of the Year Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society

🏊‍♀️ Make a Splash This Summer at the ARC! 🏊‍Whether your child is just getting comfortable in the water or ready to imp...
06/20/2026

🏊‍♀️ Make a Splash This Summer at the ARC! 🏊‍

Whether your child is just getting comfortable in the water or ready to improve their swimming skills, the ARC’s Learn to Swim Program has a class for every age and skill level! 💙

👶 Parent & Tot (Ages 3 months–3 years)
🧒 Preschool Levels 1–3 (Ages 3–5)
🏊 Levels 1–3 (Ages 6–12)
👨 Adult Swim Lessons (Ages 16+)

📅 Classes held Monday–Thursday
Session Dates:
✅ June 1 – June 11
✅ June 15 – June 25
✅ July 6 – July 16
✅ July 20 – July 30
✅ August 4 – August 27

Member Fee: $60 per session
Non-Member Fee: $85 per session

Learning to swim builds confidence, promotes water safety, and creates lifelong skills for all ages! 🌟

📍 ARC DeSoto | 1400 Academy Way, DeSoto, TX 75115

🔗 Register today: www.desototexas.gov/register
📞 Questions? Call 972-230-7390

🎆 Two Cities. One Family. One Celebration! 🎆Join DeSoto and Lancaster for a weekend of fun at the 4th of July Family Reu...
06/20/2026

🎆 Two Cities. One Family. One Celebration! 🎆
Join DeSoto and Lancaster for a weekend of fun at the 4th of July Family Reunion!

📅 July 3 | 8 AM – 6 PM
🔥 BBQ Cook-Off • ⚽ Soccer Watch Party • 🏊 Pool Activities • 🎧 Live DJ • 🏓 Pickleball
📍 ARC at McCowan Park

📅 July 4 | 4 PM – 10 PM (Gates Open at 2 PM)
🎤 Keri Hilson • Paul Rodgers & Natural Change • K. Cooks
🎆 Fireworks • 🍔 Food • 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family Activities
📍 Grimes Park

🎟️ Learn more: desotoevents.eventbrite.com

🎤 GET READY TO LAUGH OUT LOUD! 🎶Join us for an unforgettable night of comedy, music, and good vibes at Ladies Jokes & Ja...
06/20/2026

🎤 GET READY TO LAUGH OUT LOUD! 🎶

Join us for an unforgettable night of comedy, music, and good vibes at Ladies Jokes & Jams presented by Snoop Robinson!

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ Showtime: 7PM – 9:30PM
📍 DeSoto Corner Theater | 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. | DeSoto, TX 75115

🎙 Featuring comedians: Avie and Systa

Musical Guest: Taizia Marlse

Presale Tickets: $35
At the Door: $45

Grab your girls and enjoy a night full of laughs and live entertainment.

Tickets available now at: 👉 desotoevents.eventbrite.com

Celebrate Juneteenth at Moseley Pool!Looking for a fun way to cool off this Juneteenth? Moseley Pool is OPEN, Friday, Ju...
06/19/2026

Celebrate Juneteenth at Moseley Pool!

Looking for a fun way to cool off this Juneteenth? Moseley Pool is OPEN, Friday, June 19, from 12 PM – 6 PM! Gather your family and friends and enjoy a day of sunshine, swimming, and summer fun.

🎟️ Admission Rates
• Adults (18–54): $7 Residents | $10 Non-Residents
• Children (3–17): $5 Residents | $7 Non-Residents
• Seniors (55+): FREE for DeSoto Residents
• Kids 2 & under: FREE
• Season Passes Available: $65

📍 Moseley Pool
1300 Honor Drive, DeSoto, TX

🌟 TEEN SUMMER CAMP IS HERE! 🌟Looking for the perfect way to keep your teen active, engaged, and having fun this summer?J...
06/18/2026

🌟 TEEN SUMMER CAMP IS HERE! 🌟

Looking for the perfect way to keep your teen active, engaged, and having fun this summer?
Join us at the Aquatic & Recreation Center for an unforgettable summer packed with:

✅ Pool Time & Water Fun
✅ Sports & Games
✅ Creative Activities
✅ Team Building & Leadership
✅ Field Trips & Special Events

June 1 – July 24
Camp Hours: 8AM – 5PM
Early Drop-Off: 7AM | Late Pickup: 6PM
For Teens Ages 13–17

Members: $100/week
Non-Members: $125/week

Safe, supervised, and designed for FUN — your teen will build friendships, confidence, and lifelong memories all summer long!

📍 Register today: desototexas.gov/summercamps
📞 Questions? Call 972-230-7390

Sign up today!

06/18/2026

Dallas County Health and Human Services has confirmed that mosquito samples in DeSoto have tested positive for West Nile Virus. The samples were collected from mosquito trap locations at 1371 Deborah Ave.

Mosquito Treatment Schedule in the highlighted red area will take place:
📆 June 17, 2026 | 9PM-5AM
📆 June 18, 2026 | 9PM-5AM

⚠️ Please stay inside during spraying times. Spraying will be rescheduled if wind speeds exceed 10 mph or in case of bad weather.

For additional information and safety precautions, please visit the city's website at https://www.desototexas.gov/509/Mosquito-Control

06/17/2026

Wednesday Night Practice 06/17/26
6 pm to 8 pm
Registration and concessions will be open from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.
DeSoto BMX welcomes riders of all skill levels, from first-time riders to experienced racers. Whether you are brand new, working on the basics, or getting ready for the next race, come out and ride with us.
Online registration available:
https://desoto-bmx.square.site/
One day memberships are free. Don’t have a bike? We have free loaners. Don’t have a helmet? We have free loaners. A long sleeve shirt and pants are all you need.
Reminders:
✅ All riders must check in at the shack before getting on the track.
✅ All riders must have their knees and elbows covered by either pants and long sleeves OR knee and elbow pads.

💦 Make a Splash This Summer with Water Aerobics! 💦Stay active, improve your fitness, and have fun this summer with Water...
06/16/2026

💦 Make a Splash This Summer with Water Aerobics! 💦

Stay active, improve your fitness, and have fun this summer with Water Aerobics at the (ARC) Aquatic & Recreation Center and Moseley Pool. These low-impact classes are perfect for all fitness levels and provide a great way to build strength, flexibility, and endurance while being easy on the joints.

📍 ARC Aquatic & Recreation Center
Mondays & Wednesdays | 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
$65 Member | $90 Non-Member per session

📍 Moseley Pool
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
$65 per session or $15 drop-in

Each session includes 8 classes.

Register today at desototexas.gov/register
For more information, call 972-230-7390.

Address

211 E Pleasant Run Road
Desoto, TX
75115

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19722309655

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