City of Friendswood Parks & Recreation

City of Friendswood Parks & Recreation Bringing Friendswood together with parks, summer camps, community events, and more! Dedicated to creating safe, fun, and beautiful spaces for all!🌳☀
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We're just 250 HOURS away from America's 250th Birthday Party! To help get you in the party spirit, we've hidden patriot...
06/23/2026

We're just 250 HOURS away from America's 250th Birthday Party!

To help get you in the party spirit, we've hidden patriotic ducks throughout Stevenson Park. Find one, redeem it, and score a FREE parking pass to the 2026 Friendswood 4th of July Evening Celebration at Centennial Park!

🦆 One duck per household.
🦆 See the duck for full redemption details.

For everything you need to know about Friendswood's July 4th Celebration, visit: https://www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/381/July-4th-Celebration-July

Questions? Contact the Friendswood Parks & Recreation Department at 281-996-3220 or [email protected].

In preparation for the 4th of July celebrations, Centennial Park will be closed. For questions, please contact the Parks...
06/20/2026

In preparation for the 4th of July celebrations, Centennial Park will be closed.

For questions, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 281-996-3220 or [email protected]

Come to the Friendswood City Pool tomorrow for a full day of FREE entry to celebrate Juneteenth! 🌞🏊🤩Pool hours: 12pm - 5...
06/19/2026

Come to the Friendswood City Pool tomorrow for a full day of FREE entry to celebrate Juneteenth!
🌞🏊🤩

Pool hours: 12pm - 5pm & 7pm - 9:30pm

☀️ SPLASH into your Juneteenth holiday with us! 💦Celebrate the day with FREE entry to the pool tomorrow, June 19! Grab y...
06/18/2026

☀️ SPLASH into your Juneteenth holiday with us! 💦

Celebrate the day with FREE entry to the pool tomorrow, June 19! Grab your sunscreen, bring your friends and family, and cool off with a day of fun in the sun. 🌊🏊‍♀️

📅 Friday, June 19
🎟️ FREE Admission
📍 Friendswood City Pool

We'll see you there!

The basketball pavilion at Centennial Park will be closed for maintenance from June 22nd - June 26th. For questions, ple...
06/18/2026

The basketball pavilion at Centennial Park will be closed for maintenance from June 22nd - June 26th.

For questions, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 281-996-3220 or [email protected]

🕶️ Everything you need for a rockin’ night in Stevenson Park.This Friday night, ZZ NATION, the ultimate ZZ Top tribute b...
06/17/2026

🕶️ Everything you need for a rockin’ night in Stevenson Park.

This Friday night, ZZ NATION, the ultimate ZZ Top tribute band, is bringing all the hits to Stevenson Park for the Mitch & Artha Wright Concert in the Park Series! 🎸

Come ready to rock out with some awesome eats and treats:
🐔 Chick-fil-A Friendswood�
🔥 Pit Happens�
🍋 The Lemonade Bar�
🍦The Twisted Kow�
🍿 Native Kettle Korn

For all concert and event information, visit: https://www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/378/Concerts-in-the-Park-May-June?fbclid=IwY2xjawSeytBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2NTVEd0w5QWsyRGs0Mk9oc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuN5VC7iYjL-i9AaGxj7PzZdLuIMNBURQAfgwLEaD0hrU-1i3MWxQXvRfNhL_aem_cr2APeiCkr2w4ukI43Eytg�

📲 Questions? Contact the Friendswood Parks & Recreation Department at 281-996-3220 or [email protected]

Friendswood, we need YOU to PARTY LIKE IT'S 1776!Grab your crew and join us for a full day of hometown fun, patriotic pr...
06/15/2026

Friendswood, we need YOU to PARTY LIKE IT'S 1776!

Grab your crew and join us for a full day of hometown fun, patriotic pride, live music, carnival rides, food, and fireworks!
🛻 10 AM | Parade
🎡 5 PM | Centennial Park Opens
🎤 7 PM | Evening Program featuring the Joilux Band
🎆 9:15 PM (approx.) | Fireworks

🚌 FREE shuttles begin at 5 PM from Friendswood High School and Friendswood Methodist Church.

♿️ ADA & special assistance parking will be available at the Friendswood Activity Building.

For parade applications, parking, shuttle information, event details, and everything July 4, visit the link in our bio!

Questions? Contact the Friendswood Parks & Recreation Department at 281-996-3220 or [email protected]

🌍💦 Join us for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson! 🏊‍♀️🌞Come make waves for water safety at the Friendswood City Pool o...
06/13/2026

🌍💦 Join us for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson! 🏊‍♀️🌞

Come make waves for water safety at the Friendswood City Pool on Thursday, June 25th any time from 12pm - 9pm during the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson — a global event dedicated to teaching lifesaving swim skills and building confidence in and around the water.

🛟 Why it matters:
More than 50% of children lack basic water safety skills. Let’s change that — together!

✅ Build water competency
✅ Prep for summer fun
✅ Empower your family with confidence
✅ Be part of a worldwide movement

📍 Location: 900 Cedarwood Ave
🕐 Time: 12pm - 9pm (multiple class times will be offered throughout the event)
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/459fey48
📣 pre-register today - or sign up the day of!!

⚠️ Mosquito Spraying Notice ⚠️To help reduce mosquito activity throughout our parks, mosquito spraying will take place t...
06/11/2026

⚠️ Mosquito Spraying Notice ⚠️

To help reduce mosquito activity throughout our parks, mosquito spraying will take place tonight at Stevenson Park, Centennial Park, Renwick Park, and the Sportspark.

We appreciate your patience as we work to provide a more enjoyable outdoor experience for our residents and visitors!

06/11/2026

🚨 Guard Of The Week ALERT 🚨

This week's top tier team member is Olivia - aka O.G. 😎

Olivia's experience goes back several years with her starting as Junior Lifeguard with the City of Friendswood. Now, in her second year as a staff member, she has proven to be well prepared for anything and everything that job has to offer!

As a competitive swimmer, Olivia thrives at teaching swim lessons and getting kiddos to be strong, competent, and safe swimmers🏊
Every shift, you can always expect her to be ready and willing to get the job done and to greet you with a smile and positive attitude!! 🤩

Olivia has shown that she has what it takes to be a true Aquatics PROfessional🏊
If you see her around the pool, be sure to give her a kudos for a job well done👏👏

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910 S Friendswood Drive
Friendswood, TX
77546

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12819963220

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