Parks & Recreation

Independence Day Celebration 2016

Duncanville’s

Independence Day Celebration

Monday, July 4th, 2016

The City of Duncanville invites you to bring your family and friends to its annual Independence Day Celebration!

TKasey 2015 4th July Paradehe day will begin with a parade sponsored by the Duncanville Lions Club, and will close with an evening of food, fun, and fireworks in Armstrong Park, where you’ll enjoy LIVE music, delicious food from local vendors, bounce houses for the kids, and the return of Duncanville’s traditional Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza!

Admission is FREE and open to the public, though wristbands will be required for entry into the evening activities.

PARADE
The theme of this year’s Lions Club parade is “Red, White, and We Serve.”
WHEN Monday, July 4th, 2016 (DELAYED 1 hour – was 9:00 am)
From 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WHERE The parade route will begin on Wheatland Rd at Freeman St, heading west, turn north on Main St, and end on Main St at Freeman St.
ROAD CLOSURES Various closures will affect the Wheatland Rd & Main St area beginning at 7AM.
PARADE ENTRIES To participate in the parade, please register with Duncanville Lions Club at Duncanville Lions Club, Parade Entry, PO Box 381055, Duncanville, TX 75138, or in person at one of the following locations:

  • Chamber of Commerce, 300 E Wheatland
  • Red Bird Bowling Lanes, 1114 S Main
  • Ben Franklin Apothecary, 302 N Main
CONTACT For further information regarding the parade, call Lions Parade Chairpersons Don McBurnett (214-918-9981) or Kasey Cheshier (972-298-1147).

 

FOOD, FUN, & FIREWORKS
WHEN Monday, July 4th, 2016
Gates open @ 6:00 PM
Fireworks show @ approximately 9:30 PM
WHERE Armstrong Park (100 James Collins Blvd)
ADMISSION

Wristbands will be required for entrance to the evening festivities.

Starting June 15th, wristbands will be available upon request at:

The Duncanville Recreation Center (201 James Collins Blvd).

While supplies last. Limit 10 wristbands per person; must be 18 or older to pick up. If quantities remain, wristbands will also be available at the event.
SAFETY
  • Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • All bags and coolers will be subject to search upon entry.
  • The following items will not be permitted inside the park:
    • alcohol
    • glass containers
    • tents
    • canopies
    • umbrellas (other than handheld)
    • all animals other than service animals
    • fireworks
ACCESSIBILITY ADA-accessible parking will be located in the parking lot west of City Hall (203 E Wheatland Rd).
PARK CLOSURE Armstrong Park will be closed to the public in advance of the event, starting at 11:30 PM on July 3rd. Normal park hours will resume following the event.
SHUTTLE SERVICE Due to various street closures and limited parking, the City of Duncanville will offer a free shuttle service to and from designated remote parking locations before, during, and after the evening festivities. Two shuttle routes will be available:

  • A North route will pick up attendees from the Duncanville High School parking lot (900 W Camp Wisdom Rd) and drop them off at Efurd Properties (202 S Santa Fe Trail).
  • A South route will pick up attendees from the Costco parking lot (250 W Hwy 67) and will drop them off at the former Duncanville ISD Administration building (802 S Main St).
SPONSORS/ VENDORS Sponsors and vendors are invited to register with the Department of Parks & Recreation at 201 James Collins Blvd, or by calling 972-780-5070.
MEDIA All media welcome at the park entrance near City Hall (203 E Wheatland Rd). For further details regarding media coverage, please contact Dennis Quinn at 972-780-5053.
CONTACT For any questions regarding the Independence Day Celebration, please contact the Department of Parks & Recreation at 972-780-5070.
June 6, 2016 in Front Page News, Parks & Recreation Comments (0)

Free Composting Seminar Offered

Free Composting Seminar Offered

A no-cost seminar for residents wishing to learn about the benefits and uses of compost and Vermicompost, proper soil treatment, the usage of organic material discarded from lawns, gardens and flower beds; plus, growing and caring for native and adapted plants for the North Texas area.

This seminar is being offered in Dallas. Attendance is limited to the first 100 persons. Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees.

Saturday, April 30, 2016 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cathedral of Hope
5910 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75235

For more information on the seminar, e-mail dallasrecycles@dallascityhall.com or call 214-670-4475.Seminars sponsored by City of Dallas Zero Waste.

Register for the seminar.

April 5, 2016 in Parks & Recreation Comments (0)

Parks and Recreation Announces Spring Break Camp 2016

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Spring Break Camp 2016

March 14-18, 2016

Ages 5 – 14

Games, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Sports, Linch & Snacks provided.

  • $65 Resident
  • $75 Non-Resident
  • -$10 Employee and Sibling Discount

The City of Duncanville Parks & Recreation Center offers SPRING BREAK CAMP for children ages 5-14. This is a safe place for your children to be while you are at work. We are offering sports, arts & crafts, games and movies and lots of fun. Lunch and Snack are included.

Registration Form

**All Posted Dates and Times are subject to change.  Please check back regularly for any updates.**

For more information on any of our special events, please contact us at (972) 780-5070.

March 14, 2016 in Parks & Recreation Comments (0)

Grand Re-Opening of Red Bird Park

ben-franklin-apothecary-1964-2The Grand Re-Opening of Red Bird Park is scheduled for Sunday, October 5th, 2015 at 6 PM. Come join us at the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring your bike and join the group bike ride utilizing our new bike lanes.

Red Bird Park is located at 401 W. Redbird Lane, Duncanville, Texas.

 

September 29, 2015 in Parks & Recreation Comments (0)
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