City of Tyler Parks and Recreation

Lots of events are happening this month, Friends of the Parks! We're so excited to share all of our upcoming events with you. If you see any issues out at the parks, trails or facilities, please complete the Maintenance Request form and together we can continue to Keep Tyler Beautiful. Please contact us at (903) 531-1370 if you would like any additional information regarding this newsletter. 

February 2023

IN THIS ISSUE

Valentine's Dances

League Registrations Open

Corportate Challenge

and More...

Valentine's Dances Feb. 10 & Feb. 11

Semi-formal attire, DJ, refreshments and dancing! $10 per attendee. Friday, Feb. 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.: Mother-Son dance for boys ages four to 13.  Saturday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Daddy-Daughter dance for girls ages four to eight. Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8 to 9:30 p.m.: Daddy-Daughter dance for girls ages nine to 13.

For more information, call (903) 595-7271.

Cooking for Life Class: Latin Cuisine Feb. 21

Spice up your schedule with a Cooking for Life Class! Enjoy a Latin-inspired meal and demonstration from Guest Chef Rojo Tellez, Owner of C Rojo Cuisine Restaurant and Food Truck! Feb. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tyler Rose Garden Center. Tickets are $25 per person. To register or for more information, call (903) 531-1214.

Friday Night Dance Feb. 24

Join us for Friday Night Dance at the Tyler Senior Center on Feb. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. $6 admission. Live entertainment and refreshments! For more information, call (903) 597-0781.

Men's Basketball League Registration Open

The Glass Recreation Center is hosting a Men's Basketball League. Registration open until Feb. 20. $300 per team. Games on Thursdays at Glass       Recreation Center. Visit TylerParksandRec.com to register or call (903) 595-7271.

Tyler Girls Softball League Registration Open

Registration for the Tyler Girls Softball League is open Jan. 2 - Feb. 28! Age ranges - 6U/8U/10/12/14U $35 per player League plays March 20 to May 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Faulkner Park Softball Fields. Registration includes a jersey

For more information, call (903) 531- 7217 or visit TylerParksandRec.com.

Glass Recreation Center

Check out the Glass Recreation Center calendar for open pickleball hours at TylerParksandRec.com.

For more information, call (903) 595-7271.

Join us for Step Aerobics on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m.

$20 per month or $5 per class.

For more information, visit bit.ly/GRC_Classes.

American Karate on Tuesdays!

Ages 5-12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. $75 for 10 weeks

For more information, call (903) 595-7271.

Has your business registered for Corporate Challenge yet?

The City of Tyler Corporate Challenge is an Olympics-format competition designed to promote health, wellness and networking opportunities within the Tyler business community.  14 athletic and non-athletic categories are available. Sign up for the champion package or build your own with a la carte options! For questions about registering, call (903) 531- 7217 or visit TylerParksandRec.com.

Keep Tyler Beautiful: Call to Artists

Recycled Art Contest submissions are due March 3.

This year's theme "Don't Trash Texas" celebrates the proud spirit of Texans and the beauty of the State and its culture. Learn more here.

Submit your designs for the Hillside Park art wall by Feb. 24.

For guidelines and information, visit KeepTylerBeautiful.com.

Join us Saturday, March 11 for a community mural project at P.T. Cole Park from 9 - 11 a.m.

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Sign up now: Spring Community Sale March 11

The Glass Recreation Center's annual Spring Community Sale will be Saturday, March 11. This is a great opportunity to get a jump start on spring cleaning! $30 vendor registration. Sale starts at 7 a.m. and no fee is required to shop. To register for this event, call (903) 595-7271 or visit TylerParksandRec.com.

Save the Date: Azalea Arts and Crafts Fair March 25 & 26

Vendor registration is now open! All goods must be handmade, or artisan crafted.  The Arts and Crafts Fair will be open: Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Live entertainment both days. Admission is free to the public. For more information or to register your business, visit TylerParksandRec.com.

Save the Date: Great Tyler Cleanup April 1

Make a difference in your community and help clean up litter all over Tyler on April 1! Registration is now open for the Great Tyler Cleanup at bit.ly/GreatTylerCleanup2023. All pre-registered volunteers will receive a shirt, lunch and be entered to win door prizes.

There are many more classes and programs available through Parks and Recreation. Visit TylerParksandRec.com or call (903) 531-1370 to learn more!