True to tradition, the wonderful patrons at Carpenter Park Recreation Center did their part and donated 40 jars (62 pounds) of peanut butter for this year's Peanut Butter Drive! These patrons, (also known as The Carpenter Walkers), delivered the jars to the North Texas Food Bank yesterday.
Thanks Don and crew for spreading the hope! 😍
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Happy Friday, Plano! Have you checked out our new Fall Recreation Catalog? We are now offering a variety of online and in-person classes for you and your family to choose from! From dance and fitness to learn-to-swim classes, nature walks, and more, it's all here! Explore our offerings and let us be part of your fall festivities! 🍂 #healthycommunity Visit Plano Plano Arts & Events Plano Public Library Live Green in Plano
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Congratulations to our very own Krithika Subramanian Mukund for being featured in Plano Arts & Events' Artist Spotlight this week 🤩 Krithika teaches the classic Indian dance of Bharatanatyam at Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center! Want to learn? Kids and adults can sign up for one of Krithika's online dance classes, which begin Oct. 13. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3il1yB0 Visit Plano Plano Arts & Events Plano Public Library Plano Moms
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Local Artist Spotlight: Krithika Subramanian Mukund, Indian Classical Dancer - Bharatanatyam
“Bharatanatyam - the Cultural Heritage of India, can change one's entire perspective on life. It instills confidence. Bharatanatyam teaches patience, hard work, teamwork, and beauty in everything. The art also teaches compassion, discipline, dedication and commitment,” says Mukund.
“Bharatanatyam has made me creative which helps me challenge myself in innovating, expanding, change and adjust to different culture and audience but still preserving the art form in its natural state. Bharatanatyam has no religion barrier or language barrier. The process instills values that shape one's entire perspective on life. Bharatanatyam gives me peace, because it has both mental and physical benefit. It teaches positivity."
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REMINDER: A series of erosion control projects and construction of a new restroom building are underway at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. During construction, parking will be limited and pedestrian traffic will be closed off on some pedestrian bridges. Check our blog post for additional information, and please stay alert and follow all construction signage during your next visit. Thank you! Visit Plano City of Plano, Texas Government
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Check out the fun at High Point!
How do the animal residents at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve get their food and what do they like to eat? Join Kelley Crimmins as she and Olivia Osborne with Live Green in Plano takes a tour of the preserve to talk about hunting tactics and how nature provides everything these animals need.
All of this is in preparation for World Animal Day on Sunday, Oct. 4! How will you and your family learn more about the natural world around you? Share you photos! Visit Plano Plano Public Library Plano Arts & Events
Have you or your loved one signed up for our Bi-weekly Senior Care Calls? Plano staff calls to see how you’re doing, answer your questions and help connect you to community resources if needed. Stay connected! If you would like to be on our call list, please fill out the form at surveymonkey.com/r/SeniorCall.
Many personal items can be left behind at our dog parks, which can cause more harm than you think. Because so many dogs congregate at dog parks, diseases and fungal infections like canine distemper, kennel cough and others can be passed on to other through their saliva and stool. Don't forget to take toys, balls and bowls home with you 🐶
REMEMBER: Animals must wear current registration and rabies vaccination tags on a collar or harness at all times. For information on City of Plano licensing procedures and regulations, please visit www.plano.gov/194/Animal-Services or call 972-769-4360.
Thank you for "Doo"ing your part to keep Plano's parks clean and safe for all to enjoy! Plano Animal Shelter Live Green in Plano
The erosion control projects at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve are going smoothly, check out our progress! 😀 Before visiting, please be aware of the trail closures and detour routes as it relates to construction taking place within the park. During this time, parking will be limited and pedestrian traffic will be closed off on some bridges.
We encourage park goers to consider visiting any one of Plano's other nearby parks and open spaces as an alternative. Visit www.planoparks.org for park maps and project updates. Thank you for your patience! Visit Plano City of Plano, Texas Government Plano Arts & Events Live Green in Plano
More people have turned to Plano’s parks and open spaces like never before in search of fresh air, exercise and a sense of a peace. And access to these areas matter now more than ever. Parks and recreation professionals all across the country have had to think creatively to balance providing access while managing public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read our latest blog post to learn how Plano Parks and Recreation staff is working to keep its amenities accessible and safe for all.
Stay healthy, and thank you for helping us keep Plano's recreation facilities and open spaces safe for all to enjoy! Visit Plano City of Plano, Texas Government
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Curious about a Plano Parks & Recreation project near you? Stay informed by visiting our Park Projects & Plans page for a comprehensive list of current projects. Learn about park and trail closures, park renovations, new construction and more at planoparks.org 🌳
Calling all tennis players! Ready for some friendly competition in great fall weather? Check out this seven weeks of fun ~with convenient breaks to accommodate holiday plans.
The new pro shop at High Point Tennis Center is officially open for business! Stop by this week to browse our expanded array of merchandise, and sign up for lessons or a league while you’re there! 🎾 Visit Plano City of Plano, Texas Government Plano Moms
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve visitors: Please be on the lookout for this sweet dog which got separated from her owners on Sunday evening. Her name is Tess and is a 2-year-old boxer. She is chipped and has a collar on. She’s very friendly but probably very scared :( If you find her, please contact us at 972-941-7250. Thank you! City of Plano, Texas Government
Beginning Monday November 16th – November 20th, we will need to shut down all programming and public swimming here at the Plano Aquatic Center. This is for the safety of our patrons/staff and ensuring no one is in the pool during this part of the roofing construction. We should be good to open back up Saturday the 21st. Thank you for your patience!
Sara Deats and Kelly Fernandez from the Sam Johnson Recreation Center hand-picked 250 smooth stones to start their gratitude rock garden! 😃 Stop by the SJC to pick up a stone, write your name on it or some encouraging words and messages to leave in the garden through November! The garden will be a permanent addition at the center, representing and neat way to leave an encouraging visible piece of yourself for all to enjoy! Finding new ways to engage and encourage is what it's all about, friends! 💞 Live Green in Plano Plano Public Library City of Plano, Texas Government Plano Arts & Events Plano Magazine
A Plano resident named Pranav and her mother sent us this beautiful video from a recent visit to Russell Creek Park. Thank you for your desire to share these peaceful and awe-inspiring fall images with us to share with the community! Visit Plano Plano Arts & Events Live Green in Plano
Flashback to Haggard Park! Some people like to call it "Plano's living room" for its history of bringing people together. Thank you to John Brooks and his Plano History (& Nostalgia) Facebook group for sharing these photos with us! 😍
Our department is in the process of reviewing and digitizing our own cache of photos and slides so we can share them with the public. Do you have any historic photos from any of Plano's parks or recreational facilities? Post them below or email them to Kelley Crimmins at kcrimmins@plano.gov.
First photo (1968): 15th Street at Haggard Park
around 1965
Second photo (1948): Park entrance on Brown (H) Avenue
(photo shared by the Plano Garden Club)
Third photo (1977): Fishing at the lake
Fourth photo (2012): Snowfall in February
Fifth photo (today): Still Plano's Living Room :)
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Plano Parks & Recreation is partnering with Plano Fire-Rescue to conduct a prescribed burn this Friday afternoon (2/5) at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve. These periodical burns help control invasive plant species, reduce the fuel load that causes wildfires, and open the soil for native grass regeneration.
The burn will take place on the hillside in the northwest portion of the park. The park will remain open to the public during the burn and signs will be placed to keep visitors away from the fire. Please plan your visit accordingly. Trails are expected to remain open, but there could be closures near the burn if needed. Learn more: https://tx-plano4.civicplus.pro/1476/Oak-Point-Park-Nature-Preserve City of Plano, Texas Government
Tennis tournament results from last weekend. Congratulations to all of our (very!) hard-working junior players, and their coaches👍
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The stationary weight and cardio areas at Oak Point Recreation Center will be closed Feb. 9–12 for floor replacement. The rest of the center will remain open for patrons. Please visit Carpenter, Liberty, or Tom Muehlenbeck recreation centers for your cardio/weight training needs during this time. Thank you! 😃
Want to learn the steps to becoming a United States citizen? Plano Multicultural Outreach Roundtable is holding a free, virtual and bilingual Citizen's Information Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 13. You can learn information on applying for citizenship, including who can apply, how to apply, when to apply and the benefits of citizenship. City of Plano, Texas Government
You can register at the following links ⬇️
English workshop (Feb. 13, noon-2 p.m.)
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Spanish workshop (Feb. 13, 2:30-4:30 p.m.)
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Did you know our parks system features 70 playgrounds throughout the city? Check out these neighborhood parks for your next outdoor adventure, and make sure to bundle up stay safe! Plano Moms Plano Public Library
Featured photos:
1- Blue Ridge Park, 6409 Blue Ridge Trail
2- Memorial Park, 2101 Bay Hill Dr.
3- Arrowhead Park, 2500 Millington Drive
4- Eldorado Park, 1704 Iowa Dr.
Having a hard time keeping track of all those passwords? 😫 Sign up for our new Password Management webinar for adults 50 and up! Register with Course #35856 at https://apm.activecommunities.com/planoparksandrec/Home
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Password Management Webinar
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 1-2 p.m.
Course #35856
Cost: FREE!
Instructor Ed Sanders will cover all the password management methods – paper, post-it notes, free methods (browser, apple and google operating-system-specific tools) and fee-based vendor application methods. Learn about strong password format and weak, easily-guessable passwords. This class will be offered as a webinar via Microsoft Teams. Pre-registration is required along with a valid email address. After you register, you will be contacted by Sam Johnson Recreation Center staff with further instructions. Please register at least 24 hours before class begins. 💻
