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City Parks and Recreation to Crown Senior Center Queen on Valentine’s Day

Parks & Recreation - Feb 11, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department’s Senior Center Division invites members of the media to the Valentine’s Day Queen Coronation and Celebration that recognizes Valentine Queens from each of the City’s Senior Centers.

2025.02.11 MEDIA ADVISORY City Parks and Recreation to Crown Senior Center Queen on Valentines Day


City Hosts Re-Opening Ceremony for Veterans Recreation Center

Parks & Recreation - Jan 24, 2025

The City of El Paso invites the public to the grand re-opening ceremony for the Veterans Recreation Center, located at 5301 Salem Drive.

2025.01.24 NEWS RELEASE City to Host Grand Re Opening Ceremony for Veterans Recreation Center


City Invites Public to Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Chelsea Pocket Park

Parks & Recreation - Jan 24, 2025

The City of El Paso invites the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of Chelsea Pocket Park, the newest addition to Central El Paso’s public spaces.

2025.01.24 MEDIA ADVISORY City Invites Public to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Chelsea Pocket Park


Annual Walk/Run on Scenic Drive Celebrates American Heart Month

Parks & Recreation - Jan 15, 2025

The FREE, family-friendly event commemorates American Heart Month with a 3-mile walk/run starting at 9 a.m. Sunday, February 2, at Scenic Drive’s Westside entrance.

2025.01.15 NEWS RELEASE Love Yourself Love Your Heart Walk Run


City’s Parks and Recreation to Host Birthday Celebration for Beloved Centenarian

Parks & Recreation - Nov 19, 2024

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a special birthday celebration for soon to be centenarian Andres Saldaña at the Eastside Senior Center on 3200 Fierro Dr.

MEDIA ADVISORY Celebration for Senior Resident 100th Birthday


WinterFest: Break the Ice VIP Preview Party and Media Night

Parks & Recreation - Nov 18, 2024

Members of the media are invited to the annual “Break the Ice” Party to celebrate the start of Winterfest 2024.

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City’s Parks and Recreation to Host Tree Planting Ceremony for Arbor Day

Parks & Recreation - Oct 31, 2024

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, Streets and Maintenance Department, the Master Gardeners of El Paso and the West Forestry Council are hosting a tree planting ceremony with elementary students from William C. Herrera Elementary School

MEDIA ADVISORY Parks to Host Tree Planting Event


City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Hosts Halloween Carnivals with Games, Costume Contests, and Candy

Parks & Recreation - Oct 24, 2024

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate Halloween at the annual Halloween Carnivals, taking place from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, and Thursday, October 31, at various recreation and community centers.

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City Parks and Recreation to Host Senior Games Awards Banquet

Parks & Recreation - Sep 24, 2024

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to the 2024 El Paso Senior Games Awards Banquet happening at 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, at the Michelle T. Adjemian Recreation Center, 9031 Viscount.

2024.09.24 MEDIA ADVISORY 2024 Senior Games Awards Banquet


Baila El Paso! Live Active El Paso to Offer Free Bachata, Cumbia, Salsa Dance Classes

Parks & Recreation - Sep 10, 2024

Baila El Paso! Live Active El Paso is inviting residents of all ages to learn the lively rhythms of bachata, cumbia, and salsa while also staying fit in a series of free dance classes.

2024.09.10 NEWS RELEASE City to Offer Free Dancing Classes


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