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City of El Paso Parks and Recreation to Host Tree Planting Ceremony for Arbor Day

Parks & Recreation - Nov 6, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the West Texas Urban Forestry Council, and the Texas AgriLife Extension of El Paso will host a Tree Planting Ceremony with students from Capistrano Elementary School at Capistrano Pa

2025.11.06 MEDIA ADVISORY City to Host Tree Planting Ceremony for Arbor Day


WinterFest Celebrates 10 Magical Years: Bigger, Brighter & Better Than Ever!

Parks & Recreation - Oct 27, 2025

El Paso’s most cherished holiday tradition, WinterFest, celebrates its 10th anniversary with more lights, music, and family fun than ever before. Festivities kick off Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Downtown El Paso, running through January 4, 2026.

2025.10.28 NEWS RELEASE WinterFest 10 Year Anniversary


City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Launches Community Survey to Shape the Future Master Plan

Parks & Recreation - Oct 27, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to participate in a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey to help shape the future of parks, services, and recreation opportunities throughout the City.

2025.10.27 NEWS RELEASE Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey


City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department Earns National Reaccreditation

Parks & Recreation - Oct 27, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department has once again joined the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the nation and internationally by earning reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agen

2025.10.27 NEWS RELEASE Parks and Recreation CAPRA Reaccreditation


El Paso Parks and Recreation Hosts Annual Halloween Carnivals

Parks & Recreation - Oct 26, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate Halloween at the annual Halloween Carnivals hosted at several recreation and community centers from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31.

2025.10.26 NEWS RELEASE Halloween Carnivals 2025


City of El Paso Parks and Recreation to Host Senior Games Awards Banquet

Parks & Recreation - Sep 23, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites members of the media to the 2025 Senior Games Awards Banquet ceremony taking place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 24 at the Beast Urban Park, 13501 Jason Crandall Dr.

2025.09.23 MEDIA ADVISORY Seniors Awards Banquet


City Parks and Recreation Department to Honor Grandparents

Parks & Recreation - Sep 5, 2025

The City of El Paso’s Senior Division of the Parks and Recreation Department invites the community and media to join in celebrating Grandparents Day from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, at the Hilos De Plata Senior Center, 4451 Delta Drive.

2025.09.05 MEDIA ADVISORY Grandparents Day Celebration


City of El Paso Completes Phase One Improvements to Modesto Gomez Park

Parks & Recreation - Sep 2, 2025

The City of El Paso’s Capital Improvement Department and Parks Recreation Department invite the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of Phase One of the Modesto Gomez Park Improvements Project.

2025.02.09 MEDIA ADVISORY Public Invited to Ribbon Cutting for Phase One of Modesto Gomez Park


City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Opens Fall Registration for Mini Sports & Recreational Leagues

Parks & Recreation - Sep 2, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for its Fall Mini Sports and Recreational Leagues.

2025.09.02 NEWS RELEASE Registration Open for MiniSports and Recreational Leagues


Live Active El Paso Celebrates 5-Year with Neon Glow Party

Parks & Recreation - Aug 24, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate five years of movement, health, and wellness at Live Active Celebration Day—a free, family-friendly event featuring a high-energy Neon Glow Party.

2025.08.24 NEWS RELEASE Live Active Day 2025


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