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City of El Paso Receives Award for All-Abilities Playground Planning Process

Parks & Recreation - Aug 19, 2025

The City of El Paso's Capital Improvement Department, Urban Planning + Design Division, and the Parks and Recreation Department are being honored with a merit award by the Texas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects ...

2025.08.19 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Earns Award for All Abilities Planning Process


City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department to Host Month of Fun-Filled, Family-Friendly Events in August

Parks & Recreation - Aug 7, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is turning up the fun this month with a vibrant lineup of free, family-friendly events across City parks and recreation centers.

2025.08.07 NEWS RELEASE August Events From Parks and Recreation


City Parks and Recreation Department Celebrates Senior’s 100th Birthday

Parks & Recreation - Jul 16, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites media to celebrate the 100th birthday of Daniel Marquez, a World War II veteran and longtime participant at the Eastside Senior Center.

2025.07.16 MEDIA ADVISORY 100th Birthday Celebration Parks and Recreation


Live Active El Paso Hosts Free Backpack Giveaway and 3K Walk/Run at Pavo Real Park

Parks & Recreation - Jul 15, 2025

Families are invited to kick off the back-to-school season with fun, fitness, and free resources at the Live Active El Paso Backpack Giveaway and 3K Walk/Run at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at Pavo Real Park, 9301 Alameda Ave.

2025.07.15 NEWS RELEASE Live Active EP Back to School Run Walk


Celebrate Fourth of July at Cleveland Square Park

Parks & Recreation - Jun 27, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is excited to invite the public to a free, family-friendly Fourth of July celebration from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4, at Cleveland Square Park, 510 N. Santa Fe Street.

2025.06.27 MEDIA ADVISORY Fourth of July Celebration at Cleveland Square Park


Community Invited to Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Parks & Recreation - Jun 11, 2025

The City of El Paso invites the community to a free, family-friendly Juneteenth Celebration from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at Nations Tobin Park, 8831 Railroad Dr.

2025.06.11 MEDIA ADVISORY Community Invited to Annual Juneteenth Celebration


City of El Paso Spray Parks and Outdoor Pool to Open Memorial Day Weekend

Parks & Recreation - May 21, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the seasonal opening of all City Spray Parks beginning Memorial Day Weekend.

2025.05.21 NEWS RELEASE City Spray Parks and Outdoor Pool to Open Memorial Day Weekend


City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department Hosts “Movies at the Park”

Parks & Recreation - May 14, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce Movies at the Park, a free outdoor film series that invites residents to enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars at parks across the city.

2025.05.14 NEWS RELEASE Parks and Recreation Hosts Movies at the Park


City Parks and Recreation Celebrates Kids to Park Day

Parks & Recreation - May 8, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites families to celebrate of Kids to Parks Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at Lomaland Park, 709 Lomita Drive.

2025.05.08 NEWS RELEASE Kids To Parks Day


City to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Upgraded Playground at Arlington Park

Parks & Recreation - May 7, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of a newly enhanced playground at Arlington Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, May 9.

2025.05.07 MEDIA ADVISORY Ribbon Cutting for Playground at Arlington Park


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