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Posted on: June 2, 2023

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Let's Play Irving Recreation Session Schedules Brochure

The Irving Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Activities Brochure is out now! It provides information on how to schedule, sign up and register for the upcoming camps, classes, programs and activities available through August. The guide inc...

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View the Summer 2023 Brochure (Fullscreen) Irving Parks and Recreation
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Join the 'Sparks and Stripes' Independence Day Parade

Cheerleaders hold flag while walking Irving, Texas, July 4 parade.

Join in the fun as Irving celebrates "Sparks and Strips" with the annual community parade on July 4. Irving's Independence Day parade has been voted 'Best Community Event in Irving' for the past several years. The parade featur...

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Complete the Online Parade Entry Form Irving Parks and Recreation
Posted on: May 15, 2023

Summer Aquatics Schedule Released

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Memorial Day Weekend Aquatics Schedule

Summer in Irving starts Memorial Day weekend when Parks and Recreation open the city’s aquatics facilities.

Schedule for May 27-29:

Outdoor aquatic centers will open from 2 to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 2...

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Posted on: May 4, 2023

Register Now: Let's Play Irving Summer Camp

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One great camp ? six convenient locations!

June 5-Aug. 11 | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | $100 per child, per week

Children in grades K-5 are invited to have the best summer ever with games, crafts and many more fun activities. Each week, campers will have the opportu...

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Register Now Irving Parks and Recreation
Posted on: May 5, 2023

$3,000 Incentive for New Full-Time Employees

City of Irving is Hiring!

The City of Irving is recruiting the best and brightest, and the city is paying $3,000 to all new full-time employees hired by June 30.   Eligible new hires will receive:

  • $1,000 after the first 30 days.
  • $1,000 after the first six ...
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Posted on: May 2, 2023

No Motorized Vehicles Allowed in Irving Parks

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Irving’s parks and trails provide residents and visitors plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and stay active. To help ensure everyone has a pleasant experience, Irving Parks and Recreation reminds residents that motorized vehicles are ...

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Irving Parks and Recreation
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Irving Town Hall Meeting on June 15

Mustang mare with foal bronze statue at entrance of Irving, Texas park.

Residents, business owners and other stakeholders are invited to a City of Irving Town Hall meeting to learn about ongoing and future projects and initiatives.

June 15 | 6 p.m.

Deupree Theater | Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.

Presentations inclu...

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Irving Parks and Recreation
Posted on: May 10, 2023

Irving Puts Technology to Work

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The City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department oversees the maintenance and beautification of more than 2,000 acres of land and 80 parks. The sprawling acres of trails and park grounds provide a challenge for the department — irrigation and water cons...

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Watch: Free Wi-Fi Coming to Several Irving Parks Irving Parks and Recreation
Posted on: April 17, 2023

2023 KIB Trash-Off a Success

Volunteers walk through open field picking up trash.

Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hosted its 2023 Trash-Off on April 1 at Trinity View Park, where 215 volunteers came together with the common goal of stopping litter from reaching the nearby Elm Fork of the Trinity River. 

Following the cleanup, volun...

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Irving Parks and Recreation
Posted on: March 10, 2023

Free Wi-Fi Coming to Several Irving Parks

Man on ladder installs wireless internet device on a pole at an Irving park

Crews are installing wi-fi at several Irving parks and other open spaces. 

Williams Square Plaza already has wi-fi available. Funds for the Williams Square Plaza were provided through the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District 1.

By the end of June, ...

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Irving Parks and Recreation
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Playground at Johnston Elementary Temporarily Closed

Playground at AS Johnston Elementary with shade structure knocked over.

The playground at AS Johnston Elementary, 2801 Rutgers Drive, is closed until further notice due to play equipment damage sustained during the March 16 storm. City of Irving staff is assessing the damage and developing a timeline for repairs.

The playgroun...

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Irving Parks and Recreation
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Lively Pointe Youth Center Renovations Begin March 20

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Lively Pointe Youth Center, 909 N. O'Connor Road, will close Monday, March 20 for a $764,993 renovation project that will add new amenities for teens. The facility will remain closed throughout renovations, which are expected to be completed in September....

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Posted on: March 3, 2023

Cimarron Park Tennis Courts Temporarily Closed

Fence around the tennis courts showing storm damage.

The tennis courts at Cimarron Park Recreation Center, 201 Red River Trail, are closed until further notice due to fence damage sustained during the March 2 storm. City of Irving staff is assessing the damage and developing a timeline for repairs.

The court...

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