Parks & Recreation | DeSoto, TX

Program Guide: Recreation Life Summer 2022

Discover DeSoto Parks & Recreation Department and all we have to offer. Register for a new program, a sports league, or join the fitness center. Enjoy the upcoming season by attending one of our festive events. Read on...
Crawfish Festival

Come and enjoy tons of delicious crawfish, other great food, live music, vendors and games. The King of Swing Tucka will be performing live. Additional Info...
Summer Camps: Register Today

Registration for Summer Camps is open. Discover a program filled with learning, fun activities, and much more. Additional Info...
Summer Junior Golf Camp

A fun-filled way for kids to learn and improve their golf game in a fun and safe environment. The staff are experts in teaching the game to young golfers and are committed to providing the tools to enjoy the great game for a lifetime. Additional Info...
Jazz Night Out

Are you ready for an evening of Smooth Jazz? Visit the DeSoto’s Corner Theatre for a Jazz Night Out. Come and enjoy the sounds of local artists Jeffrey Aycock and Headliner, Chadney and Friends Jazz Ensemble. Purchase tickets...
Recreation Center Virtual Tour

Welcome to the DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department’s virtual tour. Browse and experience the amenities available in the Recreation Center, Corner Theater, Civic Center and Amphitheater. The department’s mission is to enrich the quality of life in Read on...

Fri, May 27

Jazz Night Out Are you ready for an evening of Smooth Jazz? Visit the DeSoto’s Corner Theatre for a Jazz Night Out. Come and enjoy the sounds of local artists Jeffrey Aycock and Headliner, Chadney and Friends Jazz Ensemble.
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Sat, Jun 4

Crawfish Festival This festival includes delicious spicy crawfish, great food, live music, vendors, and games. Revel in the best blues and funk and enjoy the infectious rhythms. This will be a friendly, relaxed, and fun community event.
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Wed, Jun 8

Teen Council Executive Board Meeting
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DeSoto plans to build an inclusive playground with disabled children in mind. The city council unanimously agreed Tuesday to allocate $500,000 to Whirlix Design to design and construct the playground, which will be located at Ernie Roberts Park. It was chosen partly because of its centralized location at 515 Pleasant Run Road, in between North Hampton Road and North Polk Street, assistant parks director Chase Ellis said in an email. Last year, DeSoto adopted a parks and recreation master plan that identified the need to expand the city’s opportunities for inclusive play, Ellis said. “Most parks and playgrounds are designed with non-disabled children in mind,” he said. “Inclusive playgrounds ensure physical and social inclusion where everyone can play together. Inclusive play promotes understanding, reduces prejudices, and supports social integration.” credit: Dallas Morning News

The City of DeSoto received some great news in Frisco on November 8. The prestigious Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS,) who is holding their North American Conference at the Omni Hotel in Frisco, presented their coveted “Promotional Award” to the CAPRA Accredited DeSoto Parks & Recreation Department for their digital marketing campaign promoting the City’s joint 4th of July event with the City of Lancaster that leveraged more than 11,000 in attendance.