Deer Park Parks & Recreation

10/08/2026

It has arrived!!! Isn't it beautiful?!?!

10/07/2026

🎃🏹 READY, AIM… PUMPKIN!

Join us for Roscoe’s Pumpkin Hunt at the Adult Sports Complex for a fun fall archery challenge the whole family can enjoy.

Pumpkins will be placed throughout the range, and participants can test their aim using a compound bow. Never tried archery before? No problem — we’ll teach you the basic skills you need to get started.

📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Adult Sports Complex
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ages 5–99
💲 Free

Bring the family, take your shot, and see if you can hunt down the perfect pumpkin!

10/06/2026

Join us for a series of fun, hands-on Art Classes this fall! Whether you’re sculpting, painting, experimenting with new techniques, or creating handmade holiday gifts, there’s something for everyone.

📅 Upcoming Classes:
🎨 Sept. 26 — Air Dry Clay Sculpting
🖼️ Oct. 10 — Collaborative Canvas Challenge
🖌️ Nov. 7 — Air Brush & Large Scale Art Techniques
🎁 Dec. 5 — Holiday Handmade Gifts

🕙 Saturdays | 10 AM–12 PM
💲 $10 per session
📍 Dow Active Complex

Call 281-542-2650 to register!

Come make something, try something new, and connect with your creative side!

10/06/2026

Get ready for a SPOOK-tacular morning at the Dow Active Complex's Indoor Pool!

Join us this Halloween from 10am - 12pm for Spook & Splash - a morning full of swimming, games, crafts, Halloween goodies, and plenty of festive fun.

And don't forget your costume! Come dressed in your Halloween best for a chance to win a special prize in our Costume Contest!

Grab your swimsuit, bring the family, and come make a splash with us this Halloween!

10/06/2026

Relax, reset, and recharge. Join us for Sound Meditation at the DAC on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30 PM. 🧘‍♀️🎶

Bring a yoga mat, light blanket, small pillow, eye mask, and water for maximum comfort. Registration is required to secure your spot!

📍 Dow Active Complex | 610 E. San Augustine St.
📞 281-542-2650

10/06/2026

🎨🧸 LITTLE HANDS. BIG IMAGINATIONS.

Bring your infant or toddler to Creative Childplay for a morning of hands-on fun designed just for little ones!

Children ages 0–4 can explore different materials and play structures created to stimulate, entertain, and encourage creative discovery in a playful setting.

📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Avon Recreation Center – Back Building
👶 Ages 0–4
💲 $5 Resident | $10 Non-Resident

All artistic materials are non-toxic, and every child must be accompanied by an adult.

Come play, explore, and create with us!

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10/05/2026

10/05/2026

🎃✨ THE SPELLBOOK IS OPEN… AND HALLOWEEN IS CALLING! ✨🧙‍♀️

The 53rd Annual Halloween Carnival is coming to the Jimmy Burke Activity Center, and we’re getting ready for an afternoon packed with spooky surprises, carnival fun, costumes, rides, and plenty of Halloween magic.

Join us on Saturday, October 31 from 2:00–5:00 PM for a family-friendly celebration featuring:

🎡 Carnival rides
🎃 Pumpkin Town games
👻 A haunted maze
🏆 Costume contest
🍿 Concessions
✨ Halloween surprises and more

And for guests who prefer a quieter experience, our Sensory Hour will take place from 1:00–2:00 PM, before the main carnival begins. Fall2026_Master_Chronological_G…

📅 Saturday, October 31
🕑 Carnival: 2:00–5:00 PM
🌟 Sensory Hour: 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Jimmy Burke Activity Center
🎟️ Wristbands required for ages 1+

Advance wristbands go on sale September 28 and may be purchased by phone, in person at the Dow Active Complex or online.

10/03/2026

🏆 DEER PARK PARKS & RECREATION IS CAPRA RE-ACCREDITED! 🏆

We are proud to share some exciting news from Philadelphia!

Members of the Deer Park Parks & Recreation team attended the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference, where our department officially received its CAPRA Re-Accreditation!

CAPRA accreditation represents our department’s commitment to excellence, accountability and providing high-quality parks and recreation services to the Deer Park community. Earning re-accreditation is the result of an incredible amount of work behind the scenes, from reviewing policies and procedures to documenting our practices and demonstrating that we continue to meet nationally recognized standards.

This achievement belongs to our entire Parks & Recreation team. Every division, every facility and every staff member plays a role in the work we do each day to serve Deer Park.

We’re bringing home more than great memories from Philadelphia. We’re bringing home another reason to be ! 💙

Congratulations to the entire DPPARD team!

10/02/2026

🎃🏠 THINK YOUR HOUSE HAS WHAT IT TAKES?

It’s time to turn up the spooky, the creative, and the completely over-the-top for Deer Park Parks & Recreation’s Halloween House Decorating Contest!

We’re looking for the best decorated homes in Deer Park, and only 20 entries will be accepted. Registration is open now through October 16, or until all spots are filled. Entry is free

👻 Judges will tour participating homes on Monday, October 26 from 6:45–9:00 PM.

🏆 Prizes: 1st Place: $75 gift card
2nd Place: $50 gift card
3rd Place: $25 gift card

The Top 5 winners will also receive a yard sign for some well-earned neighborhood bragging rights. Gift cards are sponsored by Faylene DeFrancis, and Roscoe the Rec Dog will help present the awards.

🏠 Open to Deer Park residents within city limits
🎃 Free to enter
👀 Only 20 spots available

Register today!

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