Parks and Recreation lays out spring‑season events, memberships and programs

Christie Gibbs, event specialist with the City of The Colony Parks and Recreation Department, presented the department's spring and early‑summer schedule and recent program results.

Gibbs recapped the Sweetheart Ball (two dance sessions sold out, 92% attendance, $500 in sponsorships and about 234 staff‑cost hours saved through volunteer support) and listed upcoming free and ticketed events: Cinema Nights at Galaxy Theater on March 27 (seating 6:30 p.m., movie 7:30 p.m., feature A League of Their Own), Spring Extravaganza on April 2 (5–8 p.m.; egg hunts, petting zoo, rides; egg hunt fees $5 in advance/$10 day‑of), Coach Cox kids race on April 11 at Sturgrick Park (registration $12 per runner; multiple age‑group distances), and Arbor Day on April 25 (10 a.m.–1 p.m., family activities and a live butterfly release).

Gibbs also reviewed program and participation figures: youth basketball (30 teams, 271 players), adult winter basketball (8 teams, 88 players), youth NFL flag football (20 teams, ~197 players), youth volleyball (15 teams, 146 players) and registration openings for summer leagues in late May/early June. Recreation center membership fees are $15 for residents, $10 for senior residents, $30 for nonresidents, and $20 for senior nonresidents.

Gibbs said the senior center's March 11 Dallas Arboretum trip sold out in under 24 hours and outlined upcoming senior travel and signature events. She encouraged residents to register online at playtc.com for programs and trips.

The presentation was informational; council thanked staff and volunteers for driving participation and successful events.