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City touts new animal shelter, surf-and-swim wave pool and other recreation investments
Summary
Cultural Arts Director Amy Rosenthal highlighted recent accomplishments and upcoming facilities — including a new animal shelter (8,000+ pets rehomed last year), a new tennis center and a surf-and-swim wave pool slated to open after Memorial Day — and encouraged residents to visit garlandparksfoundation.org for presale tickets.
Amy Rosenthal, Garland's cultural arts director, summarized recent and forthcoming parks and recreation investments, saying the city has invested in new public-safety facilities, an animal shelter and recreation amenities intended to attract visitors and support local quality of life.
Rosenthal noted that more than 8,000 pets were rehomed last year at the new Garland Animal Shelter and highlighted new facilities such as the Bob Day Tennis Center and Holford Recreation Center. She encouraged residents to visit downtown and take part in frequent events, and announced that Parks Foundation tickets for an early surf-and-swim opening on May 16 are available online.
The surf-and-swim complex was described as a wave-pool facility with a lazy river and resident discounts. Rosenthal said these investments aim to bring more visitors and economic activity to Garland while providing recreation options for residents of all ages.
