Holiday Hours for Recreation Centers and Pools
Before you head out to one of our facilities on Monday, Sept. 4, be sure to check the Labor Day holiday hours:

Carpenter, Oak Point, Liberty and Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Centers - open 1 pm to 6 pm 
Plano Aquatic Center - open 1 pm to 6 pm
High Point Tennis Center - open 7:30 am to 6 pm
Pecan Hollow Golf Course - 6 am to 8 pm
Jack Carter Pool - closed for the season
Sam Johnson Recreation Center - closed
Fall Registration is open
Plano Parks & Recreation has another fun-filled session in store for every member of the family this fall! The fall catalog can serve as a guide for improving health and wellness with its array of enriching programs and classes. Whether you want to try something new, rediscover a forgotten hobby, or are looking to expand your social circle, there are plenty of options. 
Swim assessments now required for learn to swim classes
Learning how to swim is both a fun and rewarding experience, providing life-saving abilities and lifelong skills that benefit one’s strength, coordination and overall self-esteem at any age. In order for us to better serve our patrons, free swim assessments are now required for ages 6 and up and who are new to the Plano Parks & Recreation system, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim programs, or who have had years between previous classes. Participants will be in the water for approximately five minutes and tested on basic swim skills. (Participants who are not comfortable in the water independently do not need an assessment and should enroll in Level 1.) These assessments do not guarantee a registration spot for participants. Visit Plano Recreation Online and search "swim assessment" for a complete list of assessment dates and locations. 
Ready, Set, Explore! Get into Plano’s parks for the Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz
The Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz is a national campaign that takes place the month of September to raise awareness of the current pollinator crisis. Organized by the National Recreation and Park Association, the project encourages local action to find and document pollinators and pollinator-friendly plants at local parks.

Using the iNaturalist app, participants take to Plano’s nature preserves (Oak Point and Arbor Hills) to find and identify as many species as possible. The result is a snapshot of the community’s biodiversity. Kids can also opt to use Seek to share their findings. This child-safe app developed by iNaturalist allows kids to discover the natural world by identifying plants and animals while earning badges along the way! Look for ants, bats, bees, beetles, birds, butterflies, flies, hummingbirds, moths, plants and wasps. For more information, visit the Parks for Pollinators web site. 
Eldorado Park to close for renovations Sept. 5
Beginning Sept. 5, 2023 Eldorado Park will be closed for renovations. Landscape renovation improvements including replacing the existing irrigation system, erosion control along the drainage swale near the playground area, tree planting, turf replacement, and new baseball backstop. The park will reopen in early 2024, weather permitting.
Visit the Adapted Recreation End of Summer Bash on Sept. 9
Individuals with special needs and their families are invited to join us for fun and games as we celebrate the end of summer at Windhaven Meadows Park. There will be a food truck and treats for purchase, vendors, music, games and more! The bash takes place from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Sept. 9 at Windhaven Meadows Park, 5400 Windhaven Pkwy.
We're Hiring!
Looking for a part-time job with competitive pay, flexible hours, and looks great on a resume? Look no further. Come join Team Plano and enjoy all the benefits working for Plano Parks & Recreation provides. We're looking for motivated individuals to serve as lifeguards, recreation aides, gymnastics coaches, water safety instructors, recreation aides, and more at our award-winning recreation facilities. Not sure what position is the best fit for you? Fill out our job interest form and we will contact you. Or, visit plano.gov/jobs to explore our current job opportunities!
Oak Point Garage Sale is Sept. 16
Kick off the fall season at Oak Point Recreation Center's Community Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 16! Come out and take home some unique and affordable finds. The sale will take place from 8 am to 11 am in the parking lot at Oak Point Recreation Center, 6000 Jupiter Rd.
Parks and Recreation Projects
Stay up-to-date on the latest recreation facilities and park projects. A lot of work happens from the design phase to completion of each project and we have a dedicated page with information, photos and timelines of ongoing projects.  Visit the Parks Projects & Plans page filled with updates, meeting notices and photos of some of the work in progress. Haggard, Harrington and Horseshoe are just a few of the parks featured on this page.
Boo-yay! Boo Bash is 10 years old
Join us at Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center on Thursday, Oct. 26 for our annual Boo Bash. Children ages 12 & under and their parents are welcome to come and go anytime between 4:30 pm and 8 pm. Come dressed in costume with your trick or treat bag for a fun night of carnival games and candy! Admission is free, but please bring a canned food item to be donated to a local food bank.