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Contact Us
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Recreation
Tyler Sievert
Athletics & Aquatic Coordinator
817-598-4125
First Monday
Karen King
First Monday Trade Days Coordinator
817-598-4351
Main Street
Kim Thieme
Main Street Manager
817-598-4034
Rentals & Reservations
Lisa Gay
Recreation Assistant
817-598-4105
Special Events
Kim Thieme
Special Event
Coordinator
817-598-4034
Parks Maintenance
Shannon Goodman
Parks Supervisor
817-598-4248
Chandor Gardens
Karen Nantz
Manager
817-613-1700
Director
Danielle Felts
817-598-4050
General Information
Main Number
817-598-4124
or Fax 817-598-4354
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Parks & Recreation and Community Relations
119 Palo Pinto Street, Weatherford, TX 76086
8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
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McGratton Park - 645 North Main Street MCGRATTON PARK McGratton Park is nestled away from the busy North Main Street thoroughfare offering park-goers a park full of numerous amenities. McGratton Park underwent a complete redesigned in 2004 and has transpired to be one of the busiest parks in the community. Along with two full-sized, lit basketball courts and a pavilion available for use through reservation or first come, first use process, everyone can enjoy family events within the park proper. The featured Skate Park is equipped with overhead lights and upgraded features allowing the expert and novice fun-filled hours of activity and exercise. Other recreation activities at McGratton Park include a lit all-purpose grassy field complete with a backstop, and a 1/6 mile walking trail.
McGratton Park is home to games played through the Parks and Recreation Adult Flag Football League, and is a popular location for Blastball practice with Parks and Recreation Blastball teams. For more information on McGratton Park and other parks, go to www.weatherfordparks.com and click on "Discover your Parks" or call 817-598-4124.
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NEW TEAM MEMBERS
Parks, Recreation & Community Relations is happy to welcome Lake Maintenance Crews to the department. Lake Maintenance has merged with Parks for what is sure to be a more efficient and responsive operation. Together, these crews have the man power and the equipment to better serve the community.
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Crews are in full swing with off-season park maintenance and several special projects, including the installation of a conservation friendly irrigation system at the new Farm and Ranch Lot at the First Monday Grounds. In addition, be sure to note other substantial projects like the new and improved hand railing on the pier at Love Street Park, as well as the updated courtyard at City Hall.
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Danielle Felts, Dustin Reichelt, and Shannon Goodman
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RECOGNITIONS Danielle Felts, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Relations, presented Parks Crew Member, Dustin Reichelt with the Director's Outstanding Achievement Award at the January 10, 2012 City Council meeting. Reichelt was recognized for his involvement in bringing the winter activity of trout fishing to Holland Lake. Felts noted that it was "Dustin's research, dedication and hard work that helped make this program a success." Shannon Goodman, Parks Supervisor, along with many others extended congratulations to Dustin after the presentation.
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Recreation
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IT'S BLASTBALL TIME
Weatherford Parks and Recreation season is heating up. The first day to register for the 2012 Blastball season is February 6. Blastball is an introduction to t-ball for 3 and 4 year olds. Blastball games are held on Saturdays at Holland Lake Park Softball Complex and will begin on April 7. To register your child, visit the Parks and Recreation Office at 119 Palo Pinto (Old City Hall) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday; or Saturday March 3, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Price per participant is $58; however, City of Weatherford residents providing a Weatherford Utility Bill and valid Driver's License containing the same address as the utility bill, will receive a discount. Visit www.weatherfordparks.com for more information.
ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES
The Spring Adult Softball Season will commence on March 12. The Seasons includes: Monday, Men's Double-Header; Tuesday, Church Coed; Thursday, Men's Competitive and Recreation; Friday, Coed Competitive and Recreation. The Church Coed League is expanding, so be sure to visit www.weatherfordparks.com for updated information on the Church League, as well as all other leagues. Registration for all leagues will begin on February 13. Please visit Weatherford Parks and Recreation Offices to register your team at 119 Palo Pinto (Old City Hall) or call Tyler Sievert, Athletic Coordinator, at 817-598-4125.
SWIM REGISTRATION DATE IS SET
Mark your calendars for the 2012 Swim Lesson Registration! Residents can begin registering Friday, May 11, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall (303 Palo Pinto Street). Open Registration for Residents and Non-Residents is Saturday, May 12, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at City Hall (303 Palo Pinto). City of Weatherford Residents will be required to show proof of a Weatherford Utility Bill and valid Driver's License containing the same address as the utility bill, to register on Friday and to receive a Resident Discount. Visit www.weatherfordparks.com for more information.
WEATHERFORD LITTLE LEAGUE
Weatherford Little League (WLL) continues to register players for the spring 2012 season. The remaining dates, times and location for registration are: Tuesday, January 31 and Thursday, February 2, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the WLL Board Room located adjacent from Carmichael Field at 1011 Charles Street.
WLL offers baseball and softball from T-Ball through Senior (15-16) years of age. Please contact any of the following WLL volunteers if you have questions about registration:
Baseball - Beth Riney: 817-304-5084
Softball - Sherri Whitling: 817-629-3396
Challenger - TJ St. Romain: 817-565-2050
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First Monday Trade Days
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR - UPCOMING FIRST MONDAY DATES February 3, 4, 5 March 2, 3, 4
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Newly installed animal pens inside the livestock barn
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CALLING ALL FARM, RANCH, AND LIVESTOCK VENDORS
Livestock Sales returns to the First Monday Trade Days this March 2, 3 and 4, 2012! We are welcoming livestock such as horses, donkeys, cattle, rabbits, poultry, sheep and goats that meet the health requirements of the city. Several spaces have also been created for tack, feed, hay and other accessories for stock and general pets. Call Karen King at 817-598-4351 for more information or to schedule a tour of the new facilities.
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Garcia Iron Works
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FEATURED VENDOR
GARCIA IRON WORKS
Garcia Iron Works is a long-standing Vendor at First Monday Trade Days. Mr. Garcia offers a variety of items including whimsical pink flamingos, pigs with wings, yard donkeys, and a more traditional yard decor such as birdhouses and Texas Star emblems. For questions regarding Garcia Iron Works, email
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or call 972-467-2453.
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Happenings in Historic Downtown Weatherford
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Calling All Home & Garden Vendors! WEATHERFORD BLOOMS RETURNS
TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WEATHERFORD
Weatherford Blooms Home & Garden Show will be held in Downtown Weatherford on April 28, 2012. Last year the Main Street Program resurrected the event from a 10-year hiatus and drew a few thousand people to the area for the day. Home & Garden items and services will be on display and for sale, in addition to entertainment and education stages. Do you have a great Home & Garden product to promote? Do you have an antique tractor you'd like to display during the event? We want you! Call Kim Thieme, Main Street Manager, at 817-598-4034 for more details and for a vendor application. DOWNTOWN SHINES WITH SPECIALTY SHOPS AND ACTIVITIES Did you know that 6 new retail shops opened in Historic Downtown Weatherford in 2011? Patrons can always enjoy an array of businesses during a visit, including: Clothing & Jewelry, Beauty Salons, Home Décor, Gifts, Arts & Crafts, Antiques, Music, Fitness Centers, Restaurants & Bakeries, Furniture, Custom Framing, School Supplies, not to mention services such as law offices and banks. In addition, the Weatherford Farmer's Market and Museum of the Americas are located right in the heart of downtown and offer another form of shopping and entertainment! The City of Weatherford Main Street Program has been working hard to promote more retail and activity in Historic Downtown Weatherford, and always welcomes ideas and feedback from residents. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Kim Thieme, Main Street Manager, at 817-598-4034.
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Prime growing season is just around the corner at the Weatherford Farmer's Market
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Main Street Program is focusing on added activity Downtown
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Chandor Gardens
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BRIDAL EVENT IS BACK
Chandor Gardens is pleased to announce our annual "Say Yes to Romance" Bridal Event. The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 18, 2012, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. This unique event, sponsored by Parker County Today Magazine, will include entertainment, displays, fashion, food, music, gifts, a one-of-a-kind cake contest and much more for every bride-to-be.
Event Date: Sunday, March 18, 2012
(Rain date - Sunday, March 25, 2012)
Place: Chandor Gardens, 711 West Lee Avenue, Weatherford, Texas, 76086
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Karen Nantz, Manager, 817-613-1700
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City Information
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NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK FOR CITY WEBSITE For the last several months, the City of Weatherford, along with our Web site content management company Civic Plus, has been redesigning the city's website. A team of city employees that manage the website for their respective departments worked together to create a design with the look and feel of "Weatherford, Texas." A new feature in the Web site is a category titled "I Want to..." This category encompasses a variety of city services created to narrow your search into subheadings such as I Want To...apply for..., obtain..., read..., view..., and more. Parks and Recreation has created links to services within the department to assist you in navigating through activities offered: I want to... Play Adult Sports http://www.ci.weatherford.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=163
Play Youth Sports http://www.ci.weatherford.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=858 Rent a Building http://www.ci.weatherford.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=190 Rent a Pavilion http://www.ci.weatherford.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=191
Rent a Ball Field http://www.ci.weatherford.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=189
Go swimming http://www.ci.weatherford.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=166 Find a Park near me http://www.ci.weatherford.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=178 Have a Special Event http://www.ci.weatherford.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=633 Become a 1st Monday Vendor http://www.ci.weatherford.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=174 Shop at Trade Days http://www.ci.weatherford.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=173 We would love to hear your comments regarding the site. Please email Krista Cain, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, at
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If you would like, please contact us at
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or 817-598-4124 with any feedback, concerns, or additional information you would like to see in the newsletter. We hope to hear from you soon.
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