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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
Director
Danielle Felts
817-598-4050
General Information
Main Number
817-598-4124
or Fax 817-598-4354
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Community
Announcements
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A friendly reminder to drive safe and responsibly this holiday season; one of the most celebrated times of the year.
In an effort to help keep you safe, the City of Weatherford Police Department will utilize additional personnel to concentrate on DWI enforcement.
Please remember, impairment begins with the first drink.
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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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| Discover Your Parks |
Cartwright Park - 100 Cartwright Road
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Come close to nature at Cartwright Park
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Cartwright Park is the largest park in the City of Weatherford in terms of acreage, encompassing 150 acres with Sunshine Lake serving as the focal point of the park. Sunshine Lake is a 30-acre lake known to have great fishing opportunities for local anglers.
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Fishing Pier at Sunshine Lake
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Sunshine Lake has great features such as a fishing dock and a boat ramp; however, gas powered motors over 4 horsepower are prohibited in the lake proper. Cartwright Park is a fantastic location to witness local wildlife such as turkey, whitetail deer, fox armadillos, and coyotes along with an abundance of water fowl that frequent the area.
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Cartwright Park Pavilion
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Cartwright Park has a pavilion and a lighted softball field available for use on a first come, first use basis. Like all other Parks and Recreation pavilions and ball fields, rentals take priority over general public use. To make reservations, please call 817-598-4124.
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One of many picnic areas
scattered throughout Cartwright Park
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Playground at Cartwright Park
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Cartwright Park is a great location to have a family gathering or picnic and enjoy the natural beauty of the North Texas area. The park has 30 picnic tables and 11 charcoal grills scattered throughout the park for all to enjoy along with a great playground centrally located within the park proper!
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You will now find the Parks Maintenance Facility at Cartwright Park
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Parks Maintenance has been busy in the month of December relocating their home-base to Cartwright Park. As maintenance crews spent the majority of their day in the field, it is best to continue to contact 817-598-4124 or email
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to report a maintenance issue.
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| Projects & Progress |
Revamping a Great Space
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Roger Johnston works on leveling the improved court yard at City Hall
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During the month of December Parks Maintenance crews have been busy making some much needed improvements to the court yard at City Hall. The project was initiated to address accessibility issues caused by tree roots dislodging the flooring. Crews have installed a new two-tier patio that will allow room for roots to grow as well as a pedestrian friendly outdoor area for all to enjoy.
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Come Play With Us
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Gridiron Alive and Well
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Flag Football is officially "back in action." After 2 years in suspension, the league is up and running at McGratton Park. This season 11 teams will battle it out in regular season plus an automatic berth into the playoffs with the winning team receiving prizes and bragging rights. Enthusiasts enjoying the friendly competition include teams from Granbury, Santo, Fort Worth, White Settlement, Mineral Wells, Springtown, and Weatherford. Games are played every Thursday through February. Catch of the Day
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Lilburn Smith's catch of the day...Trout from the recently stocked Holland Lake
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The City of Weatherford Parks and Recreation Department is creating a destination that EVERYONE can enjoy..."Just a thank you note for the trout stocking at Holland Lake Park. I fished at Holland Lake this morning and caught 3 of the 300 Trout recently stocked...only 297 to go! All too often people think of the parks in terms of a playground for children; we old coots need recreation facilities too and in my opinion, you have provided just that. Your organization did everything right in terms of the size of the trout and the number stocked. Best regards, Lilburn Smith"
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First Monday Trade Days
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR - UPCOMING FIRST MONDAY DATES December 30, 31, and January 1 February 3, 4, and 5 March 2, 3, 4 Featured Vendor
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Fruits of My Labor model building
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Featured vendor, Greg Couch, is the owner of Fruits of My Labor. As a distributor for Leland's Portable Buildings, Mr. Couch has served as a vendor at Weatherford's First Monday Trade Days since 2005. You will find an assortment of portable buildings with Mr. Couch from log cabins to play sets, decks, covered patios, gazebos, storage sheds and barns. Greg or his wife, Karen, can be found at 2851 Ranger Highway in Weatherford when not at the First Monday Grounds or can be reached by email at
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or by phone at 817-771-8564.
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Happenings in Historic Downtown Weatherford
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Calling All Vendors! Weatherford Blooms Returns to Downtown Weatherford
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Weatherford Blooms Home & Garden Festival
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Weatherford Blooms Home & Garden Show will be held in Downtown Weatherford on April 28, 2012. Last year the Main Street Program put on the event which drew a few thousand people to the area for the day. Home & Garden items will be on display and for sale, in addition to entertainment and education stations. 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 Businesses Participate in Window Display Contest To assist the Main Street Program in sprucing up the Christmas spirit in Downtown Weatherford, several businesses have decorated their windows and competed in this year's Christmas on the Square Window Display Contest. Themed "Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow," the window display contest is an added dimension to the holiday festivities in Downtown Weatherford, geared to be an added attraction to increase foot traffic and encourage shopping in the downtown area. This year's winners and prizes are:
- 1st Place was awarded to Remembrance Flower Shop who received a generously donated 1/3 page ad in Parker County Today Magazine.
- 2nd Place went to the Law Firm of Eggleston, Flowers & King with a $50 gift card to the Weatherford Downtown Café.
- 3rd Place was awarded Heritage House Gifts along with a $30 gift card to Yesterday's Sandwich Shop.
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Special Events
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Say Yes to Romance Bridal Event
 Mark your calendars to attend the 2nd Annual Chandor Gardens Bridal Event, Sunday March 18th - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Door prizes, fashion show, florists, photographers, cake competition, caterers, and much more.
Call Karen at 817-613-1700 for information regarding tickets sales or how to become a vendor.
2011 Fantasy Forest Raises Money for Local Non-Profits
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People's Choice Standard Division Winner - Parker Paws
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The 2011 Fantasy Forest Christmas Tree Decorating Contest and Silent Auction was a great success after 14 local non-profit organizations displayed uniquely decorated trees in the foyer of Weatherford City Hall. The trees were displayed for a month and provided opportunity for patrons to bid on the trees for purchase, in addition to allowing the public to vote on their favorite tree in the "People's Choice" contest. Trees have now been picked up and the results are in! $200 will be awarded to the People's Choice Standard Division winner and $150 will be awarded to the Table-Top Division winner, in addition to the money each organization will receive from the highest bidder.
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People's Choice Table Top Division Winner - Manna Storehouse
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A big thanks to all of the non-profit groups that participated this year: American Cancer Society, Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association, Aledo 4-H, Ladies of St. Stephen Catholic Church, United Way of Parker County, Lake Weatherford Community Association, Community Baptist Church, Parker County Committee on Aging, Weatherford Stage Performers, Parker Paws, Manna Storehouse, Texas Eagles Baseball, Cattailz, and Parker County Adult Literacy Council.
Local Boy Scout Troop No. 76 Plants Their Roots
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| Boy Scout Troop No. 76 |
The City of Weatherford and local Boy Scout Troop No. 76 recognized December 12, 2011 as Arbor Day with the planting of five trees at Camp Holland. In 2011 the City of Weatherford celebrates 20 years as a Tree City USA member.
Cherry Park Community Building
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Cherry Park Community Building located at 313 Davis Street
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Do you need a place for your special event, family reunion, birthday party, or reception?
The Cherry Park Community Building is a great place to rent for your event with a kitchenette, restrooms, and tables and chairs for approximately 85 persons. It is located at 313 Davis Street, Weatherford, TX 76086, within the Cherry Park proper. There are some restrictions concerning cooking on site, but there are appliances that may be used to warm-up pre-made food or catered food. Some rentals may be required to have on-site security present.
To find out the availability of dates and times, please call 817-598-4124, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm or come in to the Recreation Office located at 119 Palo Pinto Street (Old City Hall - corner of Waco and Palo Pinto Street), Weatherford, TX 76086.
Rental times:
8:00am - 10:00pm (Sunday-Thursday) - includes set-up and clean-up
8:00am - 12:00midnight (Friday and Saturday only) - includes set-up and clean-up
Rental Fee: Hourly Rate - $20.00
Rental Fee: Day Rate - $175.00 (8:00am-8:00pm)
Other Fees: Deposit - $100.00 - key/damage/cleaning (refundable)
Security - $30.00/hr - Rentals after 7pm
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Chandor Gardens
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2012 Dates are Filling up Fast Reserve the beautiful Chandor Gardens for your special day, but take note that 2012 dates are filling up fast.  Your happily ever after begins here, at Chandor Gardens. Chandor Gardens 711 W Lee Avenue Weatherford, TX 76086 817-613-1700 Fax: 817-598-4354 www.chandorgardens.com Public Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sundays - 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m. |
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Important Information
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City of Weatherford Holiday Closings
City of Weatherford offices and Chandor Gardens will be closed and garbage services will be suspended on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th. Garbage collection will resume on Tuesday, December 27th with the routine schedule. Customers who would typically receive recycling pickup on Friday, December 23rd will receive pickup on Friday, December 30th and those who would typically receive recycling pickup on Monday, December 26th will receive pickup on Wednesday, December 28th.
Offices will also be closed and garbage services suspended on Monday, January 2, 2012. Collection will resume Thursday, January 5, 2012 with the regular routine schedule. Customers who would typically receive recycling pickup on Monday, January 2, 2012 will receive pickup on Monday, January 9, 2012.
Chandor Gardens will be closed to the public, January 2-15, 2012 for maintenance and upkeep.
The Public Library will be closed Friday, December 23rd through Monday, December 26th. The library will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27th. The book drop will remain open for patrons who want to return items. Also, patrons may renew items on-line by gong to www.wpltx.com, the library's Website. The library will be closed on Monday, January 2nd for New Year's Day.
In the case of any electric, water, or wastewater emergency, please call the City of Weatherford after-hours dispatch at 817-598-4257. In the case of all other emergencies dial 911.
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All of the staff wishes good health, success, growth, wealth, and happiness in 2012 for all. 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.
Happy New Year!
Parks and Recreation & Community Relations Staff
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