This week the city of Taylor Parks and Recreation Department offered its first-ever youth programs and camps. The programs and camps will be held June through July in several different parks and offer a variety of activities and fun for kids this summer.
“We’re excited about this opportunity to provide additional programming to help activate our parks, and we’re grateful to the St. David’s Foundation, Taylor Independent School District and other community partners for joining together to provide more programs for our community,” said Parks and Recreation Director Tyler Bybee. The city received a grant from the St. David’s Foundation to hire recreation staff and fund programming.
For the free park pop-up activities, and to access to the Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center, adult supervision will be required for ages 11 and under.
For parents looking for paid drop-off camp options, a list of paid camps can be found at www.taylortx.gov/771/ Special-Events-Programs.
Murphy Park
The Murphy Park Summer Kickoff week started June 4, with free pool admission from 3 to 5 p.m. The event included live music from the School of Rock and a fun water activity by the Taylor Fire Department.
From June 5 – 9 there will be free park pop-up events under the Murphy Park Pavilion every morning from 10 a.m. to noon. Activities will include sports, games like giant Connect 4, arts & crafts and STEM Legos.
On July 16, there will be free admission to the pool from 3 to 5 p.m. and free ice cream in celebration of National Ice Cream Day. Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in June and July, free soccer pop-up games will be at Memorial Field.
Fannie Robinson Park Starting June 6, the city is joining Taylor ISD to support free park pop-up events at Robinson Park every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. in June and July. This program will feature basketball, dodgeball, soccer and kickball. Local charity group Mama Duck will also provide reading, arts and crafts activities on Tuesdays and the Lone Star Soccer Club will provide free skills training on Thursdays. Free food will be provided at 8 p.m. by a variety of community groups and small businesses.
Heritage Square
On June 15, the Taylor Public Arts Advisory Board will host Music on Main at Heritage Square at 6:30 p.m. featuring School of Rock and Zoodust. The Parks Department will provide free kids activities for the familyfriendly event.
For more information and other Parks and Recreation events, visit www.taylortx.gov. For questions, contact Recreation Coordinator Ian Davis at [email protected].
