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El Paso Parks and Recreation Hosts Annual Halloween Carnivals

Parks & Recreation - Oct 26, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate Halloween at the annual Halloween Carnivals hosted at several recreation and community centers from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31.

2025.10.26 NEWS RELEASE Halloween Carnivals 2025


City of El Paso Parks and Recreation to Host Senior Games Awards Banquet

Parks & Recreation - Sep 23, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites members of the media to the 2025 Senior Games Awards Banquet ceremony taking place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 24 at the Beast Urban Park, 13501 Jason Crandall Dr.

2025.09.23 MEDIA ADVISORY Seniors Awards Banquet


City Parks and Recreation Department to Honor Grandparents

Parks & Recreation - Sep 5, 2025

The City of El Paso’s Senior Division of the Parks and Recreation Department invites the community and media to join in celebrating Grandparents Day from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, at the Hilos De Plata Senior Center, 4451 Delta Drive.

2025.09.05 MEDIA ADVISORY Grandparents Day Celebration


City of El Paso Completes Phase One Improvements to Modesto Gomez Park

Parks & Recreation - Sep 2, 2025

The City of El Paso’s Capital Improvement Department and Parks Recreation Department invite the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of Phase One of the Modesto Gomez Park Improvements Project.

2025.02.09 MEDIA ADVISORY Public Invited to Ribbon Cutting for Phase One of Modesto Gomez Park


City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Opens Fall Registration for Mini Sports & Recreational Leagues

Parks & Recreation - Sep 2, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for its Fall Mini Sports and Recreational Leagues.

2025.09.02 NEWS RELEASE Registration Open for MiniSports and Recreational Leagues


Live Active El Paso Celebrates 5-Year with Neon Glow Party

Parks & Recreation - Aug 24, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate five years of movement, health, and wellness at Live Active Celebration Day—a free, family-friendly event featuring a high-energy Neon Glow Party.

2025.08.24 NEWS RELEASE Live Active Day 2025


City of El Paso Receives Award for All-Abilities Playground Planning Process

Parks & Recreation - Aug 19, 2025

The City of El Paso's Capital Improvement Department, Urban Planning + Design Division, and the Parks and Recreation Department are being honored with a merit award by the Texas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects ...

2025.08.19 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Earns Award for All Abilities Planning Process


City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department to Host Month of Fun-Filled, Family-Friendly Events in August

Parks & Recreation - Aug 7, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is turning up the fun this month with a vibrant lineup of free, family-friendly events across City parks and recreation centers.

2025.08.07 NEWS RELEASE August Events From Parks and Recreation


City Parks and Recreation Department Celebrates Senior’s 100th Birthday

Parks & Recreation - Jul 16, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites media to celebrate the 100th birthday of Daniel Marquez, a World War II veteran and longtime participant at the Eastside Senior Center.

2025.07.16 MEDIA ADVISORY 100th Birthday Celebration Parks and Recreation


Live Active El Paso Hosts Free Backpack Giveaway and 3K Walk/Run at Pavo Real Park

Parks & Recreation - Jul 15, 2025

Families are invited to kick off the back-to-school season with fun, fitness, and free resources at the Live Active El Paso Backpack Giveaway and 3K Walk/Run at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at Pavo Real Park, 9301 Alameda Ave.

2025.07.15 NEWS RELEASE Live Active EP Back to School Run Walk


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