Parks and Recreation

Leisure Services

ADAPTIVE RECREATION
PARD Outreach Services
1945 East Jackson Road
Carrollton
972-466-9816


Adaptive Services (AS), provides leisure and recreational programs for residents with disabilities/special needs in Carrollton. Leisure and recreation activities are offered to improve or maintain physical/mental/emotional functioning, increase independence, develop social skills, facilitate adjustment of disability, develop new leisure/recreation interests, and utilize community resources.

Carrollton Parks and Recreation encourages residents with special needs to participate in any activities and events offered in Leisure Connections magazine. AS coordinates and assists in leisure and recreational opportunities for residents with disabilities, and if a volunteer is necessary, AS will assist in assigning someone. If a volunteer is not available, a family member or friend may be requested to assist the participant. In addition, year-round activities and events are designed specifically for, but not limited to, residents with disabilities. These activities and events are designed to enhance functional skills, personal growth and social skills through active participation.

AS offers recreation and assistance to individuals of all ages with disabilities, including the popular FUNTASTICS summer camp. FUNTASTICS is for individuals with developmental disabilities which accommodates participants that possess self-help skills and are able to manage personal care with minimal assistance. The FUNTASTICS program is designed to promote: basic motor coordination skills, self-help skills, communication and socialization. It entails activities such as: arts and crafts, games, sports skills, field trips, swimming and music. Experience a variety of fun that will make this summer great! Call Carrollton Parks & Recreation Adaptive/Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator at 972-466-9816 for more information.

YOUTH PROGRAMS
PARD Outreach Services
1945 East Jackson Road
Carrollton
972-466-3080


Carrollton Parks and Recreation offers a variety of youth activities and programming for youth of all ages. Some of the programs currently offered to youth are Kamp Kidscope and The Youth Task Force. Kamp Kidscope is a summer program for youngsters ages 6-12. A kaleidoscope of recreational activities such as indoor and outdoor games, sports, exercise, nature explorations, science, arts and crafts, performing arts, swimming, and field trips. Each child will experience a fun, exciting, and educational summer experience. Kamp Kidscope is NOT a day care program. For more information regarding Kamp Kidscope, please call the Youth Program Coordinator at 972-466-9811.

The Youth Task Force is a selected committee of high school teens who represent youth in Carrollton through their local government. It was established in 1999 in order to create a line of communication between teens in Carrollton and Carrollton City Council. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Youth Task Force, please call the Youth Program Coordinator at 972-466-9811.

ELM FORK NATURE PRESERVE
Sandy Lake Road west of I-35E & 1 mile to the McInnish Sports Complex,
Turn left into Complex & follow the road to the Nature Preserve

PARD Outreach Services
1945 East Jackson Road
972-466-9813


The Elm Fork Nature Preserve was purchased in 1861 by the Bramblitt Family as a woodwright and was never clear-cut. The Preserve contains trails, a pond and natural grasses and trees. This facility covers 40 acres and was given to the city of Carrollton as a self-contained Eco-system virtually undisturbed. It offers an Interpretive Center with nature education library and classes are held year-round.

A.W. PERRY HOMESTEAD MUSEUM
1509 North Perry Road
Carrollton
972-466-6380

HOURS:
Wednesday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The A.W. Perry Homestead Museum is a unique representation of Carrollton’s beginning of early American settlers who arrived in Texas to cultivate the attainable lands of the west. A founding father of Carrollton, Alexander Wilson (A.W.) Perry, was one of these pioneer settlers who established his livelihood and prosperity in the area. An impressive structure of these early settlers is this lovely homestead, a cherished landmark in Carrollton today.

In 1975, Mrs. Pearl Perry Gravley, grandaughter of A.W., and her children gave the house and 10 acres of surrounding property to the City of Carrollton for use as a museum and serene park. Shortly thereafter, The Bicentennial Commission, volunteers from the community, and descendants of the Perry family restored this exquisite home. It was designated a historic landmark by the Texas Historical Commission in 1977.

Since then, the City of Carrollton has added sidewalks, a parking lot, park benches, and landscaping for passive recreational use.


ROSEMEADE RECREATION CENTER
1330 Rosemeade Parkway
Carrollton
972-466-9800

HOURS:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday
9:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m.

Sunday
2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

This recreation center is located in the 28-acre Rosemeade Park. The brick building contains a gymnasium, weight room, game room, four racquetball courts, deck areas, restrooms, office space, locker areas, game and refreshment areas and classrooms. A variety of classes are offered year-round that include, for preschoolers, gymnastics, holiday parties, basic academics, singing and a class on manners. For older children, the center provides classes on gymnastics, tumbling, karate, art and a new class called KDO to keep your kids occupied during school breaks, Adults can take dancing lessons, Tai Chi, arts and crafts, and classes on Financial Strategies and Jazzercise.

CROSBY RECREATION CENTER
1610 Crosby Road
Carrollton
972-466-9810

HOURS:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The 5-acre Recreation Center complex houses the Parks administrative offices, meeting and classrooms, two gymnasiums, two handball & racquetball courts, game, and refreshment areas, central office, and universal gym room. Five sessions of classes are offered each year through the Recreation Department.
A variety of classes are offered year-round that include, for preschoolers, gymnastics, holiday parties, basic academics, singing and a class on manners. For older children, the center provides classes on gymnastics, tumbling, karate, art and a new class called KDO to keep your kids occupied during school breaks, Adults can take dancing lessons, Tai Chi, arts and crafts, and classes on Financial Strategies and Jazzercise.

SENIOR ADULT CENTER
2625 Old Denton Road
Carrollton
972-466-4850

HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Center is a storefront property located in a strip shopping center. The building provides a variety of spaces including a large multi-purpose room, classrooms, ceramic rooms, game room, offices, kitchen and restrooms. The Center offers aerobics, craft of the month, bingo, classes on computers, dominoes, dancing classes, and opportunities for traveling such as Casino Magic Tour to Bossier City and a trips to the Granbury Opera House.

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