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League City’s

Summer 2011
Helen Hall Library & Parks Recreation Department
P R O G R A M S
April to August 2011

· Library Programs Page 2

· Recreational Programs Page 12

· Special Events Page 19


Library and Parks Recreation Guide Summer 2011

Parks Recreation Department


Summer Programs 2011
T he program for the Summer 2011 Season has been expanded to meet the increasing leisure needs of the
growing League City community. Quality recreation activities and additional facilities will help you select
the programs suitable for your entire family. This Summer’s Program is a cooperative endeavor between
the City of League City Parks Recreation Department and the Clear Creek Independent School District. This
partnership enables the City of League City Parks Recreation Department to fulfill the recreation needs of its
citizens, while maximizing the use of public facilities.
Registration
All fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Only registered
PARKS RECREATION participants will be allowed in the classroom when classes are held in
TABLE OF CONTENTS session, unless otherwise specified. Walk-in registration will be taken on the
days listed under the individual programs and will be on a first come, first
General Information 12
serve basis, pending availability. Call-in registration is available for certain
Youth Programs 13 programs and is taken during office hours at 281-554-1188.
August Registration
For Fall Programs 17 Activity Cancellation
Adult Programs 18 The League City Parks Recreation Department retains the privilege of
canceling any scheduled activity that fails to generate minimum interest.
Senior Citizen Program 18
Special Events 19
Refunds
Movies in the Park 19 Refunds will only be given prior to the first class. A 10% handling fee will be
assessed. Cancellations for medical reasons require documentation from a
Concerts in the Park 20
physician. Refund requests must be made in person at the Parks Recreation
League City Pool 21 Office.
How Do I Get To? 22
Returned Check Policy
Instructors Needed 22 A $25 service charge will be
L.C. Parks, Facilities assessed for all returned checks.
& Ammenities 23
Parks Recreation
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday:
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
PARKS RECREATION Friday: 8:00 am -12:00 pm
CONTACT INFORMATION
Parks Recreation Supervisor: Americans with Disabilities Act
John Steven Orsag 281-554-1185 The Parks Recreation Department will make reasonable accommodations
for people with disabilities who are interested in the programs offered by the
Secretary:
Parks Recreation Department. If an accommodation needs to be made,
Lauren Wiley 281-554-1188 please notify the Parks Recreation Department at least 48 hours in advance.
Recreation Specialists:
Albert Smith, Jr. 281-554-1186 The City of League City does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national
Jenna Simsen 281-554-1184 origin, gender, age or handicap in admission to, treatment in or employment in its program
activities.
Lydia Rodriguez 281-554-1183
William Morris 281-554-1195 Neither this organization nor this event is sponsored, endorsed or
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Youth Programs
Session 2 - Week 1: June 20 - June 24
CAMP BY THE CREEK Get Your Head in the Game
This week we will focus on team work and game play
Summer is a time to play in the sun, exercise, swim, and learn! with others. Each day, the campers will rotate and play
Where can your children do all of this? Camp by the Creek! This several different sports. At the end of the day, teams
summer camp will be held Monday through Friday from 9:00 am will be created and the children will participate in tournaments with
until 4:00 pm. Extended care is available from 7:00 am - 9:00 am, their fellow campers. At the end of the week, we will play a game of
and from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm for an additional fee. Our energetic kickball at the Chester L. Davis Sportsplex in League City!
and talented camp staff entertains the children with different Session 2 - Week 2: June 27 - July 1 Imagination Creations
programs, arts and crafts, games, field trips, and outdoor activities. Campers will have the opportunity to explore their artistic and inventive
Camp is designed for children ages 6-12. There will be five, two- side this week. We will focus on creating our own unique projects using
week sessions of camp, for a total of 10 full weeks of fun! paints, tie dye, clay, construction paper, and more! Campers will be
encouraged to think outside the box as they use their hands to create
Place: CCISD School TBA works of art! We will complete our creative week with a trip to the
Dates: June 6 - August 12, 2011 Houston Children's Museum to explore.
Fees: League City Residents $200/Non-Residents $220 per two
week session. There is a $10 discount for an additional child. Session 3 - Week 1: July 5 - July 8 In It to Win It!
Extended care is an additional $20 per session, per child. A non- This session we will focus on games both simple and complex to
refundable $50 deposit (per session) will secure your child a place encourage mental and physical coordination. Campers will participate
at Camp by the Creek. Deposits and payments are not trans- in game challenges created by our talented camp staff. The campers will
ferable toward other sessions in the event of cancellations. All split into groups and rotate to different stations to test their luck! We will
balances for each session are due the MONDAY prior to the start have fun, fast-paced and innovative challenges for all ages. At the end of
of a new session. If payment is not received, another camper will the week every team will celebrate with their teammates after the
be called off a waiting list to take your camper's slot. ultimate game face-off between top competitors!
Walk-in Registration: League City Residents only on Tuesday, Session 3 - Week 2: July 11 - July 15 We've Got Game
April 26, 2011, from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm (or until all slots are filled) at This week Camp by the Creek will host its very own game show
the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, 400 West Walker Street. Then “Quizzin' by the Creek”. To refresh our memories, we will play all of
from April 27 - May 2, League City Residents may register at the our favorite games, sports, and watch our favorite movies. We will take
Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park Avenue - League Park) what we have absorbed over the summer and test our memory and
during regular office hours (if slots are still available). League City knowledge in a trivia-style game show. Winners of the game receive
Residents and Non-Residents may register from May 3 - June 3, at special prizes and a celebration will be held at the end of the week!
the Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park Avenue - League Park)
during regular office hours (if slots are still available). Session 4 - Week 1: July 18 - July 22 The Great Indoors
Call-in Registration: None. Call Jenna for more information at This week children will experience camping...with a twist! We will
(281) 554-1184, or email her at jenna.simsen@leaguecity.com. focus on team building activities while encouraging the campers to
make new friends. We will have ice breakers, games, and arts and crafts
that focus on working with a partner or teammate. At the end of the
Camp Themes week the campers will work together to build an oversized indoor fort
Session 1- Week 1: June 6 - June 10 Summer at Last! out of our surrounding resources. We will have s'mores and snacks to
Finally we have reached summer! We will get a jump start at being wrap up our week of camaraderie.
outside and enjoying the sunshine! This session, campers will meet Session 4 - Week 2: July 25 - July 29 Water Works!
new friends and spend time each day participating in outdoor In the peak of our summer everyone is smiling and tan and living the life!
games and fun. There will be daily trips to the League City pool and Campers will play outdoors, relax at the League City pool, and create
a field trip to Challenger 7 Park for an early-afternoon luncheon and some take-home crafts that are all about this summer's new memories.
play date outside! At the end of the week we will take our long-awaited trip to Splashtown
Session 1 - Week 2: June 13 - June 17 E-magination Station for a day at the waterpark!
Bring your competitive spirit and get ready to win! This session the
campers will experience virtual interactions with the latest in Session 5 - Week 1: August 1 - August 5 Sandtastic Fantastic
gaming technologies. We will hold individual and team competi- This session begins the wind down of our summer. We will enjoy daily
tions in popular games trips to the League City pool and play all of our favorite games. We will
such as Rockband, Guitar give our minds a workout when we challenge each other to see who can
Hero, Just Dance, Dance build the best sand castle in the contest when we visit the beach at the
Central, Mario Kart, and end of the week!
more! We will top off our Session 5 - Week 2: August 8 - August 12 That's a Wrap!
arcade-themed week This week campers will get to dress up as their favorite characters in
with a trip to Putt-Putt Fun accordance with our daily themes! Pirates, disco dancers, cowboys,
House to play mini-golf princesses the sky is the limit! The week will be spent enjoying our last
and laser tag! days at camp and say our final goodbyes to our friends both old and new.
We will wrap up our week with a trip to the movie theater to see the latest
Disney or Pixar film!
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Basketball T- Ball
The League City Parks Recreation Department will offer Summer This program is designed for children (boys and girls) ages
basketball for children ages 5-16. Age divisions will be as follows: 3 - 5. This is a wonderful program to introduce children to
Co-ed: Ages 5 & 6 their first organized sport. This program gives children the
All Boys: All Girls: opportunity to develop social skills and team play.
Ages 7 & 8 Ages 7 & 8 Registration includes a baseball cap and shirt.
Ages 9 & 10 Ages 9 & 10 Dates and Times: June 14 - August 4, 2011
Ages 11 & 12 Ages 11 & 12 (8 Games)
Ages 13 & 14 Ages 13 & 14 All games and practices will be on weekday evenings,
Ages 15 & 16 Ages 15 & 16 Monday through Friday. Practices and games are each one
day a week for one hour at the Chester L. Davis Sportsplex.
Place: C.C.I.S.D. Gyms and local Church Gyms Practices and games will not begin until 6:00 pm.
(To be determined) Fees: Residents $60 and Non-Residents $75
Dates: May 2 - June 27, 2011 Walk-in Registration: League City Residents only on
Times: Games played on weeknights Tuesday, April 26, 2011, from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm (or until
Fees: Residents $65 and Non-Residents $80 all slots are filled) at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, 400
Walk-in Registration: League City Residents may register March 15 - West Walker Street. Then from April 27 - May 2, League
March 21, 2011, at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park Ave. City Residents may register at the Parks Recreation Office
- League Park) during regular office hours (or until all slots are full). (200 North Park Avenue - League Park) during regular
League City Residents and Non-Residents may register March 22 - office hours (if slots are still available). League City
March 29, at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park Ave. - Residents and Non-Residents may register from May 3 -
League Park) during regular office hours (if slots are still available). May 10, at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park
Call-in Registration: None. Call Albert for more information at Avenue - League Park) during regular office hours (if slots
281-554-1186, or email him at albert.smith@leaguecity.com. are still available).
Call-in Registration: None. Call Albert for more
information at 281-554-1186, or email him at
Dance (Hip-Hop) albert.smith@leaguecity.com.

This new program is being offered by the Contempo Dance Center.


We will be offering Tap and Hip-Hop classes to young children. In
these classes students will learn the terminology, movements, and
traditions of Tap and Hip-Hop in a fun and easy environment.
Classes start on June 13 (Classes run continuously all year).
Place: Contempo Dance Center, 1314 FM 646 West, Suite 24

Times: Mondays 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm Beginner Boys & Girls Ages 5-7
Mondays 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Intermediate Boys & Girls Ages 8-11
Mondays 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Teen Boys & Girls Age 12 and up
Tuesdays 10:45 am - 11:30 am Preschool Dance Boys & Girls Ages 3-4
Tuesdays 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Preschool Dance Boys & Girls Ages 3-4
Fees: $70 - Six week session
Call-in Registration: Starts April 12. Call John for more information at (281) 554-1185, or
email him at john.orsag@leaguecity.com.

Ballet
This exciting program is being offered by the Houston International Ballet Academy. In these classes
students will learn the basic positions, steps and terminology in the classical art of Russian Vaganova Ballet.
We will offer the following classes in Pre-Ballet, and Ballet 1. Classes will start June 20, 2011.

Place: Houston International Ballet Academy Studio, 301 Highway 3 North


Dates: June 20 - July 27, 2011
Mondays 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Pre-Ballet Boys & Girls Age 3
Wednesdays 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ballet 1 Boys & Girls Ages 4 & 5

Fees: $200 for Pre- Ballet and $200 for Ballet 1


Walk-in Registration: None.
Call-in Registration: Starts May 3, 2011, at 281-554-1180.
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Gymnastics
In this class you will develop confidence, self-awareness, and body control by
experiencing challenges that children can master in a safe, non-competitive
environment. Apparatus including beams, bars, parallels, wedges and mats are used
to increase motor skills and general physical abilities.
Place: C.C.I.S.D. School TBA
Dates: June 7 - July 26, 2011 (8 week session)
Times: Tuesdays
4:30 - 5:15 pm Beginner Boys & Girls Ages 4 & 5
5:15 - 6:00 pm Beginner Boys & Girls Ages 6 - 9
6:00 - 6:45 pm Beginner Boys & Girls Ages 10 - 12
Experienced Boys & Girls Ages 8 - 12
Fees: $15 Registration Fee, plus $90 Tuition for the eight (8) week session.
Walk-in Registration: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Johnnie
Arolfo Civic Center (400 West Walker Street). After April 26, you may register at the
Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park Avenue - League Park) during regular office
hours.
Call-in Registration: None. Call John for more information at 281-554-1185, or
e-mail him at john.orsag@leaguecity.com.

Coach Pitch Baseball


Let’s play ball! The Parks Recreation Department is proud to offer another season of Coach Pitch
Baseball. Coach Pitch Baseball is for children (boys and girls) ages 6 - 8. Games and practices will be
held at the Chester L. Davis Sportsplex, 1251 Highway 96. Fees include baseball cap, pants and shirt.
Dates: June 21 - August 4, 2011
Place: Chester L. Davis Sportsplex, 1251 Highway 96
Times: Games will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Fees: Residents $65 and Non-Residents $80
Walk-in Registration: League City Residents only on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm (or until all slots
are filled) at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, 400 West Walker Street. Then from April 27 - May 2, League City Residents
may register at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park Avenue - League Park) during regular office hours (if slots are
still available). League City Residents and Non-Residents may register from May 3 - May 10, at the Parks Recreation
Office (200 North Park Avenue - League Park) during regular office hours (if slots are still available).
Call-in Registration: None. Call William for more information at 281-554-1195, or email him at
william.morris@leaguecity.com.

Flag Football
The Parks Recreation Department is proud to announce the start of
the Summer Flag Football season. Flag Football will be offered to
boys and girls ages 6 -14. League play will begin May 21, and
extend through July 9, 2011.

Place: Chester L. Davis Sportsplex, 1251 Highway 96


Times: Games will be played on Saturdays
Fees: Residents $65 and Non-Residents $80
Walk-in Registration: League City Residents may register April 5 -
April 11, at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park Avenue -
League Park) during regular office hours (or until all slots are full).
League City Residents and Non-Residents may register April 12 -
April 26, at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park Avenue -
League Park) during regular office hours (if slots are still available).
Call-in Registration: None. Call John for more information at
281-554-1185, or email him at john.orsag@leaguecity.com
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Karate Summer Classes - Location #1
Place: CCISD School TBA
This year round program will teach Dates: June 8 - August 10, 2011 (10 week session)
techniques in the self-defense and self- Wednesday evenings, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Boys & Girls Ages 5-12
confidence aspects of Karate. Classes
Wednesday evenings, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Teens & Adults Ages 13-70
are offered at two separate locations.
New students are accepted the first 3 Fees: $45 for the 10 week session, plus $30 for the uniform
weeks. You may try the first lesson for (sorry no checks for uniforms)
FREE to make sure you are interested in Summer Classes - Location #2
signing up. Place: Fitness Center at South Shore Harbor (Gym),
3000 Invincible (behind McDonalds on FM 2094)
Dates: June 10 - August 12, 2011 (10 week session)
Friday evenings, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Boys & Girls Ages 5-12
Friday evenings, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Teens & Adults Ages 13-70
Fees: $45 for the 10 week session (sorry no checks for registration),
plus $30 for the uniform (sorry no checks for uniforms)
Walk-in Registration: None.
Call-in Registration: Beginning May 3, at 281-554-1180.

Ice Skating Volleyball


Enjoy a fun introduction to the Olympic sport of ice skating! The class will cover the Bump, set, spike! Do you have a love of
fundamentals of ice skating with an emphasis on safety and basic skating skills. volleyball? Or do you want to improve
Participants will learn to glide forward and backward, skate on one-foot, proper your current volleyball skills? In this
stroking, stopping, and a beginning spin! Classes are divided by age and skating league, children will learn the rules of the
experience. However, no previous experience is necessary. Children (ages 3 & up) game, basic skills required to play the
and Adults are welcome to register. Classes meet once per week for 8 weeks game, and should expect a recreational,
(includes 30 minutes of instruction and at least 90 minutes of practice time per week). fun environment. This program is avail-
Skate rental is included in the class cost. A member of the Space City Ice Station's
able to boys and girls ages 9-17. The
Professional Coaching Staff will instruct the course.
league will be split into two age groups: 9-
12 and 13-17. Games and practices will be
Summer Session 1: May 4 - June 26 (8 weeks)
held on the sand volleyball courts at the
Place: Space City Ice Station, 18150 Gulf Freeway South, Friendswood
Chester L. Davis Sportsplex, 1251 High-
Times:
way 96. All games will be held on
Wednesdays: May 4 - June 22
Saturday mornings. Don't miss this oppor-
Practice 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm & Instruction 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Fridays: May 6 - June 24 tunity to get your child involved in this
Instruction 10:00 am - 10:30 am & Practice 10:30 am - 12:00 pm action-packed sport!
Saturdays: May 7 - June 25 Dates: May 23 - July 30, 2011
Instruction 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm & Practice 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Fees: League City Residents $50
Sundays: May 8 - June 26 Non-Residents $65
Instruction 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm & Practice 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Walk-in Registration: League City
Fees: League City Residents - $118, Non-Residents - $148
Residents may register April 19 - April 25,
Call-in Registration: Starts April 12. Call John for more information at
at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North
281-554-1185, or email him at john.orsag@leaguecity.com.
Park Avenue - League Park) during regular
office hours (or until all slots are full).
Summer Session 2: July 6 - August 28 (8 weeks)
League City Residents and Non-Residents
Place: Space City Ice Station, 18150 Gulf Freeway South, Friendswood may register April 26 - May 10, at the Parks
Times:
Recreation Office (200 North Park Avenue
Wednesdays: July 6 - August 24
- League Park) during regular office hours
Practice 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm & Instruction 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
(if slots are still available).
Fridays: July 8 - August 26
Call-in Registration: None. Call Jenna
Instruction 10:00 am - 10:30 am & Practice 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturdays: July 9 - August 27 for more information at 281-554-1184, or
Instruction 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm & Practice 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm email her at
Sundays: July 10 - August 28 jenna.simsen@leaguecity.com.
Instruction 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm & Practice 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fees: League City Residents - $118, Non-Residents - $148
Call-in Registration: Starts April 12. Call John for more information at
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Tennis Batting Cages
It's time to hit the courts for Summer Tennis! All classes will be held at the The League City Parks Recreation
tennis courts at Rustic Oaks Park. Students must bring a tennis racket and a can Department has batting cages at the
of tennis balls to class. All rain-outs will be made up at the end of the session. Chester L. Davis Sportsplex. We have
slow, medium and fast pitching
Dates: Monday - Thursday machines for both baseball and
Session One: June 6 - 9 (Rain date June 10)
softball. Batting helmets MUST be
Session Two: June 27 - 30 (Rain date July 1)
worn at ALL times! Bring your own bat
Session Three: July 11 - 14 (Rain date July 15)
Session Four: August 1 - 4 (Rain date August 5)
and helmet, or use ours. Cost is $1 for
Times and Ages: 1 token, or $5 for 6 tokens. Each token
Beginner through Intermediate Ages 7 - 11 7:00 am - 8:15 am is worth 20 balls. The batting cages are
Beginner through Intermediate Ages 12 & Up 8:15 am - 9:30 am open:
Tournament Level Players Ages 12 & Up 9:30 am - 10:45 am Monday - Friday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fees: $60 per session Saturday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Sam Chadwell and Assistant Staff Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Walk-in Registration: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the
Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, 400 West Walker Street. After April 26, you may Call William for more
register at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park Avenue - League Park) information at
during regular office hours. 281-554-1195,
Call-in Registration: None. Call John for more information at or email him at
281- 554-1185, or email him at john.orsag@leaguecity.com. william.morris@leaguecity.com.

August Registration Girl's ASA Softball League


for Fall Programs
The League City Parks Recreation Department is preparing for its
Girl's ASA Fall Softball Program. The program will be open to
girls ages 5-18. There are six (6) separate age divisions for this
program. They are as follows:

Pixie I Ages 5 & 6


Soccer Pixie II Ages 7 & 8
The Parks Recreation Department will be offering a Freshman Ages 9 & 10
Fall Youth Soccer League. The league will be coed, Sophomore Ages 11 & 12
and divided into five (5) age groups. Intermediate Ages 13 & 14
Jr./Sr. Ages 15 - 18
Place: Chester L. Davis Sportsplex,
Fees: $65 Residents
(1251 Highway 96) and
$80 Non-Residents
Countryside Park (100 Alderwood)
Dates & Times: Games will start the second or third weekend in
Dates: September 24 - November 12, 2011
September 2011, and finish the second or third weekend of
(8 week session) November 2011. Games will be played on the weekends
Times: Games played on Saturdays (Saturday or Sunday afternoons). Games will be played at the
Fees: Residents $60 and Non-Residents $75 Chester L. Davis Sportsplex (1251 Highway 96), or at parks in
Walk-in Registration: Will be held for League City other participating cities.
Residents August 2 - August 8, at the Parks Recreation Walk-in Registration: Will be held for League City Residents
Office (200 North Park Avenue - League Park) during August 2 - August 8, at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park
regular office hours (or until all slots are full). League Avenue - League Park) during regular office hours (or until all slots
City Residents and Non-Residents may register August 9 are full). League City Residents and Non-Residents may register
- August 23, at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North August 9 - August 23, at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North
Park Avenue - League Park) during regular office hours Park Avenue - League Park) during regular office hours (If slots are
(If slots are still available). Please call John for more still available). Call Jenna for more information at 281-554-1184,
information at 281-554-1185, or email him at or email her at jenna.simsen@leaguecity.com.
john.orsag@leaguecity.com.
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Adult Programs
Men's Flag Football League
The Men's Wednesday Night Flag Football League will be held at the Chester L. Davis Sportsplex
starting on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Team fee is $280. If you have a team you would like to
enter please call William at 281-554-1195, or e-mail him at william.morris @leaguecity.com.

PLAYER REFERRALS
Are you new in the League City area and not yet associated with one of our Athletic Leagues? Call 281-554-1195, or stop by
the Parks Recreation Office and put your name on our Player Referral list which is made available to teams needing players.
Better yet, why not organize your own team from the listings!

SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM


The League City Senior Citizen Program strives to provide quality
leisure activities and services to all adults ages 55 and older. These
activities are designed to assist, inform, entertain and enrich the lives
of our senior citizens.

Days & Times: Monday - Friday


Location: Recreation Center, 450 West Walker Street
OPEN GAMES WATERCOLOR CLASSES
Day & Time: Tuesday and Thursday: Day & Time: Tuesday: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Fee: Free Fee: Donation
Instructor: Saundra Whiddon
WHOLE BODY EXERCISE
Day & Time: Monday: 10:30 am - 11:30 am ZUMBA GOLD
Fee: Free Day & Time: Monday: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Instructor: Neva Partridge Wednesday: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: Donation
TAP DANCE Instructor: Kelly Wainscott
Day & Time: Tuesday and Thursday:
9:00 am - 10:00 am GENTLE YOGA
Fee: Donation Day & Time: Wednesday: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Instructor: Ruth Ann Robinson Fee: Donation
Instructor: Adan Lerma
LINE DANCE
Day & Time: Tuesday - Friday: BRIDGE CLUB
10:00 am - 11:00 am Day & Time: Tuesday and Thursday:
Fee: Donation 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Ruth Ann Robinson Fee: Free

JAZZERCISE BINGO
Day & Time: Monday: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Day & Time: Twice a month
Tuesday and Thursday: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fee: Donation
Fee: Donation
Instructor: Tim Paulissen SILVER SCREEN MATINEE
Place: Helen Hall Library Theatre Room
LUNCH PROGRAM Day & Time: Wednesday: Twice a month
Day & Time: Tuesday and Thursday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Fee: Free
Fee: $1 Donation per meal
Guest Speakers are scheduled throughout the month. Quarterly day trips are also scheduled. Please call Lydia for more information
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Special Events
Spring Arts and Craft Show
Saturday, April 9 · 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
The League City Parks Recreation Department would like to invite you to
celebrate the Spring season by attending our Arts and Craft Show. The activities
for the day will include arts and craft booths and plenty of food and beverages.
The show will be held at League Park on Saturday, April 9, 2011, from 9:00 am -
4:00 pm. The fee for a booth space will be $50. Please call William for more
information at 281-554-1195, or email him at william.morris@leaguecity.com.

Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 17 · 1:00 pm
Come join the League City Parks Recreation Department, along with the Knights of Columbus #9310 for our Annual
Egg Hunt. The hunt begins promptly at 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 17, at the Chester L. Davis Sportsplex. This event is
free for children ages toddler through 12 years. Please call William for more information at 281-554-1195, or email
him at william.morris@leaguecity.com.

Pitch, Hit & Run Baseball Competition


Sunday, April 10 · 1:00 pm
It's that time of the year again! Come join us for the Annual Pitch, Hit, & Run Baseball Competition. This year's local
contest will be held on Sunday, April 10, at the Chester L. Davis Sportsplex. This event allows area youth to test their
abilities in three areas: batting, throwing, and base running. The competition is open to boys and girls ages 7 - 14. This
is a free event so don't miss your chance to advance to the next level. Call-in registration begins March15. Please call
William for more information at 281- 554-1195, or email him at william.morris@leaguecity.com.

Monday, July 4th · 11:30 am - 4:00 pm


Our annual July 4'th celebration will be held on Monday, July 4, from 11:30 am until 4:00 pm, at League Park. The Mayor,
City Council, Parks Board and Parks Recreation staff members will be serving refreshments in appreciation of the citizens of
League City. There will be live music and other live entertainment. All concessions (including hot dogs, nachos, soft drinks,
popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy) will be FREE! Bring your patriotic spirit and celebrate this special day with us.
Please call Jenna for more information at 281-554-1184, or email her at jenna.simsen@leaguecity.com.

Movies in the Park


Welcome to our Movies in the Park! The entertainment you're about to enjoy combines a year's worth of work by the Parks
Recreation Department and the support of our Mayor and City Council. We're proud of these efforts. Our intent is to
provide quality family entertainment for the citizens and neighbors of League City. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy. The show
is about to begin!

Family Movies will be held on selected Saturdays at the League Park Plaza from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm.
Due to unforeseen circumstances there may be some unscheduled changes in the program.
Movies in the Park will be held on the following dates:
June 4 7:30 PM Movie to be determined - New
July 9 7:30 PM Movie to be determined - New
August 6 7:30 PM Movie to be determined - New

Feel free to bring your lawn chairs, snacks, picnic dinners and soft drinks, but please remember, GLASS CONTAINERS ARE
PROHIBITED IN ALL LEAGUE CITY PARKS! Please call William for more information at 281-554-1195, or email him at
william.morris@leaguecity.com.
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Concerts in the Park


W elcome to our Concerts in the Park! The entertainment you're about to enjoy
combines a year's worth of work by the Parks Recreation Department, the support of
our Mayor and City Council, and the talents of our entertainers who perform gratis, or
at greatly reduced fees. We're proud of these efforts. Our intent is to provide quality family
entertainment for the citizens and neighbors of League City. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy. The
show is about to begin!

Concert Guide
Concerts begin on May 28, 2011, and will be held on Saturdays at the League Park Plaza from
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Due to unforeseen circumstances there may be some unscheduled changes in
the program.

2011 SCHEDULE
Date Time Entertainer
May 28 7:00 PM Denovo - Classic Rock
June 4 7:30 PM MOVIE IN THE PARK (see page 19)
June 11 7:00 PM League City Pops - Classical
June 18 7:00 PM Alvin Community Band - Big Band
June 25 7:00 PM Kurland Street Band - Big Band
July 4 11:30 AM July 4'th Celebration (Charles Daughtry Band - Classic Rock)
July 9 7:30 PM MOVIE IN THE PARK (see page 19)
July 16 7:00 PM Charles Daughtry Band - Classic Rock
July 23 7:00 PM By Request - Variety
July 30 7:00 PM Charlotte Henson - Gospel
August 6 7:30 PM MOVIE IN THE PARK (see page 19)
August 13 7:00 PM Jubilee Banjo Band - Bluegrass
August 20 7:00 PM Strand Street 6-7/8 - Big Band
August 27 7:00 PM Bay Area Bluegrass - Bluegrass
September 3 7:00 PM Denise Vargo - Classic Rock

Feel free to bring your lawn chairs, snacks, picnic dinners and soft drinks, but please remember,
GLASS CONTAINERS ARE PROHIBITED IN ALL LEAGUE CITY PARKS! Please call William for
more information at 281-554-1195, or email him at william.morris@leaguecity.com.

Activities in League City Parks . . . Also in League City . . .


· Garden Club Plant Sale · Memorial Day Service
League Park Chester L. Davis Sportsplex · Bay Area Bluegrass Concerts
Every Third Saturday
· Arts and Craft Show & Sale · Citizen Appreciation Day and Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center
League Park 4’th of July - League Park

· Fishing Extravaganza · Punt, Pass, & Kick Competition · Village Fair - Walter Hall Park
League City Pool Chester L. Davis Sportsplex
· Lighting of the Tree & Caroling
· Egg Hunt · October Harvest Festival - League Park 100 West Walker
Chester L. Davis Sportsplex
· Holiday in the Park · West Bay Common School
· Father/Daughter Dinner Dance League Park, League City Children’s Museum
Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center Proud/www.holidayinthepark.org 210 N. Kansas
· Concerts in the Park · Pitch, Hit, & Run
League Park Baseball Competition · Barber Shop
Chester L. Davis Sportsplex Ice House Museum
· Movies in the Park
League Park · Oak Tree Festival - League Park · League City Historical
Society

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The League City T he pool opens on May 28, at 1:00 pm, for A FREE WEEKEND!
League City Residents will swim free again this summer with the
purchase of a $10 swim pass. Passes can be purchased at the Parks
Swimming Pool Recreation Office with a copy of your current water bill or tax bill. Be
sure to bring proof of age for all children's passes purchased. Any child
under the age of ten will not be allowed entry unless accompanied by an
adult. Please note: League City Resident and Non-Resident swim passes
will be available at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park Avenue)
May 3 - May 27. After May 27, swim passes will need to be purchased at
the pool during open swim hours. Everyone will be charged daily
admission fees if they don't have their passes at the pool.
Passes: Residents: $10 per person
Non-Residents: $85 for a family of four
Additional $20 for each family member thereafter
Admission Fees without a pass: $2 for adults (Age 10 & up)
and $1.50 for children (Age 9 & under)

Swimming Lessons - American Red Cross POOL SCHEDULE


Most Classes - Eight, 30 minute lessons TIME MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN
5:30 AM
$40 League City Residents and $45 Non-Residents 7:30 AM
S.C.A.T. S.C.A.T. S.C.A.T. S.C.A.T. S.C.A.T. S.C.A.T.
7:30 AM
L.C.S.T. L.C.S.T. L.C.S.T. L.C.S.T. L.C.S.T. S.C.A.T.
8:30 AM
Preschool & Advanced Swim Level Classes 8:30 AM
L.C.S.T. L.C.S.T. L.C.S.T. L.C.S.T. L.C.S.T. S.C.A.T.
Private
10:30 AM Parties
$50 League City Residents and $55 Non-Residents 9:30 AM PS
S.C.A.T.
Private
10:00 AM I, II Parties
10:00 AM PS Private Private
Other Classes offered: *Parent-Child and *Adult 10:30 AM I, II Parties Parties
10:40 AM A/C, PS Private Private
Summer Class Schedule 11:10 AM
11:20 AM
I, II
PS
Parties
Private
Parties
Private
I, II Parties Parties
Place: League City Municipal Pool, 450 West Walker Street 11:50 AM
12:00 PM III, IV Private Private
Lesson Times: Monday - Thursday, for 2 weeks, 8 classes total 12:45 PM Water Ex
Open
Parties Parties
1:00 PM
Morning, Afternoon, & Evening Classes Available 5:00 PM Swim
5:00 PM III, IV Open Open
(See pool schedule) 5:45 PM Water Ex Swim Swim
5.50 PM A/C, PS Open Open
Session A June 6 - June 16 6:20 PM I, ll Swim Swim
Session B June 20 - June 30 6:25 PM
6:55 PM
A/C, PS
I, ll
Open
Swim
Open
Swim
Session C July 5 - July 14 7:00 PM Adult Open Open
7:45 PM Lessons Swim Swim
Session D July 18 - July 28 7:00 PM Family
8:30 PM Swim
Session E August 1 - August 11
Walk-in Registration: League City Residents may register starting May 3, at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park
Avenue - League Park) during regular office hours. Non-Residents may register starting May 10, at the Parks Recreation Office
(200 North Park Avenue - League Park) during regular office hours. Swimming Lesson registration will continue through the
entire Summer until August 1 ( the start of the final session).
Call-in Registration: None. Call John for more information at (281) 554-1185, or email him at john.orsag@leaguecity.com.
Private Pool Parties are also available at the Municipal Pool during designated times. Fees are: Residents $50 and Non-Residents
$100 for two hours, plus lifeguard fees. For more information call the Parks Recreation Office at 281-554-1185.

A unique concept to water exercise. It will work you aerobically: tones, strengthens and burns fat. It's fun, good for you and
offered throughout the Summer. Water Aerobics is an excellent tool in promoting cardiovascular fitness.
Class Times: Beginning June 6, 2011
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Mondays and Wednesdays
Fees: League City Residents $20 per month and Non-Residents $35 per month
Walk-in Registration: League City Residents may register starting May 3, at the Parks Recreation Office (200 North Park
Avenue - League Park) during regular office hours. Non-Residents may register starting May 10, at the Parks Recreation
Office (200 North Park Avenue - League Park) during regular office hours.
Call-in Registration: None. Call John for more information at 281-554-1185, or email him
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How Do I Get To . . .
City Pool - Located at 450 West Walker. Private parties are Rustic Oaks Park - West on Main Street, 3 miles from I-45. Left on
available at the Municipal Pool during designated times. For Bay Area Blvd. into the Rustic Oaks Subdivision. Left on Orange
information about the pool call the Parks Recreation Office at 281- Blossom. This park features a small pavilion, volleyball court, tennis
554-1185. courts, practice field, fishing pond, trails, playground equipment and
bird viewing areas.
Countryside Park - Located 3.5 miles West of I-45 and North
of F.M. 518, at 100 Alderwood. Countryside can be reserved for Helen’s Garden - Located under the oaks on F.M. 518 at the corner of
company picnics, family gatherings, tournaments, and team East Main Street and Kansas.
practices. The park consists of two softball fields, one soccer/
football field, sports pavilion (basketball, volleyball), numerous Newport Park - Located at 2398 Colonial Ct. This park features a
picnic areas and play grounds along the nature/fitness trail. playground, picnic areas, and a basket ball court.
Countryside Park also has rest rooms.
Heritage Park - Located at 1220 Coryell. This new park features a
League Park - Located off F.M. 518 (Main St.) and Park Ave. 1.5 playground, hike /bike trails, picnic areas, and restrooms.
miles East of I-45. League Park can be reserved for birthday parties,
weddings, etc. With a turn of the century theme, League Park Dr. Ned & Fay Dudney Clear Creek Nature Center - Located off
features a band stand (gazebo), two basketball courts, picnic areas, F.M. 270 at Clear Creek. This recently opened park offers numerous
benches, playground equipment, and rest rooms. opportunities for those who love to experience nature. Walk along the
nature trails and spend some quiet time at the bird viewing areas. You will
Bayridge Park - Located off F.M. 1266 on Mariner Drive. It see wildlife up close and personal.
features a softball field, basketball court and playground area.
Boat Ramp - Located under the F.M. 270 bridge on Clear Creek. This
Chester L. Davis Sportsplex - South on Highway 3 toward park has a boat ramp and a large parking lot.
Dickinson, right on Highway 96, 1½ miles West on the left side.
Located at 1251 Highway 96 this sports complex can be utilized for Please contact the Parks Recreation Office
football, soccer, baseball, softball, and volleyball. This park
features multi-use fields and three pavilions for organized sports.
for Availability and Fees at 281-554-1188.

Summer Job Opportunities


All applicants must be at least 15 years of age to apply for any Instructors
position with the City of League City Parks Recreation Department.
All Water Safety Instructors need to successfully complete the Needed
American Red Cross Instructor Candidate Training Course and the We are always on the lookout for
Water Safety Instructor Course prior to employment. Water Safety instructors to teach classes on new
Instructor requires applicants to be at least 16 years of age. Apply at: and exciting subjects. If you have a
special skill or talent you would like
www.leaguecity.com to share, we want to work with you to
For more information call 281-554-1185, develop new programs that will bring
or e-mail John at john.orsag@leaguecity.com. pleasure to many recreation program
participants. If you are interested in
such an opportunity, please call John
at 281-554-1185, or e-mail him at
john.orsag@leaguecity.com.

Seasonal, part-time positions are also


available throughout the year. During
the Summer months several positions
are available at the swimming pool
and Summer camp. Seasonal posi-
tions include Pool Manager, W.S.I.
Instructors, Lifeguards, Conces-
sionaires, Assistant Summer Camp
Director and Camp Counselors.

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Important

Fitness Course
Fitness Station

Hiking, Biking
Covered Picnic

Soccer / Football

Tennis Courts

Reservations
Boat Launch

Picnic Areas
Playgrounds
Pay Phones
Horse Shoe
League City Parks,

Rest Rooms
Basketball
Ball Fields

Volleyball
Acreage

Gazebo
Pavillon
Courts

Trails

Fields
Pits
Facilities,and Amenities
1 Bayridge Park 2913 Mariner 2.5 X X X X
Numbers
2 Boat Ramp FM 270 2.5 X Municipal Court
3 Countryside Park 100 Alderwood 68.0 X X X X X X X X X X X 281-554-1060
4 Helen’s Garden 701 E. Main 1+ X
Hours:
5 League Park 200 N. Park 2+ X X X X X X
Monday through Thursday:
6 Municipal Pool 450 W. Walker 1.0 X X X
7 Rustic Oaks Park 5101 Orange Blossom 38.0 X X X X X X X X X X 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
8 Chester L. Davis 1251 Highway 96 52.0 X X X X X X X X
Friday:
Sportsplex
7:30 am - 12:00 noon
9 Newport Park 2398 Colonial Ct. N. 9 X X X X
10 Heritage Park 1220 Coryell 10+ X X X X
Dr. Ned & Fay Dudney
11 Clear Creek Nature Center FM 270 at Clear Creek
City Hall
148 X X X X
281-554-1000

City of League City 1. Bayridge Park


2. Boat Ramp
Hours:
Monday through Thursday:
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
3. Countryside Park Friday:
11 4. Helen's Garden 7:00 am - 12:00 noon
5. League Park
10
6. Municipal Pool
L

All Other
EL
RY
CO

7. Rustic Oaks Park Administrative Offices


8. Chester L. Davis Sportsplex Hours:
9. Newport Park
NE

Monday through Thursday:


WP

10. Heritage Park


OR

9 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
T

GE
AN M
OR SSO
B LO 11. Dr. Ned & Fay Dudney Clear Creek Friday:
Nature Center 8:00 am - 12:00 noon

Parks Recreation
Buy A Brick Department
281-554-1180

F Hours:
or only $50, you can have your name, family
or business as a permanent part of the Chester Monday through Thursday:
L. Davis Sportsplex, 1251 Highway 96 in 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Ways You Can Help League City. Specially designed paving bricks with Friday:
Keep Your Parks deeply engraved and lacquered lettering are on
sale to the general public. Honor your son or
8:00 am - 12:00 noon
Safe And Beautiful daughter's athletic achievement by placing their
Report Graffiti and Vandalism
name on a paving brick. Paving areas are located Library
ffiti We need your help to keep your parks
Gra safe and beautiful. Call (281) 332-2566 around the announcer booths that service the 281-554-1111
for non-emergency reporting.

Pick Up After Fido


assorted fields. Hours:
No one likes those unexpected surprises
stuck to the bottom of one’s shoes. It’s Monday - Thursday:
If you are interested in buying a brick, come by the
the law!
Parks Recreation Department at League Park, 512
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Keep Spot Leashed While In
The Park Second Street. Each paver brick can be engraved Friday & Saturday:
Unleashed dogs can frighten children.
with up to two lines of fourteen (14) spaces each 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Put Litter In Its Place
From small pieces of paper to large (including blank spaces). Sunday:
bags of garbage - it all adds up.
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Respect The Plants Sponsored by the City of
Watch out for those delicate shrubs
and flowers, they break easily.
League City Parks
Recreation Department.
Recycle Bottles and Cans
Besides being prohibited in the For more information,
parks, glass containers can easily
break and endanger us all. contact Lauren
at 281- 554-1188.
Put Used Hot Charcoal In
Designated Areas We look forward to
Hot coals destroy garbage
cans & grass.
your support of the
Chester L. Davis
Avoid Playing on Wet Turf Sportsplex!
Playing soccer, football or softball
on wet fields destroys the grass
which cannot be repaired.
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HELEN HALL LIBRARY
www.leaguecitylibrary.org
100 West Walker
League City, TX 77573
Library Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Contact Information:
City Librarian 281-554-1109
Youth Services 281-554-1113
Adult Services 281-554-1101
Outreach Services 281-554-1133
Local History 281-554-1105
Volunteer Services 281-554-1106
Check-Out Desk 281-554-1120
Talk-to-Me 281-338-4144
(Phone Renewal)

Parks Recreation Department


www.leaguecity.com L.C. Little League Baseball
Steve Lowman - 281-635-0887
Mailing Address
Address:: www.eteamz.com/leaguecity
300 W. Walker St. Space City Futbol Club
League City, TX 77573 Matt Leonard - 281-724-9915
www.spacecityfc.org
Parks Recreation Office Location
Location::
L.C. 49ers Football League
200 N. Park Avenue (League Park) Dee Gallardo - 281-554-6554
www.leaguelineup.com/49erslc
Contact Numbers:
Numbers:
Main Number 281-554-1180 L.C. Wildcats Football & Drill
Natasha Jones - 832-425-6478
John Steven Orsag 281-554-1185 www.leaguelineup.com/lcwildcats
Lauren Wiley 281-554-1188
Albert Smith Jr. 281-554-1186 L.C. Pony/Colt Baseball
Brad Harris - 281-554-7385
Jenna Simsen 281-554-1184 www.eteamz.com/lcpony
Lydia Rodriguez 281-554-1183
L.C. Swim Team (Barracudas)
William Morris 281-554-1195 Teresa Otten - 713-906-7938
Parks Recreation Office Hours: www.lcbarracudas.org
Monday - Thursday: Space City Aquatics Team
7:00 am - 6:00 pm Rob McLean - 281-461-7920
www.swimscat.com
Friday:
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Jazzercise
Christine Lawless - 832-689-0205
NEITHER THIS ORGANIZATION NOR THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED www.jazzinleaguecity.com
ENDORSED OR OTHERWISE AFFILIATED WITH CLEAR CREEK ISD.

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