Parks & Recreation | DeSoto, TX

News & Announcements

Christmas Musical - Live Performances

Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with an incredible live Christmas Musical. The event will feature local artists from the Dallas Fort-Worth Metroplex. Bring in the Holiday Cheer with your family and friends. Additional Info...
Hometown Holiday Celebration

Join us for the Annual Hometown Holiday Celebration. This holiday festival will be filled with family fun activities, food, and vendors. Additional Info...
Youth Basketball Registration Open

This is a local recreational basketball league for ages 4 through 14. Our goal is to teach basketball fundamentals, rules and skills. We emphasize on sportsmanship, team play and clean/fair competition. Additional Info...
Creating a Safe Space for Youth and Teens

This year’s #NRPAConference2022 education session presenter is Sydney Elliott, MBA, CPRP. Sydney is a Certified Park and Recreation Professional and the Youth and Business Coordinator for DeSoto Parks & Recreation Department. Click here and tune in...
Program Guide: Recreation Life Fall 2022

Discover DeSoto Parks & Recreation Department and all we have to offer. Register for a new program, a sports league, or join the fitness center. Enjoy the upcoming season by attending one of our festive events. Read on...
Recreation Center Virtual Tour

Welcome to the DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department’s virtual tour. Browse and experience the amenities available in the Recreation Center, Corner Theater, Civic Center and Amphitheater. The department’s mission is to enrich the quality of life in Read on...

Event Calendar
Meeting Calendar

November 2022

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Sat, Dec 10

Home Town Holiday Celebration
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Sat, Dec 24

Christmas Eve - Facilities Closed
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Sun, Dec 25

Christmas Day - Facilities Closed
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PARD Receives National Accreditation

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recently announced in October 2022 that the DeSoto Parks & Recreation Department has received re-accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). With the announcement, DeSoto Parks & Recreation joins an elite group of 199 park and recreation agencies across the nation that has achieved accreditation. Click here for more information.