No Trash Pickup on Thanksgiving

There will be no trash pickup on Thanksgiving. Thursday's pickup will occur on Friday. Friday's pickup will occur on Saturday. Normal schedule resumes Monday November 26.

Holly Palooza

Join us December 1st for the annual Holly Palooza at the DeSoto Library and Town Center. The festivities begin at 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a spectacular tree lighting ceremony.

Hometown Holiday Parade

Join us as we kick off the Holiday season with our 46th Annual Hometown Holiday Parade. This annual parade is scheduled for Thursday, November 29th 2018, on Eagle Drive, starting at Westmoreland Road at Eagle Drive and ending at Zeiger Park, 400 Eagle Dr....

New Water and Sewer Rates Take Effect October 1st

On September 18, 2018, the City Council approved a 5% increase in the water base and volume rates and a 5% increase in the sewer base and volume rates.  The approved rates will allow the Department of Public Utilities to cover increased operation...

THREE-PEAT FOR DESOTO: CITY WINS 3RD STRAIGHT DIGITAL CITIES AWARD

THREE-PEAT FOR DESOTO: CITY WINS 3RD STRAIGHT DIGITAL CITIES AWARD

Digital Efforts Now Ranked 4TH Among US Cities With Populations Up To 75,000 

The influential Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced Friday that the City of DeSoto (Texas) ha...

DeSoto City Lights Newsletter, November 2018

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Library Excellence Award

Sign Up Here To Receive Emergency Alerts On Your Phone

Follow this link to sign up for City of Desoto's Code Red Emergency Notification System

Life Safety Awareness Program

If you are a resident of DeSoto, the Fire Department has initiated a Life Safety Awareness Program to proactively prevent fatalities by providing battery operated smoke detectors for residents who are elderly, handicapped or those having a demonstrated ne...

Library Excellence Award

Kids' Programs for Thanksgiving Week

Kids and parents looking for something to do with your Thanksgiving break BEFORE the turkey dinner?

Check out the DeSoto Public Library for fun and educational activities November 19 - 21, 2018.

On Monday, November 19th at 1:00 p.m. the library will celebra...

Thanksgiving Holiday Closure

The DeSoto Public Library and Computer Lab will close at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 and will be closed Thursday, November 22, 2018 and Friday, November 23, 2018.

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NEW! Winter Hours

Winter Hours.

Library

Monday    10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Computer Lab

Monday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Tuesday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wedn...

Holly Palooza

Hometown Holiday Parade

Join us as we kick off the Holiday season with our 46th Annual Hometown Holiday Parade. This annual parade is scheduled for Thursday, November 29th 2018, on Eagle Drive, starting at Westmoreland Road at Eagle Drive and ending at Zeiger Park, 400 Eagle Dr....

Holly Palooza

Join us December 1st for the annual Holly Palooza at the DeSoto Library and Town Center. The festivities begin at 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a spectacular tree lighting ceremony.

Registration Open: Youth Basketball

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. Register at the DeSoto Recreation Center.

Give Us Your Feedback

The DeSoto Parks and Recreation’s Park Maintenance Division would like your input. Your feedback is valuable to us. If you have visited a facility recently, please take our survey and let us know how we're doing.

Park Project Update

To get the latest update and insight on Park and Recreation projects, visit our page or subscribe to our newsletter. Each year the Parks Division dedicates time and resources to enhancing the DeSoto parks system. Through the City’s annual budget...

Wi-Fi Available at DeSoto Parks

Wi-Fi access is now available at all DeSoto Park locations. Having internet access will enable residents to stay better connected to family and friends, share park experiences and read e-books while enjoying open green spaces.

Connect to Spectrum WiFi:&...

Volunteer DeSoto

Volunteers support the DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department in a variety of ways – at special events, through clerical office work, with education programs, and with environmental projects. Volunteers add new dimension, personality, and depth to our pro...