Drive-In Movie at Grimes Park

'Tis the Season. Get into the holiday season and join us for a Drive-In Movie at Grimes Park. Enjoy a holiday movie favorite.

Movie: ElfAfter accidentally falling into Santa Claus' gift sack, a human baby is raised at the North Pole, grow...

Winter Wonderland - Arts, Crafts and Painting

DeSoto Parks & Recreation and the DeSoto Public Library bring you Winter Wonderland with Arts, Crafts, and Painting on December 12th at the DeSoto Civic Center from 11 AM to 3 PM. This event is free for all ages under 13. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their ...

Logo Design Contest - Promote Keep DeSoto Clean

Show off your awesome design talents by creating a one-of-a-kind logo for the Keep DeSoto Clean initiative for the Parks and Recreation Department. The winning design will be used as the new logo for Keep DeSoto Clean. The winner will receive a new iPad. ...

5K Turkey Trot - Virtual Run

Join us for the inaugural Virtual Turkey Trot. We have "gone virtual" to protect the health and safety of our participants and community. The upside is that literally, EVERYONE can be a part of the largest Turkey Trot in the world.You may use an...

Reduced Hours Operation

Hours of OperationMonday - Friday8AM to 12PM and 4PM to 8PM

For the safety of everyone, residents who are running a fever, are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or who have had close contact within the last 14 days with someone who has or is believed to h...

Recreation Center Reopening | Now Accepting RSVP

The DeSoto Recreation Center is re-opening with restrictions. Patrons will have access to the Fitness Center, Basketball Courts, and the Walking/Jogging Track.

All areas will have a limited capacity. Patrons will be required to schedule an appointment for ...

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 qual...

Youth Master Plan Survey

Mayors and City Council members across America know their communities’ success depends on the health and well-being of children, youth, and families.  Working with colleagues in local government, leaders can strengthen municipal policie...

COVID-19 Update

Update June 15, 2020Moseley PoolDue to COVID-19 health concerns, Moseley Pool will not open this season. The closure will affect all swim lessons and swim activities for this summer. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you in 202...

Stop The Spread: Mask It

Beginning Saturday, April 18th, all visitors and employees of essential businesses in Dallas County will be required to wear a cloth face covering when at an essential business or while using public transportation. Stop the Spread...Mask It!

Park and Trail Construction Update

To get the latest update and insight on Park and Recreation projects, click here. Each year the Parks Division dedicates time and resources to enhancing the DeSoto parks system. Through the City’s annual budget process, funds are allocated to de...