Denton Parks & Recreation

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Swim lessons for ages 6 months and older are offered every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday starting next week at the Denton Natatorium, 2400 Long Road. Classes cost $36 to $60. For a schedule of classes, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-8800.

Preschool Naturalists for ages 3-6 will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 10 at Cross Timbers Park, 7112 Montecito Drive. The class will incorporate arts and crafts and a nature hike to help kids learn about their surroundings. Cost is $8 per child. For more information and to register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275.

Young Rembrandts art classes are offered for kids ages 4-13 on Mondays starting Oct. 13 at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Ages 4-6 meet from 4 to 4:45 p.m. to learn basic drawing skills, while ages 6 1/2 to 13 meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Cost is $52 per person. For more information and to register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275.

Take an introductory hike from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 11 at Clear Creak Natural Heritage Center, 3310 Collins Road, or a night hike from 7 to 9 p.m. on the same date. Both hikes are guided by Texas Master Naturalists. Cost is $3 per person for the introductory hike, $8 per person for the night hike. For more information and to register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275.

Soccer Sparks Academy for ages 4-9 begins Oct. 10. Sessions are every Friday at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Ages 4-5 practice from 5 to 5:45 p.m. and ages 6-9 practice from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Coaches are certified by USSF National Soccer, and the class uses advanced “all-ball” training. Cost is $80. For more information and to register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275.

Family Manners dog obedience classes for handlers 12 and older and dogs older than 9 weeks will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 14 to Nov. 18, at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Only one dog per household in each session. The first class is an orientation, so bring shot records but leave dogs at home. Cost is $80 per dog. For more information and to register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275.

Kids’ Pumpkin Patch Day for ages 5-11 will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18. The trip will leave from and return to the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. The outing includes a hay ride, bounce house, petting zoo and maze, as well as a hot dog lunch. Cost is $20 per person. Register by Oct. 15 online at www.dentonparks.com or in person at the Civic Center.

Rock the Wall for ages 7-15 is from 6 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday, Oct. 7-28, at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Equipment is provided. Cost is $30 per person. For more information and to register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275.

Little Dribblers is a coed basketball mini-league for ages 5-9 that meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Nov. 10 through Dec. 12, at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Cost is $35 per player. For more information and to register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275.


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