PASADENA PARKS & RECREATION

MISSION STATEMENT

Pasadena Parks and Recreation Department is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all while providing programming, facilities and relationships which enrich and enlighten the lives of all families thus building a strong, healthy foundation for our future.

The City of Pasadena Parks & Recreation Department is an innovative leader for the delivery of quality service.

We are RESPONSIBLE for the delivery of quality open space and programming, anticipating the real and perceived needs of the citizens. Demonstrated through working together to complete our duties in an efficient and cost effective manner that maintains the highest standards of professionalism and quality.

We are TRUST BUILDERS, developing and maintaining the trust of those we serve and those who serve with us. Demonstrated by developing the highest levels of integrity through our actions.

We take PRIDE in our City, its residents, our jobs and the services we provide by fostering a sense of community in our citizens and employees. Demonstrated through our diligent efforts to provide state of the art programming, clean, green open spaces and a professional atmosphere with all of our endeavors.

We have RESPECT for all co-workers, residents and the environment. Demonstrated by promoting safe and healthy neighborhoods, youth mentoring, environmental preservation and employee satisfaction.

The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and activities for all age groups, ranging from youth activities to many classes offered at a discount to senior citizens.

A current listing of the Parks and Recreation department's classes, activities, special events and recreation center locations will be available for download soon. This guide will also be available at the Parks & Recreation Office, 3111 San Augustine, or at our Centers office located under Strawberry Pavilion, 2900 Lafferty. Please check back here for updated information as it is available.

You may download the current Youth Basketball League registration info here.

If you do not have the Acrobat plug-in, you may obtain it free here.

Pasadena's city parks and recreation centers offer amenities to suit virtually any recreational activity. Strawberry Park, Southmore Park and Ben Briar Park have excellent fields for little league and adult league baseball. Fishermen will enjoy an afternoon at Crenshaw Park, where the pond is amply stocked with catfish, bass and, in the wintertime, rainbow trout. There also are numerous playgrounds and beautiful botanical parks and gardens located throughout the area.

You can make waves at any of Pasadena's five city pools, which offer open swim and swimming classes throughout the summer. And, golfers will find quite a challenge at the Pasadena Municipal Golf Course and Baywood Country Club.

 

Parks and Recreation Department

Administration
3111 San Augustine
Pasadena, TX 77503
Phone: 713-740-7062
Fax: 713-477-7210
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Aquatics, 713-948-0322
Athletics, 713-475-1229
Madison Jobe Senior Center, 713-477-0175
Multi-purpose Center, 281-487-1755
Tennis Center, 713-941-8631

Parks and Recreation Staff Members

Kirby Cardenas, Interim Director or Parks & Recreation
Linton Ardoin, Parks Superintendent
Tim Miller , Recreation Superintendent
Michael Walker, Recreation Manager
Bob Ellis, Athletics Manager
Barbara Sitzman, Recreation Manager
 Jason Jennings, Verne Cox Manager


Project Updates

Updates coming soon!

Recreation facility rental information

Current listing of available facilities for rent may be viewed or downloaded and printed here. File is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

Changes effective October, 2004. To reserve a building, please visit the Parks and Recreation Office at: 3111 San Augustine, Pasadena, Texas 77503 or call for more information at  713-740-7062.

Please note...
In order to be considered a Pasadena resident, the individual renting the facility and signing the contract must have a Pasadena address.