Pearland In Motion Summer 2019

Pearland In Motion Summer 2019

SUMMER 2019 in motion Pearland Your complete guide to City of Pearland programs, services and recreational activities.

CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF PEARLAND’S RICH AND DIVERSE HERITAGE Events throughout the year will take place. For more information, see visitpearland.com/125th-anniversary

SPECIAL EVENTS

AND MORE

Save the dates for Tri-a- Little-Thon, Concerts in the Park, Pear Run, and more.

From workshops to classes for the young and the old, we have your summer covered.

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in motion Pearland SUMMER 2019

HELLO, PEARLAND!

Thank you for picking up another great edition of Pearland In Motion. Can you believe we are already planning summer activities? It seems like just yesterday we were throwing snowballs at Winterfest. But I am glad summer is here, because we have been working hard to get even more public road and recreation improvement projects finished for you. We are also planning for this season to provide a variety fun activities and opportunities to explore around the vibrant Pearland community.

PEARLAND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Tom Reid / MAYOR

Tony Carbone / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 1 Derrick Reed / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 2 Gary Moore / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 3 Adrian Hernandez / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 4 J. David Little / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 5 Trent Perez / MAYOR PRO TEM Woody Owens / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 7 CITY ADMINISTRATION Clay Pearson / CITY MANAGER Jon Branson / DEPUTY CITY MANAGER Trent Epperson / ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER

We have been focused on improving neighborhood parks with recent upgrades to Hyde and Woodcreek parks, so that a fun afternoon can be as close as possible. And we are resurfacing the splashpads at Southdown and Centennial Parks to make them feel brand new again. We recently kicked off construction on two new sections of trail – one in Green Tee Terrace and one in Shadow Creek Ranch. Independence Park is getting a major upgrade with a new stage and amphitheater-style setup that will be great for events like Celebration Freedom, concerts, and other types of festivals. And we just opened the doors to the brand new, first of its kind in Pearland, Delores Fenwick Nature Center. It was the perfect addition to the John Hargrove Environmental Complex, providing a free educational experience where visitors can learn about the plants and animals in our local ecosystem, and maybe even see the staff feed one of the animals! There are a variety of programs and events available through the Parks and Recreation Department, most of them are available right in this Pearland In Motion , but feel free to stop by the Recreation Center and Natatorium and ask the front desk if you have questions, they’re happy to help. There has also been a lot of hard work related to Capital Improvements in and around Pearland. Reconstruction of Walnut and Old Alvin around the area of the Old Townsite has been repaved, and now the roads are smoother than ever but with significant improvements to drainage with the addition of regional water detention. Fire Station #1 is just about ready to be the new permanent home for Firefighters in that area, and a shining example of what a modern fire station should be. And we have kicked off a major project to upgrade the aging 37,000 water meters in the City to a more intelligent meter reading technology that will provide residents direct access to more detailed water usage information. It is an exciting time to live in Pearland, as we continue to invest in the brightest future possible for this great community. I hope you get out and experience the evolving community and all of the new features being added every day. Have a great summer!

PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD Jeff Webb / POSITION 1 Kenneth Rice / POSITION 2 Bethany Earl / POSITION 3 Katie Chennisi / POSITION 4 Ted Mittica, Chair / POSITION 5 Mike Wilson, Vice Chair / POSITION 6 Vacant / POSITION 7

PEARLAND IN MOTION IS A PUBLICATION OF City of Pearland 3519 Liberty Dr., Pearland, Texas 77581 Phone: 281.652.1600 email: [email protected] website: pearlandtx.gov To advertise in the next issue of Pearland in Motion email: [email protected] or call 281.412.8900 © Copyright by City of Pearland City of Pearland Parks & Recreation is a CAPRAAccredited Agency. Images used in this publication are courtesy of City of Pearland, area vendors and businesses, Dreamstime, Stock Photo Secrets, Storyblocks, Airman st Class Diana M. Giannetti, and Wikimedia Commons.

CLAY PEARSON City Manager

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CONTENTS

PARK SYSTEM MAP

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12  KEEPPEARLANDBEAUTIFUL with a series of events

CITY NEWS

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COMMUNITY

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GENERAL INFORMATION

14

SPECIAL EVENTS

15

AQUATICS

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

30

YOUTH/TEENS

34

17  CELEBRATING FREEDOM with Jake Worthington

ADAPTIVE RECREATION

40

ADULTS

42

SENIOR ADULTS

48

DIRECTORY

52

32  THE MIND BODY LAB programs for children

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PARK SYSTEM MAP

CLEARBROOK CITYPARK

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Melvin Knapp Activity Center 2424 South Park Ave. Recreation Center & Natatorium 4141 Bailey Rd. Veterans Sports Complex 3901 Veterans Dr. Westside Event Center 2150 Country Place Pkwy. Hickory Slough Sportsplex 7600 Hughes Ranch Rd. The Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch 13050 Shadow Creek Pkwy.

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Delores Fenwick Nature Center 5750 Magnolia Pkwy.

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(CEN) Centennial Park 3219 McLean Rd. (IND) Independence Park 3919 Liberty Dr. Southdown Park 2150 Country Place Pkwy. Woodcreek Park 2907 Crane Dr. Woody Street Park 2111 Woody Rd. Cypress Village Park 6202 Summit Dr. Corrigan Park 5409 Cunningham Dr. Hyde Park 2221 Westminister Rd. Pine Hollow Park 1335 Pine Forest Dr. Creekside Park 2935 E. Orange St.

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Aaron Pasternak Memorial Park 2402 Parkview Dr.

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South Gate Park 11417 Harris Ave.

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Hunter Park 3701 E. Orange St.

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CITY NEWS

Pearland Launches New Nature Center

The Delores Fenwick Nature Center (DFNC) is Pearland’s newest environmental education facility. The $3 million Nature Center provides hands-on educational opportunities to the community through programs, workshops, and field trips. A state-of-the-art classroom easily accommodates 50 guests and features a smart board system and built-in speakers to provide a deluxe indoor learning experience. An outdoor pavilion provides opportunities for outdoor learning and the attached picnic tables overlooking the ponds make for a nice sitting area. The Great Room features live animal exhibits, touchable bio-facts, and a craft table.

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As part of the John Hargrove Environmental Complex, the nature center will serve as Pearland’s environmental education facility, providing hands-on educational opportunities to the community through programs, workshops, and field trips. The Nature Center features a freshwater, native fish aquarium; live animal exhibits, touch and craft tables, interactive exhibits, a large classroom, an outdoor pavilion with picnic tables and benches, approximately 2 miles of walking/running trails, native bird rookeries, line and pole fishing, and access to both the Edible Fruit Trail and the Fite Road Bat Colony Observation area. Delores Fenwick was one of the founding members of Keep Pearland Beautiful in 1982, originally called Clean Pearland. She served as President before becoming a staff member. Under her leadership, KPB won numerous awards. For over 35 years Delores has educated thousands of students and hosted hundreds of events. Admission to the Nature Center is free, while programs and workshops are subject to additional fees. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on the Delores Fenwick Nature Center, please visit pearlandtx.gov/dfnc.

The $3 million Nature Center provides hands-on educational opportunities to the community through programs, workshops, and field trips.

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CITY NEWS

Phase I of the Independence Park Improvements Plan includes reorientation of the park entrance along with improvements to electrical and lighting for the park. A small stage, which has been built with a sloped earthen berm type amphitheater for special events, including new restrooms. Increased parking and road repairs will help with traffic flow in the park. Since construction started in October 2017, Phase I improvements have included a reorientation of the of the entry into the park, relocation and replacement of the existing playground, improvements to electrical & lighting, upgrades to electrical and water sources around the park for vendor access, additional pedestrian lighting, as well as the construction of additional parking and restrooms. Other exciting additions to the park include a stage building for theatrical productions and an amphitheater for special events, as well as the possible addition of Wi-Fi to the park in the future. This project is part of the city’s effort to ensure Quality Parks, Recreation and Events – one of Pearland City Council’s six Strategic Priorities. For more information on this project and other City Capital Improvement Projects, visit pearlandtx.gov/projects. To view a facility map for this project and others, log on to the Capital Improvement Projects webpage. Stay up to date on the progress of the project by visiting pearlandtx.gov/parkprojects. Independence Park Update The long awaited completion of improvements at Independence Park are expected to be wrapped up and ready for summer events.

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Home Water

Consumption

HOME WATER CONSUMPTION Water consumption and conservation are two important components of water usage. Usage inside and outside the home can add up quickly, here are some of the top water consumption culprits in the average household:

LAUNDRY 25 Gallons / Day If your machine has several load settings, use the one for light loads whenever you can. Use cold water as often as possible to save energy and to conserve the hot water for uses which cold water cannot serve.

TOILETS 2.6 Gallons / Flush Water leaks account for approximately 12% of all water use in the averageAmerican home, and the toilet is one of the most likely places to find them. Sometimes it is easy to tell that your toilet is leaking - you hear the sound of running water or a faint hissing or trickling. But many times, water flows through the tank silently, which is why these leaks are often overlooked.

BATH / SINK 36 Gallons / Day 1 Gallon / Minute Showers usually use less water than tub baths. Do this the next time you shower: Plug the drain and compare the water level with the level you would use for a tub bath.When using the sink, simply turn the faucet off before drying your hands and face. Installing a faucet-head aerator will also reduce the water flow rate.

SPRINKLER 17 Gallons / Minute for 1 Hour Running this cycle three times a week would use about 12,240 gallons per month. Don't over-water. Soil can absorb only so much moisture and the rest simply runs off.A timer will help, and either your kitchen timer or an alarm clock will do. An inch-and-a-half of water applied once a week will keep most Texas grasses alive and happy.

SWIMMING POOL 7,000 Gallon Loss / Annually Evaporation can claim your pool water over time.An 18 x 36 foot pool loses about 1 inch of water per week during the summer. Check your pool for leaks. Look for damp spots downstream of the pool and also, look for water-saturated soil near the pool, pumps, or poolplumbing equipment. Loose tiles or cracks could be an indicator or a leak so check for cracks and gaps in the bond beam.

DISHWASHER 11 Gallons / Wash

Never run your dishwasher without a full load. In addition to saving water, you'll find that your expensive detergent goes a lot further, and a significant energy saving will show up on the utility bill.

For more information, please visit pearlandtx.gov/departments/public-works/water-production/water-conservation-tips

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COMMUNITY

TOM REID LIBRARY EVENTS 3522 Liberty Dr., Pearland, Texas 77581 281.652.1676 // bcls.lib.tx.us All events are free and open to the public

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