Pearland In Motion Winter 21/Spring 22

Pearland In Motion Winter 21/Spring 22

WINTER/SPRING 2022 in motion Pearland Your complete guide to City of Pearland programs, services and recreational activities

CITY NEWS

SPECIAL EVENTS

PARK SYSTEM MAP

AND MORE

Learn about responding to flood&drainage issues and Pearland’s Comprehensive Plan.

Save the dates for Kid Fest, Ruff Runner, and Pearland Half Marathon.

See how the City and partner Forever Parks Foundation provide recreation for all.

View the map and find out about the amenities offered at local parks.

in motion Pearland WINTER / SPRING 2022

HELLO, PEARLAND!

Welcome to the current edition of Pearland In Motion in our ‘new normal.’ You will notice as you go through this edition from your City of Pearland that things feel a little different than before. Some of that is intentional and some of that is adapting to the ever-changing world around us. We at the City of Pearland

PEARLAND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Kevin Cole / MAYOR Adrian Hernandez / MAYOR PRO TEM Luke Orlando / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 1 Tony Carbone / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 2 Alex Kamkar / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 3 J. David Little / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 5 Trent Perez / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 6 Woody Owens / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 7

fundamentally believe in providing exceptional opportunities, through parks and recreation programs, that improve the physical, social, and emotional well-being of our community. We believe in communicating these lifestyle features with this useful resource, available in print and online. But we recognize we’re still adjusting to the new things that could be part of our daily life from now on. And we’re always looking for ways to ensure everyone is informed and has access to the benefits Pearland has to offer. In this edition of Pearland in Motion, you will still find all the useful information you have come to expect – events at our libraries, classes for a variety of programs from swimming lessons to adaptive yoga, and upcoming special events like the Ruff Runner. In short, we have a LOT of great things going on in the community to share with you. So we encourage you to look through this Pearland in Motion , pick an event or program to attend, and find ways to begin rebuilding connections with your community so we can make this the best new normal yet. Additionally, if you have comments or suggestions, we always love to hear them so don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll see you all out and around Pearland.

CITY ADMINISTRATION Clay Pearson / CITY MANAGER

Trent Epperson / DEPUTY CITY MANAGER Ron Fraser / ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER

PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD Dennis Jackson / CHAIR Zachary Boyer / VICE CHAIR Jeff Webb / POSITION 1 Dennis Allen / POSITION 2 Nancy Bankson / POSITION 3 Heather Campo / POSITION 4 Dennis Jackson / POSITION 5

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 CAPRA Accredited Agency. Images used in this publication are courtesy of City of Pearland, area vendors and businesses, Stock Photo Secrets, Storyblocks and Wikimedia Commons.

CLAY PEARSON City Manager

CONTENTS

PARK SYSTEM MAP

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CITY NEWS

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 VISIT OUR PARKS And enjoy the amenities

COMMUNITY

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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AQUATICS

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NATURE & OUTDOORS

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

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N ATURE CENTER Experience the beauty of the outdoors

YOUTH & TEENS

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ADAPTIVE RECREATION

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SPORTS & FITNESS

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SENIOR ADULTS

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DIRECTORY

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 ADAPTIVE BASKETBALL For the differently-abled

PARK SYSTEM MAP The City of Pearland enjoys a thriving, local park system that provides residents with the ability to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle. The City ’s park system is classified into three types depending on size and use: community parks, neighborhood parks and dog parks. The City of Pearland has plenty of sidewalks and trails available for walking, jogging, or biking. These sidewalks and trails are designed to ensure that residents can travel throughout the community.

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(CEN) CENTENNIAL PARK 3219 McLean Rd. (IND) INDEPENDENCE PARK 3449 Pearland Pkwy. SOUTHDOWN PARK 2150 Country Place Pkwy.

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WOODCREEK PARK 2907 Crane Dr.

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WOODY STREET PARK 2111 Woody Rd.

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CYPRESS VILLAGE PARK 6202 Summit Dr. CORRIGAN PARK 5409 Cunningham Dr. HYDE PARK 2221 Westminister Rd. PINE HOLLOW PARK 1335 Pine Forest Dr.

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CREEKSIDE PARK 2935 E. Orange St. AARON PASTERNAK MEMORIAL PARK 2402 Parkview Dr. ZYCHLINSKI PARK 2243 N. Grand Blvd. SHADOW CREEK RANCH NATURE TRAIL 1801 Kingsley Dr. SOUTH GATE PARK 11417 Harris Ave. HERITAGE PLAZA (GAZEBO)

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3519 Liberty Dr. HUNTER PARK 3701 E. Orange St. OLD SETTLERS CEMETERY Halik St. TRAILS AT JOHN HARGROVE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLEX 5750 Magnolia Pkwy. IVY PARK 11050 Modern Green Dr.

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CITY FACILITY AMENITIES

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MELVIN KNAPP ACTIVITY CENTER 2424 South Park Ave. RECREATION CENTER & NATATORIUM 4141 Bailey Rd. VETERANS SPORTS COMPLEX 3901 Veterans Dr.

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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. DELORES FENWICK NATURE CENTER 5750 Magnolia Pkwy.

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CITY NEWS

Responding to Flood & Drainage Issues

PEARLAND’S FLOODPLAINS You can learn more about the flood risk at your property by reviewing flood maps. Stop by the Pearland Branch of Brazoria County Library or visit the Engineering Division at 3519 Liberty Drive. Everyone who wants to look at the flood maps will be helped. The floodplain map was prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). How- ever, these are not the only areas that may flood. Some of our flood-prone areas are not shown on the flood map because they are due to local storm drainage problems. During heavy rain storms, drainage problems may cause flooded roads, local ponding and/or overflowing ditches. Our worst and most frequent flooding occurs along Clear Creek, but other waterways also rise out of their banks and can flood homes.

your family. Just because you haven’t had flood damage in the past doesn’t mean you will be safe the next time the water rises. Don’t make a big mistake and think that disas- ter assistance or federal loans will be your best solution. If your home or business is damaged, you may be required to get a permit to make repairs. If repairs cost more than 50 percent of the market value of your building, FEMA reg- ulations require you to bring the building “into compliance” with the floodplain regulations. This could mean elevating the building on a higher foundation or other measures to satisfy the rules. If you experience major flood damage and are covered by flood insurance, in addition to the regular insurance payment, you may be eligible for up to $30,000 more (called Increased Cost of Compliance [ICC]). This money pays for property protection and compliance. Remember to save all documents such as receipts and photos associated with flood damage repair which will be helpful for your flood damage claim and flood mitigation insurance. Call the City for a damage estimate and remem- ber to apply for a permit in order to qualify for this money. Learn more at pearlandtx.gov/floodplain .

FLOOD INSURANCE PROTECTS YOU FINANCIALLY

If your home or business is in the floodplain or in an area where stormwater collects, flood insurance is recom - mended. Flood damage is not covered by your standard property insurance policy or your renter ’s policy. Some mortgages require you to buy flood insurance, but you can buy a policy even if your lender doesn’t require it. Most insurance agents can sell you a policy. This important financial protection can pay for cleanup costs and to repair damage to your building. Be sure to ask about coverage to help replace your personal belongings or building con- tents. Note! There is a 30-day waiting period before cover- age takes effect--don’t wait for the next storm to protect

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The Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) allows the City of Pearland to discharge into surface water of the state. Best Management Practices

The City’s second five-year plan for its Stormwater Management Plan was approved by TCEQ in 2015 and is available to the public through the City’s Stormwater Management webpage. The Stormwater Management Plan basically deals with the ways to improve the surface water quality using various best management practices (BMPs) There are a number of ways that a home or business owner can help reduce the chemical, biological and physical pollutants off the ground and out of the storm sewer system. Some BMPs include to:

■ Limit the use of fertilizers and pesticides. ■ Keep sewage from being disposed of in storm drains. ■ Pick up after your pets. ■ Clean vehicles at a wash station or in the grass. ■ Never dispose toxic chemicals down a storm drain. ■ Do not throw trash into a storm drain. ■ Properly dispose of trash or yard waste. ■ Never dispose of fats, oils and grease down a drain.

44 miles of storm sewers in the City of Pearland

10 water wells supply groundwater from the Evangeline and Chicote aquifers

4.56 billion gallons of water produced by the City of Pearland water system in 2017

515 million gallons of water loss in 2017

City of Pearland’s

Comprehensive Plan Coming Soon

A new City of Pearland Comprehensive Plan is now under development as we seek to identify a shared vision for the city’s future.

■ Draft Strategies – How do we do that? ■ Adoption – Develop those strategies into actionable items.

A Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy statement adopted by City Council that provides guidance

The Community Development Department planning team will spearhead the effort, and has hired Kim- ley-Horn and Associates, Inc. as the consulting plan- ners who will support city staff in the development of the plan. Also contributing will be the Compre- hensive Plan Advisory Committee, made up of a wide range of individuals who live and/or work in Pearland. Anyone who lives, works, or plays in Pearland is also encouraged to engage in the process. There will be many opportunities throughout the pro- cess for the public to submit their thoughts and ideas. Community meetings and events will be held at varying times and places to allowmany chances to attend, and online engagement will be available as well.

for the future growth and development of the city. Building on the work of previously approved city plans, and dubbed Pearland 2040, this plan will include specific goals and recommend strategies to achieve them. Focusing on areas such as Land Use, Infrastructure, Utilities, Safety, and Parks, the plan will help Pearland move forward with a common and connected vision. There are five major steps to the project: ■ Foundations – Who is Pearland now? ■ Community Visioning – Who do we want Pearland to be? ■ Design Solutions – What can we do to achieve the vision?

Visit www.pearland2040.com for more information and to sign up for e-mail updates. In addition, an interactive map is now available where anyone can submit notes on what they like or don’t like anywhere in Pearland.

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In 2008, a meeting was scheduled inviting citizens to meet with Mayor Tom Reid, Pearland city council members, Precinct 4 commissioner Rhodenbaugh and others to demonstrate to the city that a second library was needed. Geoffrey Tonini, a Shadow Creek resident, related that at this first meeting, citizens packed the room showing support for a second library in Pearland. It was at this meeting that the idea of a “Friends” group was first discussed. On September 14, 2010, the Friends group met formally for the first time. Since a second library was felt to be a long-term project, discussion focused on a short-term solution such as a “store-front library” as an intermediate step. The Friends began the application process for becoming a 501(c)(3) organization and approval was granted in 2012. The Friends became very active in the community promoting the library and the Friends group in presentations and booths at various school and city events. The Friends have supported the Pearland Westside Library in its growth from a closet sized room in the Westside Event Center to a store-front library on Business Center Drive to the development of the new stand-alone library on Shadow Creek Parkway with an anticipated opening date in January, 2022. The Friends now have over 95 members and continue to support the Pearland Westside Library with funds for programs, gifts for reading challenges, supplies and other items not covered by the library budget. They are currently focusing on fundraising related to the needs of the new West Pearland Library building on Shadow Creek Parkway. Anyone interested in more information, becoming a member, or learning about ways to help should go to the Friends website: pearlandwestsidelibraryfriends.org . Libraries are an essential part of any community and make learning and recreational opportunities available to all. For many years, the Tom Reid Library on Liberty Drive was able to meet the needs of Pearland citizens. As the city of Pearland expanded and growth increased on the west side of Pearland near the 288 corridor, the need for a second library began to come clear. Friends of West Pearland Library

Top: Friends of Pearland Westside Library Bottom: Architect’s rendering of the planned new library on Shadow Creek Parkway near Kirby Drive.

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COMMUNITY

TOM REID LIBRARY EVENTS 3522 Liberty Dr., Pearland, Texas 77581 281.652.1677 // bcls.lib.tx.us // @pearlandlibrary All events are free and open to the public.

MONTHLY CRAFTS2GO Pick up a fun monthly craft project at the library and complete at home!   Kits available all month at the circulation desk while supplies last All ages Pearland Tom Reid Library

WRITERS’ GROUP A place for adult writers to hone and share their creative writing skills with a supportive group. December 10, January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8 / 6:30 p.m. Adults CHILDREN TODDLER STORYTIME Listen to stories, sing songs and play with toys afterward. Every Tuesday / 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. 18–36 months and their caregivers PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Listen to stories and sing songs, followed by a fun craft.

ADULTS BOOKWORMS BOOK CLUB Enjoy lively discussion with fellow book lovers every month. Every First Monday / 6:30 p.m. December 6 / Holiday Book Exchange January 3 / The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner February 7 / Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead March 7 / Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan April 4 / Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Adults NOVEL DISCUSSIONS Enjoy lively discussion with fellow book lovers every month. All book selections are first novels from debut authors. Discover your new favorite author today! Every Third Monday / 6:30 p.m. December 20 / Winter Counts by David Heska Weiden January 24 / What Comes After by Jeanne Tompkins February 28 / Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian March 21 / The Five Wounds by Kristin Valdez Qade April 18 / Revival Season by Monica West Adults

Every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. 3–6 years and their caregivers

TEENS & TWEENS TWEEN SCENE A variety of teen-oriented crafts and activities. Last Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. Ages 13–17

FAMILY FUN NIGHT Enjoy a seasonal craft or activity perfect for the whole family to make together. First Wednesday of each month / 6:30 p.m. All ages Pearland Tom Reid Library

WILD HOUR WEDNESDAYS WITH DELORES FENWICK NATURE CENTER Learn all about nature with this fun and educational storytime

brought to you by Katie from the DFNC!   Last Wednesday of every month / 4 p.m. Best suited for 3–10 years

Pearland Tom Reid Library

WEST PEARLAND LIBRARY EVENTS 2803 Business Center Dr., Suite 101, Pearland, Texas 77584 713.436.0995 // bcls.lib.tx.us // @pearlandwestsidelibrary All events are free and open to the public.

ADULTS ADULT BOOK CLUB

Enjoy lively discussion with fellow book lovers every month. Please email [email protected] for meeting information! Fourth Thursday of the month / 6:30 p.m. Adults CHILDREN STORYTIME Enjoy engaging, interactive programming designed just for first through fifth graders! For more specific information on a date’s program, please check the branch calendar on our website or Facebook page. See webpage or contact library for location information Every Wednesday / 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers TODDLER TIME Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories for our littlest readers. See webpage or contact library for location information Every Monday / 10:30 a.m. Toddlers ages 12-36 months and their caregivers

GENERAL INFORMATION

REGISTER TODAY FOR PROGRAMS Registration begins on December 1.

The City of Pearland Parks & Recreation has made it easy for you to register for the program of your choice. A participant may not register more than seven days after a program has started. Program fees will not be prorated for an individual registering after a program has begun. There are two ways for you to submit your registration: 1 ONLINE

2 WALK-IN Walk-in registrations are accepted at the Pearland Parks & Recreation Welcome Center at 4141 Bailey Rd. from 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For facility hours of operation, call 281.412.8900 .

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