‘Let’s Play Irving’ Update: Lee Park Pool Groundbreaking Coming Soon
Get ready to ‘Play, Irving!’ The official design of the new Lee Park Swimming Pool will be unveiled by the end of May, with construction slated to begin later this summer. The facility remains on track to open in summer 2025.
A conceptual design released late last year showed plans for a slide, play zone for younger swimmers, a beach style entry, lap lanes, shaded seating and more. Design elements were chosen based on resident feedback gathered from an online survey and public meeting.
Stay tuned for updates about the new indoor swimming pool at Senter Park and the Mustang Park MultiGenerational Facility & Aquatics Center. Keep an eye out for resident input opportunities later this summer.
To learn more about the 'Let’s Play Irving': Elevating Aquatics and Recreation projects and to subscribe to the newsletter, visit CityofIrving.org/PlayIrving n
Parks and Recreation Activities
June 3-Aug. 9 | Let’s Play Irving Summer Camp
One great camp – six convenient locations!
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | $100 per child, per week
Children in grades K-5 are invited to have the best summer ever with games, crafts and many more fun activities. Each week, campers will have the opportunity to go on a variety of adventures. Camp will be 10 week long sessions beginning June 3, Monday through Friday. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Residents must present a valid IPAR card at the time of registration, along with payment in full or a nonrefundable $10 deposit to secure a space. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
May 10 | ICAN Resource Fair
8:30 a.m. to noon | Ages 50 and older | Free
This event showcases an array of resources and vendors dedicated to meeting the needs of seniors. Raffles and refreshments while supplies last.
May 16 | Older American’s Month Celebration
9 to 11 a.m. | Ages 50 and older | Free
Cruise into the parking lot to see some cool cars and hear some great music. Vendors will be on-site with information regarding transportation, housing services, health and wellness, senior scams, longterm care, financial services and more. Refreshments will be provided while supplies last.
Lively Pointe Youth Center
909 N. O’Connor Road, (972) 721-8090
May 10 | Mother’s Day Build Your Own Bouquet
5 to 7 p.m. | Ages 12-17 | Free
Register in-person with an IPAR card at a neighborhood recreation center or at CityofIrving.org/IrvingRec
Cimarron Park Recreation Center
201 Red River Trail, (972) 910-0702
May 10 | Mother’s Day Painting and Pasta
6 to 8 p.m. | Ages 18 and older | $5
Give mom the gift of quality time with a paintbrush in one hand and a plate full of pasta in the other. Registration is required by May 3.
Georgia Farrow Recreation Center
530 W. Davis Drive, (972) 721-2519
May 10 | Donuts with Mom
9 a.m. to noon | All ages | Free Mothers and mother figures are invited to enjoy a sweet treat with their children.
Heritage Senior Center
200 S. Jefferson St., (972) 721-2496
May 9 | Mother’s Day Recognition
9 to 10 a.m. | Ages 50 and older | Free Celebrate Mother's Day with love and appreciation for moms with heartfelt recognition and refreshments, while supplies last.
Pick from an array of flowers to gift to your mother or mother figure for a bouquet to make her heart blossom.
May 20 | Monday Night Pop-Ups: STEM Projects
5 to 7 p.m. | Ages 12-17 | Free
Creativity is the key to understanding science, technology, engineering and math. Teens will create a project and be encouraged to think outside the box. Registration is required.
Mustang Park Recreation Center
2223 Kinwest Parkway, (972) 556-1334
May 4 | Pickleball Palooza
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Ages 18 and older | Free Calling all pickleball enthusiasts! Stop by this comeand-go fun event for players of all levels. All players must bring their own paddles and balls.
Senter Park Recreation Center
901 S. Senter Road, (972) 721-2641
May 10 | Mother’s Day Luncheon
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | All ages | Free
An event filled with good company, games and laughter. Registration is required by May 8.
Register in person at a local recreation center or online at CityofIrving.org/IrvingRec
Library Programs, Stories, MiY Zone and Fun
Each library location offers free activities for all ages and interests. In addition, the online library is always open by visiting CityofIrving.org/Library and social media. Contact (972) 721-2440 for information about MiY Zone Makerspace age and other requirements.
May 10 | Storywalk Friday
11 a.m. | South Irving Library | Kids
Make a craft and then listen to a story in the park.
May 11 | Book It: Curious George
2:30 p.m. | Valley Ranch Library | Kids
Celebrate this classic book character with crafts, games and prizes.
May 11 | Spring Fling Party with Bubble Foam
2:30 p.m. | West Irving Library | Kids
Spring is in the air at this bubble foam party.
May 18 | MiY Edible Education: Vegan BBQ Sliders
2 p.m. | West Irving Library | Teens ages 13-18
Level up on kitchen skills by learning new culinary tips and tricks. Space is limited, and registration is required at the reference desk beginning one week before the program.
May 20 | Book Lovers Happy Hour: Quoting Hamlet
6 p.m. | South Irving Library | Adults
This informal discussion group focuses on a general theme each time and meets in person on the fourth Monday of every other month, except for May, which meets a week early due to Memorial Day. This month readers are encouraged to share titles that revolve around bookstores, libraries or the history of words.
Summer Reading Challenge
June is approaching and this year’s summer reading quest is “Adventure Begins at Your Library” with the Irving Public Library 2024 Summer Reading Challenge.
IRVING INDOOR AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
Indoor Pool
North Lake Natatorium (NLN) 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd., (972) 756-0860
For the most up-to-date information, visit CityofIrving.org/Aquatics
May 17-19 | Blended Lifeguard Certification
Training Ages 15 and older | $125 | NLN
Become a certified lifeguard. Irving Parks and Recreation hires Red Cross-certified lifeguards for part- and full-time summer and year-round positions. Visit CityofIrving.org/Lifeguard for more information.
Blended learning combines online learning with in-person skills sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency. Complete all eLearning modules two days prior to the first in-person skills session; must provide proof. Successful completion of the course will result in American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid, CPRProfessional Rescuer and AED certifications.
Course Prerequisites:
Must be 15 on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding course.
Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface, then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
Tread water for two minutes, no hands.
Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
May 6, 8, 13, 15 | Irving Sharks Summer Tryouts
Ages 7-17 | Free | NLN
Swimmers must be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the four competitive strokes. Fine technique and endurance will be improved throughout the season. Required to be able to swim 25 yards freestyle, 25 yards backstroke, 25 yards breaststroke and 25 yards butterfly. Swimmers who have completed the Learn-toSwim Youth Swim Level 6 or Teen Swim Level 3 programs may try out.
Register in person or online at CityofIrving.org/IrvingRec
JOIN AN IRVING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
Explore favorite reading genres, as well as broaden literary horizons by attending one or more of Irving Public Library’s seven book clubs for adults. These clubs cover a wide range of interests and most meet once a month. Event times and dates are subject to change. Visit the calendar for details at CityofIrving.org/Library
The library also offers a DIY approach to personal book club meetings with Book Gab to Go kits, which are available for a wide variety of titles. Each kit contains multiple copies of the chosen book, discussion questions and more. The club’s designated contact must have a current fullaccess Irving Public Library card with no blocks, and complete a registration request online at CityofIrving.org/1113
