3 Phone Numbers/Websites 4 Baseball Fields * 5 Ben Briar Park 6 Big Island Slough 7 Bliss Meadows Park 8 Bowling Green Park 9 Bramley Park 10 Burke/Crenshaw Park* 12 Cascade Park 13 Community Park 14 Crane Park 15 Deepwater Optimist Park 16 Deepwater Play Lot 17 East Southmore Park 18 El Jardin Beach* 19 Fairmont Park 20 Friendship Gardens 21 Gardens Park 22 Ghana Play Lot 23 Golf Course 24 Golden Acres Park 25 Golden Acres Rec. Center* 26 Holly Bay Court 28 Light Company Park 29 Madison Jobe Senior Center 30 Memorial Park 31 Multipurpose Rec. Center 32 Oaks Drive Play Lot Table of Contents 33 O Dell Harrison Rec. Center* 34 Olson Park 35 PAL Gymnasium 36 Parkgate North Park 37 Parklane Play Lot 38 Parkview Park 39 Pasadena Highlands Park 40 Peter C. Fogo Rec. Center* 41 Pine Park 42 Queens Park 43 Red Bluff Park 44 Revelon Park 45 Rusk Park 46 Rusk Rec. Center* 47 Satsuma Park 48 Sherwood Park 49 South St. Soccer Fields 50 Strawberry Park & Water Park 51 Strawberry Rec. Center & Pavilion 52 Sunset Park 53 Swimming Pools & Splash Pads 54 Tartar Park 55 Universal/All-Access Park 56 Vermillion Park 57 Yellowstone Park The Pasadena Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer you this totally free resource. We hope you enjoy our PASADENA PARKS GUIDE Core Values Pasadena Parks & Recreation 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. We are trust builders, developing and maintaining the trust of those we serve and those who serve with us. 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. We have respect for all co-workers, residents and the environment. (Information in this booklet is subject to change.) *Rental Facilities
Important Phone Numbers Parks and Recreation Office: 713-475-7048 Parks and Recreation Fax: 713-477-7210 Adaptive Recreation: 281-487-1755 Animal Control: 281-991-0602 Aquatics: 713-948-0322 Athletics: 713-475-1229 City Hall: 713-477-1511 Convention Center: 281-487-4331 Golden Acres Recreation Center: 281-998-0284 Golf Course: 281-481-0834 Heritage Park and Museum: 713-472-0565 Mayor s Action Line: 713-475-5555 O Dell Recreation Center: 713-477-6491 Peter C. Fogo Recreation Center: 713-589-1897 Rusk Recreation Center: 713-473-4257 Senior Center (Madison Jobe): 713-477-0175 Tennis Center (Strawberry Park): 713-941-8631 Police Dispatch: 713-477-1221 Texas Parks and Wildlife: 800-792-1112 City of Pasadena Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation Aquatics Athletics (PAL Gym) Golden Acres Golf Course Museum O Dell Harrison Peter C. Fogo Rusk Senior Center Tennis Important Web Sites (The www. prefix is not necessary.) pasadenatexas.net fun.pasadenatexas.net mrc.pasadenatexas.net swim.pasadenatexas.net pal.pasadenatexas.net ga-rec.pasadenatexas.net golf.pasadenatexas.net museum.pasadenatexas.net harrison-rec.pasadenatexas.net fogo-rec.pasadenatexas.net rusk-rec.pasadenatexas.net mjsc.pasadenatexas.net tennis.pasadenatexas.net Baseball Fields Barnett Ben Briar Park 1115 C Bennett (New Colt) Lee, West, Kapner & Towery Strawberry Park 1200 Parkside (Pasadena Pee Wee) Patterson Ben Briar Park 1115 B Bennett (Deepwater Little League) Spiller Strawberry Park 2912 Strawberry (Rental) Mitchell Ben Briar Park 1115 A Bennett (New Colt) Gardner East Southmore Park 1401 Starkey (Pony) Gary, Harris & Henry East Southmore Park 3006 E. Southmore (Pasadena Little League) Karr & Gibson Deepwater Optimist Park 503 Parkwood (Girls Softball) Phelps, Bashforth & Peterson Fairmont Park 714 Fairmont (Rental) Burke/Crenshaw Burke/Crenshaw Park 4950 Burke (New Girls Softball) Kipper Mease (Harris County) 10700 Red Bluff (Adult League) Call PAL Gym for details: 713-475-1229
Ben Briar Park (1115 Bennett Dr.) Open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 6.75 acres Three lighted ball fields (Patterson, Barnett and Mitchell) Bleachers Swings Worm climber Seven mile bike trail Two bird blinds Two barbecue pits Five picnic tables Two porta potties Two parking lots Two ramps to water Four benches Water fountain Horseshoe pit Exercise equipment Big Island Slough (9800 Red Bluff Rd.) Open from 6:30 a.m. to sundown 6.75 acres Date acquired: April 4th, 1961 Date acquired: not available 5 6
Half-moon basketball court Backstop Bliss Meadows Park (5900 South Meadow Dr.) 4.40 acres Half-moon basketball court Swings Bench Bowling Green Park (4200 Wyatt St.) 0.69 acres Date acquired: February 1981 Date acquired: 1969 7 8
Bramley Park (6500 Bramley Dr.) 2.25 acres Burke/Crenshaw Park (4950 Burke Rd.) Open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 100 acres Swings Bench Lighted walking/jogging trail (.75 mile around; 1 mile, 20 feet if you walk the figure-eight configuration) Pavilion (Call for availability) Gazebo (Call for availability) Four girls softball fields Restroom facilities Drinking fountain Disc golf course Two parking lots Park benches One pier Swings Lake Date acquired: February 1977 9 10
Burke/Crenshaw Park (Continued) Cascade Park Swing set Basketball court (1298 W. Southmore Ave.) 0.97 acre Date acquired: January 1970 Date acquired: March 26, 1952 11 12
Half-moon basketball court One backstop Community Park (1600 Community Drive) 1.5 acres Two barbecue pits Basketball court Swings Crane Park (100 Spooner St.) 0.5 acre Date acquired: February 4, 1947 Date acquired: 1974 Dedication 13 14
Deepwater Optimist Park (502 Parkwood Dr.) Open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 56 acres Deepwater Play Lot (3704 Meadowlake Rd.) 2 acres Two lighted ball fields (Karr and Gibson) Micro-center Walking trail (0.9 mile) Four youth soccer fields Deepwater Girls Softball Association Date acquired: Not available Date acquired: Leased park (date not available) 15 16
East Southmore Park (2910 Southmore Ave.) Open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 40 acres PAL Gym Recreation Facility Two micro-centers Four lighted ball fields Swing Slide Y.E.S. (Youth Enrichment Services) El Jardin Beach (500 El Jardin Dr.) Open from 6:30 a.m. to sundown 10 acres Beach Park benches Picnic tables Barbecue pits Electrical outlets (Electrical outlets may be reserved through the Parks and Recreation Office at 713-475-7048.) Date acquired: September 17, 1942 Date acquired: Not available 17 18
Fairmont Park (714 Fairmont) Open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 6 acres Three lighted ball fields (Bashforth, Phelps, and Peterson) Two picnic tables Flower garden Benches Friendship Gardens (100 W. Shaw Ave.) 0.25 acre Date acquired: November, 24, 1971 Date acquired: 1932 19 20
Gardens Park (1300 Scott St.) 1.72 acres Ghana Play Lot (6146 Ghana Ln.) 0.54 acre Swings One half-moon basketball court Swings Date acquired: December 3, 1943 Date acquired: Not available 21 22
Golf Course (1000 Duffer Ln.) Open from sunup to sundown, 7 days a week 160 acres 281-481-0834 18 Holes 72 Par Driving range Fully equipped pro shop Call for pricing Club Car golf carts Recreational facility Gazebo Park benches One barbecue pit Half-moon basketball court Swing set Golden Acres Park (5000 Oak Ave.) 2 acres 23 Date acquired: 1979 Date acquired: February 3, 1970 24
Golden Acres Recreation Center (5001 Oak Ave.) M - F: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Summer Operating Hours: M - F: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 281-998-0284 Golden Acres Recreation facility is available for party rentals. For more details, please call 713-475-7048 or visit our website: fun.pasadenatexas.net Max. capacity for seating: 70 Minimum rental (4 hours): $150 Non-resident fee: $20 Security deposit: $100 Additional fee per hour: $20 Holly Bay Court (7102 Crenshaw) Open from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. 30.74 acres 0.8 mile lighted walking trail (connects to Armand Bayou Walking Trail) Exercise equipment Two benches Swings Barbecue pit Water fountain Restroom facilities 25 26
Holly Bay Court (Continued) Light Company Park Basketball court Barbecue pits Benches (1004 W. Shaw St.) 0.68 acre Date acquired: Not available Date acquired: Deeded January 1979 27 28
Spacious Senior Center with large special events room connecting to kitchen. Please call for more info and a calendar of daily events. Four pool tables Computer lab Quilting room Exercise room Dance floor Two shuffleboard tables Madison Jobe Senior Center (1700 E. Thomas) Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays 713-477-0175 Splash pad Skate park Water fountain Park benches Gazebo Soccer fields Covered basketball court (six goals) Running track (1/4 mi.) Two restroom facilities Memorial Park (500 W. Jackson Ave.) Open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 59 acres Date acquired: 1984 Date acquired: Collectively obtained from 1942 to 1975 29 30
Multipurpose Recreation Center (Located at Universal/All-Access Park 5200 Burke Rd.) M - F: 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. 281-487-1755 The Multipurpose Recreation Center is a facility specifically dedicated to recreational activities, programs and events for youth and adults living with disabilities. The Multipurpose Center serves persons ages 5 to 55 years of age with any type of physical and/or cognitive disability. Swings Basketball court Oaks Drive Play Lot (1400 Oaks Drive) 0.097 acre Universal/all-access playground (See page 56) Gymnasium Weight room Game room Swimming pool Softball field 31 Date acquired: 1988 Date acquired: 1957 Plat Dedication
O Dell Harrison Recreation Center (Located at Red Bluff Park 415 Delta St.) M - F: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Summer Operating Hours: M - F: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 713-477-6491 O Dell Harrison Recreation facility is available for party rentals. For more details, please call 713-475-7048 or visit our website: fun.pasadenatexas.net Park benches Swing Slide Olson Park (7300 Olson Road) 0.75 acre Multipurpose Room Rental Rates: Max. capacity for seating: 120 Minimum rental (4 hours): $250 Non-resident fee: $40 Security deposit: $150 Additional fee per hour: $25 Date acquired: 1973 33 34
PAL Gymnasium (2910 Southmore Ave.) Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PAL Gym Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: noon - 8 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. 713-475-1229 Indoor basketball court Indoor volleyball court Y.E.S. Youth Enrichment Services Four lighted baseball fields (Gary, Henry, Harris and Gardner) Small park Half-moon basketball court Swing Benches Parkgate North Park (3900 Zuni Trail) 1.2 acres Date acquired: 1956 Date acquired: March 21, 1978 35 36
Open play area Parklane Play Lot (200 W. Parklane) 1.35 acres Drinking fountain Basketball court Gazebo Backstop Swings Parkview Park (2400 Burke Rd.) 2.4 acres Date acquired: April 24, 1946 Date acquired: Leased March 14, 1969 37 38
Basketball court Benches Barbecue pits Pavilion Walking trail Water fountain Pavilion Rental Rates: Max. capacity for seating: N/A Minimum rental (4 hrs.): $50 Non-resident fee: $20 Security Deposit: $35 Additional fee per hour: $20 Pasadena Highlands Park (400 Juanita Circle) 2 acres Peter C. Fogo Recreation Center (Located at Sunset Park 914 W. Hart Ave.) M - F: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Summer Operating Hours: M - F: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 713-589-1897 Fogo Recreation facility is available for party rentals. For more details, please call 713-475-7048 or visit our website (www. prefix not needed): fun.pasadenatexas.net Multipurpose Room Rental Rates: Max. capacity for seating: 80 Minimum rental (4 hours): $200 Non-resident fee: $20 Security deposit: $150 Additional fee per hour: $25 Date acquired: Not available 39 40
Walking trail Swings Basketball court Backstop Pine Park (6100 Pine Ave.) 3 acres One backstop Six basketball goals Park benches Queens Park (800 Queens) 2.2 acres Date acquired: Not available Date acquired: May 20, 1974 41 42
Red Bluff Park (415 Delta St.) Open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 6.49 acres Gazebo and pavilion are available for party rentals. For more details, please call 713-475-7048 or visit our website: fun.pasadenatexas.net Splash Pad Recreation facility Gazebo Basketball courts Pavilion Benches Swimming pool Walking trail Two backstops Half-moon basketball court Three backstops Swings Revelon Park (900 Foster St.) 4 acres Date acquired: November 3, 1953 Date acquired: February 7, 1947 43 44
Recreation facility Basketball court Benches Walking trail Rusk Park (708 Witter St.) 1.38 acres Rusk Recreation Center (Located at Rusk Park 708 Witter St.) M - F: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Summer Operating Hours: M - F: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 713-473-4257 Rusk Recreation facility is available for party rentals. For more details, please call 713-475-7048 or visit our website: fun.pasadenatexas.net Multipurpose Room Rental Rates: Max. capacity for seating: 60 Minimum rental (4 hours): $150 Non-resident fee: $20 Security deposit: $100 Additional fee per hour: $20 Date acquired: 1989 45 46
Satsuma Park (1001 Satsuma St.) Open from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. 5.76 acres Covered basketball court with six goals Gazebo Restrooms Backstop Swings Walking trail Basketball court Sherwood Park (909 Sherwood Dr.) 0.63 acre Date acquired: December 1974 Date acquired: September 1977 47 48
Four soccer fields Two bathrooms 20 trash cans Concession stand South Street Soccer Fields (801 South St.) Open from 6:30 a.m. to sundown 9.5 acres Strawberry Park & Strawberry Water Park (2900 Lafferty Rd.) Park open from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call (713) 948-0322 for water park times, fees and availability. 50 acres Water park (15,928 sq. ft.) Lazy river Three large water slides Umbrellas and canopies One-mile lighted walking/jogging trail Pavilion with two stages Full-size basketball court Restroom facilities Three workout stations Baseball fields 15 tennis courts War memorial Park benches Barbecue pits Swings Water fountain Date acquired: January 6, 1958
Strawberry Recreation Center and Pavilion (Located at Strawberry Park 2900 Lafferty Rd.) Strawberry Recreation Center and Strawberry Pavilion are available for party rentals. For more details, please call 713-475-7048 or visit our website: fun.pasadenatexas.net Recreation Center Details: Max. capacity for seating: 60 Minimum rental (4 hours): $150 Non-resident fee: $20 Security deposit: $100 Additional fee per hour: $20 Pavilion Details: Splash Pad Recreation facility Six basketball goals Swimming pool Benches Three barbeque pits Walking trail Sunset Park (914 W. Hart Ave.) Open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 6.49 acres Max. capacity for seating: N/A Minimum rental (4 hours): $150 Non-resident fee: $20 Security deposit: $75 Additional fee per hour: $20 Date acquired: January 6, 1958 Date acquired: 1940 51 52
Swimming Pools Strawberry Water Park 1104 Parkside Pasadena, TX 77502 Call for details Phone: 713-944-0262 Red Bluff Pool 415 Delta Pasadena, TX 77506 Call for details Phone: 713-920-1783 Splash Pads Memorial Splash Pad 500 W. Jackson Pasadena, TX 77506 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone: 713-475-7048 Red Bluff Splash Pad 415 Delta Pasadena, TX 77506 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone: 713-475-7048 Swings Worm climber Slide Tatar Park (1900 Pasadena Blvd. at Garner) 1.94 acres Sunset Pool 914 W. Hart Ave. Pasadena, TX 77506 Call for details Phone: 713-589-1043 Sunset Splash Pad 914 W. Hart Ave. Pasadena, TX 77506 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone: 713-475-7048 Aquatics Main Office: 1104 Parkside, Pasadena, TX 77502 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone: 713-948-0322 Date acquired: Not available 54
Universal/All-Access Park (5200 Burke Rd.).16 acre Wheelchair-accessible playground Wheelchair-accessible teeter-totter Train climber Play stations Two exercise stations Adaptive swing set Net climber Sand digger Benches Gazebo Two barbecue pits Benches Backstop Vermillion Park (500 Vermillion Dr.) 1 acre 55 Date acquired: 1988 Date acquired: November 5, 1970 56
Yellowstone Park (4800 Yellowstone Dr.) Open from 6:30 a.m. to sundown 3.63 acres Bench Swings Date acquired: December 1986 57
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CHANGES EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2013 City of Pasadena Parks & Recreation Department 3111 San Augustine Ave Pasadena, Tx 77503 Office: 713-475-7048 Fax: 713-477-7210 RECREATION FACILITIES RENTAL INFORMATION Facility Location Max. Capacity Max. Capacity Min. Rental Non-Resident Security Additional per Fire for seating Marshall 4 Hours Fee Deposit Fee Per Hour GOLDEN ACRES (33' x 47') 5001 Oak 100 70 $150.00 $20.00 $100.00 $20.00 O'DELL HARRISON (48' x 60') 415 Delta 192 120 $250.00 $40.00 $150.00 $25.00 PETER C. FOGO (35' x 42') 914 Hart St. 100 80 $200.00 $20.00 $150.00 $25.00 RUSK 708 Witter 60 60 $150.00 $20.00 $100.00 $20.00 (22' x 40') STRAWBERRY CENTER front room (24' x 39') back room (33' x 27') 2900 Lafferty 60 60 $150.00 $20.00 $100.00 $20.00 Burke/Crenshaw Gazebo 5500 Burke N/A $50.00 $20.00 $30.00 $10.00 Burke/Crenshaw Pavilion 4950 Burke 300 $275 (4 hours) $350 (8 hours) $50 (tables/chairs) $150.00 Red Bluff Gazebo (O'Dell) 415 Delta N/A $50.00 $20.00 $30.00 $10.00 Highlands Pavilion 400 Juanita Circle N/A $50.00 $20.00 $35.00 $20.00 Red Bluff Pavilion (O'Dell) 415 Delta N/A $50.00 $20.00 $35.00 $20.00 Strawberry Pavilion 2900 Lafferty N/A $150.00 $20.00 $75.00 $20.00 El Jardin (Electrical Only) (001-4511) 500 El Jardin N/A N/A $35.00 N/A $35.00 N/A Rental Rules: No smoking inside the buildings. No alcohol in the park or inside the buildings. To reserve a building, please visit the Parks & Recreation Office at 3111 San Augustine, or for more information call (713) 475-7048. In order to be considered a Pasadena resident, the individual renting the room and signing the contract must have a Pasadena address.