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Parks and Recreation Department
City of San Antonio

News Releases

Parks and Recreation Department Public Relations Office contacts:

Kelly Irvin
Public Relations Manager
210-207- 6122
kelly.irvin@sanantonio.gov

Jody Garcia
Marketing Specialist
210-207-4207
jody.garcia@sanantonio.gov

Selected Releases

May 4, 2010
Meetings set for San Antonio Zoo presentation
On Brackenridge Park Property Reuse

March 17, 2010
Registration dates announced
for Summer Youth Program school sites

March 17, 2010
Curfew to be lifted at selected parks
for Easter Weekend festivities

Aug. 18, 2009
Come Out and Play Day to celebrate
benefits of active, healthy lifestyle

Aug. 5, 2009
Summer fun continues
with pool season extension

July 14, 2009
San Antonio earns Playful City USA
designation from KaBOOM!

June 15
CAM activities garner department
national Dorothy Mullens Award

June 5, 2009
Parks and Recreation volunteer coach
snags coach of the year award

May 27, 2009
City's outdoor pools open
for summer season of fun

May 13, 2009
Our Part of Town talent show
open auditions set


May 5, 2009
Registration continues
For Summer Youth Program


May 1, 2009
Ribbon-cutting slated for first segment
of Leon Creek Greenway

April 10, 2009
Public meeting slated
on proposed land transfer

April 7, 2009
BRAVO! show features
flamenco, folklorico, modern dance

March 30, 2009
Curfew lifted at selected parks
for Easter holiday festivities

March 29, 2009
city officials break ground
on new neighborhood park

March 10, 2009
Hearing slated on proposal
to name nature area for Sinkins

March 8, 2009
City officials, UIW break ground
on Denman Estate park project

March 6, 2009
Brackenridge Park parking facility
opens with fanfare

March 4, 2009
Dry weather prompts warning
to exercise caution when barbecuing

Feb. 23, 2009
World Record Event to celebrate
Barrera Community Center opening

Feb. 19, 2009
Voelcker Park Phase 1A
slated for groundbreaking

Feb. 11, 2009
Bonnie Conner Park
grand opening festivities set

Feb. 2, 2009
Arts program receives
NRPA southwest award

Jan. 28, 2009
Creekways Program, Voelcker Park honored
with local planning awards


Jan. 27, 2009
Wanna be a lifeguard?
check out the hiring party!

Jan. 23, 2009
Parks and Recreation Department
marketing campaign takes state award

Jan. 23, 2009
New senior and adult center
opens for business

Jan. 7, 2009
Community presentation set
on self-monitoring standards

Jan. 5, 2009
Applications available on-line
for summer 2009 recreation jobs

Jan. 5, 2009
Medina Greenway trails offer
great options for hiking, biking

Dec. 18, 2008
San Antonio Natatorium
to close temporarily


Dec. 11, 2008
Ronald R. Darner Parks and Recreation Operations Headquarters
dedication to honor former director

Dec. 10, 2008
Salado Creek Greenway in Tobin Park
features hike and bike trails
artwork donated by The Tobin Endowment

Nov. 18, 2008
Consultant to report
on tree canopy study results

Nov. 18, 2008
Completion of $2.45 million trail project
is first of 14 in creekway program

Nov. 17, 2008
Santa Coming to Town
on official City Christmas Card

Comments can be sent to kirvin@sanantonio.gov.


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