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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD AGENDA
4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025
REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 PM
Held in the Council Workroom
A. CALL TO ORDER
A.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS
An opportunity for citizens to address the Parks and Recreation Board on
matters which are scheduled on this agenda for consideration by the Board,
but not scheduled as a public hearing. In order to address the Parks and
Recreation Board during public comments, a Public Meeting Appearance
Card must be completed and presented to the recording secretary prior to the
start of the Parks and Recreation Board meeting.
B. ACTION ITEMS
B.1 Approve Minutes of the December 04 Parks and Recreation Board
meet)M
C. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS
C.1 Youth Sports Associations Annual Presentations for 2024
D. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
D.1 NRH20 Family Water Park Update
D.2 Parks Capital Projects Update
D.3 Parks Maintenance and Operations Update
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DA NRH Centre, Grand all Athletics, Senior Center, Richlan Tennis
Center, Programs and Services Up ate
E. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
E.1 Communitv Service Monthly Reports (November ® December)
Parks and Recreation oar pates ( ecember - January)
F. ADJOURNMENT
Certification
I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills
Parks and Recreation Board was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland
Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on
Friday, January 31, 2025 by 3:00 PM.
Cindy Dobbs, Office Coordinator
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are
available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must
be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City
Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information.
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Approve the Minutes of the December 2, 2024 Parks and Recreation
Board Meeting.
PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Director
SUMMARY:
The minutes are approved by a majority vote of the Board at Parks and Recreation Board
meetings.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Parks and Recreation Office prepares action minutes for each Parks and Recreation
Board meeting. The minutes from each meeting are placed on a later agenda for review
and approval by the Board. Upon approval of the minutes, an electronic copy will be
uploaded to the city's website.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of the December 2, 2024 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting.
MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
DECEMBER 2, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lewis called the meeting to order on December 2, 2024 at 6.00 p.m.
Present:
Tracye Lewis, Chair, Place 1
Charles Mather, Vice-Chair, Place 5
Shannon Kidd, Board Member, Place 2
Thomas Osen, Board Member, Place 3
Kieran McMahon, Board Member, Place 4
Cecille Delaney, Board Member, Place 6
Sean Nutt, Board Member, Place 7
Andrew Rivera, Board Alternate
Staff Members:
Adrien Pekurney, Director
Tanner Arwine, Assistant Director
Antonio Evangelista, Assistant Director
Frank Perez, NRH2O General Manager
Michael Wilson, Park Planning Manager
Cindy Dobbs, Office Coordinator
A.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak from the public.
B. ACTION ITEMS
B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 7, 2024 PARKS AND
RECREATION BOARD MEETING.
APPROVED
December 02, 2024
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER OSEN, SECONDED BY BOARD
ALTERNATE RIVERA TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 7, 2024 PARKS
AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 8-0.
B.2 REVIEW THE PARK AMENITY REQUEST POLICY AND CONSIDER
RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY STAFF REGARDING THE PARK AMENITY
REQUESTS FOR THE FY2025/26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BUDGET.
APPROVED
Mr. Tanner Arwine provided a summary of the Park Amenity Request Policy and
presented the two park amenity requests that were received by the Parks and Recreation
Department in 2024. The Parks and Recreation Board was asked to review these
requests and give direction to staff on considering these projects as part of the
2025-2026 CIP Budget. Mr. Arwine offered a visual presentation with explanations of
each item to the Board.
Request#1 -Additional Fountain or Pond Aeration System for the Lakes of Hometown.
Staff does not recommend an additional pond fountain but does recommend the
purchase and installation of a solar powered aerator. An explanation was given to the
Board why this was the staffs recommendation.
Request#2 - John Barfield Trail Reorienation on Spring Oak Drive. Staff recommends
the trail reorientation of the on-road portion of the John Barfield Trail to the Oncor power
line easement. An explanation was given to the Board why this was the staffs
recommendation.
THESE REQUESTS WERE REVIEWED INDIVIDUALLY. THE BOARD WAS
UNANIMOUSLY IN FAVOR OF PROCEEDING WITH STAFF'S RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR BOTH PARK AMENITY REQUESTS.
B.3 CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL TO READOPT THE NRH
YOUTH PROGRAMS STANDARDS OF CARE ORDINANCE.
APPROVED
Mr. Ron Newman presented the NRH Youth Programs Standards of Care Ordinance. Adopted
standards are a Texas Department of Family and Protective Services requirement for an exempt
status for day care licensing. The Parks and Recreation Board recommended to forward the Youth
Programs Standards of Care Ordinance to City Council for their consideration for adoption.
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A UNANIMOUS DECISION WAS MADE TO FORWARD THE YOUTH PROGRAMS
STANDARDS OF CARE ORDINANCE TO CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION
FOR ADOPTION.
C. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
CA NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK UPDATE
Mr. Frank Perez, NRH2O General Manager, provided an update on activities at NRH2O
Family Water Park.
-NRH2O just completed their 30th season and will focus on maintenance and repairs in
the off season. Such items include: new motor and pump assembly for the Endless River,
two new walk-in coolers, and drainage repairs.
-Annual Christmas Party is planned for team members. This is a kick off to hiring events
for the upcoming season. More events and hiring opportunities coming after the first of
February.
-Polar Plunge is scheduled for February 2. This is the 16th annual event that benefits the
Special Olympics.
-New and updated signage on Boulevard 26 is coming soon.
-Nitro Blast construction is on schedule.
-Christmas in Color drive thru display is getting into their busier part of the month.
C.2 PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE
Mr. Michael Wilson, Park Planning Manager, presented an update on capital projects.
-Tommy & Sue Brown Park Playground Replacement with Shade: This is substantially
complete and open to residents. A few minor details remain.
-Cross Timbers Disc Golf Course: First phase of construction starts soon.
-Fossil Creek Park Renovation: This project is ARPA-funded and requisitions are being
finalized for completion by the end of the calendar year.
Kay Granger Park and Legacy Park Playground Replacement: Contracts are being
negotiated for both sites. Construction will take place next summer since both parks are
on school grounds.
C.3 PARKS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS UPDATE
Mr. Tanner Arwine, Assistant Director, provided an update on parks maintenance and
operations activities.
-Signal Box Artwork update to the new artwork has begun. Installation is based on the
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weather, so this is an on-going process.
-Holiday lighting install is complete and on nightly for all to enjoy.
-Staff is working on vegetation control throughout the city. Fall landscape improvements
are also underway as well as fall tree planting.
-Staff has updated some of the outdoor furniture at Richland Tennis Center, courtesy of
a sponsorship to cover the cost of supplies.
-Athletic field usage has wrapped up but maintenance will start up again to prepare for
spring.
CA NRH CENTRE, GRAND HALL, ATHLETICS, SENIOR CENTER, RICHLAND
TENNIS CENTER, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES UPDATE
Mr. Antonio Evangelista, Assistant Director, presented an update on activities at the NRH
Centre, Grand Hall, Athletics, Senior Center, Cultural Arts and the Richland Tennis
Center.
-NRH Centre is offering turn-of-the-year specials; this is the largest promotion of the year.
-Splash Flix will feature a holiday movie in the indoor pool area.
-Youth programming participants are enjoying holiday-themed events. NRH PD recently
visited and had a presentation for the children.
-Leagues and Athletics are staying busy with indoor activities, such as Gutterball, Pickles
'n Paddles and volleyball.
-Grand Hall is staying busy with holiday parties including many city events.
-Richland Tennis Center is finishing up a record year. They host various tournaments and
offer various lessons that add to their success.
-NRH Senior Center is very grateful for their sponsors that make many of their activities
possible.
-Texas Jazz All-Stars are scheduled to play at the Grand Hall on January 2.
-Christmas Tree Lighting event will take place on Thursday, December 5. A drone show
will follow the tree lighting.
D. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Ms. Pekurney expressed condolences on the passing of Chair Lewis' father, Don Tipps
who recently passed away.
D.1 COMMUNITY SERVICE MONTHLY REPORTS (SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER)
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD UPDATE (OCTOBER)
E. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Lewis adjourned the meeting at 7.06 p.m.
December 02, 2024
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Tracye Lewis, Chair
ATTEST:
Cindy Dobbs, Office Coordinator
December 02, 2024
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Youth Sports Associations Annual Presentations for 2024
PRESENTER: Adrien Pekurney, Parks and Recreation Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Youth sports associations that use City of North Richland Hills athletic facilities are
required to provide an annual report to the Parks and Recreation Board on selected items
as outlined in the Seasonal Contractual Agreement for Park Site Use. Associations are
required to report their financials, income statement, registration details and program
offerings.
The following association will present their 2024 annual report:
• Birdville Area Youth Futbol Alliance (BAYFA)
• Richland Youth Association (RYA)
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: NRH2O Family Water Park Update
PRESENTER: Frank Perez, NRH2O General Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Staff will report on activities at NRH2O Family Water Park.
REVIEW OF EVENTS
A. Hiring and Training - NRH2O is gearing up to begin the process to interview and
hire the 350 plus seasonal team members who join the park's staff every year and
provide outstanding service to park guests. The first big event is the annual rehire
party for all team members looking to return for the upcoming season. The rehire
party will be held on Thursday February 6. Shortly thereafter, NRH2O staff will
begin to visit local high schools and interviews will begin for individuals looking to
join the water park team for the first time. Anyone interested in employment with
the park can go to www.nrh2o.comfiobs for more information. Staff training will
begin in late February and early March with the full time and supervisory team
attending management training, followed by leadership training and finally the
general orientation and department training for all seasonal team members.
B. Polar Plunge - The park is excited to again host the annual Polar Plunge on
Saturday, February 1 , 2025. This event benefits the Special Olympics of Texas —
Greater Fort Worth area and this year marks more than 16 years of NRH2O
partnering with Special Olympics for this amazing event. Participants will plunge
for proceeds by taking a teeth-chattering dip into freezing cold water! Registration
on plunge day will start at 8.30 a.m. For more information, contact Jordan Baccus
at ibaccus sotx.org. or Michael Shelley at mshellev .nrhtx.com. Proceeds help
support more than 4,200 athletes in the Greater Fort Worth Area. Registration
currently is healthy at an estimated 100 guests ready and willing to take the plunge.
The current forecast calls for temperatures in the 40's during the event.
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C. Off Season Activities - NRH2O staff are focusing on necessary repairs and
upgrades to attractions and buildings throughout the facility. Park staff are also
working on making sure all replacement furniture and shade structures are ready
for the 2025 season. This includes 10 new luxury loungers, over 100 new lounge
chairs, and 32 new picnic tables, completing a 4 year program to replace over 200
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D. Main Entry Sign Replacement — NRH2O staff continue to move forward on the
replacement of the original, main entry sign. The existing main entry sign has
been in place since the park opened in 1995. The new sign will feature an LED
panel facing both sides of Boulevard 26, along with the NRH2O logo. This new
sign will set off the main entrance to the park and allow many more marketing
opportunities not only for the park, but also for city events. The sign is expected
to be in place by the start of the 2025 season.
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E. Nitro Blast Update —The debut of the Nitro Blast in 2025 continues to get closer.
Construction crews are working to prepare the tower and columns for the new
slide pieces. Crews from ProSlide, the manufacturer of the Nitro Blast, continue
to make great headway on placing slide sections together in anticipation of using
a crane to lift and assemble the larger pieces. The slide is anticipated to be ready
for the 2025 season and will be an exciting centerpiece for the park for years to
come.
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Parks Capital Projects Update
PRESENTER: Michael Wilson, Park Planning Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Mr. Michael Wilson will present an update on Parks Capital Projects.
CONTINUING PROJECTS
City Point Trail Development in Oncor Easement
This project will provide for the design and construction of a 10'wide multi-use trail in the
Oncor easement just west of the City Point development from Glenview Drive northward
to an existing 6'wide residential pedestrian trail adjacent to City Point Phase 2 along Blvd
26.
Construction plans are complete and an Oncor encroachment agreement has
been executed. Staff is compiling bid documents for an RFP that will be released
in the coming months.
Green Valley Park Safety Fence and Drainage Improvements
This project provides for the addition of 1,200 linear feet of 6'tall black vinyl-coated chain-
link fence between all 8 soccer fields and the adjacent parking lot at Green Valley Park,
and drainage improvements on the north side of the park adjacent to Fields 5 thru 8.
• The safety fence project is complete. RFBs for the drainage improvements are in
the process of being submitted.
Cross Timbers Disc Golf
This project provides for the design and installation of a disc golf course through the open
maintained areas within Cross Timbers Park. Amenities for the course will include
concrete tee boxes, course signage and disc golf baskets.
• Construction of the concrete tee boxes and disc golf baskets was completed in
December, and the course is already being utilized by disc golf players. Staff is
working with Discmania to finalize design of the course map and hole signage. We
expect the course signage to be installed in February.
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Park Infrastructure Maintenance 2024
This project provides for maintenance of park infrastructure in response to use, age,
damage, and safety. The FY2024 priorities and cost estimates include:Fall Safe Material
Replacement throughout multiple playgrounds ($45K), Sport Field Renovations ($20K),
Park Furniture Replacement ($25K), Parking Lot Restriping at Norich, Liberty, Adventure
World and Tipps Canine Hollow ($10,000), Cross Timbers Pavilion Paint ($10,000),
Athletic Field Fence Repairs ($20K), PickleballlTennis Hitting Walls at Green Valley,
Northfield, and Richfield Parks ($15K), Bedford Euless Greenway Two-wire Irrigation
Conversion ($20K), Gaga Ball Pit Installation at Tommy and Sue Brown Park ($5K) and
Richfield Park Basketball Court Resurfacing ($10K) . While this list is thorough, changes
can be made during the year due to safety or damages that arise.
• Staff are working on several annual park infrastructure projects as time and
weather allows.
Pond Bathymetry Study
This project will provide bathymetry data through a hydrographic survey on city park
ponds that will identify any potential needs for sediment removal. The ponds included in
the project will consist of the three ponds at The Lakes of Hometown, one pond at Liberty
Park, one pond at Green Valley Park, and one pond at Linda Spurlock Park. Data
collected and analyzed will allow city staff along with engineers to determine if, where and
how much sediment removal in the form of dredging is necessary to ensure pond health
and safety. The study will also test sediment samples to determine how and where
sediment can be disposed of or relocated to, should dredging be recommended.
• A Request for Qualifications will be issued to select a consultant to perform the
pond studies.
Tommy and Sue Brown Park Playground Replacement with Shade
This project provides for the replacement of the playground at Tommy and Sue Brown
Park. The Parks and Recreation Department developed an Infrastructure Management
Plan for park amenities which addresses long term funding needs for replacement and
renovation of park sites and their amenities. Park assets are subject to continual heavy
usage by citizens, exposure to the elements and natural aging process. The Asset
Management Plan and ongoing park inspections are used to identify assets that have
become worn, unsafe, or unsightly and to create a priority timeline for their repair,
renovation or removal.
• This project is complete.
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Trail Infrastructure Maintenance
This project provides for maintenance of parks hike and bike trail infrastructure in
response to use, age, damage, and safety. The FY2024 priorities and cost estimates
include: Concrete Panel Replacement ($25,000) and Trail and Crosswalk Restriping
($15,000).
• Annual trail repairs and restriping projects will be completed as time and weather
allows.
FISCAL YEAR 24-25 PROJECTS
2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
This project serves to establish a 2025 Park System Master Plan that aligns with current
community goals to guide the overall direction of Parks and Recreation within the City. A
parks and recreation master plan is a comprehensive, long-range strategy for the
creation, optimization, and maintenance of a community's assets. The Master Plan will
assess current and future recreational needs, establish a long-range vision, and will
identify and prioritize future capital improvement projects. Public input along with data on
current infrastructure, facilities, and programs will be analyzed to create the 2025 Park
System Master Plan utilizing professional services.
• A request for qualifications (RFQ) will be issued in February to identify qualified
planning professionals for a contract to develop the Master Plan. We anticipate
that public input will begin in the spring, taking place in various settings to gather
a comprehensive range of feedback from all NRH citizens.
Fossil Creek Park Renovation
This project serves to renovate the developed six-acre portion of the existing community
park. Recommended park elements for the renovation of the park include multi-use
athletic fields, a pump track surrounded by other bicycle playground elements, and
improvements to security lighting at existing locations. Existing aged infrastructure
including fences, scoreboards, and a concession building will be removed to create space
for these new amenities.
• A contract with American Ramp Company was executed in December to fabricate
and construct a bicycle pump truck that will be installed in February/March.
Demolition of the existing ballfield fencing, and concession has begun, and parks
staff are working on fencing, drainage, grading, and landscape improvements. An
asphalt overlay of the existing loop trail will be completed by Pavecon in late
February.
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Kay Granger Park and Legacy Park Playground Replacements
This project provides for the replacement of the playgrounds at Kay Granger and Legacy
Parks. The Parks and Recreation Department developed an Infrastructure Management
Plan for park amenities which address long term funding needs for replacement and
renovation of park sites and their amenities. Park assets are subject to continual heavy
usage by citizens, exposure to the elements, and the natural aging process.
• Staff is finalizing a contract for the replacement of both playgrounds. The contract
is expected to be taken to City Council in February.
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Parks Maintenance and Operations Update
PRESENTER: Tanner Arwine, Assistant Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Mr. Tanner Arwine, Assistant Director, will present an update on the following Parks
Maintenance and Operations activities:
General Park Maintenance
• Linda Spurlock Park was stocked with
500 rainbow trout by Texas Parks and �'
Wildlife. Anglers of all ages were waiting
onsite to try their luck at catching what
they could.
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Park Staff have been working to remedy f °
drainage and erosion issues at NRH20
waterpark. Some of these remedies
include drain basins and piping, concrete
swales and crushed gravel underneath
slide towers. These impreovements will
help keep the water clean during heavy rain events.
• Contractors and staff have been making improvements to various landscapes at
the NRH Centre, City Hall, and several median and rights-of-way locations.
These improvements aim to increase aesthetics while reducing maintenance.
• Staff navigated the snow and ice event successfully to ensure the safety of the
public. During events such as this, staff apply ice melt to sidewalks leading to
NRH Centre and City Hall. They also clear snow from walkways as needed to
maintain safe paths.
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Infrastructure Maintenance
• Staff replaced worn furniture at Tommy and
Sue Brown Park. Items included park '
benches, picnic tables and trash cans. The ,
only item that remains is a new water
fountain that includes a bottle filler and dog
bowl.
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• Park Operations staff begin improvements at Fossil Creek Park in advance of the
upcoming Bicycle Playground and Pump Track installation. Staff will be
performing many items throughout the renovation such as fencing, drainage,
irrigation, trail connections, and surfacing preparation where the pump track will
be installed.
Athletics
• Athletic field crews have been performing fence repairs in preparation for the
upcoming Spring season.
• Infield clay and conditioner for baseball fields has been ordered and will be
installed in the coming weeks. Clay along with conditioner is blended in to
existing infields to provide a good playing surface and help eliminate rainouts.
• Staff worked to regrade infields at
Northfield Park to help prevent water from 1
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: NRH Centre, Grand Hall, Athletics, Senior Center, Richland Tennis
Center, Programs and Services Update
PRESENTER: Antonio Evangelista, Assistant Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Antonio Evangelista, Assistant Director, will present an update on activities at the NRH
Centre, Fitness, Athletics, Grand Hall, Senior Center, Cultural Arts and the Richland
Tennis Center.
NRH CENTRE
A. The NRH Centre is currently offering its New Year Membership Specials that are
valid through February 2025. Membership specials include 10% off all paid-in-full
specials, 6-month packages for both Individual and Families, as well as a 2-week
free trial to check out all of the NRH Centre's amenities for all new members.
B. The 33rd annual Daddy Daughter Valentine Dance will be Saturday, February 15,
2025. There are two dance times, Ages 3-6 begins at 4pm and Ages 7-11
beginning at 6pm. Due to the dance selling out each year, tickets will not be sold
at the door and can be purchase online. Activities will include a DJ providing music
and dance floor games, a beautiful dessert box and carnation at the door, dancing
and photo opportunities. NRHPARD was the first in Texas to offer this event.
C. Youth classes for 2025 kicked off the week of January 6. The Winter Spring
Discover was released mid-December. Spring offerings include Fine Art Classes,
After School STEM programming, Karate, Dance, Gymnastics, and Sports Clinics.
D. The January Weekday Group Swim lessons wrap up Thursday, January 23 with
141 total swim lesson registrants. Registration for the February classes begins
Friday, January 24 for current participants, and Monday, January 27 for new
participants.
ATHLETICS
A. The Athletic Division remains dedicated to offering more engaging activities that
keep adults active, connected and having fun.
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B. Adult Softball for the winter season has ended and is now gearing up for the spring
season. Registration is open and closes at the end of February. Spring Season will
start the first week of March.
C. The Pickles n' Paddles league will be starting back up on Wednesday, February
12. The league was sold out within a couple of days.
D. Gutterball Bowling League also had a successful fall season, staff is actively
working to finalize dates for the next session to start at the end of April or beginning
of May.
E. Volleyball is finishing up their winter season in the middle of February. Spring
season is scheduled to begin the first week of March.
GRAND HALL AT THE NRH CENTRE
A. The Grand Hall kicked off 2025 on a high note, welcoming back the Dallas YMCA
for the first of three contracted events this year. The Grand Hall was honored to
host NRH Police Chief Mike Young's retirement ceremony, celebrating his
incredible service and leadership.
B. February is packed with exciting city-sponsored and departmental events!
Highlights include Night to Shine, the NRH Police Banquet, the Community Garden
Spring Seminar, the always-popular Daddy Daughter Dance, Senior Center
Monthly Luncheon, and the month wraps up with the NRH Human Resources
hosted RSPIRIT Awards.
C. FY2024/25 Revenue Update
a. Total Budgeted Revenue: $447,500
b. Revenue to Date: $150,845.96 (33.71% of budget)
RICHLAND TENNIS CENTER:
A. RTC in-house leagues started Dec 30 and run through March 13. NETT, TCD and
USTA leagues started December 18 and will run through March 9.
B. Staff is gearing up for an increase in court rentals and tournament usage in
FY24/25 building off of the great success of last year.
C. RTC will be a host site for 1A and 2A Regionals along with many districts meets
and area high school tournaments.
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NRH SENIOR CENTER
A. The Annual Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Party was held on Thursday,
December 12, 2024, with over 75 volunteers and guests. A light dinner was served
and members participated in charades, holiday bingo and fellowship.
B. The NRH Senior Center first ever Caroling Caravan took place on Friday,
December 13. There were 33 carolers that traveled to City Hall, Encompass
Health, Atria at Hometown, Green Valley Healthcare and the NRH Library
spreading holiday cheer.
C. The Christmas Luncheon for 250 members was catered by Sweet Memories and
funded through the 2023 garage sale.
D. January 2025 kicked off with Tech Talk with Teens (NRH Youth Advisory
Committee). Members were able to get many of their technology and device
questions answered by this savvy group of young people.
E. Economic Development enlightened the group at the January 15 Luncheon as they
explained the new NRH Restaurant Reward program. Many in the group of 150
had great questions and downloaded the app during the luncheon.
F. The NRH Senior Center relies heavily on Community Partners in order to offer
many of our programs. Partnerships fall into three categories, (GOLD, SILVER
and BRONZE). Gold Level consists of the monthly luncheon partnership. Silver
Level is special activities. Bronze level consists of Bingo, Birthday Party and
monthly tournament prizes.
a. Silver Level: December/January—WeCare Medicare Specialist,
Watermere at the Preserve, AmeriLife, Green Valley Rehabilitation &
Healthcare Center, Dean Owen Attorney, Ashford Insurance Encompass
Health NRH Youth Advisory Committee, The Super Patch Company
b. Bronze Level: CenterWell Senior Primary Care, Edward Jones, Ashford
Insurance, WeCare Medicare Specialists and Watermere at the Preserve
CULTURAL ARTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
A. Common Ground NRH Community Garden is hosting a Spring Gardening Seminar
on Saturday, February 15 at 9.00 a.m. in the Grand Hall at NRH Centre, 6000
Hawk Avenue. You definitely won't want to miss it! The seminar is free, open to
the public (no registration necessary) with lots of great gardening information.
B. February is American Heart Month, and NRH Parks and Recreation wants you to
get out in Nature Right Here and find some Hearts in Parks! It is easy to participate.
Simply visit a NRH Park or Trail, and find a red corroplast heart that says NRH
Hearts in Parks. Then, take a pic with of the heart and post it on NRH Parks and
Recreation Social Media or email nrhpard@nrhtx.com. You are then entered into
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a drawing for a Healthy Heart Prize Pack. Hearts in the Parks runs from February
12 - February 26. Location hints will be given along the way. Twelve winners will
be randomly selected and notified by February 27. Winners will receive a Healthy
Heart Prize Pack from NRH Parks and Recreation and the NRH Centre.
C. The Texas Jazz All Stars (TeJAS) performed a fantastic concert on January 2,
2025, in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre. The enthusiastic audience enjoyed an
evening full of top-notch jazz classics. The band received well-deserved standing
ovations and gave the audience an encore. In July of 2025, there will be a special
"Christmas in July" edition with a toy drive benefiting the Community Enrichment
Center.
D. The Lobby of the Grand Hall will host a Pop-Up Gallery art exhibition, titled The Art
of Teaching, featuring the talented art faculty from BISD. The exhibition is part of
the "Art Lives in Our City" initiative and celebrates the creative expression and
dedication of educators through a diverse collection of artworks. The opening
reception will be held on February 11 at 6.30 p.m. A selection of works will be on
display during the Pop-Up gallery within the lobby of the Grand Hall until March 28.
For the first week of the show, additional pieces will fill the lobby, showcasing even
more artwork and offering visitors a chance to experience the artistry and passion
behind our local art teaching professionals.
E. Texas Parks and Wildlife came to NRH on January 21 to stock trout fingerlings in
Linda Spurlock Park Pond, 6400 Glenview Drive. Many of our community grabbed
their fishing poles and have already visited the pond to try their luck. Just a few
reminders: There is no minimum length and a 5 trout daily limit. Trout anglers will
need the $5 Freshwater Fishing Stamp, which is included in all freshwater license
packages. Anglers under 17 years of age are not required to have a license and
don't need to purchase a stamp. Some tips for catching the trout:
http://bit.ly/20 H li rQ.
F. Play Today NRH is back for another season on March 1 of getting the community
outside to PLAY! Join NRH Parks and Recreation the first Saturday of the month
at different park locations for Play Today NRH. Help us celebrate Nature Right
Here with a morning of free play that includes games and activities to help keep
play a vital role in the lives of children. All ages and abilities welcome. Thank you
to Black Rifle Coffee for providing delicious coffee to the adults. Join us and come
Play Today NRH!
a. Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, March 1 10.00 a.m.-11.30 a.m. Green Valley Park
Saturday, April 5 10.00 a.m.-11.30 a.m. Adventure World Playground
Saturday, May 3 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Linda Spurlock Park
Saturday, June 7 10.00 a.m.-11.30 a.m. Tipps Canine Hollow Dog Park
G. The NRH POP UP Egg Hunts are coming in April. For 2025 The NRH Easter Bunny
is going on an Egg-cellent adventure throughout multiple NRH Park locations! POP
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UP Egg Hunts are coming to six NRH Parks with exact locations announced the
day of the event. Volunteers from the National Charity League, the NE Kiwanis
and individuals in the community will help stuff all of the eggs on Saturday, March
1. The POP UP Egg Hunts will be in two NRH parks each day, on three dates:
April 16 at 6.00 p.m., April 17 at 6.00 p.m. and April 18 at 2.00 p.m. Park names
and locations will be announced at least eight hours before the Pop Up Hunts on
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, City Calendar and on the City's Website.
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Informational Items
PRESENTER:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Community Service Monthly Reports (November - December)
Park and Recreation Board Update (December - January)
Community Service Report: NRH Centre
NRH Centre Revenue
YTD Revenue +;FY23/24 N FY24/25
7.3%
R eve n u e
$320,000 $340,000 $360,000
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Total
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Parties
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Indicator November-24 November-23 FY24/25 FY23/24
Fatal IFacility IFRevenue (excludes l':aIF
t:ontiwil)�utionanc Grand Il loll IFvn�u _ $180,100 = $168,382 = $339,032 = $342,732
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Membership Total Revenue $101,320 $102,992 $194,280 $208,309
I.otall#of Individual Memberships 1,759 = 1,739
Fotal #of IFamily IMeml',)erships = 1,951 = 2,017
Fotal # Meml,,)ership Scans = 18,925 = 20,326 = 39,736 = 42,512
Fotal Attendance = 31,834 = 36,469 = 69,117 = 74,581
Average Daily Attendance 1,098 1,258 1,150 1,243
Total Youth Revenue $15,882 $6,361 $43,603 $39,333
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Youth If rogr am IFRevenue = $13,797 = $2,030 = $31,903 = $30,622
Youth Pirogirairna Pair tiia.iip ation = 115 = 46 = 302 = 308
Early Childhood Development $2,085 $4,331 $11,700 $8,711
Camp INITH IFRevenue $0 $0 $0 $0
Camp INITH Participation 0 0 0 0
Health/Fitness Total Revenue = $35,430 = $38,708 = $55,763 = $54,567
fPersonal ..Fr aining $17,180 $11,610 $32,985 $25,305
M ass age..Fher apy $769 = $2,388 = $1,103 = $6,188
Group IFitness $4,283 $3,944 $7,303 $8,298
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Wellness Classes $1,150 $442 $2,235 $1,946
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Supplemental Health IFReven�ue $12,048 $20,325 $12,138 $12,830
Aquatic Total Revenue = $14,550 = $14,100 = $28,718 = $29,963
Aquatic: Birthday IfParties $6,120 $4,710 $13,066 $12,270
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Aquatic Programs _ $8,365 = $9,325 = $15,587 = $17,568
Rec Sports Total Revenue = $24,632 $8,461 $24,632 $8,461
N11:11H Centre Highlights
Nice growth in overall facility revenues, youth programming, personal training, and aquatic birthday party revenues.
Membership Highlights
Attendance numbers lower due to volleyball league participation numbers from FY23 being higher. League had more
games in the month of November 2023. Equated to an additional 3,968 more in attendance.
Youth Highlights
Youth programming flat to PY actuals; another great start as we are matching PY's record benchmark.
IHealth/Fitness Highlights
Nice growth in personal training improving over PY by 48%with a YTD lead of 30% over PY actuals.
Aqua-tic Highlights
We experienced a staff shortage for swim lessons, which resulted in the closing of several T/Th classes. We were able
to make up some class and student numbers by offering a mini session of Monday private lessons, which we did not
offer last year.
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Indicator Nov 2024 Nov 2023 FY25 YTD FY24 YTD
F:::'adllll ies II:3ooIkings 23 30 58 55
�..otat l Attendance 2,855 2,870 6,894 6,645
#- of CC in'-iII',) II:3ooIkings 4 4 9 9
$1,802.91 $1621.01 $1,784.42 $1,992.15
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�..otat l FRevenUe $34,255.38 $42,146.40 $87,436.79 $91,638.87
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• In November, the Grand Hall was delighted to host the Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon where we up the
normal 120 attendee monthly luncheon to 250!
• The highlight event this month for the Grand Hall was participating in the United Way closing ceremony for our
annual city-wide fundraiser.
• Total budgeted revenue for Grand Hall in FY24/25 is $447,500. Total revenue to date is $87,436.79 or 19.53% of
total budget.
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Indicator November November FY25 YTD FY24 YTD
2024 2023
N ul' l,,)er of Classes/Progr arns 75 70 155 143
Progr arn/Event Attendance 2,818 2,478 6,861 5,873
Fotal Attendance 2,659 2,589 5,719 5,474
Volunteer Ih-Nours 640 810 1,563 1,722
Average Daily Attendance 140 136 136 134
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• Robert Martinez Funeral Home kicked off Center activities November 4 for our monthly birthday party.
• Seniors traveled to Dallas on November 5 for Lunch Bunch at Royal China. Royal China is a Dallas landmark that
has been open for more than 50 years. On Tuesday, November 12 the Center took 2 buses to Winstar Casino.
On Monday, November 18 the Center visited Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose for a tour of rhinos, giraffes,
zebras, cheetahs and so much more. Our wonderful tour guide has been with Fossil Rim since its opening in
1984.
• Valora Medical celebrated National Nachos Day with us on Wednesday, November 6.
• Ashford Insurance provided prizes for three Bingo activities offered on November 7,13 and 27.
• The NRH PD offered an educational on senior scams and how to avoid the traps on Friday, November 8.
• Encompass Health partnered with the Center to celebrate National Sundae Day on Monday, November 11.
• The Thanksgiving luncheon was held Wednesday, November 20. Encompass Health partnered with the center to
offer turkey and dressing to 150 members. Funds from the 2023 garage sale were used to purchase the
additional 81 meals for a total of 231 meals.
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• Gingerbread Flapjacks prepared and cooked by our Parks and Recreation Director Adrien Pekurney and
Assistant Director Antonio Evangelista will be offered on Monday, December 9
• The first Caroling Caravan will be offered on Friday, December 13. Area community partner agencies and city
sites will be scheduled for the Center holiday singing group.
• Monthly Luncheon —Wednesday, December 18 @ 11:00am. The annual Christmas luncheon will include up to
250 members. Funds for this luncheon were brought in during the 2023 garage sale.
• December trips will include Lunch Bunch at Harvest Hall in Grapevine on Friday, December 6, and Dallas
Arboretum on Tuesday, December 10.
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2024 2023
#of Leagues/Classes 28 28 58 58
iwogr am Attendance 3,024 3,158 5,504 5,645
I&SE)Attendance 1,028 1,043 2,530 2,552
Fotal lfPiwogr am Attendance 4,052 4,201 8,034 8,197
Fotal l evenue $30,861 $37,618 $77,960 $85,625
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• USTA, NETT, TCD Leagues continue to increase
• Private lessons and adult drop ins
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Indicator November November FY25 YTD FY24 YTD
2024 2023
o und5 IfPlayed 3,325 3,103 7,544 6,679
Events IHeld 14 8 39 22
Ntuml:)eiw of Annual Passes & Annual Passes & Annual Passes & Annual Passes &
iwograi 5 Leagues Leagues Leagues Leagues
Frauiwnament IRotund5
556 Golf 183 Golf 1,843 Golf 819 Golf
Banquet Attendees 350 Banquet 485 Banquet 550 Banquet 1,235 Banquet
PI'C3g1'al"Y"l 10 Weekday 5-day 11 Weekday 5-day 10 Weekday 5-day 11 Weekday 5-day
Attendance 36 Monthly 7-day 62 Monthly 7-day 36 Monthly 7-day 62 Monthly 7-day
F & B IRevenue 53,556 44,674 150,620. 95,951
rve.Shop IRevenue 17,003 19,648 38,253 40,604
Golf IFReventue 169,188 153,437 375,079 331,553
Fetal IRevenue 250,241 226,594 589,908. 486,856
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• Revenues outperformed the prior year by 10% or$23,647. YTD Revenues outperformed the previous year by
21% or $103,052.
• Net Income improved by $12,527 versus budget (-$23,577 vs. -$36,104).
• Rounds increased by 7% or 222 vs. the prior year.
• The number of playable days decreased by 3 (23 vs. 26).
• In 2024, the number of outings increased to 10, with 556 rounds of golf and increased by $25,133 to $40,529.
In 2023, there were 3 outings with 183 rounds of golf, generating $15,396 in revenue.
• In 2024, the number of banquets decreased to 4, and the guest count dropped to 350, but increased revenue
by 14% bringing in $6,847. In 2023, we hosted 5 banquets with 485 guests, generating $6,001 in revenue.
• Golf Outings:
• 2023: 3 outings, 183 rounds, $15,396 in revenue.
• 2024: 10 outings, 556 rounds, $40,529 in revenue.
o Number of Outings: 233% increase (from 3 to 10 outings).
o Rounds of Tournament Golf: 204% increase (from 183 to 556 rounds).
o Revenue: 163% increase (from $15,396 to $40,529).
• Off-Site Banquets:
• 2023: 5 banquets, 485 guests, $6,001 in revenue.
• 2024: 4 banquets, 350 guests, $6,847 in revenue.
o Number of Banquets: 20% decrease (from 5 to 4).
o Guest Count: 28% decrease (from 485 to 350 guests).
o Revenue: 14% increase (from $6,001 to $6,847).
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12/06 PID Holiday Party - NRHC (100 attendees) - 5:30pm
12/14 Breakfast with Santa - IHGC - 9:00am
12/14 Haley Ward Graduation Party - IHGC (20-30 attendees) - 2:00pm
12/14 Dena Perry Party - NRHC (60 attendees) - 7:30pm
12/16 Christmas Lunch - IHGC (40 attendees) - 12:00pm
12/19 McCarty Catering - Offsite (50 attendees) - 5:00pm
12/21 Santa Open - IHGC (42 players) - 9:00am shotgun
12/23 Golfers at Work - IHGC (50 players) - 9:00am shotgun
12/23 CEC Holiday Brunch - IHGC (144 attendees) - 10:00am
Community Service Report: NRH Centre
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Total Facility Revenue, Qr,mclrsdes GF
€ CarnU:ribrsU:iarnrns� Grand Hall Pr; vr; rnrsr; ) $157,502 $161,871 $496,533 $504,603
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Total ff of IFan'lily Mc2rrnbc-rnshnipns 1,853 1,908
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Total ff Mc21rnbeirshnip Scans 19,042 20,313 58,778 62,825
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Total Atternda ncc- 31,655 33,230 100,772 107,811
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Average,sgc ICiIY AU.U:c rnci srncc 1,092 1,146 1,131 1,211
Total Youth Revenue $6,065 $7,908 $49,668 $47,241
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Youth Progral'n Reve u(,c, $2,435 $3,620 $34,338 $34,242
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Health/Fitness Total Revenue $28,255 $36,492 $84,019 $91,059
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Group IF Fitness $4,543 $4,548 $11,846 $12,846
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Aquatic Total Revenue $6,185 $6,069 $34,903 $36,032
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Rec Sports Total Revenue $6,065 $7,908 $6,065 $7,908
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NRH Centre Mghll6ghts
December 2024 saw total facility revenue reach $157,502, slightly below December 2023's$161,871. Fiscal Year
2024/25 cost recovery, excluding GF contributions, stands at 70.9%, lower than FY23/24's 81.4%.Total attendance in
December 2024 was 31,655,with an average daily attendance of 1,092.
MemlbersNp Mghll6ghts
Membership total revenue for December 2024 increased to$113,498 compared to$107,600 in December 2023.
Individual memberships grew slightly to 1,675,while family memberships decreased to 1,853. Membership scans for
FY24/25 totaled 58,778, down from 62,825 in FY23/24.
Youth WghlHghts
December 2024 youth revenue dropped to$6,065 from $7,908 in December 2023 and remains flat to PY YTD actuals.
Early Childhood Development revenue for FY24/25 increased to$15,330, surpassing FY23/24's$12,976.
Heallth/Fitness Mghll6ghts
Another nice month in Personal Training, improving over PY actuals by 35%; YTD Personal Training
Aqual:ic Mghllights
We did not offer any swim lessons in December 2023 or 2024.This is due to the difficulty staffing and filling swim
lessons as a result of the end of the school semester,final exams, and families traveling for the holidays
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�..otat l Attendance 3,370 3,680 10,264 10,325
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• In December, the Grand Hall was delighted to host a number of community events including the Senior Center
Christmas Luncheon, PD Holiday Party, 2024 Business Appreciation Luncheon and Tree Lighting!
• This month's highlight event was the CenterWell Senior Holiday Party, a well-attended celebration organized by
one of the Senior Center's valued community partners.
• Total budgeted revenue for Grand Hall in FY24/25 is $447,500. Total revenue to date is $128,919.93 or 28.81%
of total budget.
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N ul' l,,)er of Classes/Progr arns 70 67 225 210
Progr arn/Event Attendance 2,598 2,455 9,459 8,328
Fotal Attendance 2,432 2,553 8,151 8,027
Volunteer Ih-Nours 548 705 2,111 2,426
Average Daily Attendance 122 128 131 132
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• Watermere at the Preserve hosted our Birthday Party on Monday, December 2.
• Attorney Dean Owen hosted our National Cookie Day activity on Wednesday, December 4.
• Seniors traveled to Grapevine on December 6 for Lunch Bunch at Harvest Halls. On Tuesday, December 10 the
Center visited the 12 Days of Christmas at the Dallas Arboretum.
• Ashford Insurance provided prizes for three Bingo activities offered on December 5 and 11.
• AmeriLife partnered with the center to offer Gingerbread Decorating on Thursday, December 12.
• The Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Party was offered on Thursday, December 12 in the afternoon. We had 75
volunteers and spouses enjoying some holiday bingo, charades and a light dinner.
• The first NRH Senior Center Caroling Caravan was a success with 31 seniors participating as we visited
Encompass Health, NRH City Hall, NRH Library, The Atria at Home Town and Green Valley Healthcare.
• Encompass Health offered an educational seminar discussing Technology in Rehabilitation on Monday, December 16.
• The NRH Singers entertained the group with Christmas Carols and Watermere at the Preserve provided cookies
and punch for the event.
• The December Luncheon was held on Wednesday, December 18. The 2023 Garage Sale funds were used to cover
250 seniors Holiday meal.
• WeCare Medicare Specialist partnered with the center and provided prizes for the Friday, December 20 Bunco
Tournament.
• WeCare Medicare Specialist supplied the seniors with bacon treats on Monday, December 30 for National Bacon
Day.
• Tech Talk with Teens (NRH Youth Advisory Committee)will assist seniors with question regarding their
electronic devices on Friday, January 3, 2025.
• Monthly Luncheon —Wednesday, January 15 @ 11:00am. Economic Development will explain the Restaurant
Rewards program and discuss new projects.
• January trips will include Lunch Bunch at Andrew's American Pizza Kitchen in Plano on Tuesday, January 14,
and Arlington Museum of Art— Disney's Heroes &Villains & Crown Jewels on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
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#of Leagues/Classes 25 26 86 84
iwogr am Attendance 1,286 1,382 6,790 7,027
I&SE)Attendance 724 800 3,254 3,352
Fotal lfPiwogr am Attendance 2,010 2,182 10,044 10,379
Fotal l evenue $21,425 $26,909 $99,385 $112,533
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• Adult leagues and High School tournaments will start up in January
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Events IHeld 8. 11 47 33
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Banquet Attendees 515 Banquet 1,015 Banquet 1,065 Banquet 2,250 Banquet
PI'C3g1'al"Y"l 10 Weekday 5-day 11 Weekday 5-day 10 Weekday 5-day 11 Weekday 5-day
Attendance 37 Monthly 7-day 63 Monthly 7-day 37 Monthly 7-day 63 Monthly 7-day
F & B IRevenue 32,198 49,459 182,818. 145,410
rve.Shop IRevenue 11,949 17,717 50,202 56,509
Golf IFReventue 111,465 140,330 486,544. 471,883
Fetal IRevenue 158,627 215,360 748,535 702,216
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• Revenues fell short of the prior year by 26% or $56,733. FYTD Revenues outperformed the previous year by
7% or $46,319.
• Net Income was short by $43,846 versus budget (-$84,089 vs. -$40,243).
• Rounds decreased by 23% or 633 vs. the prior year.
• The number of playable days increased by 2 (23 vs. 25).
• In 2024, the number of outings was 2, with 88 rounds of golf and increased by $440 to $5,920. In 2023, there
were 2 outings with 74 rounds of golf, generating $5,480 in revenue.
• In 2024, the number of banquets decreased to 6, and the guest count dropped to 515, leading to a lower
revenue of$11,250. In 2023, we hosted 9 banquets with 1,015 guests, generating $14,482 in revenue.
• Golf Outings:
• 2023: 2 outings, 74 rounds, $5,480 in revenue.
• 2024: 2 outings, 88 rounds, $5,920 in revenue.
o Number of Outings: flat (2 outings each year).
o Rounds of Tournament Golf: 19% increase (from 636 to 1,287 rounds).
o Revenue: 8% increase (from $5,480 to $5,920).
• Off-Site Banquets:
• 2023: 9 banquets, 1,015 guests, $14,482 in revenue.
• 2024: 6 banquets, 515 guests, $11,250 in revenue.
o Number of Banquets: 33% decrease (from 9 to 6).
o Guest Count: 49% decrease (from 1,015 to 500 guests).
o Revenue: 22% decrease (from $14,482 to $11,250).
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Wishing You and Your Family a Happy and Healthy Christmas and New Year!
From the entire Parks and Recreation Team, we wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Your
commitment and dedication to the NRH community and the support you give to Parks and Recreation makes
our community a better place! We appreciate each one of you, and want to wish you and your family a joyous
holiday. May the peace, love and joy of the season surround you and yours!
NRH Facility Holiday Closings—
NRH Parks and Recreation facilities will have closings and varied hours for the Christmas and New Year's
holidays. The list below provides a general overview. Please visit the facility websites for a complete listing.
• Richland Tennis Center Closed: December 24-25 and January 1.
• NRH Senior Center Closed: December 24-25 and January 1
• NRH Grand Hall Closed: December 24-25 and January 1
• NRH Centre Closed: December 24-25; Regular hours resume: December 26; Holiday Hours:
December 31, 5 a.m.-3 p.m. and January 1, 5 a.m.-5:30 p.m. _htt s:Hwww.nnccentre.com/holiday®
hours
NRH Parks and Recreation Adopts Family for Christmas—Numerous departments within the City of North
Richland Hills have long participated in the Christmas Providers Adopt-a Family Program each year to help
give back to our own community. Each participating department is matched with an adopt-a family to help
provide this family with a special holiday. The Parks and Recreation Department this year adopted a family
of 7 and delivered both gifts and food donations on December 16. This is the spirit of the season that embodies
the NRH team and we are so fortunate to be able to share and care for others in our community through this
annual program. We love giving back to the community we serve!
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Annual Parks and Recreation Awards—The NRH Parks and Recreation Department held its annual
Awards Luncheon on December 11, 2024 to celebrate accomplishments for 2023-2024. Congratulations to
the award recipients and all of the NRH Parks and Recreation staff for a great year!
• Employee of the Year— Bobby Reeves
• Employee of the Year—Julie Adkins
• Part-Time Employee of the Year— Bill Baker
• Part-Time Employee of the Year—Ashley Aguilar
• Part-Time Employee of the Year—Suzanne Tucker
• Part-Time Employee of the Year— Brandie Demchuk-Nealey
• Part-Time Employee of the Year— Diane O'Mara
• Heart of Service—Jennifer Mills
• Bravo Award — Kaycee Miller
• Bravo Award —Teddi Zonker
• Bravo Award — Matt Rohmer
• Bravo Award —Scott Pearce
• Bravo Award —Jason Fitzwater, Facilities
• Bravo Team Award: Fix it Blitz—Matt Johnston, Frank Perez, Matt Rohmer, Stephanie Johnston,
Verenis Olivo, Tanner Arwine, Cynthia Rinehart, Scott Pearce, Cody Lewis, Chris Lamar, and Michel
Salazar
• Bravo Team Award: Bedford-Euless Rd. Landscape Team — Rob Pershing, Frank Mercado, Cesar
Barraza, Brian VanHouten, John Celis, Matt Rohmer, Chris Lamar, and Scott Pearce
• Bravo Team Award: Christmas Tree Lighting Planning Team —Chris Lamar, Michael Salazar, Mike
Young, Jason Smith, Chance Rawlings, Paul Coutant, Tina Earle, Laura Seale, and Matt Johnston
Thank you to the NRH Mayor and City Council, Park and Recreation Board, and NRH City Management for
all of their support, and to all of the NRH Parks and Recreation staff for their dedication and hard work for
our NRH community.
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NRH Holiday Lighting Along Hawk Displayed Through January 2—Take a stroll down Hawk Avenue to
enjoy thousands of twinkling lights, the city's 46-foot-tall Christmas Tree and other holiday scenery. The lights
are displayed on Hawk Avenue between the NRH Library, 9015 Grand Ave. and the NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk
Ave. through Thursday, January 2. The lights come on nightly at dusk, about 5:30 p.m. The area provides
many opportunities for your holiday photos, so don't forget your camera!
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NRH Parks and Recreation Partners with Sky
Elements for Holiday Drive In Drone Show—As a
special gift for the community, we partnered with Sky
Elements for a tonight, December 20 in the parking lot of
the Birdville Fine Arts Complex. The free 20-minute visual
p� spectacle will feature 2,500 drones! People are asked to
bring a new unwrapped toy for the NRH Toy Drive,
benefiting the Community Enrichment Center for needy
®& families in our own community. Vehicles can enter the lot
off Mid-Cities (across from Home Depot), city staff and
volunteers will collect the new unwrapped toys upon entry,
and spectators can then park within the designated parking lot area. The parking lot will open at 5:00 p.m.
with no entry to the parking lot permitted after 6:45pm or earlier if the north lot fills prior. Coffee and hot
chocolate will be available for purchase from Limoges Coffee.
Thank you to Birdville ISD for the location and parking, NRH Mayor& City Council, NRH Park and Recreation
Board, our NRH City Management and NRH PD and Fire for all of their support with the event. Also, thank
you to NRH Parks and Recreation Staff for coordinating the event and the toy collection and drop off!
Disc Golf Course at Cross Timbers Park Completed—The 9-hole disc golf course
installed at Cross Timbers Park was completed this week. The course was designed by a
former Disc Golf World Champion and members of the community have already enjoyed
using the course. The project construction began and was completed all in the week before
Christmas. Signage had some production delays and will be installed after the new year.
NRH2O Family Water Park—Big things are happening at NRH2O during the
offseason in preparation for an amazing 2025 season. Construction for the newest
thrill attraction, Nitro Blast, is blasting off! The construction company is working
hard in a variety of areas including on-site preparations with plumbing, electrical, r „o
and repairs on any existing structures we were able to use. ProSlide Technology %t�l
has sent their team of experts to start putting the slide pieces together as well as
excepting each piece as they go. We are looking forward to seeing slide pieces
being installed after the new year!
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NRH Cultural Arts—
Swinging in 2025 with Texas Jazz Allstars on Thursday, January 2 at 7 p.m.
Enjoy a free, live concert featuring the best young musicians in North Texas on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at
7 PM in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk !�(�i�j+l rhercyolNortRichlandHillsPresents
Avenue. Since 2010, the Texas Jazz Allstars (TeJAS) have � xs
entertained the community while providing the area's topr-� ,
student musicians a place to hone their chops with other "all U.STA H
stars Join us in the warm comfort of the Grand Hall at NRH � Thursday
Centre, 6000 Hawk Ave., for an evening of your favorite music JANU RY 2
from the 1940's-today. This event is free, but reservations are Ip
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tif'IiIIICw gardening experts for a free Spring Gardening Seminar on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 9
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gardening lectures, light refreshments and door prizes. No registration is necessary.
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Festival of Trees Competition—Congratulations to Snow Heights Elementary on winning
the 2024 Festival of Trees sponsored by the NRH Centre and North Richland Hills Parks
and Recreation Department. They will receive a $500 fitness and wellness grant from the
NRH Centre. Ten NRH Elementary Schools participated in the event where teachers and
students decorated a Christmas Tree inside the NRH Centre. Each participating school will
receive a$100 grant as well. People voted for their favorite tree online and over 3,600 votes
were cast. Great job to all the schools and Congratulations again to Snow Heights
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NRH Centre Youth Recreation Programs—This has been the season of Art Elf camp, and seasonal
games, celebrations and activities in dance, gymnastics and our pre-K program. Families learned how to
decorate holiday cookies in the Terrace. A very special thanks to the NRH Library and Police department for
working with our pre-k programs! Looking forward to 2025.
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NRH Aquatics—On Friday, December 13, NRH Centre Aquatics hosted a Splash Flix event with a showing
of Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). There were several activities for guests to participate in
before the movie began, and popcorn and hot chocolate were served throughout the event. We had an
attendance of almost 80 guests!
Swim lesson sessions that begin in January 2025 opened for early registration to returning participants on
Monday, December 17, and to the public on Wednesday, December 18. Almost 50% of available spots have
already been filled, with 107 students registered and 11 classes already full!
NRH Fitness—The Wellness team is excited to introduce new and engaging classes for 2025! We will kick
off January with a Wellness Reset, Yoga for Military, Yoga and Clay for tweens and teens, services from our
new massage therapist, and Candlelight Yoga. Looking ahead to spring, we're thrilled to offer unique
experiences like Astronomy Yoga and a Forest Bathing class—a therapeutic practice focused on connecting
with nature. We're excited to announce that we are currently hiring an additional therapeutic massage
therapist and a registered dietitian to expand our wellness offerings. Additionally, we're eagerly anticipating
the arrival of new fitness equipment, including cable machines and treadmills, to enhance our members
workout experience.
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NRH Centre Athletics—NRH Centre Athletics has been wrapping up Softball leagues and completed fall
Pickleball and Volleyball leagues. Leagues will resume on January 7, 2025, for Volleyball and January 8,
2025, for Pickleball. The Annual Run Run Rudolph 5K benefitting the NRH WS365 water safety program was
held on December 7 and had a record-breaking 458 participants! Thank you to everyone who attended the
event. We are excited to see what next year will bring!
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Grand Hall—The Grand Hall wrapped up a bustling holiday season, hosting 26 events throughout the month
of December. From celebrations to community gatherings, it's been a season to remember!
FY24/25 Financial Highlights
• Total FY2024/2025 Adopted Revenue Goal: $447,500
• Revenue for 24/25 to Date: $128,321.96 (28.7% of budget)
We are kicking off the new year in full swing with 18 scheduled events in January and some exciting
community events, including "Swinging in 2025" featuring a performance by the Texas Jazz Allstars.
Thank you for your continued support of the Grand Hall. We look forward to another fantastic year of events
and celebrations!
Richland Tennis Center—Richland Tennis Center is coming off a great year in 2024. Typically, the last
event is the Toys for Tennis tournament, but unfortunately the weather did not cooperate. However, our
generous patrons came through and delivered their unwrapped toys to be donated to the NRH Community
Enrichment Center anyway. Winter adult in-house leagues start December 30 and run through February 27.
The adult winter USTA leagues for men and women kicked off December 13 and will continue through end of
March. RTC junior programs will resume on January 3 continuing through February 27. January 25-26 RTC
will host our next UTR.
Park Maintenance and Operations—The holiday season is in full swing and staff have been busy on a
variety of tasks. While some regular maintenance tasks slow down this time of year, park operations staff
take advantage of this time to perform projects that set the team up for success when spring arrives.
Christmas light setup was completed and the tree lighting took place without a hitch and showcased the
best Christmas light set up to-date. Lights will begin to come down on January 2 and the process will take
about a week to get everything stored correctly for next year. Landscape staff have been busy performing
fall landscape renovations in medians, m
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efforts 365 days a year. Thank you to
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over Scam Awareness on Friday, November 8.
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program at City Hall. The Thanksgiving Luncheon was provided
by Encompass Health. The Center was able to add 81
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light dinner and fellowship. On Friday, December 13 the first Caroling
Caravan took off to visit and sing at NRH City Hall, Encompass Health,
Green Valley Health Care, Atria at Hometown and NRH Library. We had
32 seniors spreading holiday cheer and goodwill throughout the
community.
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Trout Stocking at Linda Spurlock Park Pond—Texas Parks and Wildlife will T UT FISH, STOCKING
be coming to NRH on January 21 to stock trout fingerlings in Linda Spurlock
Park Pond, 6400 Glenview Drive. Grab your poles and try your luck! Just a few
reminders: There is no minimum length and a 5 trout daily limit. Trout anglers
will need the $5 Freshwater Fishing Stamp, which is included in all freshwater
license packages. Anglers under 17 years of age are not required to have a
license and don't need to purchase a stamp. Some tips for catching the trout: III
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c \RJOI gardening experts for a free Spring Gardening Seminar on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 9
a.m. to noon at the Grand Hall at NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk Ave. This event will include
gardening lectures, light refreshments and door prizes. No registration is necessary.
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2025 NRH Daddy Daughter Valentine's Dance on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Dads, ;r �aa' "
grandpas and uncles are invited to bring their daughters, granddaughters and nieces
to this highly anticipated annual dance. This special evening will include dancing,
refreshments, photographs and more! The dance does sell out, so get your tickets SATURDAY
early. No tickets will be sold at the door. For Questions Contact 817.427.6600. Tickets BANCETNES
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Celebrate February as American Heart Month with Hearts in Parks—February is American Heart Month,
and NRH Parks and Recreation wants you to get out in Nature Right Here and find some Hearts in Parks! It
is easy to participate. Simply visit an NRH Park or Trail, and find a large red heart that says NRH Hearts in
Parks. Then, take a pic of the heart and post it on NRH Parks and
Recreation Social Media or email nrhpardnrhtx.com. You are then
entered into a drawing for a Healthy Heart Prize Pack. Hearts in the Parks
,,,, runs from February 12 - February 26. We will give hints to locations along
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27. Winners will receive a Healthy Heart Prize Pack from NRH Parks and
Recreation and the NRH Centre.
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NRH Centre Membership— The NRH Centre has developed a turn-of-the-
year membership special that was sent out via direct mail prior to the start of
the Thanksgiving holiday. The 2025 New Year's promotion will run from
November 2024— February 2025 highlighting: 414
• 10% off paid-in-full memberships for new & renewing members.
• 6-month Individual and Family Membership Options, with or without
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members and would like to try the facility before they commit to a
membership.
NRH Fitness—January Wellness Classes: The first wellness classes offered in the new year were a
success. Participants found inspiration and empowerment through Fitness & Vitality 4 Me and channeled
their aspirations in the Manifest Your Dreams: Vision Board Creation Workshop. Upcoming classes include:
Wellness Reset, Warriors at Ease Yoga (military focus), Yoga and Clay for Tweens/Teens, Yoga for
Emotional Release/Hormonal Balance and an Introduction to Reflexology.
New fitness equipment is arriving in March! NRH Centre strives to have the newest and most state-of-the-
art fitness equipment. New equipment including treadmills, a cable crossover machine, decline/sit-up bench,
and some updated workout benches will arrive March 2025.
NRH2O Family Water Park-2025 is a big year at NRH2O with the construction of its
newest, and biggest, attraction, Nitro Blast. Contractors have been working diligently
on site work, tower renovations, and plumbing and pump room renovations. Proslide
Technology Inc., industry leader in water slide design and install, is on-site to �aa
assembling pieces and in the next couple of weeks will start erecting the slide. Along
with the excitement of our new attraction, we are looking forward to celebrating the
30th anniversary of the park providing unwavering guest experience and safety.
NRH Centre Aquatics—January Lessons have started with 83 participants in the weekday Private and roup
Swim classes. The Saturday session was postponed due to the inclement weather last week and will begin
on January 18. This session has 58 participants registered.
Ashley Aguilar was recognized as one of the Part Time Employee of the Year awards for 2024. She is a Lead
Lifeguard and has been working on our Aquatics team for 5 years. She has been dedicated to the vigilance,
safety and service of the department, leading her shifts with maturity, professionalism and consistency. She
is a Water Safety Instructor for the Swim Lesson program teaching Private Swim Lessons and Group Lessons
with many requests to continue with her.
Aquatics finished 2024 with 4 unannounced Ellis Audits with 3 Exceeds and 1 Meets Audit and continues
daily to provide a vigilant and responsive environment for members and guests.
Aquatics staff is anxiously waiting for the new lighting to arrive for the Aquatics area, that will enhance the
space tremendously from a safety perspective as well as aesthetics. Staff is tentatively planning to have the
lighting project take place in the week of February 24.
NRH Youth—Youth programs has resumed activities in the New Year with strong registration in the first
session of gymnastics and youth dance. It is anticipated that this momentum will carry over to the second
session of winter/spring classes. In addition, requests for summer programs have been sent out to instructors
and vendors. Registration for summer programs are set to begin the first week of March.
NRH Centre Athletics—The Athletics division has resumed on adult leagues from the holiday break. Volleyball
resumed on January 7 and 9. They will wrap up on their winter season in February. Registration is already
open for Tuesday Intermediate A, Tuesday Intermediate B and Thursday Recreational leagues. Pickles n'
Paddles came back from the two-week holiday break on Wednesday, January 8 and will end on January 15.
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Pickles n' Paddles will take a couple of weeks off and start back up February 12. Adult Softball Leagues will
begin the week of March 3 for Mondays Men's Church, Men's E Doubleheader, Tuesday Men's E
Doubleheader, Wednesday Women's Doubleheader, and Thursday Men's E Doubleheader for the spring
season. Registration opened on January 13, and teams are signing up now. Registration closes on February
28. The Bowling League will start back up in April/May.
Grand Hall—The Grand Hall wrapped up a very busy December and was thrilled to host and participate in
several wonderful community events. Highlights included the choir performances during the annual tree
lighting, the Senior Center Christmas Luncheon welcoming over 250 seniors, and the NRH Police
Department's holiday party. The Grand Hall was honored to be a part of these celebrations and to help close
out 2024 on such a high note. With this momentum, staff looks forward to continuing to serve our community
and hosting memorable events in 2025!
Richland Tennis Center—The USTA and NETT winter leagues kicked off December
18 and will continue through March 9. Although the temperatures have been cold and
windy, RTC still had many regulars and a few new players participating in drills preparing
for the new season. RTC's in-house league began December 30 and runs through
March 13. Junior and adult lessons and classes continue with a new session beginning
in January. Starting February 19, RTC will be hosting several high school tournaments
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of January and February and we will have additional classes open through the Spring
season.
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things busy for the Park Operations team. Staff winterized all drinking A
fountains to protect the plumbing from frigid temperatures. Fountains
will be turned back on around March 1 once risk of a hard freeze is �
out of the forecast. Park Restrooms will be closed intermittently as
needed to protect plumbing from extreme temperatures. Staff cleared
walkways or snow and ice at different facilities during the freezing
precipitation event last week to ensure customer safety. Landscape
staff have been busy performing landscape enhancements around `��"
town. Infrastructure staff replaced some of the park furniture at
Tommy and Sue Brown Park in conjunction with the new playground
that was installed. Irrigation staff are working on drainage improvements at NRH2O to prepare for the
upcoming season. Staff will also be beginning work at Fossil Creek Park with the upcoming Bicycle
Playground and Pump Track installation.
Cultural Arts & Events
The Texas Jazz All Stars Perform in NRH—The Texas Jazz All Stars (TeJAS) performed a fantastic concert
on January 2, 2025 in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre. The enthusiastic audience enjoyed an evening full
of top-notch jazz classics with some alumni from NRH that were home for the holiday season. The band
received well-deserved standing ovations and gave the audience an encore. In July of 2025, there will be a
special "Christmas in July" edition with a toy drive benefiting the Community Enrichment Center.
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Pop Up Gallery Exhibition Coming Featuring BISD Faculty The Lobby of the Grand Hall will host a Pop
N O R r H R I r H LA w D H o L L s Up Gallery art exhibition, titled The Art of Teaching, featuring the talented
p: p art faculty from BISD. The exhibition is part of the "Art Lives in Our City"
initiative and celebrates the creative expression and dedication of
educators through a diverse collection of artworks. The opening reception
will be held on February 10 at 6:15 p.m. A selection of works will be on
display on the gallery wall until March 28. For the first week of the show,
additional pieces will fill the lobby, showcasing even more artwork and offering visitors a chance to experience
the artistry and passion behind our local art teaching professionals.
New Signal Art Installation Featuring Texas Botanicals is Blooming—The NRH Signal Art Program was
implemented in 2007 to enhance the City's Art in Public Spaces Program. The program works with local artists
and staff to design original artwork for various traffic signal boxes located throughout the City with rotating
exhibits that change approximately every five to seven years.
The North Richland Hills Signal Art Program has attracted national attention in the years since it commenced,
with several North Texas cities now joining in to beautify byways and intersections with remarkable art. The
NRH gallery is unique in its cohesive and creative themes with a professional design developed throughout
each signal box.
The new NRH Signal Art Program installation features "Texas Botanicals" by Sarah (Green) Blagg, who also
designed three wraps representing North Richland Hills high schools that remain in place, and recently retired
from the City of NRH.
The Signal Art boxes serve as the City's "outdoor art gallery" in addition to being used as wayfinding markers
and "selfie spots" by commuters, residents and visitors to the City. The NRH Signal Art Program is funded
by donations and promotionalo e mo e tax un in
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Play Today NRH picks back up on March 1—Play Today NRH is back for LET'S PLAN'AT THE PARK! -
another season of getting outside to PLAY! Join NRH Parks and Recreation ,
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games and activities to help keep play a vital role in the lives of children. All
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NRH POP UP Egg Hunts Coming in April, Egg Stuffing with Volunteers on March 1—For 2025 The
NRH Easter Bunny is going on an Egg-cellent adventure throughout multiple NRH Park locations! POP UP
Egg Hunts are coming to six NRH Parks with exact locations announced the day of the event. Volunteers
from the National Charity League, the NE Kiwanis and individuals in the community will help stuff all of the
eggs on Saturday, March 1.
The POP UP Egg Hunts will be in two NRH parks each day, on three dates:
Wednesday, April 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Park names and locations will be announced at least eight hours before the Pop Up Hunts on Facebook,
Instagram, Twitter, City Calendar and on the City's Website. The Easter Bunny will be at the hunts, as well
as NRH2O's Frog Bounder and the Chick fil a Cow.
NRH Senior Center— December was a busy month at the center with many holiday happenings. The Group
enjoyed the Christmas spirit and some tasty lunch at Harvest Hall and Main Street in Grapevine on Friday,
December 6. Our talented Parks and Recreation Administration prepared a special treat of gingerbread
flapjacks and sausage on Monday, December 9. Our folks traveled to Dallas to view the 12 Days of Christmas
at the Arboretum on December 10. The Center closed early to prepare for our annual Volunteer Appreciation
Holiday Party on Thursday, December 12. We enjoyed games, food and fun with 75 volunteers and spouses.
Our first ever Caroling Caravan of 31 members traveled to NRH City Hall, Encompass Health, The Atria at
Hometown, NRH Library and Green Valley Healthcare to spread Christmas cheer. More good Cheer was
celebrated with the NRH Singers Musical Christmas on Tuesday, December 17. All members who registered
during the designated December registration were allowed to attend the luncheon. Our group of 250 seniors
enjoyed fellowship and a wonderful meal, provided by our 2023 garage sale funds on Wednesday, December
18. After Christmas, we ended 2024 with New Year's Eve Bingo with a group of 87. We are looking forward
to all 2025 has to offer.
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If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact Parks & Recreation at 817-427-6620.
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