Since 1985,
America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month.
July is a great time to highlight all the many valuable benefits Parks and
Recreation brings to your neighborhood – from health and wellness to nature to
community spirit and social equity. This July, we want everyone talking about
what they love about parks and recreation and why parks and recreation are so vital in
our lives!
Check out more than 60 extra reasons to “HEART” Wylie Parks and Recreation during the
month of July. Check out the wide variety of July-only activities we have added
for this special month. Most activities are FREE unless
otherwise indicated.
All month long, tag your pics with us!
#parkrecluv
#iheartwylierec
Check out
our flyer,
or browse below.
2013 WEEKLY THEMES
Aloha
Summer 7/1 – 6
I Heart
Parks 7/8 – 13
Man vs.
Wylie 7/15 – 20
CSI:
Wylie 7/22 – 27
THEME DRESS
TO IMPRESS AND TAG YOUR SWAG
#iheartwylierec
F
7/5 Hawaiian Shirts & Skirts
F
7/12 Flower Power
Sa
7/20 Zombies @ Prom
F
7/26 “Men in Black”
FREEZER MONDAYS
FREE ALL MONTH LONG!
SNOW CONES
M
7/1-22 2 – 3 PM
SLUSHIES
Ages: 55 Yrs +
M
7/1-22 2 – 3 PM
FOOD TRUCK FRENZY
A little taste
of Austin – the hottest trend in food right here in Wylie!
F
7/5 w/ Luau
F
7/12 w/ "The Lorax"
F
7/19 w/ Blacklight Climb
F
7/26 w/ Family Lab Nite
GEO TRACK BIG FOOT
BIG FOOT TRACKS
FOUND IN WYLIE!
Get coordinates
and instructions.
#wyliebigfoottracks
Ages: All
M-Sa 7/8 –
13
REC MOB
WE ARE BRINGING
THE REC TO A PARK NEAR YOU.
Staff-led camp
style games and activities for 3 days in 3 parks. Locations posted on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter each morning. Attend all 3
mobs and win a prize!
Ages: All
Tu-Th 7/9
– 11 10 – 11 AM
BLOOD DRIVE
GIVE A LITTLE OF YOURSELF!
Ages: 18 Yrs +
W
7/17 10 AM – 3 PM
LUAU
Live music, professional hula dancers,
limbo contests, games and instructional hula dance. Free event, bring money for
food truck.
Ages: All
F 7/5
6:30 – 9:30 PM FREE
Senior Luau
Fun, food and friends! Includes live Hula Dance
performance.
Ages: 55 Yrs +
M 7/1 9 AM – 1 PM
Limbo Contest
How low can you go? Challenge your friends in this
traditional party game for prizes!
Ages: All
Tu 7/2 10 – 10:30 AM
Rec. Pass Req.
Hula Hoop
Contest
Round and round it goes. When it stops ...
you are OUT! Contest for fun and prizes.
Ages: All
Tu 7/2
10:30 – 11 AM
Rec Pass Req.
Omnikin
Volleyball
Classic summer game with a 36” ball!
Ages: 7 Yrs +
Tu 7/2 1 –
5:30 PM
Rec Pass Req.
We’ll drive. Relax and have fun! Ages
17 and under must be accompanied by an adult, age 18 and older. Register per
person by 6/28 at the Center or online. Bring car seat if needed.
Ages: 3 Yrs +
Tu 7/2 9 AM –
5 PM $22
Water Slides
Beat the heat in our front yard! Vertical
Rush Slip N Slide and Tropical Jump and Slide. Waiver required prior to
participation.
Ages: 3 Yrs +
W 7/3 9 AM –
1 PM
Coconut Roll
Bocce has gone coco-nutty in this fun
summer game!
Ages: 55 Yrs +
W 7/3 10 AM –
12 PM
Ages: All
W 7/3 10 AM –
12 PM
Coconut Bowl
Can you knock down pineapple pins with a
coconut?
Ages: All
W 7/3 10 AM –
12 PM
Pineapple Toss
Play with your food! Greatest distance
wins!
Ages: 55 Yrs +
F 7/5 10
AM – 12 PM
Volleyball
Enjoy this classic summer game.
Ages: 7 Yrs +
F 7/5
11 AM – 9 PM
Rec Pass Req.
Coconut Climb
Race to the top of the 26’ coconut trees.
Ages: 5 Yrs +
F 7/5 6:30 – 8:30
PM FREE
Shake that grass skirt and limbo! Learn
about the Hawaiian traditions and cultural activities. Sample the tropical sounds,
sights and tastes of the magical islands. Preregistration by 7/2 and parent
participation required. Register per child at the Center or online. Includes parent.
Ages: 2 – 5 Yrs
Sa 7/6 10:30 AM –
12 PM $9
Lawnchair
Theater
Showing ‘The Lorax’ on the lawn! Bring
something to sit on and money for food truck concessions.
Ages: All
F 7/12 8:30 –
10 PM
Introduction and instruction for this
popular outdoor game.
Register by 7/5 at the Center or online.
Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs
Tu 7/9 11:30
AM – 1 PM
Learn about adding a garden to your compact
urban landscape. Container to raised beds, everyone has room for a little
green. Register by 7/3 at the Center or online.
Ages: 12 Yrs +
Tu 7/9 3:30 –
4:30 PM
Learn about composting that focuses on the
science of the use of worms to compost kitchen and other organic
waste. Register by 7/3 at the Center or online.
Ages: 12 Yrs +
Tu 7/9 5 – 6
PM
Plant a Plant
with Parks
Make friends with the flora! Plant your own
take-home zinnia and learn from Park professionals about these lovely flowers.
Ages: All
W 7/10 10 – 11
AM
Ages: 55 Yrs +
W 7/10 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Founded in 1979, this 100 acre orchard lies
just east of Terrell. Ham Orchards consists of 5 orchards containing
approximately 6,000 trees. Register per person by 7/10 at the Center or online.
Ages: 55 Yrs +
Th 7/11 8:30 AM – 4:30
PM $5
“Every bear that ever there was
will gather there for certain, because
today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.” We are bringing the popular
words to life at this one-of-a-kind event. Bring your bears and a picnic lunch
for a story, crafts, a bear movie and lots of fun! Preregistration by 7/5 and
parent participation required. Register per child at the Center or online. Includes parent.
Ages: 2 – 6 Yrs
Th 7/11 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Hacky Sac
Comeback
The ‘90s called. They want their Hacky Sac
back! Grab your rasta hat and compete for prizes.
Ages: 7 Yrs +
F 7/12 11 – 11:30
AM
Rec. Pass Req.
Granola Bar
Pick your faves and make your own summer
mix. Raisins, craisins, seeds and more!
Ages: All
F 7/12 9 – 11 AM
F 7/12 8 – 9 PM
Ages: 55 Yrs +
F 7/12 9 AM – 12 PM
Drought Tolerant
Plants
Learn easy steps for selecting and caring
for native Texas and drought tolerant plantings.
Ages: 55 Yrs +
F 7/12 10:30 –
11:30 AM
LIVE! 60s Folk
Music in the Courtyard
F 7/12 7 – 8 PM
Blacklight 80s Theme. Admission –
ZOMBIES, ONLY! Bring money for concessions. Register by 7/17 at the Center
or online.
Ages: 8 Yrs +
Sa 7/20 8:30 – 10:30 PM
Senior Self
Defense
Learn easy to recall techniques for a
variety of ability levels!
Ages: 55 Yrs +
M 7/15 10 – 11 AM
Zombie Cake Walk
Walk for cake, cookies and other treats!
Dress up encouraged and applauded.
Ages: 2 – 10 Yrs
M 7/15 11 – 11:45 AM
Bug Out Bag Prep
Get it and go! Whether you find yourself in
the aftermath of a tornado or zombie invasion, be prepared to head for the
hills. Learn what must-haves every Bug Out Bag should have.
Ages: 55 Yrs +
W 7/17 10 – 11 AM
Ages: 13 Yrs +
Tu 7/16 5 – 6 PM
“Does whatever a spider can!” Introduce
your little ones to the climbing wall while learning about safety and proper
technique. Register by 7/12 at the Center or online.
Ages: 3 – 6 Yrs
Tu 7/16 10 – 10:45 AM
Race to the Top
By popular demand this competition style
inflatable is back!
Ages: 7 Yrs +
W 7/17 1 – 7 PM
Rec. Pass Req.
Learn easy to recall techniques for a
variety of ability levels! Register by 7/12 at the Center or online.
Ages: 16 Yrs +
W 7/17 10 – 11 AM
Learn to prepare a variety of meals in the
wild with safety in mind. Register by 7/12 at the Center or online.
Ages: 12 Yrs +
W 7/17 5 – 6 PM
Learn to use a compound or recurve bow.
Curriculum designed for a variety of skill and ability levels. Register by
7/17 at the Center or online.
Ages: 50 Yrs +
Th 7/18 8:30 -
9:30 AM
Ages: 8 Yrs +
Th 7/18 10 – 11 AM
Learn how to tackle minor to medium impact
injuries that occur away from the convenience of an urban setting. Register by
7/15 at the Center or online.
Ages: 10 Yrs +
Th 7/18 6:30 – 7:30
PM
Jousting
Inflatable
Battle your friends in the awesome
inflatable experience.
Ages: 7 Yrs +
F 7/19 1 – 9 PM
Rec. Pass Req.
Mad Science -
Family Lab Night - Bubbles, Potions & Slime, Oh My!
Enjoy this very popular crew’s take on
science, performance and audience participation.
Ages: 3 Yrs +
F 7/26 6 – 8 PM
Mystery Game
Night
Enjoy Clue, Guess Who and more with family
and friends.
Ages: All
Th 7/25 6:30 – 8 PM
Rec. Pass Req.
Crime Scene
Challenge
Test your forensic skills with the Wylie
Police Department. Walk through a mock crime scene looking for clues and try to
solve the crime!
Ages: 10 Yrs +
F 7/26 10 AM – 4 PM
Rec. Pass Req.
Recreation Manager
City of Wylie
