There are 25 article(s) tagged Germantown Parks and Recreation:

• December 2023

  • Germantown holiday parade changes date

    Germantown has made the decision to move its holiday parade due to the forecast of rain.

    By Abigail Warren December 08, 2023

• September 2023

  • Germantown park enhancements will serve people of all abilities

    Germantown’s Municipal Park will see a new playground suited for those with and without disabilities. The enhancements are funded through a state grant.

    By Abigail Warren September 23, 2023

• September 2022

  • Germantown breaks ground on new baseball fields

    The new turf fields will allow league players more practice and playing time.

    By Abigail Warren September 09, 2022

• July 2022

  • Retiring parks director honored for service to Germantown

    Before Parks Director Pam Beasley retired, the city honored her mark on the community.

    By Abigail Warren July 02, 2022

• June 2022

  • Germantown names new Parks and Recreation director

    Germantown has named its next director for Parks and Recreation. Pam Beasley will retire at the end of the month.

    By Abigail Warren June 17, 2022

  • Germantown to spend $1M improving park’s baseball fields

    Synthetic turf fields are headed to Cameron Brown Park, providing relief for the city’s baseball providers.

    By Abigail Warren June 15, 2022

• October 2021

  • Germantown postpones park purchase, explores expanded vision

    Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo extended a timeline for the city to purchase parkland in the southern portion of the suburb. 

    By Abigail Warren October 20, 2021

• June 2021

  • Germantown eyes additional 2 acres near desired parkland

    If acquired, the land would likely be transformed into fields for the suburb’s youngest soccer teams. 

    By Abigail Warren June 11, 2021

• February 2021

  • Desired soccer fields more than a parkland purchase for Germantown

    Germantown leaders see purchasing 44 acres on the south side of the suburb as an opportunity to begin accomplishing goals in the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Additionally, it could drive development to the area.

    By Abigail Warren February 16, 2021

  • Germantown OKs firm to study Crestwyn Hills parkland

    Monday’s $38,450 approval is part of suburban leaders due diligence phase and displays leaders’ interest in acquiring the land.

    By Abigail Warren February 14, 2021

• January 2021

  • Germantown to review firm for parkland tests

    The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review another step in acquiring 44 acres for a sports complex.

    By Abigail Warren January 20, 2021

• December 2020

  • Germantown takes first step toward acquiring new park

    The city is not obligated to purchase the land by Monday’s action. Instead, it allows the city to access the land so it can conduct its due diligence.

    By Abigail Warren December 15, 2020

  • Germantown could get new park, athletic fields

    Germantown aldermen will review a $10,000 decision next week that could move the suburb closer to a new park and recreational athletic fields.

    By Abigail Warren December 10, 2020

• August 2020

  • Germantown prioritizes, trims budget for 2021 fiscal year

    Germantown's budget was amended on the second of three readings. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen has one more review to make before the budget takes effect.

    By Abigail Warren August 11, 2020

• April 2020

  • Easter Bunny drive-by brings community together in spirit

    Germantown Parks and Recreation staffers visited families on their lawns for an Easter celebration, modified for social distancing.

    By Jared Boyd April 12, 2020

• February 2020

  • Germantown Parks Commission supports park renovations

    Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission is gearing for improvements to Riverdale and Germantown Station parks.

    By Abigail Warren February 28, 2020

  • Germantown unveiling proposed park updates

    Germantown is reinvesting in its neighborhood parks. Residents can review proposed changes.

    By Abigail Warren February 16, 2020

• January 2020

  • Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission to review land exchange

    Germantown’s Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a proposed land swap between the city and school district in a special called meeting Wednesday, Jan. 8.

    By Abigail Warren January 07, 2020

• November 2019

  • Public forums set for input on Germantown park changes

    The Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission will host public forums Monday and Tuesday to get input about planned changes at Germantown Station and Riverdale parks.

    By Hira Qureshi November 18, 2019

• August 2019

  • Germantown staff says park rules within purview of commission

    Some Germantown residents are unhappy with new rules at two of the city parks. City staff says the rule changes are within the responsibility of the commission.

    By Abigail Warren August 15, 2019

  • Germantown panel sets rules for two neighborhood parks

    Germantown Parks Commission is looking at rules for two neighborhood parks adjacent to schools. The commission says the intent is to ensure safety for all park visitors.

    By Abigail Warren August 02, 2019

• June 2019

  • Houston High wants to acquire park’s softball field

    Houston High is looking to acquire land at Houston Levee Park for softball fields. Germantown aldermen never voted on an agreement the district voted on in March.

    By Abigail Warren June 22, 2019

• April 2019

  • Farmington Park renovations spark dispute over basketball goals

    The omission of a dedicated basketball court from a redesign of Germantown's Farmington Park has sparked disagreement between those who consider the court a nuisance and others who believe it should be available. 

    By Abigail Warren April 22, 2019

• February 2019

  • Germantown parks panel recommends city buy country club

    Germantown's parks panel votes to recommend the city move forward with the purchase of Germantown Country Club.

    By Abigail Warren February 28, 2019

  • Germantown leaders favor city purchase of Germantown Country Club for passive use

    The Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission and Master Parks Plan authors gathered Saturday to determine the best use for Germantown Country Club, which has announced its closing. They favored the city buying the land for a passive park.

    By Abigail Warren February 09, 2019