We will do It's My Park Day clean up at Kidd Springs Park 711 West Canty Saturday April 20th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. because of the Earth Day event starting at 10 a.m. We hope you can come for one or both events. #lovewhereyoulive
Kidd Springs Central and Kidd Springs Recreation Center will host a new Family Fun Fall Fest Saturday November 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kidd Springs Park located at 711 West Canty St. 75208. This free outdoor event will host music from local Dallas artists including Rob Holbert, DJ Hi-C, Confetti Eddie Magician and Jazz Becuzz, food vendors, artisans, a bounce house, craft stations and games. The event is free but canned goods are welcome to help raise needed food for The Cliff Temple Food Bank. Sponsorship and vendors are still being accepted. For more information, please call Gabby Nixon at 214.670.7535. In the event of rain, the event will move inside the Kidd Springs Recreation Center. The new Kidd Springs Family Fun Fall Fest is supported in part by the Kidd Springs Recreation Center, Kidd Springs Central – the Friends of Kidd Springs Park, Dallas Park and Recreation, Dallas Youth Sports, and the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.
Join us June 3 as we welcome back Dallas Symphony to Kidd Springs Park. Kidd Springs Central will hold a festival starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday June 3 before the symphony plays at 8:15 p.m. If you would like to join as a vendor or a food truck, download the form, complete it and email it to kiddsprings.central@gmail.com.
Kidd Springs Central and Bishop Heights, A Psw Community invites you to a community potluck brunch at the KSC Water Station during this year’sDash For The Beads Saturday March 2nd starting at 8:30 a.m. at Cedar Hill and Bishop Heights Heights Lane (outside so dress appropriately).
Resident international musical sensations, Hedda Layne and Troy Lee Warden, will provide entertainment for attendees and race participants only at the KSC Water Station at Dash for the Beads. This is the tenth year KSC has hosted this refreshing hot spot for runners, walkers and furry friends. This is the second year, Hedda and Troy delighted all with their musical stylings.
Hedda Layne and longtime musical collaborator Troy Lee Warden have been entertaining audiences for years. Hedda has performed with several organizations including Austin Symphony Orchestra, the Human Rights Campaign, Aids Services of Austin and Dallas and at The Library at the Melrose Hotel. Troy Lee builds the musical soundscapes and Hedda elevates the music to ethereal heights that encompass styles ranging from jazz standards to modern neo-lounge. Keep up at Heddalayne.comand stay tuned for her fifth studio album to be released later this year.
Neighbors are asked to bring a dish to share with the group. You will also be asked to hand out water to race participants and brunch will be served outside. Please dress appropriate to the weather – currently low of 42 and high of 58). Call 214.718.2384 for more information.
If you would like to run the race, register here (use promo code DFBNeighbor to save $10 off your 5K or 10K registration): https://dashforthebeads.org/.
We're glad that a Halloween carnival is back at the Kidd Springs Recreation Center - October 29th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
You can get involved in one of several ways:
1. Register as a Kidd Springs Recreation member (adult, children and senior pricing available)
2. Become a sponsor of the carnival. Email juanita.sharpless@dallascityhall.com or call the number on the flyer.
3. Register to be a volunteer for the event email Juanita or call to sign up.
4. Drop off your candy donations anytime during KS Recreation Center hours.
5. Make plans to attend the carnival on Monday 10/29!
Thank you for your ongoing support of our community recreation center.
The Kidd Springs Neighborhood Association will have their monthly meeting on Monday July 16th from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Hogg Elementary School 1144 N. Madison.
There are building renovations underway so look for signs that will be posted at the school about where to enter. (Most likely it will be the north door facing the gym and the portable restrooms.)
Kidd Springs Central CONCERT FESTIVAL for the DALLASYMPHONY PARKS CONCERT
It's two events in one! The KSC Concert Festival starts at 5 p.m. with food trucks, vendors, children's activities to encourage a strong turn-out of support for the DallaSymphony who has selected Kidd Springs Park for a 10th year. Vendors and sponsors can click on the description and form (PDF files) to download, fill out and return to kiddsprings.central@gmail.com.
Contact 214.718.2384 with any questions.
Saturday March 10th - Bike Friendly Oak Cliff's 4th Annual Park Clean Up and Kid's Bike Giveaway!
Last year we gave away 20 to kids that picked up trash at Lake Cliff and Kidd Springs Park!
Event Schedule:
2-3pm Luchadores/Park Clean up at Lake Cliff Park
3-4pm Bike Parade through Bishop Arts
4-5pm Mariachis/Piñatas at Kidd Springs Park
Bike raffles at both parks!!! Click here to visit the Facebook Event page for more information.
Twelve Hills Nature Center is looking for some volunteers for Saturday February 17th.
Join Dallas Park and Recreation for Texercise & Community Health Fair February 5th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit http://www.dallasparks.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=1166 for more information.
Kidd Springs Recreation Center is hosting a Family Valentine Dance Friday February 9th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Join us at the KSC Water Station at Van Buren & Cedar Hill at Dash for the Beads Saturday February 10th.
Join us for a wine and cheese reception, our first event of the new year, at the home of Juan and Delia Jasso.
RSVP to kiddsprings.central@gmail.com. See you soon!