City of DeSoto Parks & Recreation Department

Mission Statement To create leisure experiences by providing world-class customer service and diverse opportunities for all generations. Award Winning Department - 2022 Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies, National Recreation and Park Association Re-Accreditation 2021 Community Partner - DeSoto Chamber of Commerce 2020 Tree City USA - Arbor Day Foundation 2019 Promotional Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society - North Region 2019 Volunteer Service Individual Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society 2018 Advocate of the Year Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society 2017 Excellence in Maintenance and Quality, Texas Turfgrass Association 2016 Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies, National Recreation and Park Association 2015 Committee’s Choice Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society 2015 Readers Choice Award - Best Place for Kids, Focus Daily News 2015 Recreation Professional of the Year Award, Texas Recreation and Parks Society