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By participating in our OST program, your child will be exposed to a wide variety of activities that will help broaden their interest and challenge them to learn and master new skills; thus increasing self-esteem. In addition, children enrolled in an afterschool program often have better social skills and improved grades as well as live a healthier more active lifestyle.
The Dallas Park and Recreation Department offers Out of School Time Programs (OST) at 35 Recreation Centers for children between *5-12 years of age. Transportation provided at select sites. Program hours at all sites are 3pm - 6pm on regular school days.
(*5yrs of age on or before September 1, 2023).
Recreation Center Out of School Time programs are FREE to City of Dallas residents and $50 per month for non residents.
In addition to a healthy snack and homework assistance, youth will experience a variety of daily activities including arts, sports, fitness, life skills, games. Our OST is designed to offer effective academic enrichment, physical fitness, nutritional and life skill programs to challenge children and make learning fun.
:Click here to locate a recreation center after school program.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is federal funding received by the City of Dallas with a percentage of these funds earmarked for public service activities such as after school and summer programs. The Dallas Park and Recreation Department provides free after school programs at multiple DISD elementary schools for ages *5-12 years of age, via our Community Development Block Grant.
(*5 years of age on or before September 1, 2023)
Click here to find out about locations, how to qualify and register for this program.
8007 E. Northwest Highway
Dallas, TX 75238
Ph: 214-670-8847
Recreation Headquarters Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
5620 Parkdale Dr.
Dallas, TX 75227
Youth Programs Phone:
214-671-1490
Youth Sports Phone:
214-243-1555
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm