The Recreation Department provides a diversified year-round recreation program consisting of a variety of activities for the citizens of Harlingen. Special events are another important aspect of our department, hosting Flag Football, Basketball, Softball, Golf and Volleyball Tournaments, an Easter Egg Hunt, Youth Track Meets, Fishing Seminars and a variety of other special events throughout the year. Track and Field for youth ages 6-18. The department also offers a variety of recreational and general interest classes, which are taught by qualified instructors offered for youth as well as adults. The division also acts as a liaison between the City and the various Little League Associations, peewee Football, the Harlingen Tennis Association, the Harlingen Aquatics Team, and Roller Hockey.
The HarlingenParks and Recreation Department strives to provide quality recreation and special interest programs for the growing Harlingen community. We hope the following programs offered will appeal to all members of your family.
REGISTRATION FORM Please mail registration form to the Harlingen Parks and Recreation Department, 502 E. Tyler or you can go by in person to register for our recreational programs. Please only use this form for recreational programs held at the: Harlingen Community Center, 201 E. Madison.
The Harlingen Parks and Recreation Department introduced the following young athletes to the Parks and Recreation Board Members who qualified to Nationals Track and Field in California.
Moises Briones 14 yrs. old 2nd place 110 High Hurdles
Gorge Luis Garcia 14 yrs. old 3rd place 110 High Hurdles
Jose Antonio Jaramillo, Jr. 17 yrs. old 2nd place 800 Meters
For more information, please call Frank Tamez, Athletic Supervisor, at (956) 245-0264 or the Harlingen Parks and Recreation Department, 502 E. Tyler, at (956) 216-5950.
SOFTBALL MUST BE PURCHASE WITH THE USSSA OFFICIALS AT SPORTS COMPLEX, 3139 WILSON RD.
League: Contact / Phone Number: Rio Valley Amateur Soccer Erasmo Montelongo, (956) 412-1898 Arroyo Youth Soccer Club Kenny Landrum, (956) 428-3622 GEARS R/C Car Club, Inc. Jerald Lewis, (956) 789-6241 Harlingen American Little League Ken Jaeger, (956) 428-7222 Harlingen Hockey Association, Inc. William F. Kimball, (956) 425-2000 Harlingen National Bronco Jerry Hernandez (956) 793-8142 Harlingen Pony/Girls Al Perez, (956) 970-0142 Harlingen Tx. Bronco League Victor Zepeda, (956) 226-3674 Harlingen Youth Football League Mario Montez, (956) 245-2258
Education: 1988 B. A., Pan American University 1982 Associates Degree, Texas Southmost College
Other Training/Education: Certified Pool Operator and Certified Safety Manager
Historical Information: 1988Harlingen C.I.S.D., Teacher/Coach 1993 Marine Military Academy, Head Swim Coach 1994 City of Harlingen, Recreation Program Coordinator 1996 City of Harlingen, Recreation Superintendent
OrganizationsTypeOfficesHeld Star Civic Corporation 10K 5 Rio Run Board of Directors 1996-1999 Harlingen Municipal Credit Union Board of Directors 1998-1999 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Board Member State Board Member for Risk Management/Insurance T.A.A.F. Church Class "C" Softball State Commission
Education: Bachelors of Business Administration, Management Major, The University of Texas at Brownsville; Brownsville, Texas. December 2006. Associate of Business Administration, The University of Texas at Brownsville; Brownsville, Texas, December 2003. Associate of Applied Sciences, Automated Office Technology/Administrative Secretary Major, Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas, November 1998. Certification, Automated Office Technology/ Secretary Major, Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas, February 1996.
Historical Information: January 2005 - Present Recreation Program Coordinator, City of Harlingen, Texas
August 1997 - January 2005 Office Assistant III, City of Harlingen, Harlingen, Texas
April 1996 to August 1997 Financial Aid Department-Secretary, Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas
August 1997 - 2009 Office Assistant, Playground Supervisor, and Office Clerk at City of Harlingen, Harlingen, Texas
Organizations: Memberof the Harlingen Jaycees Organization Harlingen Involvement Council Inc. (Blues on the Hill)
Hobbies: Dancing, bowling, movies, and outdoor activities, such as: walking, gardening, and fitness workouts.
