Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett touts the upcoming park improvements prior to the groundbreaking Tuesday, June 6. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett touts the upcoming park improvements prior to the groundbreaking Tuesday, June 6. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Georgetown kicks off Phase 3 San Gabriel Park renovations

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
San Gabriel Park — considered the crown jewel among Georgetown’s city parks — is about to get better. City and Parks Department officials kicked off the third phase of San Gabriel Park renovations with a June 6 groundbreaking.
Southwestern students worked with the Georgetown Trails Foundation to clear campus land that will become part of a trail system connecting San Gabriel Park and Southwestern. Courtesy the Georgetown Trails Foundation

Southwestern students worked with the Georgetown Trails Foundation to clear campus land that will become part of a trail system connecting San Gabriel Park and Southwestern. Courtesy the Georgetown Trails Foundation

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Georgetown Trails Foundation partners with Southwestern for local trail system

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, May 12, 2023
A master plan to build 43 miles of biking and hiking trails got a boost this spring when the Georgetown Trails Foundation and Southwestern University partnered up to add eight miles to the foundation’s trail system.

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Georgetown city pools opening on Memorial Day

Brigid Cooley
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Georgetown public pools will open for the summer season on Memorial Day weekend. The Recreation Center outdoor, Williams Drive, River Ridge and Village pools open Saturday, May 27. However, the Recreation Pool will close May 28-29, while the River Ridge Pool will close Monday, May 29.
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