El Paso County

🌅🎬 Parks After Sunset is back with another FREE family movie night!
Join El Paso County Parks & Recreation on Friday, June 26 for a showing of "Minecraft" at Sparks Park.

Bring your swimsuits, towels, blankets, and chairs for an evening of fun featuring:
💦 Splashdown activities beginning at 5:30 PM
🐾 Free pet microchipping at 6:00 PM
🎥 Movie begins at 8:00 PM
📍Sparks Park
12899 Sparks Dr.
El Paso, Tx 79928

This FREE community event is made possible through a partnership between El Paso County Parks & Recreation, the Sheriff's Office, and Animal Welfare Department.

Grab the family, bring your furry friends, and enjoy a movie under the stars! ✨🍿🌙

🎆 Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at Ascarate Park! 🎆
Planning a Fourth of July picnic with family and friends? Reserve your picnic shelter today and enjoy the best seat in the park for a day filled with food, fun, live entertainment, military displays, and a spectacular fireworks show!

🏞️ Picnic Shelters Available
📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
📍 Ascarate Park
⏰ Shelter reservation deadline: June 30
Starting at $50/day
Shelters are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss your chance to celebrate this historic milestone surrounded by family, friends, and community spirit.

For reservations and information, call 915-273-3501.

One more week to nominate a community builder! 🔨⛑👷🏿‍♀️👷🏽‍♂️

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, El Paso County is proud to launch our very own Community Builder Awards to recognize the people and organizations building our unique border community through service, strength, and care.

We're honoring one youth, one adult, and one organization making a difference across our region - from civic engagement and education to environmental stewardship, support for veterans, animal welfare, and so much more. Nominate a community builder today.

For full details and nomination form, visit https://tinyurl.com/epcommunitybuilderawards

📅 Nomination deadline: June 26, 2026

Submit a nomination today!

📞 Questions? Email [email protected], or call/text 915-335-4313.

🧺🎆 Upgrade Your Fourth of July Experience at the Picnic Party! 🎆🧺
Join us for the Picnic Party at Ascarate Park and enjoy an exclusive Independence Day celebration with family and friends!

Your ticket includes:
🍽️ Dinner from Clasico
🎵 Live music by The Live 915
🎁 Door prizes
🎯 Backyard picnic games
🚗 Parking pass included
🎆 Prime viewing for the fireworks spectacular

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
⏰ Doors Open at 5:00 p.m.
📍 Ascarate Park Pavilion

🎟️ Tickets:
Adults (18+) – $45
Youth (6–17) – $10
Children 5 & under are free (meal not included)

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today and celebrate America's 250th Birthday with great food, live entertainment, and the best fireworks view in the park!

For tickets, visit the Ascarate Administrative Office or call 915-273-3501 (M-F, 8am to 5pm)

☀️ Need a Break from the Heat? El Paso County Cooling Centers Are Open! ❄️
El Paso County is providing safe, air-conditioned spaces for residents to stay cool this summer.
🚍El Paso Transportation Authority - ETA is here to help you get there safely and comfortably—just hop on and ride with them!

🕘 Hours: Monday–Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 Cooling Center Locations:
• Agua Dulce Community Center – Horizon City
• Fabens Community Center – Fabens
• Canutillo Community Center – Canutillo
• La Fe Montana Vista Community and Resource Center – East El Paso

Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours, and check on family members, neighbors, seniors, and pets during extreme temperatures.

For after-hours cooling assistance, dial 3-1-1. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
For heat safety tips and resources, visit elpasoready.org/extreme-heat.

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, all El Paso County administrative offices along with the Enrqiue Moreno County Courthouse will be closed Friday, June 19th. Regular business hours will resume Monday, June 22nd.

El Paso County Commissioners Court will meet in regular session on Monday, June 22nd beginning at 9:30 a.m. Have a safe and meaningful holiday!

Some great safety information from City of Socorro, Texas - Government Animal Control.

🌅🎬 Join El Paso County Parks & Recreation on TONIGHT, Thursday, June 18 for a showing of "How To Train Your Dragon" at San Elizario Placita.

Bring your swimsuits, towels, blankets, and chairs for an evening of fun featuring:
💦 Splashdown activities beginning at 5:30 PM
🐾 Free pet microchipping at 6:00 PM
🎥 Movie begins at 8:00 PM
📍San Elizario Placita
1521 San Elizario Rd.
San Elizario, Tx 79849

This FREE community event is made possible through a partnership between El Paso County Parks & Recreation, the Sheriff's Office, and Animal Welfare Department.

Grab the family, bring your furry friends, and enjoy a movie under the stars! ✨🍿🌙

Join El Paso County as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday with a full day of Independence Day festivities at Ascarate Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Enjoy public swimming at Ascarate Pool, a variety of food trucks, live entertainment, military vehicle displays from Fort Bliss and the 1st Armored Division, performances by the 1st Armored Division Band, and live music by The Live 915. Guests can also be among the first 250 attendees to receive a limited-edition America 250 commemorative coin.

The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display over Ascarate Lake at approximately 9:20 p.m.

Whether you're spending the day with family, gathering with friends at a picnic shelter, or enjoying the Picnic Party, there's something for everyone as we commemorate this historic milestone in our nation's history.

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
📍 Ascarate Park | 6900 Delta Drive
🚗 Parking: $5 per vehicle
🎆 Fireworks: Approximately 9:20 p.m.

For more information, call 915-273-3501.