In celebration of Parks and Recreation Month, the City of Irving is inviting residents to gather friends or family and participate in “Chalk to the Hand,” a group chalk art contest honoring the 2025 national theme, “Build Together, Play Together.”
Participants are encouraged to illustrate a cherished memory or experience at an Irving Parks and Recreation facility, program, class, or event that helped create lasting friendships and family bonds. Suggested inspirations include Sparks and Stripes, the Ms. Mature Pageant, athletic field use, and Holidays at Heritage.
Entry Rules:
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Submissions must be group entries only — no solo entries allowed.
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A designated group leader must hold a valid IPAR card.
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Artwork must be drawn on the driveway of the group leader.
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Only one entry per group is allowed.
Submission Requirements:
Groups must submit their entry by Friday, July 18 at 5 p.m. via email to ParksandRecreation@IrvingTX.gov. Each submission must include:
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A picture of the group leader’s valid IPAR card
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One progress photo showing the full group
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One final photo of the finished artwork (group members may be included)
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A caption for the artwork and a contact phone number in the email message
One winning group will receive up to four admission tickets to any Irving aquatic center. In addition, the winner and two honorable mentions will be featured in the 2026 Summer Program Guide.
For more information, call (972) 721-2501.
