Easter Egg Hunt Delights Caruth Park Families

Annual event moves to new location due to construction at Centennial Park

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:50pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of blurred, colorful Easter baskets, plastic eggs, and greenery, conveying the joyful energy of a community egg hunt event.The annual Easter Egg-stravaganza in University Park brought the community together for a festive egg hunt, despite a change in venue.University Park Today

Caruth Park in University Park was filled with the sounds of laughter and the sight of colorful plastic eggs as families gathered for the annual Easter Egg-stravaganza. The event, typically held at Centennial Park, was moved to the new location this year due to ongoing construction.

Why it matters

The Easter egg hunt is a beloved community tradition that brings families together to celebrate the holiday. By moving the event to Caruth Park, organizers were able to ensure the festivities could continue despite disruptions at the usual venue.

The details

The Easter egg hunt was divided into age groups, with separate hunts for children up to 2 years old, 3 to 5 year olds, and those 6 and up. Readers can find more photos from the event in the upcoming May issue of Park Cities People magazine.

  • The Easter Egg-stravaganza took place recently in Caruth Park.

The players

Rachel Snyder

The managing editor at People Newspapers, Rachel Snyder first joined the staff in 2019 and has covered a range of community news, from local government to business.

Park Cities People

A community newspaper serving the University Park area, Park Cities People will feature more photos from the Easter egg hunt in their upcoming May issue.

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The takeaway

By adapting to the change in venue, the annual Easter Egg-stravaganza was able to continue delighting families in University Park and providing a cherished community tradition.