programs that will challenge you physically, help you explore new interests, engage with new social groups, and teach you new skills. The department has thriving youth, adult, and senior programming divisions, as well as a collection of great therapeutic programs for children and adults with mental or physical disabilities. For the latest details about new and upcoming recreation programs and special events in Temple, pick up a copy of the seasonal Play by Play catalogue at any Parks & Leisure Services facility, or download a copy from the department website. You can also subscribe to Play by Play by contacting the Parks & Leisure Services marketing division at 254-771-4134. dflower-Country-Club
In addition to all of the great sports leagues, the Athletics Division also manages a number of great drop-in activities, including weekly midnight basketball games and open gym volleyball. They also organize a number of great runs, races, and competitions, including 5 and 10Ks, fun runs, duathlons, and triathlons.
Get Splashing There is no more welcome escape from the hot Central Texas sun than a visit to one of the Parks & Leisure Services Department’s many great pools and splash facilities. During the summer months the department manages three beloved outdoor pools around town. Don’t worry, though: Since 2009, Temple has also been home to a wonderful indoor pool in Sammons Park. In the pool’s four heated lanes, visitors can enjoy not only year-round open and lap swim times, but also a number of fitness-based and therapeutic programs. In addition to its pools, Temple Parks & Leisure Services also maintains three popular splash pads in Ferguson, Miller, and West Temple parks. These great facilities offer plenty of shade for parents and hours of fun for their children. Another great destination for anyone looking for aquatic recreation is the Lions Junction Family Water Park, located in South Temple Park. Lions Junction is a state-of-the-art water park that boasts a number of wonderful amenities, including two huge water slides, a 300-foot lazy river, an enormous splash playground, and more.
Get Fit & Stay Active Temple is home to a number of great facilities geared toward helping you realize your fitness and wellness goals.
The Summit Family Fitness Center offers dedicated cardio and weight studios, racquetball and tennis courts, a 20-foot climbing wall, and a community pool. The Summit also conducts a wide array of fitness and wellness classes for every member of your family. The center’s new kids’ fitness room blurs the line between fun and fitness, engaging children with high-tech, fullbody video games that will leave them covered in perspiration and smiles. The Wilson Park Recreation Center has two fitness areas filled with great cardio and weight equipment, along with several rooms for classes and meetings. Wilson also houses a newly renovated hardwood basketball court that is perfect for everything from pickup games to children’s leagues. The center has traditionally served as the headquarters for most of the Parks & Leisure Services Department’s youth, toddler, and teen programming. Likewise, the Sammons Community Center is a popular destination for Central Texans looking to have fun after 50. The center offers members daily programs and activities, including cards and domino games, billiards, shuffleboard, art and crafts, fitness classes, and more. Memberships are incredibly affordable at just $5 a year. Sammons staff members also organize several great dances and special events every month. Temple is home to a number of other great fitness centers and gyms, including Anytime Fitness, Curves, GymX, Just Fitness 24/7, and Source Fitness.
Get Involved The Temple Parks & Leisure Services Department is dedicated to offering new and creative programming for every member of your family. To that end, the department provides
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Source Fitness 254-773-1142
Wildflower Country Club
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