GUIDE TO PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES :: RECREATION CENTERS

Elzie Odom Recreation Center
1601 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd.
817-459-6434
FAX 817-462-3725

Hours of operation are:

Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Located along the Trinity River, the Elzie Odom Recreation Center is a multi-purpose facility designed to meet the athletic and recreational needs of Arlington residents and visitors. Opened in April 1999, the center offers a wide selection of classes from arts and crafts and sports leagues including fitness. Additionally, the center is open for reservations during and after business hours. Center rooms including the two gymnasiums and sports arena, may be rented for private parties, sporting events, meetings or banquets. Elzie Odom is a 60,000 square foot facility located at 1601 N.E. Green Oaks and is open seven days a week for sports leagues, class instruction and walk-in use. A fully equipped weight room is also available for a small monthly fee. The center is located next to River Legacy Parks East which features picnic tables, playground, bike & hike trails and a practice field. For center hours of operation and current programs, please call Elzie Odom Recreation Center at 817-459-6434. Facility cards are required for ages 2 and up.

The Center is named after Arlington's former mayor, Elzie Odom.  It is in the spirit of his leadership and magnetism that this building is named.

• Three multi-purpose rooms used for martial arts, gymnastics, aerobics, and various sports classes.
• Two 6,660 square foot gymnasiums with six basketball goals and two volleyball courts in each.
• Fitness room with Nautilus weight machines, elliptical trainers, plate loaded equipment, Stairmasters, treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights and squat racks. Personal trainers are also available.
• Rock climbing wall for classes, private instruction, and rental.
• Sports arena for classes, open skate night, family skate night, in-line hockey leagues, indoor soccer, skating and hockey lessons and rentals.
• Complete men’s and women’s locker rooms with shower facilities.
• Professional staff to assist with information and equipment check out.
• Babysitting is available at specific hours.

• Preschool program offering a fun and educational environment for children ages 2-5.
• Day camp programs focusing on sport activities for children ages 5-12 (available during the summer, Christmas, and Spring Break holidays).
• Rock climbing, Skating, Bounce House or Sports theme birthday parties for all ages.
• Adult classes in aerobics, weight training, pilates and special interest.
• Youth athletic leagues in volleyball, basketball, soccer, t-ball/coach pitch and cheerleading.
• Adult athletic leagues in volleyball, basketball, flag football and softball.

• Two Gymnasiums (half or full court): Each full court has hardwood flooring, six basketball goals, two volleyball standards and carpeted seating area.
• Four Multi-purpose rooms: Rooms vary in seating capacity up to 100.
• Overnight rentals: Available Monday through Sunday evenings. Hours vary. Maximum 400 people.
• Corporate rates available

	Weight rooms
	The Palace Gym The 6,800 square foot "Palace" and "Garden" gymnasiums are available for basketball, volleyball, tournaments and programs.
	The O-Rena Inline hockey and indoor soccer rink.   The arena has a glass protected viewing area, team benches, penalty box, umpires box, locker room and private team meeting rooms.