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717 W. Main St.
Arlington, Texas 76013

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GUIDE TO PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES :: RECREATION CENTERS

Hugh Smith Recreation Center
1815 New York Ave.
817-275-1351

Hours of operation are:
6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
closed Sunday

The Hugh Smith Recreation Center is a multi-purpose facility designed for the recreational needs of Arlington residents and visitors. The facility offers a variety of structured and informal activities. The center offers a diverse selection of classes for all ages ranging from arts and crafts to fitness and sports. Additionally, the center is open for reservations during and after business hours.

Center rooms, including the gymnasium, may be rented for private gatherings, sporting events, meetings, banquets and more. The center is open six days a week for classes as well as use of the gymnasium and fitness room; the swimming pool is open seven days a week.

Facility cards are required.

Center Features:

  • Six activity/meeting rooms
  • Fitness room
  • Shower and locker facilities
  • Full-sized gymnasium
  • 25 meter heated indoor swimming pool with locker and dressing rooms.
  • Computer lab
  • Professionally trained staff to assist with information and programs.

Fitness Room:

The fitness room features Nautilus weight machines, stair machines, stationary bikes, tread mills and dumbbells.

Both monthly and annual fitness room memberships are offered. Personal trainers are available. Babysitting is also available at specific hours. Call the center for more information. 

Center Programs:

Class schedules are listed in the Funtimes Arlington, a magazine produced three times per year. Activities include: 

Preschool: Infant swim classes begin for children as young as four months. Preschool Playhouse and gymnastics classes are available as well as classes for ages 3 through 5 including soccer and t-ball classes, dance, gymnastics, arts and crafts, cheerleading and many others.

Youth: The offerings broaden for children ages 6 - 12 with classes in sports, music, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, day camps, cheerleading, after school program and many others.

Teen: Teens can take part in many different activities at the center including specialty classes, basketball, teen room, trips, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Adult: Adults can take part in many different classes and activities including aerobics (water and floor), personal trainers, weight training, swimming, martial arts and special interest.

Computer Lab: Open to adults and youth under the age of 12 with adult supervision.

Reservations:

Are you having a family reunion in Arlington? Does your church outing need a gymnasium? How about an employee training session, organizational meeting, baby shower or birthday party? Hugh Smith Recreation Center has private rooms, gymnasium, and the swimming pool available to rent for meetings, sports, family reunions and more.

  • Gymnasium (half or full court): Wood flooring, glass backboards and bleacher seating.
  • Classrooms: Perfect for meetings or parties. Room sizes and seating capacities vary.
  • Overnight rentals: Available on Friday and Saturday evenings from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. with a maximum of 125 people.

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