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The City of Burleson Recreation Department offers myriad activities and classes which range from tumbling and dance to computer training and aerobics. See our Activity Guide for complete information. Also, for those athletically inclined, we offer softball leagues as well as volleyball and basketball leagues. The BRiCk-Burleson Recreation Center, located at 550 NW Summercrest Blvd, is open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday; and 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. For information on memberships and classes, call 817-426-9104. The Senior Activity Center, located at 216 SW Johnson Ave., is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m The phone number is 817-295-6611. |
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Clark Park
Oak Valley Park South - 951 S. Hurst Road
Heberle Park - 812 Tyler Court. For information on our parks or any question you may have regarding our park and recreation system, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at (817) 295-8168 or e-mail us at pkrause@burlesontx.com. Make reservations to ensure use of City park pavilions. Reservations are not required to use the pavilions at Warren Park on Johnson Avenue or Mistletoe Park on McAlister Road, but it is recommended. Reservations are $10 an hour for residents and $15 an hour for non-residents. Call the City’s park and recreation department at 817-295-8168 to ask about reservations. The reservation is not actually valid until the fee is paid. To make use of your reservation, simply carry a copy of the reservation slip to the park in case someone else is using the pavilion during the specified time. The park and recreation department currently does not use signs to signify that the pavilion is reserved. If another party is using the pavilion during the reserved time, call the community center at 817-295-8168, or, if it is during hours that the center is closed, call the Burleson Police Department at 817-447-5300. Park and recreation director Peter Krause said he has heard of very few problems with people complying with pre-paid reservations. Reservations are scheduled approximately 30 minutes apart. Rentals are also available at Warren Park. There are 4 lighted tennis courts, covered pavilion, outdoor basketball court, in-line skating area, picnic areas and playground areas. Mistletoe Park includes: a half-mile exercise trail with four exercise stations, picnic pavilion and a play area. The back half of the seven-acre park is available for open play. |
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There are a number of youth sports associations in the Burleson area, some of which utilize
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