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If we did not
answer your question about parks or recreation programming,
call us at 936-633-0250 and ask our staff.
The City of Lufkin does not
offer swimming classes. Please contact the Boys and Girls
Club Aquatic Center at 936-632-7467.
For adult softball and
basketball only, call 936-630-2004. This information is also
available online during league play.
How do I
register my team for upcoming
sports leagues?
You may register for adult
softball and basketball, or youth softball and basketball at
the Downtown Recreation Center at 125 North First Street.
There is no phone registration. There is $100 deposit
required to register adult teams, which is included in the
final entry fee.
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Attempts have been made to
make facilities and parks wheel chair accessible. Transfer
points on play equipment, picnic pavilions, restrooms, and
community centers have been made accessible. Winston park
has a handicap accessible playground and softball field.
Please alert us to maintenance needs or specific suggestions
to improve our accessibility.
How much does the city charge for use of the Chambers
Park Rock House and the Brandon Center?
The
cost of rental for both community centers is $25.00 per
hour with a $50.00 minimum. We require a $50.00 deposit
which is refunded if the facility is left clean and the
tables and chairs are folded and replaced along the
walls.
Classes offered may include, babynastics,
gymnastics, tumbling/cheerleading, and jazz/hiphop/drill.
Monthly classes include line dancing, tae kwon do, zumba,
and yoga/pilates. People are also encouraged to use the
parks, the Azalea Trail, and the Lost Arrow Trail for
hiking, biking, walking, and jogging.
Pavilions in the parks are
rent free. A reservation is required to use the pavilions.
Children under 6 must be accompanied by an
adult 18 years or older at all times.
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Do you
have a list of activities and classes offered to public?
We have a brochure that is
available at the downtown center listing all classes. The
brochure was also taken to the schools for distribution to
students.
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What is the
cost for swimming at the pools?
The City of
Lufkin only has Jones Pool open and the cost is currently
free. The Boys and Girls Club offers public swimming at
their Aquatics Center. Please call 632-7467 for their fees.
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Can I
make a reservation for the pavilion at the zoo?
Please call 633-0399 for
pavilion reservations at Ellen Trout Zoo.
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How does the Chambers, Jones, and Kiwanis
Spray Plays operate?
The short
bollard on one corner of the slabs either has a push button
on top (Kiwanis and Jones) or a sensor on the side (at
Chambers). Press or place your hand in front of the sensor
and prepare to get wet between 10 AM and 8 PM. Clocks may
not be set with yours, so be patient or call 633-0250 for
assistance.
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