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Arlington Parks & Recreation

Over 70 Arlington parks, 6 multi-purpose recreation centers and 6
public swimming pools are spread throughout the city. Arlington offers additional outdoor recreational opportunities to enjoy!

City of Arlington  Parks and Recreation
817-459-5474

Facilities for swimming, tennis, golf, picnics, jogging, biking, hiking, team sports and many other individual or organized activities are available.

Arlington Tennis Center
500 W. Mayfield Road
817-459-6163

Located in south-central Arlington,  Arlington Tennis Center is a $3.5 million facility that includes twenty lighted tennis courts and a 3,000 square foot clubhouse. All programs are supervised by USPTA certified tennis professionals and offer a structured, progressive system for all levels of play. Included in the tennis program are lessons, clinics, tournaments and ladder play.

Lake Arlington
6300 W. Arkansas Lane
817-451-6860

Both Richard Simpson Park and Bowman Springs Park are located at this 2,250-acre lake. Boat launches, picnic areas, BBQ grills, and restrooms are available.

River Legacy Parks
701 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd. and 1650 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd.
www.riverlegacy.org

1,300 acres of natural landscape winding along the Trinity River in north Arlington. This wilderness park is preserved for educational, low-impact and recreational activities complete with a playground, hike and bike trails, picnic areas and the River Legacy Science Center.

Arlington Parks & Arlington Pools

There are over 60 Arlington parks city wide. Visit www.aceacorn.com for a listing of all Arlington Parks and their amenities.

Allen Bolden Pool
2800 A S. Center St.
817-472-8950

Located in Vandergriff Park, this 50-meter pool has a 3-meter and 1-meter diving board and a separate wading pool for children under five years of age. A bathhouse and concessions are also available.

Helen Wessler Play Pool
2310 Greenway
817-275-7561

Located in east Arlington, this interactive shallow water pool is designed especially for children 7 years and younger. A bathhouse, changing rooms, and vending machines are also available to ensure your visit to the Helen Wessler Arlington Pool is an enjoyable one.

Howard Moore Play Pool
1999 Bever Blvd.
817-275-0712

Located in central Arlington and renovated in 2003, this shallow water pool has an interactive playground designed for children 7 years and younger. A bathhouse and vending machines are also available.

Hugh Smith Indoor Pool
1815 New York
817-275-0513

This 25-yard indoor pool has 5 lanes and a 1-meter diving board. The water temperature is maintained at 86 degrees year round. Public and lap swim times are available.

Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center
1924 Randol Mill Road
817-275-7542

Located in North Arlington off I-30, this facility built in 2002 has a 25-foot water slide, interactive play toys, a leisure pool with current channel and vortex, kid's pool and tot area, bathhouse, and concessions. Party pavilions are also available for rental. The Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center is one of the favorite Arlington Pools.

Woodland West Pool
3200 Norwood
817-277-0582

A traditional neighborhood pool located in central Arlington. Features include a bathhouse and mini concessions.