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No Youth Volleyball or Youth Basketball

Due to current circumstances with COVID-19, there will be no youth volleyball this fall and no youth basketball this winter. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Free Fun Event - Trout Fest 2020!

See what you can catch at Cal Young Park! We have adapted with the times, and we are having our Trout Fest go virtual and it’ll last up to ten days!  The event will take place at Cal Young Park Pond from December 5th - 15th. To officiall...

Mayor's Hike - Free Event!

After School Program Open For Enrollment

After School Program sign ups are underway for the 2020-2021 school year! Students ages 6-13 throughout the city of Abilene can register at any of our four recreation centers to attend after school. Our After School Program is available from 3pm-6pm at Co...

About Recreation

Find out more about the associations and awards of our Recreation Department.

Classes

Our Recreation Department offers different classes, ranging from aikido to dog obedience training!

Aquatics

Abilene is home to six aquatic facilities - five splash pads located throughout different parks in Abilene, and one aquatic center with water slides and a lazy river!

Adaptive Recreation

Staff plans and coordinates a variety of structured activities that teach life skills, games that improve cognitive and motor skill development.