East Library and Recreation Center

East Library and Recreation Center This collaborative facility between the Parks and Recreation and Libraries departments is the first of its kind in Arlington.

Whether you're looking to take a fitness class, host a pool party, browse the bookshelves or borrow a laptop to do some work online, the East Library and Recreation Center offers a variety of programs, amenities and resources for residents of all ages. The combined recreation center and library is the first of its kind in The American Dream City. The recreation side of the facility features a gymn

asium with full-size basketball court, multiple workout locations, locker rooms, group exercise room, community rooms, childcare center, and outdoor recreational amenities. The center’s 113,000-gallon indoor pool, which has a party room available for rent, operates year-round and provides a perfect spot for lap swim, aqua-fitness classes, swim lessons and leisure play. Comments posted to this page will be monitored. The City of Arlington, Texas, reserves the right to hide inappropriate comments including those that have obscene language or sexual content, threaten or defame any person or organization, violate the legal ownership interest of another party, support or oppose political candidates or ballot propositions, promote illegal activity, promote commercial services or products, GIFS, external article links or posts that are not topically related to the particular posting.

05/23/2026

Mission: Don’t get caught in the photo ❌📸
Side quest: Sign up for Summer Camp ✅🏕️

Camp season is almost here and our counselors are already hard at work getting everything ready! 🎉 From trainings and te...
05/20/2026

Camp season is almost here and our counselors are already hard at work getting everything ready! 🎉 From trainings and team building to planning games, activities, and unforgettable memories, we are getting prepared for an amazing summer! 💛

Our team is excited and counting down the days until campers arrive!

Spots are filling up, so don’t wait — enroll your campers now and get ready for a summer full of fun, friendships, adventures, and memories they’ll be talking about all year long!

05/05/2026

With the weather warming up and the school year winding down, we’ve got fun activities planned for all ages! Mark your calendar for these upcoming May events with Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Garden Party today! 🌸🌿We hope you had a wonderful time planting your flowers...
04/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Garden Party today! 🌸🌿
We hope you had a wonderful time planting your flowers and getting your hands a little dirty! There’s nothing better than watching something you planted grow—Happy Earth Day!

Bunny Hops and Springtime Snapshots is finally here—hopping your way tomorrow! 🐰🌸📸We can’t wait to see all your smiling ...
04/10/2026

Bunny Hops and Springtime Snapshots is finally here—hopping your way tomorrow! 🐰🌸📸

We can’t wait to see all your smiling faces and introduce you to our East Easter Bunny! There are still a few walk-in spots available, but they’re limited—so don’t miss your chance to join the fun. Come celebrate spring with us! 💐

🌞 Join Us for Our Hiring Event! 🌞We are looking for energetic, responsible, and enthusiastic individuals to work as Day ...
03/30/2026

🌞 Join Us for Our Hiring Event! 🌞

We are looking for energetic, responsible, and enthusiastic individuals to work as Day Camp Leaders for our summer camp program!

Starting Pay: $15.50/hour
Date: Monday, April 6
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: East Recreation Center, 1817 New York Ave, Arlington, TX 76010

Registration Information:

Apply for the Day Camp Leader position on the City of Arlington Jobs website
Call to register: 817-275-1351

If this interview date or time does not work for you, alternate interview times may be scheduled. Please email [email protected] to schedule an alternate date.

Come be part of a fun and rewarding summer making a difference in kids’ lives! 🎨⚽🌳

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Springtime Paw Prints event this past Saturday! We loved seeing all the cute p...
03/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Springtime Paw Prints event this past Saturday! We loved seeing all the cute puppies and all your smiling faces. It was such a fun day, and we appreciate everyone who joined us and helped make the event so special. We hope you and your pups had a great time!

Our Springtime Paw Prints event is officially underway! While there will unfortunately be no pet adoptions today, we are...
03/21/2026

Our Springtime Paw Prints event is officially underway! While there will unfortunately be no pet adoptions today, we are having a great time and look forward to seeing you all soon!

The Sunrise Social – A Morning to Remember! Yesterday, our amazing 50+ community gathered for a delightful Sunrise Socia...
02/05/2026

The Sunrise Social – A Morning to Remember!

Yesterday, our amazing 50+ community gathered for a delightful Sunrise Social! Guests enjoyed a hearty breakfast, shared laughter over fun games, and got creative with craft projects.

It was a wonderful way to start the day—full of friendship, smiles, and new memories.

📸 Check out some highlights from the event below!

Join us next time and be part of the fun!

Address

1817 New York Avenue Dr
Arlington, TX
76010

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+18172751351

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