Avon Recreation Center operates as a community fitness and programming facility in Deer Park, Texas, providing diverse recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. This facility combines fitness amenities with extensive youth and adult sports programming, creating a comprehensive recreation destination that serves various age groups and interests.
The recreation center features a complete fitness area with free weights, cardio equipment, and NuSteps machines designed to accommodate various fitness levels and goals. The fitness environment emphasizes a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that supports individual workout routines and personal fitness development.
Equipment availability ensures members can pursue strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and specialized fitness programming within a well-maintained facility environment.
Winter Youth Basketball League operates from January through March for ages 7-14, with divisions separated by age and gender. Boys and girls divisions include 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 age groups, with teams formed through blind draft processes regardless of school affiliation.
The program includes eight games per season with 1-2 games each Saturday, plus an end-of-season tournament. Teams practice twice weekly with schedules determined by volunteer coaches, and all games take place at DPISD school gymnasiums with referee supervision.
Multiple adult sports leagues operate throughout the year including 3v3 basketball, co-ed volleyball, softball, and cornhole competitions. Basketball leagues feature Monday night games with seven-week seasons plus tournaments for top teams.
Co-ed volleyball runs Saturday mornings with officiated matches and single-elimination playoffs, requiring at least two females on court per team. Softball leagues operate Tuesday through Thursday nights with seven weeks of doubleheader games followed by post-season tournaments.
Pickleball classes serve both beginners and intermediate players through certified instruction from Bay Area Racquet Club coaches. New 2 Pickleball focuses on building confidence and basic skills, while Not as New 2 Pickleball advances strategy and match play fundamentals.
Fencing programs include both Cadet classes for basic instruction and Competitive classes for experienced tournament participants. Adult programming extends to soap-making workshops and other craft-based learning opportunities.
Youth basketball registration offers early bird pricing for Deer Park residents at $80 and non-residents at $100, with regular registration rates of $100 and $120 respectively. Limited to 100 spots per division with registration closing November 23rd at midnight.
Adult league pricing varies by sport, with 3v3 basketball at $300 per team, volleyball at $200 per team, and softball leagues ranging from $450-475 per team depending on division and day.
The recreation center relies on volunteer coaches for youth programming, offering 40% registration discounts per child for coaching families. All coaches must complete background checks and receive training from the Parks and Recreation Department.
Coaching applications and required documentation are available through online systems and facility offices, with dedicated support staff coordinating volunteer recruitment and management.
The center maintains specific operating schedules with Monday through Thursday access from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday until 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday closure allows for facility maintenance and programming preparation.
Free agent services help individual participants join teams across various sports leagues, ensuring inclusive participation opportunities for community members without existing team affiliations.
Athletics Coordinator Cody Barker oversees adult sports leagues and facility programming, while Debra Culp manages youth basketball operations and volunteer coaching coordination. Dedicated staff support ensures smooth program operations and participant satisfaction.
Online registration systems through Team Sideline provide convenient access to schedules, standings, and program updates for all participants across youth and adult programming options.
