Midway Recreation Center Undergoing Renovations
The 26,000 square foot Midway Recreation Center was built in 1989 and is one of the most popular facilities in Euless. Beginning in late December/early January, the Rec Center will undergo a renovation project that will provide more great space for our programs and activities as well as updating to meet the needs of the community, Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards and energy efficiency.
The renovations will feature a covered walkway that will lead into a remodeled lobby with a more open layout, as well as renovated restrooms, shower facilities and locker rooms. A room will be dedicated to youth and teen activities for positive recreational programming and social activities. A multi-purpose room will accommodate youth dance and ballet, as well as youth gymnastics, tumbling, and other specialized classes. The pre-school room will be larger and will host a supervised drop-in day care for parents participating in classes or using the fitness center. This area will also feature a secure outdoor children's play area. Once the final renovation is complete, fitness center members will enjoy a new 5,600 square foot fitness center, which should be finished in late August. Some additional classroom space will be added for arts and crafts, group activities, meetings and other community programs.
Winter is traditionally a slower season at the Rec Center and the employees have worked very hard to continue nearly the entire schedule of winter and spring classes. Many classes and programs will be continued in the Temporary Recreation Activity Building, 1100 Westpark Way, located on Westpark Way in between HWY 10 and West Pipeline. Most classes and programs such as Fun Time for 4-5's, gymnastics, cheerleading, and all cardio classes will continue at this temporary location. The Ruth Millican Center, 201 Cullum Drive, will host the morning boot camp class as well as all tae-kwon-do and hapkido classes. Beginning in January, all walkin registration for spring and summer classes will take place at the TRAB.
During the renovation, recreation members with fitness center access may use Stroud's Fitness, 416 W. Bedford-Euless Rd. in Hurst, at no additional cost. The Hurst Recreation Center will be available to members for use of the gymnasium, racquetball courts, basketball courts and the indoor walking track for a daily use fee of $5. The daily use fee does not include access to the fitness center/weight room at the Hurst Rec Center. Members must bring their MRC membership card to each facility everytime to gain access.
Construction is anticipated to be completed in mid-May just in time for summer camp and the opening of Midway Pool. We will provide monthly updates through the Playlist category of MyEuless email. To sign up, visit www.eulesstx.gov/MyEuless. Please call 817-685- 1666 with questions.
