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Dallas–Fort Worth covers 85 places in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX. Deals, events, and grocery ads apply across the area.
Local sports leagues, lessons, and classes from city parks & rec and independent organizations. Filter by type, kids programs, or free.
City of Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture · Open play · Adults
Free adult drop-in basketball, flag football, and hockey ages 18+.
Schedule: Dec 6, 2026, 3–5pm
Season: Dec 6, 2026
Elzie Odom Athletic Center · Arlington, TX
City of Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture · Open play · Adults
Free adult drop-in pickup for pickleball, cornhole, and kickball ages 18+ at Elzie Odom Athletic Center.
Schedule: Dec 6, 2026, 12–2pm (also offered Aug 23)
Season: Dec 6, 2026
Elzie Odom Athletic Center · Arlington, TX
City of Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture · Open play · Adults
Free adult drop-in volleyball, soccer, and softball ages 18+.
Schedule: Dec 6, 2026, 6–8pm
Season: Dec 6, 2026
Elzie Odom Athletic Center · Arlington, TX
City of Allen Parks and Recreation · Sports league · Adults
Adult men's 5v5 basketball Upper/Central/Lower Tuesday divisions at $450 early reg. Fall season through late November.
Schedule: Season started week of Sep 8–10, 2026; Fall registration was Jul 13–Aug 17
Season: Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
Allen Recreation Center · Allen, TX
City of Allen Parks and Recreation · Sports league · Adults
Winter adult co-rec recreational volleyball; registration Oct 5–Nov 9, 2026.
Schedule: Season starts week of Nov 30, 2026 (Sun Dec 6 listed); ends by Jan 13, 2027; no games Dec 21–Jan 3; register Oct 5–Nov 9, 2026
Season: Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027
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Allen recreation facilities · 1680 W Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX
City of Allen Parks and Recreation · Sports league · Adults
Winter men's recreational (E) softball Thursdays; USSSA.
Schedule: Season starts Thu Dec 3, 2026; ends by Jan 13, 2027; register Oct 5–Nov 9, 2026
Season: Dec 3, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027
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Allen recreation facilities · 1680 W Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX
City of Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture · Sports league · Kids
Youth leagues $110/player include six games, jersey, officials. Coed/open unless stated. Note: Fall registration closed July 30; listing retained while season window is current.
Schedule: Fall 2026 season; divisions 4U–14U; registration was July 1–30
Season: Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
Arlington athletic facilities · Arlington, TX
Dallas Park and Recreation · Sports league · Adults
Men's and coed spring softball. Recreation card required for adult sports participants.
Schedule: Leagues begin in March; register at Kiest Park Softball Complex, a recreation center, or online
Season: Starts Mar 1, 2027
Kiest Park Softball Complex · 3080 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75224
Dallas Park and Recreation · Sports league · Kids
Coed youth basketball ages 6–14. Cost $50 per athlete includes jersey. Register by Jan 15 to avoid late fees. Youth Sports Division (214) 671-1665.
Schedule: Registration Dec 1–Jan 30; practice by Dec 15; league play third week of January; divisions 6U–14U
Season: Starts Dec 1, 2026
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Dallas recreation centers · Dallas, TX
Dallas Park and Recreation · Sports league · Kids
Indoor soccer for ages 4–12. January 2026 Parks newsletter lists $50 per athlete including jersey; register by Jan 15.
Schedule: Registration Dec 1–Jan 30; practice by Dec 15; league play third week of January
Season: Starts Dec 1, 2026
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Dallas recreation facilities · Dallas, TX
Game On Fort Worth · Sports league · Kids
Spring youth basketball grades 1–12 at Game On Fort Worth.
Schedule: Apr 3–Jun 12, 2027; games Fri–Sun; registration deadline Mar 22, 2027
Season: Apr 3, 2027 – Jun 12, 2027
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Game On Fort Worth facilities · Fort Worth, TX
Game On Fort Worth · Sports league · Kids
Boys' and girls' youth basketball leagues grades 1–12. Annual membership required for all participants.
Schedule: Nov 21, 2026–Feb 28, 2027; registration deadline Nov 9, 2026 or when full; grades 1–12
Season: Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
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Game On Fort Worth facilities · Fort Worth, TX
Irving Parks and Recreation · Sports league · Kids
Recreational coed basketball 6U–12U with 8–10 players per team. Parent/guardian must attend a December meeting and hold a valid IPAR Card.
Schedule: Practices begin Nov 30; games begin Jan 9; end-of-season tournament Feb 27–28; holiday break Dec 21–Jan 1
Season: Nov 30, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
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Irving recreation centers (teams by nearest center) · Irving, TX
Irving Parks and Recreation / Aquatics · Lesson · All ages
Saturday Learn-to-Swim session 2 at North Lake Natatorium, $48.
Schedule: Saturdays Nov 7–Dec 19, 2026; resident reg Oct 26; nonresident Oct 28
Season: Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026
North Lake Natatorium · Irving, TX
Irving Parks and Recreation / Aquatics · Lesson · All ages
City Learn-to-Swim at North Lake Natatorium, $48/session. Levels by age and ability.
Schedule: Tue/Thu Nov 10–Dec 3, 2026 (no classes Nov 23–27); resident reg Nov 2; nonresident Nov 4
Season: Nov 10, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026
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North Lake Natatorium · Irving, TX
Irving Parks and Recreation · Sports league · Teens
Grade-based recreational volleyball from 5th grade through Varsity focusing on teamwork and skill development.
Schedule: Registration Jan 4–Feb 1; practices begin March 8; games March 22–April 29; championship May 3–8
Season: Mar 8, 2027 – May 8, 2027
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Georgia Farrow Recreation Center (games); Lively Pointe (parent meetings) · 530 Davis Drive / 909 N O'Connor Road, Irving, TX
Irving Parks and Recreation / Aquatics · Lesson · Adults
Women-only swim lessons once weekly at North Lake Natatorium; quieter midweek schedule.
Schedule: Wednesdays Jan 14–Feb 18; registration Jan 7 at 9 a.m.; teens and adults
Season: Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 18, 2027
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North Lake Natatorium · Irving, TX