Cliff Nelson Recreation Center

Cliff Nelson Recreation Center Cliff Nelson Recreation Center is a multi-purpose facility designed to meet the recreational needs of Arlington residents and visitors.
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Opened in February 1990, the center offers a diverse selection of classes. The center is open for reservations during and after business hours. Center rooms, including the gymnasium and multi-purpose area, may be rented for private parties, sporting events or practices, meetings or banquets. Cliff Nelson is open seven days a week for walk-in use. A fully equipped fitness room is also accessible an

d memberships are available. Contact the center staff for more information on the facilities and current programs. 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.

Let’s get the party started!!! It’s time to celebrate Team USA!!! Join us at Cliff Nelson Recreation Center till 8PM. -F...
06/12/2026

Let’s get the party started!!! It’s time to celebrate Team USA!!! Join us at Cliff Nelson Recreation Center till 8PM.
-Face Painting
-Watermelon Eating Contest
-Yard Games
-Popsicles
-Soccer Challenges

FREE and fun for the whole family.

Go 🇺🇸!!!

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Join us for this FREE and FUN family event! When: Friday, June 12 from 6-8PMWhere: Outside in front of Cliff Nelson Recr...
06/09/2026

Join us for this FREE and FUN family event!
When: Friday, June 12 from 6-8PM
Where: Outside in front of Cliff Nelson Recreation Center
Who: EVERYONE!

We'll be getting ready to cheer on Team USA with face painting, soccer kick competitions and so much more! We can't wait to see you this Friday!

05/19/2026

No Line Dancing 5/19 and 5/21.

We will see all our dancers next week!

We are so excited for Camp Cliff 2026 to kick-off next Tuesday! Our staff has been working hard at training, even spendi...
05/19/2026

We are so excited for Camp Cliff 2026 to kick-off next Tuesday! Our staff has been working hard at training, even spending extra time learning more about our outdoor recreation elements. Some of the fun includes:
-archery
-fishing
-nature crafts
- geocaching
-orienteering
-so much more!

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05/18/2026

We can't wait to see you tonight at Camp Cliff's Open House! We'll be here 6-8PM to answer all your camp questions.

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Cliff Means Family

It's here! It's finally here! It's time for SUMMER CAMP!!!!!! Join us Monday, May 18 from 6-8PM for our Camp Cliff Open ...
05/12/2026

It's here! It's finally here! It's time for SUMMER CAMP!!!!!!

Join us Monday, May 18 from 6-8PM for our Camp Cliff Open House. We'll talk all things camp and you'll get a chance to meet our staff.

Cliff Means Family.
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Join us this Friday, May 8 from 6-8PM for this FREE all ages event as we celebrate the wonderful world around us! We'll ...
05/05/2026

Join us this Friday, May 8 from 6-8PM for this FREE all ages event as we celebrate the wonderful world around us!

We'll have:
-Fishing (limited poles will be available, participants are able to bring their own)
-Nature Craft
-Fort Worth Astronomical Society hosting a Star Party
- Arlington Public Library
-Tarrant Regional Water District with a fun water activity
-City of Arlington Storm Water on site teaching us about the water around us
-Kona Ice selling snow cones

Plus yard games and more! See ya Friday!

Come see us tonight at SJ Stoval Park for Art In The Park!-Tile Art-Animal Masks-Sidewalk Chalk -Snacks!We’ll be here 6-...
04/17/2026

Come see us tonight at SJ Stoval Park for Art In The Park!
-Tile Art
-Animal Masks
-Sidewalk Chalk
-Snacks!

We’ll be here 6-8PM. FREE. All ages.

Check us out next month. We’ll be back at Cliff for Nature Nite.

04/10/2026

The world's biggest ⚽ soccer stage is coming to Arlington this summer—and we want YOUR little star to join the action too! With FIFA World Cup 2026 headed our way, there's never been a better time to channel that soccer energy into an epic summer at Cliff! Register for summer camp before Register before May 1st and you're automatically entered to win one FREE week of camp. One name drawn per center—could yours be the one? Register today: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/arlingtonparks/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&date_after=2026-04-07&activity_keyword=summer%20camp&viewMode=list

Address

4600 W Bardin Road
Arlington, TX
76017

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18175612819

Website

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