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The Recreation Division is responsible for the promotion, organization, implementation, and evaluation of a wide variety of leisure programs for youth and adults in the community. These leisure programs include: adult athletics, operation of the Hurst Recreation and Tennis Centers, the Central and Chisholm Aquatics Centers, educational and recreational classroom programs, special events, and facility reservations. Please follow the links to your right to learn more about each of the different things the Hurst Recreation Department Offers.

2010 NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition

The Hurst Parks and Recreation is proud to host the 2010 NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition on Saturday, September 11, at the Hurst Community Park. This event is FREE and is open to boys and girls aged 8-15. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the competition begins at 1:00 p.m. For more information please contact the Recreation Division at (817) 788-7320. Get the entry form here.

Where We Live -- Fall/Holiday 2010 Issue

Welcome to the eleventh issue of Where We Live. It’s been a busy summer at Hurst City Hall, and we are already gearing up for a fantastic fall and holiday season. Not that we anticipate the hot Texas temperatures letting up anytime soon… Regardless of the weather, we’ve got a lot of great things planned for our city this season. In this issue you’ll read about all the happenings around town this summer and what you can look forward to this fall. Articles include nformation on how your student can join other outstanding area students involved in Youth In Government, details about our grand opening festivities for the Hurst Conference Center, how you can follow your city through social media, and what’s going on at the Hurst Public Library and the Hurst Senior Citizen’s Activities Center. Just to name a few. In the recreation section you’ll get the scoop on Campfire Stories, the John Butler Memorial Senior Citizens Banquet and of course, the Christmas Tree Lighting. Read the magazine.

2010 Summer Junior Tennis Camps & Classes

Join the fun and learn to play the game of tennis at the Hurst Tennis Center this summer! Camps and classes are available for youth of all ages and abilities. Camps include admission and supervision at the Central Aquatics Center! Camps supervised by U.S.P.T.A. Certified Tennis Professionals. Participants must bring one can of unopened tennis balls to the first day of camp. Ages 6 & under to Ages 12 & up. Call 817-788-7330 for more information. Read the flyer for session times.

2010 Neighborhood Fishing Program - Catfish Stocking

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries Office in Fort Worth announces the upcoming stockings of trout into Chisholm Park in Hurst. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department‘s Inland Fisheries Division is in the seventh year of an urban fishing program research project. Trout are stocked throughout the winter, starting in December and ending March. Channel catfish are stocked starting in April and ending in October. A Freshwater Fishing License is Required For Anglers 17 Years Old and Older (unless born before Sept 1, 1930). Anglers are reminded that the Community Fishing Lake [CFL] daily bag limit is 5 fish/day. (Fish species identification chart) There is no minimum length regulation on channel catfish in CFL’s. Stocking dates are subject to change because of weather and fish availability.

Catfish will be stocked in 2010 during the week of April 19, May 3, 17 and 31, June 14, 28, July 12, 26, August 30, September 13, 27 and October 11, 25. Each stocking consists of approximately 237 fish. No stocking is done in early August due to water quality.

Note: Beginning September 1, 2008, a new regulation was implemented on community fishing lakes which includes Chisholm Park. Anglers are allowed no more than 2 poles while fishing at these sights. This is to help prevent over harvesting and increase the bank access for anglers.  

Mission Statement

The Hurst Recreation Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life for citizens of all ages by providing a variety of recreational activities, special events, facilities, and services that encourage life-long learning, fitness, and fun.

Our Commitment to Quality

Your satisfaction is our goal… we strive to provide you with quality recreation programs and we take pride in making your recreation experience an enjoyable one. Join us this season for recreational, educational, and life-long learning opportunities.

Do You Have a Talent to Share?

The Hurst Recreation Center is searching for new recreational classes to offer. If you have a talent to share as a prospective class instructor, please call the Recreation Center at (817) 788-7325.