Join us at Joe Farmer Recreation Center for a day of fun! Families can ride their bikes to JFRC for a bike safety check-up performed by bicycle experts. Kids will enjoy games and learn safe and fun cycling techniques from the local bike advocacy group, Bike DFW.
Saturdays, 7 - 11 p.m., Joe Farmer Recreation Center, 1201 E. Bethany
Age: 8-12 years | Cost: $8 - $14
A fun, safe, social program for students in grades 3-6. Nightly activities include gym games, dance music provided by DJ, bounce houses, dodge ball, pool, table tennis, theme nights and contests with prize give-a-ways. Supervision is provided and concessions are available. Party Pack is available for $12. A $5 identification card is required for participation. Pre-registration must be purchased at JFRC before 5:30 p.m. on the day of the event or walk-up fees will be applied starting at 7 p.m. To learn more, call JFRC at 214-509-4750.
The Joe Farmer Recreation Center has a fitness room, full-size gym, two racquetball courts, walking/jogging track, game room, locker rooms, meeting rooms and a hillside amphitheater. Membership is required to use the facility. Find out more about facility amenities and use. Click here for JFRC rules.
The recreation center also offers a variety of youth and adult classes and activities. Additional information about fitness classes and wellness activities is available through the Activity Guide.
Click here for information about Summer Pre-School and Youth Programs offered at JFRC.
Interested in teaching a class or program by becoming a service provider with the City of Allen Parks and Recreation? Find out more.
The facility also includes rooms that can be rented for use by the public. Find out more.
Are you a member of Joe Farmer Recreation Center and want to increase your comfort level in the fitness area? Join us for a professional advice on current training regimens, learn the basics of cardiovascular training and receive an orientation on the proper usage of the Natilus equipment. Call 214.509.4750 and ask the desk staff for more information.
Advance registration required. Sessions limited to three members.
Annual membership for the Joe Farmer Recreation Center is now open to both residents and non-residents. Adult membership includes full use of the facility including the fitness room. All youth and adult memberships include free use of Ford Pool during the summer season.
Resident rates includes City of Allen citizens and employees working for businesses, corporations and organization in the City of Allen. Proof of residency requires both a current water bill and driver's license. Proof of employment in Allen requires a recent pay check stub.
There is a $5 replacement fee for lost or stolen ID cards. Members will be allowed one guest per visit for a $5 fee.
| Membership | Resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $50 | $85 |
| Youth (14 - 17) | $24 | $45 |
| Child (7 - 13) | $12 | $17 |
| Children 6 and Under | Free | Free |
| Senior Adults (50+) | $24 | $45 |
| Family membership Cap | $170 | No Cap |