Metropolitan Multi-Service Center

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer many opportunities for exercise and improving athletic skills for citizens of all ages and abilities. Wheelchair athletes are invited to take part in a variety of activities in Houston parks and community centers. For more information call (713) 284-1973 or click on the links below.

• Wheelchair Tennis • Adult Wheelchair Basketball
• Network Meeting • Adult Wheelchair Soccer • Adult Wheelchair Rugby
• Adaptive Yoga • Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Network Meeting

Do you work with an organization that offers sports, recreation and wellness activities for people with physical disabilities? Are you a recreation professional, coach, teacher, health care professional, or an individual interested in meeting and sharing information regarding Adaptive Sports and Recreation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please give us a call at (713) 284-1973.

Adult Wheelchair Rugby

Get ready for fast, full court action when adults clash metal to metal in wheelchair rugby! Wheelchair rugby is for quadriplegics who have independent, upper body function. Motorized chairs are not permitted in this game. Practice open to all players takes place on Thursdays beginning September 10, 2009. Practice for the Houston Texans Quad Rugby team members takes place on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., beginning September 19, 2009.

Thursday:
Sept 10, 2009 – April 22, 2010.
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday:
Sept 19, 2009 – April 24, 2009.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Adult Wheelchair Basketball

Get ready for fast, full court action when adults go wheel to wheel in another fantastic season of wheelchair basketball! League play is open to youth and adults ages 16 and up. League play will be on Monday nights, beginning September 14, 2009. Open gym for wheelchair basketball will be on Wednesday nights, beginning September 2, 2009. Participants must have independent functioning skills.

5 On 5 League Play:
Monday: Sept 14, 2009 – Nov 16, 2009.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Sept 19, 2009 – Apr 28, 2010.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Adult Wheelchair Soccer

Get ready for fast, full court action when adults go wheel to wheel in another fantastic season of wheelchair soccer! Play is open to youth and adults ages 16 and up. Wheelchair soccer will be played on Tuesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Motorized chairs are allowed in this game. Participants must have independent functioning skills.

Tuesday: Sept 1, 2009 – Nov 3, 2009.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: Sept 5, 2009 – Oct 31, 2009.
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Adaptive Yoga

This adaptive yoga class modifies traditional Kundalini Yoga for persons with physical disabilities. Classes are structured by combining seated, standing, and floor postures based on participants’ capabilities. This class incorporates guided meditation and creative visualization. This is a 60-minute class led by a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor.

Friday: Aug 14 – Dec 11, 2009.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Wheelchair Tennis

Make sure your tennis rackets are tightened up and meet your friends on the court for wheelchair tennis! Play takes place on Wednesday evenings, and is open to youth and adults ages 16 and up. Participants must have independent functioning skills. Equipment is available for use, free of charge.

Wednesday: Sept 2, 2009 – Nov 11, 2009.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.