Adult Sports, Recreation, & Leisure Classes


The Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s Adult Sports section manages a wide variety of recreational sports opportunities that let grown-ups play like kids-at-heart.

Each year, the office organizes more than 1,000 adult teams. Men’s, women’s and coed leagues are played during the winter, spring, summer and fall seasons, Monday through Friday, for a five-week doubleheader or 10-week single games at locations throughout the city. Additionally, water fitness classes are offered during the summer as a good form of cross-training for recreational athletes and individuals interested in enhancing their health and fitness levels. Rule books for Adult Sports leagues can be found in the Reports and Publications section of this website.

  • BASKETBALL
    LEAGUES
  • FLAG FOOTBALL
    LEAGUES
  • KICKBALL
    LEAGUES
  • SOFTBALL
    LEAGUES
  • VOLLEYBALL
    LEAGUES
  • SPORTS OFFICIALS NEEDED

  • SOFTBALL & KICKBALL TEAM MANAGER’S MEETINGS
  • LEISURE
    EDUCATION
     
  • ADULT WATER FITNESS CLASSES

BASKETBALL LEAGUES

Join H.P.A.R.D.’s basketball league for some hooping fun! The men’s recreational leagues are offered in the spring and fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a 10-week season. Leagues are open to adults 18 and older with a required fee.
SPRING
Ages: 18 and older 
Online Registration Dates: Apr 17 - 30, 2023
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: May 8 - Jun 25, 2022
League Format: 8-Week Single Season
Locations: 9551 N. Wayside Dr. 77028
Divisions: Men’s Open
Days: Tue or Thu
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $401.03
Information: 832.395.7130
FALL
Ages: 18 and older
Online Registration Dates: Aug 21 - Sep 3, 2023
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Sep 11 - Oct 29, 2023
League Format: 8-Week Single Season
Locations: 9551 N. Wayside Dr. 77028
Days: Tue or Thu
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $401.03
Information: 832.395.7130

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FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES

Adult flag football leagues are open year-round. The offered visions are Men’s C and Coed Open. Leagues are open to adults 18 and older with a required fee.
SPRING I
Ages: 18 and older 
Online Registration Dates: Jan 15 - 28, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Feb 26 - Apr 14, 2024
No Games Fri., Apr 5
League Format: 5-Week DH Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Men’s C and Coed Open
Days: Tue or Thur
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $424.57
Information: 832.395.7130
SPRING II
Ages: 18 and older 
Online Registration Dates: Apr 15 - 28, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: May 6 - Jun 23, 2024
COH Holiday: Mon., May 27, 2024
Wed., Jun 19, 2024
League Format: 5-Week DH Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Men’s C and Coed Open
Days: Tue or Thur
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $424.57
Information: 832.395.7130
SUMMER
Ages: 18 and older
Online Registration Dates: Jun 17 - Jun 30, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Jul 8 - Aug 25, 2024
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Men’s C and Coed Open
Days: To be Announced
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $424.57
Information: 832.395.7130
FALL
Ages: 18 and older
Online Registration Dates: Aug 19 - Sep 1, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Sep 9 - Oct 27, 2024
COH Holiday: Mon., Sep. 2, 2024
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Men's C and Coed Open
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $424.57
Information: 832.395.7130
WINTER
Ages: 18 and older
Online Registration Dates: Oct 7 - 20, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Nov 12 - Dec 16, 2024
COH Holiday: Mon., November 11 (COH Holiday)
Thu, November 28-29 (COH Holiday)
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park
Divisions: Men’s C and Coed Open
Days: Tue, Wed and Thu
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $424.57
Information: 832.395.7130

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KICKBALL LEAGUES

Kickball can be for adults too. Sign up today to play one of the fastest-growing adult sports in the country. Games are played on Mondays and Wednesdays for a 5-week doubleheader season. Join the league and enjoy your favorite sport from your childhood. Recreational co-ed leagues are available all year round.
SPRING I
Ages: 18 and older 
Online Registration Dates: Jan 15 - 28, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Feb 26 - Apr 14, 2024
No Games Fri., Apr 5
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Coed D
Days: To be Announced
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $231.58
Information: 832.395.7130
SPRING II
Ages: 18 and older 
Online Registration Dates: Apr 15 - 28, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: May 6 - Jun 23, 2024
COH Holiday: Mon., May 27, 2024
Wed., Jun 19, 2024
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Coed D
Days: To be Announced
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $231.58
Information: 832.395.7130
SUMMER
Ages: 18 and older 
Online Registration Dates: Jun 17 - Jun 30, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Jul 8 - Aug 25, 2024
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Coed D
Days: To be Announced
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $231.58
Information: 832.395.7130
FALL
Ages: 18 and older
Online Registration Dates: Aug 19 - Sep 1, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Sep 9 - Oct 27, 2024
COH Holiday: Mon., Sep. 2, 2024
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Coed D
Days: Mon. - Wed.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $231.58
Information: 832.395.7130
WINTER
Ages: 18 and older
Online Registration Dates: Oct 7 - 20, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Nov 12 - Dec 16, 2024
COH Holiday: Mon., Nov 11, 2024
Thu & Fri, Nov 28 – 29, 2024
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Coed D
Days: Mon. - Wed.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $231.58
Information: 832.395.7130

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SOFTBALL LEAGUES

Softball leagues are offered year-round for the following divisions men’s D/E and co-ed C/D. Games are played Monday through Friday for a 5-week doubleheader season. Leagues are open to adults 18 and older with a required fee.
SPRING I
Ages: 18 and older 
Online Registration Dates: Jan 15 - 28, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Feb 26 - Apr 14, 2024
No Games Fri., Apr 5
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Men’s D/E, Coed C/D
Days: Mon. - Fri.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $382.39
Information: 832.395.7130
SPRING II
Ages: 18 and older 
Online Registration Dates: Apr 15 - 28, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: May 6 - Jun 23, 2024
COH Holiday: Mon., May 27, 2024
Wed., Jun 19,2024
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Men’s D/E, Coed C/D
Days: Mon. - Fri.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $382.39
Information: 832.395.7130
SUMMER
Ages: 18 and older 
Online Registration Dates: Jun 17 - Jun 30, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Jul 8 - Aug 25, 2024
COH Holiday: Thu, Jul 4, 2024
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Men’s D/E, Coed C/D
Days: Mon. - Fri.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $382.39
Information: 832.395.7130
FALL
Ages: 18 and older
Online Registration Dates: Aug 19 - Sep 1, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Sep 9 - Nov 3, 2024
COH Holiday: Mon., Sep. 2, 2024
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Men’s D/E, Coed C/D
Days: Mon. - Wed.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $382.39
Information: 832.395.7130
WINTER
Ages: 18 and older
Online Registration Dates: Oct 7 - 20, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Nov 4 - Dec 22, 2024
COH Holiday: Mon., Nov 11, 2024
Thu & Fri, Nov 28 – 29, 2024
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park, Cullen Park, Cleveland Park, Hermann Brown Park, Alief Park, Irvington Park.
Divisions: Men’s D/E, Coed C/D
Days: Mon. - Fri.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $382.39
Information: 832.395.7130

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VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES

Join us in our fun-filled volleyball league! Co-ed leagues are offered with playoffs, and summer leagues are 5-week doubleheader leagues. Games are played Tuesdays and Thursdays. Leagues are open to adults 18 and older with a required fee.
SPRING II
Ages: 18 and older
Online Registration Dates: Apr 15 - 28, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: May 5 - Jun 23, 2024
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park - 6501 Memorial Dr., 77007
Divisions: Coed D
Days: Tuesday
Time: 6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Fee: $231.58
Information: 832.395.7130
SUMMER
Ages: 18 and older
Online Registration Dates: Jun 17 - Jun 30, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Jul 8 - Aug 25, 2024
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park - 6501 Memorial Dr., 77007
Divisions: Coed D
Days: Tuesday
Time: 6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Fee: $231.58
Information: 832.395.7130
FALL
Ages: 18 and older
Online Registration Dates: Aug 19 - Sep 1, 2024
Register On ActiveNet
League Dates: Sep 9 - Oct 27, 2024
League Format: 5-Week Double Header Season
Locations: Memorial Park - 6501 Memorial Dr., 77007
Divisions: Coed D
Days: Tuesday
Time: 6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Fee: $231.58
Information: 832.395.7130

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SPORTS OFFICIALS NEEDED

Sports officials are needed to work evening hours officiating sports leagues in such sports as softball, flag football, basketball, volleyball, and kickball. USA Softball and Kickball certification is required. To pay your USA Softball Houston certification fee visit https://usasoftballhouston.com/pages/home.

Houston Parks & Recreation Department Adult Sports will offer two certification training classes In February 2024.

City of Houston Training USA Softball and Kickball - Classroom
Date: Feb 3, 2024
Check in: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Classroom: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Locations: 9551 N. Wayside Dr. 77028
Information: 832.395.7130
Sean.Gay@houstontx.gov or Teakah.Harrison@houstontx.gov
City of Houston Training USA Softball and Kickball - Field Instruction
Date: Feb 17, 2024
Check in: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Field Instruction: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Locations: Cullen Park, 19008 Saums Rd. 77084
Information: 832.395.7130
Sean.Gay@houstontx.gov or Teakah.Harrison@houstontx.gov

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SOFTBALL & KICKBALL TEAM

Representatives from the Adult Sports Office and Softball USA will review rules and regulations and answer questions relating to H.P.A.R.D. adult softball and kickball leagues.

LEISURE EDUCATION

Houston Parks and Recreation Department provides opportunities to educate the general public about the use of leisure time, benefits, values, and positive impacts of leisure and recreation services. The presenter will review the many ways people can take advantage of better leisure by providing recommendations to participate in various leisure activities with HPARD that are either self-directed or leader directed at community centers, parks, aquatic centers, tennis centers, golf courses, skateboarding parks, sports facilities, trails, etc.

Listed below are workshops offered on various topics related to the concept of leisure:

LEISURE, THE BASIS OF CULTURE
This workshop will present essential components of health and fitness that will enable a person to enhance quality of life to maximize better leisure. A discussion involving ancient Greek philosophy will differentiate common misconceptions about the idea of leisure and its relation to work, and that it is actually an attitude of mind and a condition of the soul that fosters receptivity to both physical and spiritual realities.

Ages: Adults 18 and older
Fee: Free
Date: Tue, Feb 7, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Online Registration: Register On ActiveNet
(https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/houstonparks/home?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true)
Locations: HPARD Recreation and Wellness Office Building
6200 Wheeler Street, Bldg. #3, 77023
Information: 832.395.7272

THE POWER OF LEISURE FOR ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
The inherent characteristics of leisure (choice, enjoyment, and autonomy) make it a prime context for the development of adolescence. Based on recent research, structured leisure programming can play a key role in facilitating the transition from youth to adult, especially in identity development. Through participation in wholesome and meaningful leisure, adolescents can gain many positive outcomes, such as academic performance, physical and psychological health, and social connections, among others.

Ages: Adults 18 and older
Fee: Free
Date: Tue, Dec 12, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Online Registration: Register On ActiveNet
(https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/houstonparks/home?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true)
Locations: HPARD Recreation and Wellness Office Building
6200 Wheeler Street, Bldg. #3, 77023
Information: 832.395.7272

2024 SUMMER ADULT WATER FITNESS CLASSES

Cool off this summer with FREE water fitness classes! Water fitness is a great exercise for any age, any fitness level and any body type. No fee is charged.

All enrollments are filled on a “first-come, first served” basis. Register online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/houstonparks/Home or at the pool onsite. Aqua shoes, towel and a plastic bottle of water are recommended.

Dates: Jun 7 – Aug 2, 2024
Online Registration: Jun 3 – Aug 2, 2024
Class Days: Tue and Thu, Wed and Fri
Time: Varies by Site (See below)
Information: 832.395.7129
Online Registration: www.houstonparks.org (click on Aquatics Section)
Pool Location Day & Time Class
Emancipation 3018 Emancipation, 77004 T & Th (6:00 - 6:55 p.m.) Adult Water Fitness
MacGregor 5225 Calhoun, 77021 W & F (6:00 - 6:55 p.m.) Aqua Zumba
Sunnyside 3502 Bellfort, 77045 W & F (5:00 - 5:55 p.m.) Silver Splash
Townwood 3403 Simsbrook, 77051 T & Th (6:00 - 6:55 p.m.) Adult Water Fitness
Westbury 10605 Mullins, 77096 W & F (6:00 - 6:55 p.m.) Adult Hydro Fitness Training
Alief 14441 Croquet, 77085 W & F (6:00 - 6:55 p.m.) Adult Water Fitness
N. Wayside 9551 N. Wayside, 77078 T & Th (6:00 - 6:55 p.m.) Adult Water Fitness
Lincoln 1048 Grenshaw, 77088 T & Th (6:00 - 6:55 p.m.) Adult Water Fitness

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Adult Water Fitness: A combination of cardio, strength training and flexibility that takes you through a series of stations using effective circuit training principles and the latest aquatic equipment for a total body workout. Intensity: light to moderate.

Silver Splash: A water fitness class for mature adults to gently stretch, flex, tone and socialize in shallow water. Intensity: light.

Aqua Zumba: a class that combines high energy and Latin music with movement in the water, a combination that helps participants dance away their worries while staying in shape. Intensity: light to moderate

Adult Hydro Fitness Training: An athletic approach to water fitness training with sports-specific drills, intense cardiovascular work, intervals, balance/core training, martial arts, and plyometrics. It’s a great way to improve your cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength, and endurance with minimal stress on your joints. Loud, rocking music is a part of the workout. Recommended as a great form of cross training. Intensity: moderate to hard.

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