Best Recreation Centers Around Seminole, OK

Cold winter weather is no excuse for letting your workout regime slide. Seminole and its neighbors have plenty of great recreation centers encouraging residents to stay active all year round. Here are some of our favorite recreation centers in the area.

Reynold’s Wellness Center

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Opening in 2010, Reynold’s Wellness Center is a relatively new recreational facility focusing on fitness and fun. Weight and cardio rooms let you target your workout. Work towards your fitness goals on the track, which attracts walkers, joggers, and runners. Reynold’s also has basketball and volleyball courts for games with friends. You can also prepare for baseball season in the batting cage. The affordable on-site childcare service makes Reynold’s Wellness Center the ideal choice for busy parents.

Location: 1001 Strother Ave, Seminole.
Hours: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Seminole Nation Cvfekne Wellness Center

Seminole Nation Cvfekne Wellness Center is a small recreation center managed by a friendly team who cares about helping the people of the Seminole Nation maximize their health outcomes. It’s different from other recreation centers. Guests are asked to schedule an appointment by calling 405-234-5246 rather than walking into the center when they’re ready to work out. Visitors can create their workout routine using the center’s gym equipment or join a fitness class, such as Tai Chi or Power Hour. Seminole Nation Cvfekne Wellness Center also organizes fun runs to encourage the community to exercise together outdoors.

Location: 35445 Hwy 59 W, Seminole.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with early bird hours from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and after-hours sessions between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center

When the weather warms, Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center in Shawnee, 35 minutes northwest of Seminole, is the only place to be. Fun features like a lazy river, the vortex, and two 125-foot body slides complement the Olympic-size pool and diving boards. There’s also a fully enclosed baby pool for tiny tots. After burning the calories, treat yourself to ice cream or a savory snack at the concession stand.

Location: 13805 Johnson Drive, Shawnee.
Hours: 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday during the swimming season (late May to mid-August).

Shawnee Family YMCA

Shawnee Family YMCA aims to make fitness accessible to everyone, regardless of age, background, or income. During scheduled times, you can use the gym or enjoy the pool with its water park and lazy river. The YMCA also runs fitness classes, ranging from intense cardio workouts like kickboxing and spin fit to more gentle exercises, such as yoga and water aerobics. Kids aren’t forgotten at Shawnee Family YMCA. The 2BFIT physical education gets children ages four to 12 moving, and after-school and summer childcare programs allow parents to work out carefree.

Location: 700 W. Saratoga, Shawnee.
Hours: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Mill Creek Activity Center

Mill Creek Activity Center is another inclusive recreation center with programs for everyone: preschoolers to seniors. Any time during opening hours, you can work up a sweat on the indoor walking track or push your body to its limit with cardio and strength equipment. Mill Creek Activity Center also runs preschool and youth gymnastics classes, kids Ninja training sessions, and Tai Chi classes for adults. Mill Creek Activity Center is ADA accessible, with free Wi-Fi and a locker room for your convenience.

Location: 6518 Vista Drive, Shawnee.
Hours: 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Okun Fieldhouse

Okun Fieldhouse is an indoor recreational center on the Mid-American West Sports Complex site. Its basketball and volleyball courts complement the sporting fields outdoors. Families, businesses, and sporting groups can rent the courts for practice, corporate events, and fun. If you enjoy indoor ball sports, you might consider joining one of Okun Fieldhouse’s leagues. With competitions for beginners, intermediate, and competitive players, everyone can join in the fun.

Location: 20200 Johnson Drive, Shawnee.
Hours: Hours vary.

Bison Recreation and Wellness

Bison Recreation and Wellness is a full-service recreation center conveniently located on the Oklahoma Baptist University Campus (OBU). Accessible to OBU students, their spouses, graduates, and faculty members, it features a fitness center, three full-size indoor basketball courts, three racquetball courts, an elevated track, and a 29-foot climbing wall. Work out at your own pace or team up with a fitness trainer or group fitness class. With Zumba, kickboxing, yoga, and cycle classes, there’s a group training session for every taste and fitness level.

Location: 500 W. University St, Shawnee.
Academic Hours: 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Holiday hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Shawnee Senior Recreation Center

Also in Shawnee, the Shawnee Senior Recreation Center encourages local seniors to stay moving and mobile. Fitness classes consider the needs of elderly residents, ensuring they get the most from the sessions without taxing their bodies. You could try Tai Chi for better balance or stretch your muscles in the chair fitness or gentle yoga class. Daily pickleball games are also great fun. The Shawnee Social Recreation Center is also a great social space, with a billiards table and cards available for people who simply want to catch up.

Location: 401 N. Bell, Shawnee.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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