The Rowlett Community Centre at 5300 Main St runs a bunch of fitness programs that most residents don't even know about. I started going last year and they're genuinely good.
Current programs (Spring 2026 schedule):
Group Fitness Classes (included with $25/mo fitness membership):
- Yoga — Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00am and 6:30pm
- Zumba — Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30pm
- Boot Camp — Saturdays, 8:00am (this one is no joke — the instructor is a former Marine)
- Water Aerobics — MWF, 10:00am (pool included)
- Silver Sneakers — Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am (for 55+, covered by many Medicare plans)
Youth Programs:
- Youth swim lessons — 8-week sessions, $60 for residents. Ages 3-12. Fills up fast — registration opens first Monday of each quarter.
- Junior basketball league — Fall season registration opens August 1
- Summer day camps — $125/week for residents. Structured activities 9am-3pm. Extended care available until 6pm for extra $40/week.
Aquatics:
- Lap swim: 6:00-8:00am and 12:00-1:00pm, M-F
- Open swim: Saturdays 1:00-5:00pm, Sundays 1:00-4:00pm
- Pool pass: $5/visit or included with fitness membership
- The outdoor splash pad at Community Park is free and open Memorial Day through Labor Day
Senior Programs (55+):
- Chair yoga — Wednesdays 2:00pm (free with senior membership)
- Walking group — meets at Pecan Grove Park Tuesdays 8:00am
- Line dancing — Fridays 10:00am. This is actually incredibly popular. 30+ regulars.
How to sign up:
- In person at the Community Centre front desk
- Online at rowlett.com/parks (ActiveNet portal)
- Rowlett resident ID required for resident pricing — bring a utility bill or driver's license with Rowlett address
Sources:
- City of Rowlett Parks & Recreation — rowlett.com/parks
- Community Centre front desk (972-412-6170)
- Program guide Spring 2026 (available at the front desk or online as PDF)
The Saturday Boot Camp is insane. I thought I was in shape and I was dying 20 minutes in. The instructor doesn't yell but the workouts speak for themselves. Highly recommend.