Fitness & Recreation Program
The Harker Heights Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide range of year-round recreational classes for all ages. Between our Recreation Center and Activities Center, there's something for everyone!
For more information on Fitness & Recreation contact:
Nichole Broemer | 254.953.5683 | [email protected]
For more information on Outdoor Classes contact:
Kailie Gomez | 254.953.5465 | [email protected]
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FITNESS CLASSES
FOLKLORICO DANCE
Fall Session: TBD
Instructor: Ruby Novoa
Harker Heights Recreation Center, 307 Miller's Crossing
Folklorico classes are a creative way to exercise, stay active, learn about the Mexican culture, increase confidence levels, AND have fun! Classes will be geared toward beginner students from 6 years old to adults and will focus on developing coordination skills, stage presence, and technical aspects of folklorico (footwork, arm and body movements). There will be bending, jumping, twisting and other dramatic movements involved.
What to wear or bring: bottle water. Female participants will need folklorico practice skirts (any color) on the first day of class. All students will need folklorico shoes (preferably black) by the first practice in March. Please contact instructor, Ruby Novoa, at [email protected] for information on where to purchase items.
YOGA FOR STRESS RELIEF
1st Saturday of the Month
No class on: 6/3/2023 (rescheduled to 6/10/2023)
10:00 am - 11:00 am (please arrive early to set up your mat/blanket/or towel)
Harker Heights Community Park, 1605 Knight's Way (meet by the pavilion)
FREE (pre-registration is encouraged, drop ins are welcome)
What to bring: yoga mat/blanket/or towel and bottled water.
Ages: 14 – Adult
All levels welcome!
Instructor: Samantha Troy
Yoga for stress relief is a free outdoor yoga class to help participants unwind, connect with nature, and help participants learn to take time for themselves.
ADAPTIVE CHAIR YOGA
Mondays
10:00 am - 11:00 am
$8.00 per class
$5.00 Senior (50+) per class
(maximum 10 participants per class)
What to wear or bring: bottle water, towel, comfortable clothes and shoes, yoga mat (recommended).
Ages: Adults 18+
Instructor: Jenny Lawson, Certified RYT 200 in Hatha & Flow (New Moon Yoga Teacher Training)
Recreation Center, 307 Miller’s Crossing
Adaptive Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga. It is accessible to everyone, in all bodies. Adaptive Chair Yoga centers around using a chair, wheelchair, or other mobility device to bring a practice to you. Helping to promote accessible practices to your mind and body.
TAE KWON DO - HOUSE OF DISCIPLINE
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Beginner 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Advance 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Advance 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
$40.00 Non-Resident - Monthly
$35.00 Resident - Monthly
Preregistration required before start of class as space is limited (5 minimum and 30 maximum per class).
What to wear or bring: bottle water, wear face coverings, shoes, and uniform to class.
Ages 6 – Adult
Instructor: Grand Master James McMurray
Recreation Center, 307 Miller's Crossing
HAPKIDO - HOUSE OF DISCIPLINE
Tuesdays & Thursdays
8:00 pm – 8:45 pm
$40.00 Non-Resident - Monthly
$35.00 Resident - Monthly
Preregistration required before start of class as space is limited (5 minimum and 24 maximum per class).
What to wear or bring: bottle water, wear face covering, shoes and uniform to class.
Ages 17 – Adult
Instructor: Grand Master James McMurray
Recreation Center, 307 Miller's Crossing
SWORDPLAY: RECREATIONAL FENCING
Thursdays
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
No class on: 6/1/2023
$50.00 Monthly
Preregistration required before start of class as space is limited (5 minimum and 25 maximum per class).
Preregistration required before start of class as space is limited (5 minimum and 25 maximum per class).
What to wear or bring: bottle water, wear face covering, closed toe shoes, and long pants to class.
Ages 7 – Adult
Instructor: Coach Jo Tye
Recreation Center, 307 Miller's Crossing
Olympic style foil, epee, and saber. Fencing teaches self-confidence, self-control, quick thinking, and good sportsmanship. Everyone from the beginner to advanced fencers will have fun learning new skills and techniques practices and used throughout history. All ages and physical condition will benefit from this historically based sport. No experience required. Equipment is provided. 2-3 class tournaments per year. Class motto: Respect, Honor, Tradition. Homeschool curriculum guide is available upon request. Face covering, closed toe shoes, and long pants required.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
GO Heights Program Contact:
Kailie Gomez
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Our Mission
To provide community enrichment opportunities through exceptional customer service and innovative programs, and by creating and maintaining attractive, safe, clean, accessible, interconnected parks and facilities.
To Create Community through People, Parks, and Programs.
Our Mission
To provide community enrichment opportunities through exceptional customer service and innovative programs, and by creating and maintaining attractive, safe, clean, accessible, interconnected parks and facilities.
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307 Miller's Crossing,
Harker Heights, TX 76548
P 254.953.5657
307 Miller's Crossing,
Harker Heights, TX 76548
P 254.953.5657
F 254.953.5658