The 20 Best Recreation Centers in Texas
These are the 20 highest-rated recreation centers we list in Texas, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
The Ismaili Center in Houston leads, with 4.9 stars from 501 reviews; The Raindrop of Dallas in Dallas follows at 4.9. The list spans 4 cities, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin.
Between them they carry 15,832 Google reviews and average 4.8 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.The Ismaili Center
4.9 · 501 reviews · Houston
The top pick in Houston, holding 4.9 stars across 501 reviews. Restrooms and parking on site.
3.Roots Community Space
4.9 · 184 reviews · Dallas
Rated 4.9 from 184 reviews in Dallas. Restrooms and parking on site.
4.Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam
4.8 · 3,268 reviews · Houston
4.8 stars from 3,268 reviews in Houston, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
5.Knight Watch Games
4.8 · 1,888 reviews · San Antonio
4.8 stars from 1,888 reviews in San Antonio, one of the most reviewed on this list. Parking on site.
6.Austin Hindu Temple - Community Center
4.8 · 1,196 reviews · Austin
4.8 stars from 1,196 reviews in Austin, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
7.Austin Creative Reuse Center
4.8 · 514 reviews · Austin
4.8 stars from 514 reviews in Austin, one of the most reviewed on this list. Parking on site.
9.Nueces Mosque
4.8 · 442 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.8 from 442 reviews in Austin. Restrooms and parking on site.
10.Armadillo Boulders - Downtown SA
4.8 · 384 reviews · San Antonio
Rated 4.8 from 384 reviews in San Antonio. Parking on site.
11.Park Cities Baptist Church
4.8 · 242 reviews · Dallas
Rated 4.8 from 242 reviews in Dallas. Restrooms and parking on site.
12.For Oak Cliff
4.8 · 205 reviews · Dallas
Rated 4.8 from 205 reviews in Dallas. Restrooms and parking on site.
13.Sunfield Lazy River Amenity Center (Residents Only)
4.8 · 169 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.8 from 169 reviews in Austin. Good for kids and restrooms.
14.Faizan e Madinah - Jamia Tul Madina
4.8 · 135 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.8 from 135 reviews in Houston. Restrooms.
15.McNay Art Museum
4.7 · 3,724 reviews · San Antonio
4.7 stars from 3,724 reviews in San Antonio, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
16.Pearland Islamic Center (PIC) - ISGH
4.8 · 118 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.8 from 118 reviews in Houston. Restrooms.
17.Westside Coffee
4.8 · 118 reviews · Dallas
Rated 4.8 from 118 reviews in Dallas. Good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
18.Casa de Luz Village
4.7 · 785 reviews · Austin
4.7 stars from 785 reviews in Austin, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
19.Dallas JCC
4.7 · 763 reviews · Dallas
4.7 stars from 763 reviews in Dallas, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
20.Rattan Creek Park
4.7 · 678 reviews · Austin
4.7 stars from 678 reviews in Austin, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site. Open around the clock.
Common questions
What is the best recreation center in Texas?
The Ismaili Center in Houston ranks first, with 4.9 out of 5 stars from 501 Google reviews.
Which city in Texas has the most top-rated recreation centers?
Austin has 7 of the 20 recreation centers on this list.
Which recreation centers in Texas allow dogs?
Casa de Luz Village and Rattan Creek Park are listed as dog-friendly.
Which recreation centers in Texas are good for kids?
Sunfield Lazy River Amenity Center (Residents Only), McNay Art Museum, Westside Coffee, Casa de Luz Village and Rattan Creek Park are flagged as family-friendly.
Do these recreation centers have restrooms?
16 of the 20 list restrooms on site. Check each place's page before you go, since facilities can close seasonally.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.