Community Center

Lenexa Community Center exterior

Many Lenexa Parks & Recreation drop-in activities and programs take place at the Lenexa Community Center in Old Town. This facility also features event rental spaces.

During 2024, we are consolidating the Community Center and Senior Center into a single building that better serves the needs of users, the neighborhood and the community. Learn more 


Drop-in activities

Our drop-in recreation activities are held in various rooms. Please call 913.477.7100 to confirm the day’s schedule.

To participate in any activity, you must have a signed waiver and release form on file. Children age 17 and younger must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Open Gym Waiver and Release Form(PDF, 126KB)

Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Gym for Me

9–11 a.m.

Senior Pep Fitness (55+)

9:30–10:30 a.m.

Gym for Me

9–11 a.m.

Senior Pep (55+)

9:30–10:30 a.m.

Chair Yoga

9:30–10:30 a.m.

Pickleball

Noon–3:30 p.m.

Senior Men’s Basketball

10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Pickleball

Noon–3:30 p.m.

Open Gym (18+)

10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Pickleball

8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

 

Pingpong

11 a.m.–3 p.m.

 

Open Gym (9th grade & over)

3:30–5 p.m.

 
 

Open Gym (8th grade & under)

3:30–5 p.m.

     

Activity details and fees

Gym for Me

Kids age 5 and younger can run, ride and play. Toys and inflatables provided. Adult supervision required. Cost is $2 per child.

Youth open gym

Held during the school year from mid-August until late May. Eighth grade and under is on Tuesday afternoons. Ninth grade and over is on Thursday afternoons. Free admission.

Adult open gym

Reserved for adults age 18 and older. Balls provided. Cost is $1 for residents / $2 for nonresidents.

Senior men's basketball

Reserved for adults age 55 and older. Cost is $1 per person.

Pickleball

Cost is $2 per person.

Senior Pep

Reserved for adults age 55 and over. Get energized and gain cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and strength. All fitness levels welcome. Cost is $4 per class or $35 for 10-class punch card.

Chair Yoga

Reserved for adults age 18 and older. This class is experienced seated on a chair and using the chair for support while standing. All fitness levels welcome. Cost is $5 per class or $40 for 10-class punch card.

Gym rules

  1. We reserve the right to limit the number of participants. The normal capacity of the gym is 75 people, and we will give Lenexa residents priority if the gym reaches capacity.

  2. Coaching is not allowed during open gym.

  3. You assume all risks associated with using our facility. Use may result in injury.

  4. Open gym may not be appropriate for all children. Our staff do not provide supervision during open gym. Adult supervision is required for children 10 and younger and recommended for older children.

  5. You must wear proper attire at all times. This includes shirts and athletic shoes. No undergarments may be showing. Black-soled shoes are prohibited, except for non-marking soles.

  6. If an accident or injury occurs, please notify a staff member immediately. Please report all unsafe conditions immediately.

  7. Protect your personal belongings. We are not responsible for lost or stolen property.

  8. No running or bouncing balls in the hallway, and no kicking volleyballs or basketballs in the gym or hallway.

  9. Please return all balls to their proper place — or the office — when you are done using them.

  10. You are expected to be on your best behavior. We do not tolerate profanity, fighting, spitting, gambling, horseplay or destruction of property, and any instances may result in discipline. This can include, but is not limited to, requesting you to leave, contacting the police, suspending your open gym privileges or informing minors’ parents or guardians. Please report any instances to a staff member.

  11. We do not allow food or drink in the gym. Water fountains are available in the hallway.

  12. We reserve the right to close open gym because of other programs or events.

  13. We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave.

  14. Residents are allowed to bring one non-resident per visit, and you will be asked to show proof of residency.