Amarillo’s municipal recreation system includes the Warford Activity Center, Amarillo National Tennis Center, adult leagues and court/field reservations. “Public” in this guide means City-operated or publicly offered recreation, not a guarantee of free admission, drop-in availability or unreserved court access. Current fees, reservations, equipment and program dates should be verified through City sources before participating.
Local options in Amarillo, Texas
The listings below were selected from official city, park, trail, market, recreation, institution, and operator resources. They are practical community information, not endorsements or medical recommendations. Hours, fees, programs, and access conditions can change.
Charles E. Warford Activity Center
City amenities include an indoor swimming pool, multi-use aerobic/dance/fitness studio, weight and cardio room, gymnasium, locker rooms and multi-purpose rooms. The City says monthly, annual or Punch and Play membership is required to use facilities.
Check official details →Amarillo National Tennis Center
The City lists 11 lighted outdoor tennis courts, three indoor tennis courts, two lighted padel courts and nine outdoor pickleball courts. Published per-player court fees and annual memberships apply; all courts are listed as ADA-guideline compliant.
Check official details →Amarillo Parks & Recreation Adult Athletics
The City offers seasonal adult volleyball and softball leagues, and its athletics page provides upcoming-dates and reservation links. Availability is program-specific rather than a standing claim that a league is open today.
Check official details →City athletic courts and fields
The City athletics page identifies reservable facilities including Memorial Park volleyball and tennis/pickleball courts, Ellwood Park volleyball courts, John Stiff sports fields and sand-volleyball pits, and Thompson Park fields and volleyball courts.
Check official details →Planning tips
- Confirm current fees, membership requirements, court availability and opening hours with the City before traveling or purchasing access.
- Reserve a court or field when the City requires it; public facilities may host permits, leagues, instruction or maintenance.
- Use the City program catalog or athletics page for dates and registration rather than relying on an old seasonal flyer.
- Choose intensity and equipment appropriate to your circumstances, stop if you feel unwell and seek individualized guidance from an appropriate licensed professional for health or exercise-safety questions.
- For outdoor facilities, account for heat, wind, lightning and daylight, and follow posted City rules.
Connecting local habits with medical care
Accessible places to walk, exercise, shop, and build consistent routines can complement provider-guided weight management. Prescription treatment is only one possible part of care and does not replace nutrition, physical activity, sleep, preventive care, or management of other health conditions.
Telehealth service in Amarillo
Luma Health serves eligible Texas patients online. The locations in this guide are independent community resources; they are not Luma Health clinics or affiliates.
View the Amarillo service guide →Sources and official listings
- Amarillo Parks and Recreation — Warford Center
- Amarillo Parks and Recreation — Tennis
- Amarillo Parks and Recreation — Athletics
- City of Amarillo — Parks and Recreation