Longview Parks and Recreation

10/22/2026

Brush off your boots and sign up for our last Country Western Dance class of the year! We have Line Dancing or Two-Step for couples. Click the link below to sign up or call 903-237-1261

10/21/2026

Take a break from the scroll and enjoy the great outdoors!🌳

For Unplug Texas Day, we’re highlighting a few walking trails around Longview where you can get outside, enjoy some fresh air and take a little time away from your screens.

Lace up your walking shoes and explore a trail!🚶🏼

10/21/2026

The City of Longview is entering its tree-planting era! 🤭🌳

We’re looking for volunteers from local organizations, businesses and the community to help plant trees at our upcoming Tree Planting Volunteer Event through the Community Greening Grant.

🌱 We provide the trees, tools and guidance. You bring water, work gloves and weather-ready gear!

Ready to join the tree-planting era? Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/.../1v2D.../viewform...

10/20/2026

This Saturday! All supplies are included, so don’t forget to sign up!👏

Practical Crafting is a class for crafters young and old that guides them through turning a practical skill into a finished craft. Sign up for our Halloween Garland Workshop, Saturday Oct. 24, 2026; 10:00am to 11:30am.

10/20/2026

Make a splash! 💦 Adult Aqua Fitness classes start next week at the Paula Martin Jones Recreation Center pool!

Whether you want to dance your way through Aqua Zumba or enjoy an energizing Aqua-Fitness workout, there’s a class for you!

🏊‍♀️Aqua Zumba
📅 October 27 – November 5
Tuesdays, 8:30–9:30 a.m.
Thursdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
$8 per drop-in class or $20 for a discounted two-week block when you register online.

🤽🏻‍♂️Aqua-Fitness
📅 October 26 – November 2
Mondays, 2–3 p.m.
$15 per drop-in class or $24 for a discounted two-week block when you register online.

Register online and find more details:
Aqua Zumba: http://apm.activecommunities.com/longviewpard/Activity_Search/4538
Aqua-Fitness http://apm.activecommunities.com/longviewpard/Activity_Search/4539

10/19/2026

Time to get in the game!👏

Youth Basketball registration is still open! Give your young athlete a chance to build skills, make friends and have fun on the court this season.

📅 Regular registration ends Nov. 1
⏰ Late registration: Nov. 2–20

Get registered before late registration begins! 🏀

10/19/2026

The Longview Splash Pads will close for the winter season on November 1 and reopen April 1. Make the most of the remaining weeks of splash pad season before they close!

LongviewTexas.gov/SplashPads

10/16/2026

Don’t let registration run out the clock! ⏰🏀

There’s still time to get your team in the game for the Adult Basketball League! Sign up for Men’s or Coed basketball before registration closes.

📅 Registration ends Nov. 13

Don’t miss your shot!

10/16/2026

This or That: Parks & Recreation Edition!🌳

Park or walking trail? 🏀 Basketball or pickleball? 🥏 Skate park or disc golf?

Your turn, Longview! Drop your picks in the comments!

10/15/2026

Y’all know what’s better than a free movie? A free movie with FREE popcorn and drinks! 🍿🥤

Join Longview Parks and Recreation for Halloween Movie Night featuring Coraline! Thanks to Buckner Longview for sponsoring the drinks and AMC for donating the popcorn.

📍 Broughton Recreation Center, 801 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
📅 Friday, October 23 | 6–8 p.m.

It’s going to be a button-eyed good time! 😉