Glass Recreation Center

Since Duane and I have plans to stay in the Tyler, TX area for a bit longer this year, we bought yearly memberships to the Glass Recreation Center where we play indoor pickleball.  

The Center,  consists of an outdoor area with fishing pond, paved walking trails, and a baseball field, 

and a large building for various indoor activities.  The Entry to the building is on the left.

Inside the front doors is a large vestibule with a large check-in area.  To the right (in the 1 story part of the building above), are two gathering areas, 

plus small rooms for arts and crafts, computer, and snack room.

Next to these rooms is the large gym with an indoor walking track on the balcony around the perimeter.

To the left of the social area is a nice weight room

and a room with treadmills, elipticals

recumbant bikes, and something I've never seen before--a stepper that operates as part of an escalator.

To the right of the building is a nice-sized fishing pond with a paved track circling it.

On the left is a paved path circling a wooded area and connecting to the pond path.  The paths combine for a total of 1/2 mile of nice outdoor walking.

In front of the building on the left is a concrete pad with 2 basketball courts.  This area is in process of being roofed and relined to include outdoor pickleball courts.  To the left and further on is the baseball field.

The Center has three designated play areas for children.  One is by the baseball field,

one by the walking paths,

and a cozy reading nook in the building.

Today the pickleball courts were dominated by better players.  The three courts were full with enough people waiting to fill 4 more courts.  I decided that my time would be better spent walking outside in the sunshine and mild breeze.  This turned out to be just what I needed to regain my cheerful self (see Sick Of It post).

Hope it's warm again tomorrow!

Louise and Duane