Irving Recreation Center

Game Room

Irving Rec Center's popular game room is a fun space to pick up a ping pong paddle, play foosball or try your hand at a game of pool. Two ping pong tables are available in the game room, and two pool tables, foosball available in the lobby. There are also several family board games available to check out. The game room is located off the main lobby of the community center. 

The game room is free and open to the public to use during Drop in hours.

November 1 - March 31
Days: Monday - Thursday   |   Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
Days: Saturday   |   Time: 1:00-5:30 PM

April 1- October 31
Days: Monday - Thursday   |   Time: 5:30-7:00 PM

Lincoln Parks and Recreation has been serving Irving Middle School families after school since 1977. Much has changed in the past 39 years, and we believe supervised, safe, fun, and meaningful after school activities are as important as ever for middle school students.

Some students visit the rec. center simply because they need a place to go after school; however, our staff is intentional about making the center "more than just a place to go." After school staff does this by focusing on a positive environment, supportive relationships, and constructive programs.

During after school hours at Irving Recreation Center, middle school students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of age-appropriate, fun, and enriching activities. Students can stay as busy as they’d like with homework, clubs, and special events, or they can simply choose to socialize with friends. We encourage all students to be engaged and take advantage of the activity choices available at the recreation center.

Hours 

Irving Rec. Center is open exclusively to Irving students upon school dismissal until 5:30 p.m. Students are welcome to stay after 5:30 p.m. when the rec center opens to the public. Closing times vary by season. 

After School Membership

Students must submit an After School Member Form participate in clubs and be eligible for discounted punch cards and year passes. Need-based scholarships are also available to qualifying members. Membership is free. 

Fee Information 

Members 

• $3.00 per day 
• $45.00 for a 20-day punch card (20% discount) 
• $350.00 for a school year pass (34% discount*) 

*Year pass discount calculated at 180 days. 

Program Information

Highlights

• Homework Room 
• Special interest clubs, classes and activities 
• Sixth grade sports camps 
• Game room 
• Field trips 
• Adult supervision 

The Basics 

• Students must have a pass to enter the rec center after 3:15 p.m. 
• A student cannot enter the rec center on another student's punch card. 
• Loitering and/or waiting for rides outside the rec center are not allowed. 
• Students who drop-in following school intramural must pay the daily fee at that time. 
• Students may remain at the center after 5:30 p.m. The center is open to the public at that time. 
• Make sure to sign up to receive our monthly email newsletter! 

Closed

 Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, M.L. King Jr. Birthday, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Election Days (the rec center is a polling location.)

Membership Form

Irving Recreation Center

Facility Rentals

Did you know you can rent Irving Recreation Center for your next birthday party, family gathering, meeting, social event or club? Call 402-441-7954 for information. 

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Court Reservations

Reserve one of our Basketball or Volleyball courts online.

Basketball

Full-Court Fee: $40/55 min

April 1 through Oct 31:
Days: Monday- Thursday   |   Time: 5:00-5:55pm, 5:55-6:50pm

Nov 1- March 31:
Days: Monday- Thursday   |   Time: 5p-5:55pm, 5:55-6:50pm, 6:50-7:45pm
Days: Saturday*   |   Time: 1:05-2pm, 2:05-3pm, 3:05-4pm, 4:05-5pm
*No Saturday basketball starting April 1

Volleyball

Fee: $40/55 min
Sept 1 - Nov 5
Days: Wednesday   |   Time: 5-5:55pm, 5:55-6:50pm

Irving Recreation Center was the first common facility built in cooperation with the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department and the Lincoln Public Schools.  It was originally proposed in 1971 and 1972 when the school district was planning to build a new gymnasium at Irving Junior High. The recreation center was completed and opened to the public on March 28, 1977.  

The common facility model allows each agency to save money by sharing costs and space, and in turn, provide affordable opportunities for citizens.  It also strengthens the network of support available to children, youth, and families in the community through the coordinated efforts of Irving Recreation Center and Irving Middle School.