Lenexa Rec Center

Rec Center improvements are starting. From Aug. 3-7, 2026, Group X Studio 2 will be closed (morning classes moved to second floor gym, afternoon classes in Cycle Studio and noon classes canceled), pool closed for annual maintenance, and no basketball from 8 a.m. to noon.

For the month of August, KidZone will temporarily move to the Activity Gym and no pickleball in the Activity Gym from 7:30 a.m.–noon and after 3:30 p.m. Kid Zone hours 8 a.m. to noon and 4–7:30 p.m.

Learn what to expect from now through September: https://www.lenexa.com/News/2026/Rec-Center-improvements

We appreciate the community’s patience as we complete these updates and enhance the Rec Center experience.

Planning a birthday party? The Lenexa Rec Center makes it easy. From bounce houses and Nerf Battle Zone to pool parties and sports, our staff handles the details so you can enjoy the celebration.

Meet Activities Attendant I Adelyn R. and learn how she helps create memorable birthdays for local families: https://www.lenexa.com/News/2026/Rec-Center-Spotlight-Adelyn.

Exciting improvements are coming to the Rec this summer! Projects will improve traffic flow and refresh key areas like Kid Zone, Studio 2 and the indoor pool.

While the Rec Center will remain open, members may see temporary changes to some spaces and schedules during construction.

We appreciate your patience as we make these updates to continue providing a great recreation experience for our community.

Learn more: https://www.lenexa.com/News/2026/Rec-Center-improvements

We've upgraded the fitness floor with 13 new machines, replacing eight older pieces and creating more space for members! The new equipment is easier to use, offers 5-pound weight adjustments for smoother progression and supports full-body strength workouts for all fitness levels.

Learn how to use the new machines during free group orientations July 6 and 7 at 9 and 11 a.m. No registration is needed — just meet at the fitness desk. Video demonstrations will also be available soon.

From youth basketball games at the Lenexa Rec Center to the bright lights of the NCAA Final Four and preparation for the NBA Draft, Keaton Wagler has remained grounded in the community that helped shape him. A member of the Rec since it opened, Wagler has spent countless hours in the gym developing his game, building relationships and chasing a dream that now feels within reach.

Get to know Keaton: https://www.lenexa.com/News/2026/Rec-Center-Spotlight-Keaton

Photo credit: AP Photo/Eric Gay

While we do our best to reserve our parking garage for our patrons, please expect increased campus activity and traffic May 21-23, 2026, as the Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center next door will be hosting a Girls State Swim Meet.

Moments of peace, comfort and connection were at the heart of last week’s Mother’s Day Yoga class. 🧘‍♀️💐

Group X Fitness Instructor Janet guided participants through empowering poses like Warrior I to build confidence and strength, followed by calming, restorative stretches designed to encourage rest and relaxation.

The evening ended with laughter, community and take-home bath bombs — a perfect reminder to continue the self-care long after class ended.

You can join Janet for yoga every Saturday from 9–10 a.m. at the Rec Center in Group X Studio I.

Health care workers: This one's for you. As a special thank you to the health care professionals who keep our community healthy, the Lenexa Rec Center is offering free access to Group X fitness classes for all health care workers May 11–16, 2026.

No advance registration is required. Just arrive early, bring your ID, check in at the front desk, and enjoy a class that fits your schedule and energy level.

View class schedule at Lenexa.com/GroupX.

Running and education have always been central to Diana C.’s life. She began college as an engineering major but soon realized her passion was elsewhere.

“I didn't like my major but at that point I was kind of stuck in it and I was just unhappy and being in the gym made me happy,” Diana said. “I was like, ‘hey, I might be good at this.’”

Today, Diana works as a personal trainer and Group X fitness instructor at the Lenexa Rec Center, leads our run club (Thursdays at 6 p.m.) and teaches statistics and research methods as a local professor.

Get to know Diana: https://www.lenexa.com/News/2026/Rec-Center-Spotlight-Diana

After a childhood spent in the pool, Beth F. discovered a new endurance challenge that would shape the next two decades of her life. At 17, she completed her first triathlon — a modest start that sparked a lasting passion.

“I loved going on bike rides with my dad and ran to stay active and fit for swim season,” she said. “My dad recommended that I try a new sport called "triathlons". “I had my first triathlon at Raintree Lake in Missouri in 2002. I used an old competitive swimsuit, an $80 used bike and my running shoes. I did not have all the fancy bells and whistles others had on the course, but I absolutely loved the triathlon race and community — I was hooked.”

Get to know Lenexa Rec Center member Beth: https://www.lenexa.com/News/2026/Rec-Center-Spotlight-Beth