Active Adult Center Vision Plan

The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department manages two senior centers; American Legion Hall Senior Center and the Denton Senior Center.

The City of Denton, adopted the Parks, Recreation, and Trails System Master Plan (PRTSMP) in Spring 2022. The PRTSMP identifies several improvements and significant investments needed for the Active Adult 50+ division. The Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting and gathering feedback on the communities needs, wants, and desires for a future center.

FAQs

**What is an Active Adult Center? **

• An "Active Adult Center" is the updated version of the well-known "senior center." Data has shown that our populations are staying much more active well into aging. Active Adult Centers are recreation centers for anyone 50 years of age and older. The purpose is to have a facility that can function as a place for highly active activities (Group Ex, personal training, leagues, dance lessons, etc.) and have plenty of space for social and passive activities (parties/events, educational seminars, painting, cermacs, music lessons, etc.).

**Who can utilize an Active Adult Center? **

• Denton Parks and Recreation define the Active Adult to be anyone 50 years of age or older. This center would be for residents of Denton and its surrounding areas.