FREE AND LOW COST GYMS IN THE HOUSTON AREA!!!!!

Summer time is near and like most of us, you’re wanting to get in shape. And like most of us, a gym membership is not in your budget. Lucky for you, Penny Pincher Savers have found a few low cost gyms in the Houston are. Some with pools, racquetball and tennis! I managed to find one that’s FREE and other that are around $20 per month. No contracts and no down payments! Also! Remember to check out your local community center web page for low cost workout facilities in your area. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that most have updated equipment and more to offer than most of those expensive gyms! And best of all, some are free while others may offer a small fee to residents!

  Fonde Recreation Center

The Fonde Recreation Center, home workout court to some of Houston’s best basketball players, is also a great place to get fit! Conveniently located near downtown at Memorial Drive and Sabine Street, Fonde offers lunchtime fitness opportunities. Fonde has a state of the art weight room, showers, lockers, a full-court gym and aerobics room all FREE to help you meet your fitness goals.

Fonde Recreation Center Times and Fees

Ages: 18 - Older

Program Dates: Year Round

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Saturday) 

Location: 110 Sabine

Information 713.226.4466

 

 

Judson Robinson, Jr., Fitness Center (at Hermann Park)

The Judson Robinson, Jr., Fitness Center is located in the community center at Hermann Park. The center is equipped with weights and cardiovascular equipment for your needs and is open year-round. In addition to the fitness center, the Judson Robinson, Jr., Community Center offers basketball, racquetball, and many other fitness activities. Contact the community center for more information.

 

 

Judson Robinson, Jr., Fitness Center Times and Fees

Ages: 18 - Older

Program Dates: Year Round

Time: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (Monday - Friday)

 (Early morning workout)

 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)

 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)

 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Friday)

 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Saturday)

 

Location: 2020 Hermann Drive (KM 533B)

Information 713.284.1997

Fee Schedule: Early morning workout

 Monthly Membership: $21.13

 Racquetball Fees: $1.62 per ½ hour

$3.26 per 1 hour court rental

 Court Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

                    10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Saturday) 

 

 

MacGregor Fitness Center

 

MacGregor Fitness Center is located in MacGregor Park and is the newest Houston Parks and Recreation Department facility to offer full-service weight room equipment. Showers and lockers are available for a $.75 fee each at the Homer Ford Tennis Center, next door. A covered, full-court basketball pavilion and a 1.25-mile jogging trail are also near the center. There are no membership fees at MacGregor!

 

 

MacGregor Fitness Center Times and Fees

Ages: 18 - Older

Program Dates: Year Round

Time: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Monday - Friday)

 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

 

Location: 5225 Calhoun

Information 713.747.8650

 

 

Memorial Park Fitness Center

The Memorial Park Fitness Center offers many ways for Houstonians to beef up, slim down, and otherwise improve their physical states while having fun. Weights, treadmills, and Stairmasters are available, and you can arrange for time with a personal trainer. During the swimming season, morning lap swimming is scheduled prior to the opening of the swimming center for general use, and showers and lockers are available. The charges for use of this excellent facility are much lower than at privately owned gyms. The friendly staff is waiting for you!

 

 

Memorial Park Fitness Center Times and Fees

Ages: 18 - Older

Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

Program Dates: Year Round

Time: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Saturday)

 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Sunday)

Location: 6402 Arnot, Houston, TX. 77007

Information 713.802.1662

Fee Schedule: Monthly Membership: $21.13

 Daily Membership: $1.84

 Shower Rental: $.78

 Towel Rental: $.52

 Locker Rental: $.52

 

 

Besides the Memorial Park center, thirteen Houston Parks and Recreation Department community centers offer weight-training facilities, and many feature an indoor gym and aerobics classes. Hours of operation vary by location and season, so call the community center nearest you for information.

 

 

Community Center Weight Rooms

Center Address Phone Number

Alief Park 11903 Bellaire (KM 529E) 281.564.8130

Edgewood Park 5803 Bellfort (KM 534X) 713.734.8434

Emancipation Park 3018 Dowling (KM 493Y) 713.284.1301

Fonde Recreation Center 110 Sabine (KM 493K) 713.226.4466

Hackberry Park 7777 S. Dairy Ashford (KM) 281.776.9908

Hartman Park 9311 E. Ave. P (KM 535C) 713.928.7055

Highland Park 3316 Desoto (KM 451D) 713.956.9137

Judson Robinson Jr.  2020 Hermann Dr. (KM 533B) 713.284.1997

Lincoln Park 979 Grenshaw (KM 412Q) 281.445.1617

Love Park 1000 West 12th (KM 452Z) 713.867.0497

Marian Park 11101 South Gessner (KM 530X) 713.773.7015

Mason Park 541 South 75th (KM 535A) 713.928.7055

Moody Park 3725 Fulton (KM 453Y) 713.692.6925

Shady Lane Park 10220 Shady Lane (KM 414W) 713.742.1503

Sunnyside Park 3502 Bellfort (KM 533X) 713.734.5061

Woodland Park 212 Parkview (KM 493C) 713.867.0401

 

Community Center Gymnasiums

Center Address Phone Number

Alief Park 11903 Bellaire (KM 529E) 281.564.8130

Burnett Bayland Park   6200 Chimney Rock (KM531B)  713.668.4516

Candlelight Park 1520 Candlelight (KM 452E) 713.682.3587

Denver Harbor 6402 Market (KM 494H) 713.675.2151

Edgewood Park 5803 Bellfort (KM 534X) 713.734.8434

Emancipation Park 3018 Dowling (KM 493Y) 713.284.1301

Fonde Recreation Center 110 Sabine (KM 493K) 713.226.4466

Freed Park 6818 Shadyvilla (KM 451Y) 713.682.4467

Hartman Park 9311 E. Ave. P (KM 535C) 713.928.7055

Judson Robinson Jr. 2020 Hermann Dr. (KM 533B) 713.284.1997

Kendall 609 N. Eldridge (KM 488C) 832.393.1898

Lincoln Park 979 Grenshaw (KM 412Q) 281.445.1617

Love Park 1000 West 12th (KM 452Z) 713.867.0497

Marian Park 11101 South Gessner (KM 530X) 713.773.7015

Mason Park 541 South 75th (KM 535A) 713.928.7055

Melrose Park 1001 Canino (KM 413T) 281.447.0514

Moody Park 3725 Fulton (KM 453Y) 713.692.6925

Stude Park 1031 Stude (KM 493E) 713.867.0496

Sunnyside Park 3502 Bellfort (KM 533X) 713.734.5061

Tidwell Park 9720 Spaulding (KM 454D) 713.636.8221

Townwood Park 3403 Simsbrook (KM 572P) 713.434.3508 

Woodland Park 212 Parkview (KM 493C) 713.867.0401