This is primarily a pickleball review. Review: Rec Center City: Duncanville Rating: 91* Review: 60 of 375
DPA REVIEW DATE/TIME: 4/10/2025 – 20:00 Thursday.
RATINGS: 91* Without Bonus: 84
Facility: (includes: Spacing; lines; ceiling height; net; lighting (includes glare) 86/100. Amenities: 20/25 Playing Environment: 34/35. Community& Culture: 27/40 Cost & Accessibility: Membership Fee; DI Fees; Accessibility; Hours of Operation: 84/100.
Bonus Points: Unique Features; Technology; Vibes; Cleanliness; Medicare 65+; Pickleball Only; Greater than 4 Courts; Rest area; offices or classrooms; skill levels and players: (23/50)
COURTS: (3) indoor courts. Special coating on floors (more consistent bounce).
LOCATION: 201 James Collins Blvd. Duncanville, Tx Phone: 972) 780-5070 Website: www.duncanvilletx.gov
OP: M/W/F 9A - Noon; Thur: 6 Pm - 8:30 Pm
COST: DI $5; Duncanville 6-month rate: Res(18-54): $50; Sen(55+) $30; Sen Couple: $50 Non Res: (18-54): $160; Sen (55+) $140; Sen Cple: $275; Sen (65+) Free with SS or RA (silver sneakers or renew active memberships)
PROS: Not to crowded. Competition not to bad 6 players at least 3.5 or above; for 65+ Silver sneakers and renew active: free. Drop In (Great) and 6-month memberships not too bad.
CONS: Better PB players show up around 7:30 p on Thursdays.
NOTES ABOUT THIS VISIT: My second visit here. 15 players on 3 courts. Skill level: 3.0 – 4.0
*The DPA review was Greg and my view, this was based on our visit at that particular time and day. The review might have been different on another day and/or time. Everyone has...
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