Parks and Recreation
50+Sports
Senior Softball
This unique program is designed specifically for players ages 40 years and up. It is administered by the Henderson Sports Group in conjunction with the City of Henderson. All leagues are doubleheaders. For additional information, contact Henderson Sports Group at (702) 837-0216 or (702) 683-7700.
Participation
| 40+, 50+, and 55+ leagues | $60 per player |
| Co-rec league | $60 per Player |
Pickleball
Pickleball, the sport with a funny name, is an excellent way to stay in shape. It is a tennis-like sport played on a smaller court using a whiffle-type ball. It produces less pounding on the joints and is often favored by tennis players with tennis elbow. Pickleball is available on a drop-in basis at the Downtown Recreation Center from 9:00-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginners are always welcome and balls and paddles are provided. A participant ID card is required.
Paddle Tennis
Paddle tennis is played on a drop-in basis weekdays from 5:00-7:00 a.m.,
Monday through Thursday at the Henderson Multigenerational Center.
Downtown Recreation Center Table Tennis
Table tennis basics classes are offered from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Mondays and are free of charge
with a Participant ID card. Advanced table tennis classes are
offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Mondays. Open table tennis play is available from
9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays. Check the City's leisure guide,
Henderson Happenings,
or call the Downtown Recreation Center for dates and any other questions.
Valley View Recreation Center Table Tennis
Table tennis basics classes are available from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Fridays and
are free of charge. Check the City's leisure guide, Henderson Happenings,
or call Valley View Recreation Center for dates and any other questions.
Henderson Senior Games
These games provide an opportunity for adults 50+ to compete in the sport of their
choice. Games include bowling, golf, fitness, table tennis, tennis, power lifting, swimming, and track events.
More information about the 2011 games.
Nevada Senior Olympic Games
Nine different cities in Nevada offer Senior Olympic Games at different times of
the year. Las Vegas is the only location where senior athletes can qualify for
the biannual National Senior Games. Please visit www.nevadaseniorolympics.com for additional information.