Welcome to Temple’s Virtual Recreation Center! With facility closures due to COVID-19, the Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing ways for you and your family to stay active and entertained during this time. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more fun activities and the latest updates on COVID-19. Tag us in your posts and use the hashtag #templevirtualrec to share how you are staying active at home!
For more information on facility closures, please visit our website, templetx.gov/coronavirus.
Note: City of Temple Parks & Recreation does not endorse nor receive funds for advertising any of the third-party websites listed on this page.
EXERCISE
Stay fit by utilizing online workout instruction!
Family Fitness:
- Family Cardio Workout – This video features a free, family-friendly cardio workout led by online instruction.
Fitness For Kids:
EXPLORE
Explore the many parks of Temple, TX (keep social distancing in mind)!
CREATE
Fill down time with writing, coloring and drawing. Get creative!
- Start A Journal – Writing can be a productive pastime.
- Color A Picture – Coloring is not just for kids! Printable coloring pages for adults are available online.
- Learn To Doodle – Doodling can be a fun way to express your thoughts!
Creating for Kids:
- Learn To Draw – This website offers free online drawing tutorials for kids.
- Make A Craft – This website offers free online craft tutorials for kids.
LEARN
Learn about art, animals and history from the comfort of your home!
Learning for Kids:
READ
Relax by reading or listening to a good book!
Reading For Kids:
- Storyline Online – This website streams videos of actors reading children’s books coupled with illustrations.
- Audible – This website offers audiobooks for children.
- Story Time from Space – This website offers videos of astronauts reading children’s books.
- Junior Library Guild – This is an online library resource for children.
- Brightly Storytime – This channel offers books for children, read aloud by a storyteller.
*Must have a library card to access this resource
PLAY
Spend time with your family laughing, playing and having fun!
- Play A Game – This website offers 87 indoor games and activities.
- Learn A Rhyme – This channel features a variety of rhymes, songs, stories, and games.