Dean Road Recreation Center
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Free-play basketball hours may vary due to programming. Please call ahead to verify hours.
The history of Dean Road Recreation Center dates back to the late 1960s and '70s when the Auburn Parks and Recreation offices were located in the National Guard Armory building at 307 South Dean Road. Basketball was the only sport played at the Dean Road Recreation Center during this time. In 1973 the Parks and Recreation Department moved to the Water Board Building; during this time the Frank Brown Recreation Center was built. Upon completion of the Frank Brown Recreation Center, the Parks and Recreation Department relocated to that facility until 1991. The present-day facility opened in 1991 after renovations to the old Armory location were made to create office spaces and move the Ceramics Studio from Auburn Junior High School. The Ceramics Studio is now at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center.
Dean Road Recreation Center is also home to various Therapeutic Programs offered year-round. Programs can be found in our seasonal brochures and check our social media pages for more information!
If you are interested in more information or offering a program at Dean Road Recreation Center, please contact Elizabeth Kaufman, Therapeutic Programs Coordinator.
Free-Play Basketball
Auburn residents may access free-play basketball by registering for a membership. Two membership options are available for free-play basketball: the All-Inclusive Parks & Recreation Membership and the Free Amenities Parks & Recreation Membership.
To obtain a membership, please visit the registration link provided at the bottom of this page. An online account must be created prior to completing the registration process. After registering, please visit the Frank Brown Recreation Center in person to receive your membership card.
You must be at least 6 years of age to participate in free play basketball and 13 years of age to participate in racquetball. Children ages 6 -12 must by an adult 19 years or older who also has a membership card.