Holford Recreation Center, located in Holford Park in north Garland, was named after William Asa Holford, who was born November 5, 1871 and was the owner and editor of the Garland News who was also a major Garland advocate until his death in 1941. The groundbreaking for Holford Recreation Center took place in 1966 and the center was formally dedicated in September of 1968. The original building did not include a basketball court but had the two courts in the current building added at later dates.

Holford Recreation Center will soon be renovated. Check out the details using the Build Garland project webpage.

PARK ACTIVITIES AND AMENITIES:

• Holford Swimming Pool
• Holford Sports Complex
  • (3) baseball/softball fields (lighted)
  • (1) T-ball field (unlighted)
  • Football Field (lighted and bleachers)
  • Concessions stand
• Holford Trail – 0.9 miles, 6-foot wide concrete loop trail
• Large open space
• (1) Basketball Court - lighted
• (1) Tennis Court - lighted
• (1) Multi-purpose court - lighted
• Large Playground with parking nearby
• Picnic tables under the large shade trees near the playground
• Parking on both Shiloh Rd. and Homestead Pl.
  
  

Rental Information:

Details:

• Weekday Hours: Monday through Friday until 5 p.m.
• Weekend Hours: Friday starting at 5 p.m. through Sunday 
• Non-public rental hours: Friday 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday 4 to 11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• One hour minimum rental during public hours and two-hour minimum rental during non-public hours