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The Recreation Place

5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Rec-center track in Dalton, Georgia

Open to the public Free Outdoor

Fitness center featuring basketball and volleyball courts plus a track and free weights.

Plan your run

  • Access Open to the public · free to use
  • Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 706-529-5958
  • Website therecplace.com

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 5:30 am–9 pm
Friday 5:30 am–3 pm
Saturday 8 am–3 pm
Sunday Closed

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is The Recreation Place open to the public?

The Recreation Place is open to the public and free to use. Public park and city tracks like this one are typically open dawn-to-dusk with no membership and no sign-up — just show up and run your laps.

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 50 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

⏱️ great for intervals 4 mentions

“From free-weights and machines, to basketball courts and walking track, this is a great location for a good workout.”

👨‍👩‍👧 good for the whole family 2 mentions

“Love this place it is a friendly place for all the family.”

From the reviews

…Friendly staff with great workout equipment, walking track, and facilities. Clean showers and locker rooms

★★★★★ — Timothy, Apr 2023

From free-weights and machines, to basketball courts and walking track, this is a great location for a good workout.

★★★★★ — Paul, Aug 2018

Smallish but nice facilities fairly well maintained with and Indoor walking track. Can get a little crowded after New Year's but usually tapers off.

★★★★★ — Chris, Feb 2017

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Where to find The Recreation Place

510 S Tibbs Rd, Dalton, GA30720

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and runner reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own or manage this track? Claim your listing — it's free.