WELCOME TO

J.W. Hayden
Recreation Centre

About Us

The Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Centre is a privately endowed, non-profit, corporation. Established in 1937, the purpose of the corporation is “To establish a place of meeting of the youth of Lexington for their moral, mental, and social improvement and development and in general to do all things which may promote directly or indirectly their intellectual, social, and physical welfare.”

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Our Programs

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Children's Programs

From after-school activities to summer camps, we provide a safe and fun environment for children to learn and grow.

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Adult Programs

Whether you're looking to stay active, learn a new skill, or connect with others, our adult programs offer something for everyone.

Memberships

We offer various membership plans to suit different needs and budgets. 

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Our Facilities

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Aquatics Center

Featuring a 25-yard, 5-lane indoor pool, we offer swim lessons, lap swimming, and aquatic fitness classes.

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Weight Room

Equipped with modern cardio and strength-training equipment to help you achieve your fitness goals.

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Gymnasium

A versatile space for basketball and other indoor sports.

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Ice Skating Facility

Home to a full-sized indoor ice rink, open seasonally for recreational skating and  figure skating.

What Our Customers Say

Awesome place with amazing kids & staff. Made many friends there.

Jaden Leung

This is an incredible recreational complex that has everything, including an indoor swimming pool & an indoor ice skating rink. Only open to Lexington residents, what amazing community resource.

Robert Cohen

Nice warm ice skating rink perfect for hockey and figure skating. Always clean and well maintained with one rink a many warm locker and warming rooms. They also offer free skates some days where you can show up, and skate around the ice!

Kyle Taylor

The building had nice Architecture, the staff was very nice, and it was laid out very well. I will definitely come back here for swimming, table tennis, and basketball at the gym.

Vikram Anantha

Great place for a swim meet!

Brent Siniawski

Awesome place with amazing kids & staff. Made many friends there.

Jaden Leung

This is an incredible recreational complex that has everything, including an indoor swimming pool & an indoor ice skating rink. Only open to Lexington residents, what amazing community resource.

Robert Cohen

Ready to Get Involved?

Join the Hayden community and discover programs for every age and interest.

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Ice Facility

10 Lincoln Street

Lexington, MA 02421

(781) 862-5575