The 9,795 square-foot Gymnasium at Tumbleweed Recreation Center is the perfect place for a pick-up game of basketball, volleyball, badminton, pickleball, table tennis, or even a fitness class.
The gym can be divided into two halves, the East Gym and West Gym. Each half of the gym has three basketball hoops and open space to conduct a variety of games and activities.
Open Gym Programs
Drop-ins will be accepted based on availability and first come, first serve. Sessions have a maximum of 1.5 hours.
Our mission is to be a leading innovator of leisure and recreational programs and services for all guests.
This mission is carried out in an atmosphere of teamwork, professionalism, excellence, and FUN!
- Dress Code: Shirts must be worn at all times. Non-marking, athletic shoes only. No offensive clothing such as profanity or graphics of an adult-nature. Shoes with wheels are not allowed in the facility.
- No food, chewing gum or drinks, other than drinks with a secure cap, allowed in the gymnasium. Staff may throw away any food or non-secure drinks if found in the gymnasium.
- Individuals or outside organizations are not permitted to hold team practices, one on one practices/ coaching sessions, or conduct drills of any kind during open gym times. Coaching of any kind is prohibited.
- No strollers, baby carriages, bikes, skateboards, or scooters allowed in the gymnasium.
- No sitting or standing on the top-level of the bleachers while they are retracted.
- Zero drug/alcohol/tobacco tolerance. Any person under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco will be escorted off the property.
- The TRC reserves the right to suspend any customer who uses inappropriate language and/ or unsportsmanlike behavior including spitting, throwing, kicking or striking of objects in a threatening or dangerous manner or harassing behavior. Use of inappropriate language or behavior that is deemed inappropriate by TRC staff may result in an immediate suspension. Refer to the facility’s conduct and zero-tolerance policies for consequences. TRC staff has final say regarding suspensions.
- Lockers are available at no cost for customers to lock valuables in.
The City of Chandler is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Basketball Game Rules
- There will be NO full court allowed while opposite gym is in use for city functions (i.e., Zumba®, camps, drop-in sports, teen programs, birthday parties, etc.). Refunds will NOT be issued due to lack of full court availability.
- NO DUNKING or hanging on rims! One warning will be given.
- When attendance reaches room capacity, staff will implement time limits to be as fair as possible to all participants.
- It is expected for all players to abide by the universal rules of good conduct, fair play, and good sportsmanship.
- Pick-up basketball games can be played during the designated open gym basketball time.
- When others are waiting, games are played 5 on 5 and first to 11 points (Baskets count as one (1) point, three-pointers count as two (2) points).
- Winners stay and an entire new group of 5 plays next. Winners limited to three (3) games in a row.
Progressive enforcement will be used for violations of the Standards of Appropriate Behavior Policy. Consequences of misconduct may be subject to the Progressive Discipline Action Steps listed in the Community Services Department Recreation and Aquatics Behavior Management Policy and Procedures.
Refunds will NOT be issued if a customer is escorted from the property or refuses to abide by the facility rules.
The following is a list of consequences for breaking rules or policies of the TRC gymnasium.
- Verbal Warning
- Suspension for one (1) day
- Suspension for one (1) week
- Suspension for 30 days
- Suspension for six (6) months
A six (6) month suspension will be accompanied by a Trespass Notice from the Chandler Police Department. Suspensions can vary due to severity of situation. Consequences may also be skipped due to severity of the situation and are given at the discretion of staff members.
Refunds will NOT be issued if a customer is escorted from the property or refuses to abide by the facility rules.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Group Exercise Classes and Open Gym are included in TRC Passes.
- Youth Day Pass (ages 8-12): $2 resident/$3 non-resident
- Teen Day Pass (ages 13-17): $3 resident/$5 non-resident
- Adult Day Pass: $4 resident/$6 non-resident
- Active Adult Pass: $3 resident/$5 non-resident
Youth must be accompanied by an adult under the Youth Day Pass Fees.
West Gym Schedule
East Gym Schedule



