Burlington Recreation Center
(620) 364-8484
Adult Interest/Special Events
Member Registration begins May 26, 2026
Non-Member Registration begins May 29, 2026
4th of July
Plan to spend the July 4th holiday right here in Burlington! Enjoy a cool dip at the outdoor pool from
1:00–5:00 PM. Veterans and seniors (55+) receive FREE admission, and all other patrons get $1.00 off
regular admission. Stick around for a fireworks display at dusk at Kelley Park!
The Great Puzzle Showdown
Think you’ve got what it takes to out-puzzle the competition? Gather your team of four and join us
for a 500-piece puzzle challenge where speed and strategy matter. Snacks and drinks are welcome, so
come ready to relax, laugh, and compete. First place takes home bragging rights and a prize—and
every team keeps their puzzle!
Wednesday, July 8th, Deadline to sign up is Monday, June 22nd.
6:00pm-8:30pm (competition will START at 6:30pm so plan to get here by 6:00)
BRC Lobby/Conference Room
$30/team (includes one large pizza provided per team)
Movie Mondays
Join us every Monday for a wholesome, feel-good movie at 1:30 PM! Popcorn and water are included—
we’d love to have you join us. Have a movie recommendation? We’d love to hear it!
Free
Mondays at 1:30 pm
Tuesday Cards
Join us every Tuesday at 1:00 PM for a few games of cards and great conversation! Come in and enjoy a
relaxing afternoon—we’d love to have you.
Free
Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
Family Game Night
Roll, Play, Connect
Bring the whole family and join us for a relaxed evening of games, laughter, and community fun! Families are invited to bring a favorite board game from home or jump right in with a variety of games available at the Recreation Center. Whether you enjoy classic favorites,strategy games, or quick card games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy together.
This is a free, drop-in event designed for all ages—no registration required. Feel free to bring along your favorite snacks and drinks to share with your group as you play. It’s a great way to meet other families,unplug from screens, and spend quality time together.
Wednesday, July 29th—6pm-8pm in the BRC Lobby
Burlington • New Strawn City-Wide Garage Sale
Extensive advertising is done for this huge sale, so PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! Your $5 fee helps defray
advertising costs and ensures your individual sale is included on the main garage sale map for all to see.
Plan NOW to be part of one of Burlington’s busiest days!
Saturday, August 1
$5.00
DEADLINE: Monday, July 20 at 5 pm
OK KIDS, September 11-13, 2026
How about some great outdoor family fun right here in your backyard? Mark your calendar for the annual OK Kids event! Watch for a detailed itinerary of activities
coming soon. A wide variety of outdoor fun is being planned, including camping, fishing, archery, air rifle, trap shooting, canoeing, ropes challenge, campfire activities, and MORE! Check out the OK Kids website at www.okkidscc.com for updates and information.
OK KIDS 5K & Mile Fun Run
Join us for our 2nd Annual OK KIDS 5k & Mile Fun Run to kick off the weekend. You can register in
person at BRC. An online registration link will be available soon. Day of registration begins at 7:00am
at Jones Park across from the community building.
Saturday, September 12
Races will begin at 7:30am
FREE event & part of the Coffey County
Wellness Circuit.
Early Registration is appreciated!
Saturday, August 8
$30 Individual | $60 Team
Includes t-shirt if registered by July 24
Ages 14+
8th Annual BRC Triathlon
Be sure to mark Saturday, August 8 on your calendar! Swim, bike, and run as an individual,
or grab two friends and enter the team triathlon. Coffey County Circuit participants can earn 3
points by entering an individual triathlon. Team participants earn 1 point.
Registration begins at 7:30 AM.
Saturday, August 8
$30 Individual | $60 Team
Includes t-shirt if registered by July 24Ages 14+
*TEAM DIVISION: 3 members—each completes one segment of the race
*Event may be postponed/canceled due to severe weather. NO REFUNDS
*Approved helmets required for all bikers
*Ages 14+ only
XTREME DIVISION • 8:00 AM
500m Swim • 12 Mile Bike • 3.2 Mile Run
FUN DIVISION • 8:30 AM
300m Swim • 6 Mile Bike • 3.2 Mile Run
TEAM DIVISION • 9:00 AM
400m Swim • 8 Mile Bike • 3.2 Mile Run
2026 Fitness Challenge
Keep your fitness promise this year! Walk, run, swim, bike, lift—or do any combination that works
for you. The goal is simple: move your body with intention. We’re here to encourage you every step
of the way. Stay accountable, stay focused, and stay consistent with the BRC Fitness Challenge! Check
out the Fitness Challenge handout (at the front desk), follow the simple steps, and get started
today. Let’s do this!
Steps to the Fitness Challenge
* Must have an active BRC Membership to participate
* Select your point level fitness goal from the chart at the bottom of this page
* Earn points with any physical activity—walk, run, swim, bike, lift, and more. Just follow the
points sheet to track your progress toward your goal!
* Track your points each time you exercise. (Refer to the BRC Fitness Challenge Points
Equivalency Sheet to tally the points for the activity you have completed)
* You can earn 5 bonus points a day if you complete your workout at the Rec Center
* Turn in Fitness Challenge Worksheet daily, weekly or monthly. Totals are tallied and
posted monthly.
* BRC Fitness Challenge will have a prize for all who meet their goal.
Points are charted from January 1 through December 31
2026 FITNESS GOALS
Beginner: 1,000 points
Intermediate: 1,200 points
Advanced: 1,400 points