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Cultural Arts & Recreation Center


Franklin Cultural Arts & Recreation Center
396 Branigin Blvd. Franklin, IN 46131

HOURS:
Mon-Th: 5:30am-8pm
Fri: 5:30am-7pm
Sat: 8am-5pm
Sun: 12 noon-5pm

The Cultural Arts & Recreation Center offers 30,000 square feet of space, including an indoor walking track, basketball courts, racquetball courts, and stationary bikes.  

Our fitness center has a variety of cardiovascular equipment including a Stair Climber, punching bag, Pro-Power weight lifting equipment, treadmills, and free weights in our Fitness Center. You must be at least 14 years of age to qualify for a fitness center membership. Individuals under 18 must have a consent form signed by a parent/guardian. Fitness Center membership price includes the yearly facility membership.

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SIMPLE RULES OF THE HOUSE
  1.  All patrons must check in at the front desk. Members must scan their membership cards. Guests must pay the daily guest fee(s)
  2. Be respectful to our facility, staff and fellow patrons
  3. Profanity and fighting are not allowed. **You will be asked to leave or may be suspended
  4. The second level is for wellness walking and running. Children under 14 are not allowed
  5. Bottled beverages are permitted in the fitness room and gymnasium. All food must remain in the cafe area
  6. This is a SMOKE-FREE FACILITY. Tobacco products are not allowed in the facility or on park property
  7. All members and guests are required to wear shirts while in the CARC facility and fitness room.
  8. Franklin Parks & Recreation is NOT responsible for unattended personal property

OPEN RACQUETBALL TIMES
Two racquetball courts are located at the CARC and are FREE to members. The racquetball court reservations may be made 24 hours in advance by calling (317) 736-3689.

OPEN PICKLEBALL TIMES 
Two courts are available at the CARC on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am-11am and Thursday evenings from 5-6:30pm for $5/person.

OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL 
The CARC gymnasium is available for Open Gym Volleyball on Thursday evenings. Open Gym Volleyball times are 6:30-8:00pm. Participants must have a valid CARC membership to participate (minimum of 6 participants is required).

STROLLER TIME
The CARC walking track is open to those with strollers from 10am-2pm Monday-Saturday. Children must stay in their strollers at all times. Please watch for other walkers and joggers when on the track.