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Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center

5600 West Union Hills Drive
Glendale, Arizona 85308
623-930-4600

Recreation Center Hours:
Monday - Friday,
5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Front Desk services end 30 minutes prior to the Center closing Monday - Saturday and 15 minutes on Sunday.

The Center is closed on Easter, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. Other holiday hours will be announced and posted.

Foothills recreation and aquatics center photo

Received WESTMARC’s
2007 BEST OF THE WEST
award for outstanding contribution
to the community

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GIVE THE GIFT OF
FUN AND FITNESS
Did you know Gift Cards are available for purchase for the Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center?
They make a great gift for holidays, birthdays and other special occasions. Stop in or call 623-930-4600 for information.

Having a Party? A Meeting?
You can rent portions of this facility
.
Click here for information

RECREATION CENTER
View the Recreation Center First Floor and Second Floor renderings.
Click here for pass rates.

  • Full size gymnasium
  • 4 multi-use classrooms
  • Indoor rock climbing wall
  • 2 exercise studios
  • Turtle Club for supervised childcare
  • Activity area with games, billiards and a big screen TV
  • 2 arts and crafts classrooms
  • 5,400 sq. ft. fitness area
  • Indoor jogging, walking track
  • Lounge area with big screen TV
  • Culinary arts ‘teaching’ kitchen
  • 3 racquetball courts
  • 3000 sq. ft. multipurpose room with catering kitchen

RECREATION CENTER
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AQUATICS CENTER
Click Here for rates, times, days and programs

  • Heated, competitive lap pool
  • Lazy river
  • Aquatic playground
  • Concession area
  • Party space
  • Diving well with two diving boards
  • 2 giant slides
  • Leisure pool with zero depth entry
  • Shaded deck space

Year-round, scheduled lap swimming is included in the recreation pass privileges, but public swimming, from mid-May to Labor Day, requires a separate pass purchase. For public swimming aquatics passes are required to enter the Aquatics Center area. Daily passes are available. For aquatics programs, rates and hours CLICK HERE.  

   

ACTIVITIES ——————
CLICK HERE to download our
Autumn 2008 Activities Brochure (pdf)

Family

  • Family Turkey “Fowl” Contest
    Saturday, November 15,
    from Noon.-3 p.m.
    Participants ages 8 and up are invited to take a set of 10 basketball “fowl” shots for $1. Additional rounds may be available as time permits. Age categories include: 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade, 7th-8th grade, 9th-12th grade and adults. The winner of each category will be awarded a 12-pound frozen turkey for Thanksgiving. Make 10 out of 10 shots for your chance to win a PlayStation Portable (PSP). No pre-registration required. For additional information, contact Darren at 623-930-4610.

Adult

  • Adult Points Based Poker League
    If you’re an avid fan of poker and can’t find a place to play, or a beginner looking for a relaxed environment to learn the game – then join us for this 9-week, Monday night league starting Sept. 22. Check-in 6 p.m. Players must be age 18 or older. Questions? Call Darren at 623-930-4610. Free to the public.

Youth & Teen

  • Youth/Teen Santa’s Workshop
    Saturday, December 13,
    from 10 a.m.-Noon.
    Kids of all ages are invited to this special event where they can purchase holiday presents (everything is $1) for their friends, family or even their pets. A store will be set up with a variety of items sure to make everyone happy. Santa’s elves will be on site to wrap their selection in holiday wrapping paper. Please arrive early for best selection of items. For more information, please contact Darren at 623-930-4610.

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THE RECREATION CENTER

activity roomActivity Room:
The Activity Room is open to the public free of charge. The Activity Room includes: billiards, ping pong, video games, a big screen TV, game tables, foosball and air hockey. Youth 8 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a responsible individual 16 years of age or older. The responsible individual must stay in the Activity Room during all use. Youth 9 years of age, or older, may use this area without additional supervision.

Activities/Events:
Program offerings requiring a fee may include self-enrichment classes, workshops, special
events, sport leagues, personal training, and the Turtle Club. Some recreational offerings and special events are free of charge. The Activity Room and Lobby are also free of charge but may not be used for private parties, events or organized gatherings. Please ask staff for rental information regarding parties, events, or organized gatherings.

Recreation Center Pass Holder Privileges: Click here for pass rates
: A recreation center pass allows you to use several combined amenities for one price. A Pass Holder will have access to fitness/exercise equipment; indoor jogging/walking track; open gymnasium; basic step aerobics; 3 indoor racquetball courts; rock climbing wall, and scheduled lap swimming. NOTE: Family recreational swim is separate from a recreation pass and includes an additional fee. Anyone entering the aquatics area is considered a paying customer as they are part of the bather load of the area.

  • Lap Swim:
    The competitive pool is heated and includes scheduled hours for lap swimmers/water walkers on a year round basis. Lap swim is included as a part of a Recreation Pass Holder’s privileges. Lap lanes are designated as slow, medium or fast to accommodate all levels of swimmers. Individuals must be at least 13 years of age to participate without additional supervision. Individuals 10-12 years of age may participate when accompanied by a responsible individual at least 16 years of age. All individuals must be capable of swimming 25 yards continuously to qualify for lap swimming. Lap swimming is not open to those under 10. (The diving well is not available during lap swim). Stop at the front desk for information on lap swim schedules.
  • rock wallRock Climbing Wall:
    Included for all Recreation Pass Holders on a first come, first serve basis. Orientations are provided for all climbers during open hours. Climbers may be subject to minimum or maximum weight restrictions that are monitored by staff. Staff may require a test to assure the Auto Belay System descends properly for all climbers. Call 623-930-4600 for Rock Wall hours of operation.
  • Turtle Club Information:
    Turtle Club staff supervises children 2-9 years of age while the parent or guardian is in the facility. Maximum of 2 hours per visit. The Turtle Club is a child-care program provided to give parents an opportunity to enjoy the facility and have a safe place for their children to play. Participants with children in the Turtle Club must remain on site at all times. Staff is not responsible for giving out bottles or changing diapers. Food is not allowed in the Turtle Club. Call the Front Desk at 623-930-4600 for current Turtle Club hours.

    Turtle Club Rates (per child):
      Resident Rates Non-Resident Rates
    1 hour $2.50 $3.00
    1.5 hours $3.75 $4.50
    2 hours $5.00 $6.00

    A 10-hour or 20-hour Turtle Club Pass may be purchased. Turtle Club Passes are non-refundable. There will be a 10-minute ‘grace’ period for picking up your child(ren) before an additional ½ hour charge is assessed.

The second floor programming areas are limited to individuals 13 years of age or older
unless accompanied by a recreation pass holding parent or legal guardian.

  • fitness areaFitness Center
    The fitness center includes a variety of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, and a warm up area available to all Pass Holders 15 years of age and older. A Fitness Attendant is on duty during all hours and will assist Pass Holders with questions and orientation sessions. Teens 13-14 years of age may participate when accompanied by a recreation pass holding parent or legal guardian AFTER successful completion of a required orientation session. The pass holding parent or legal guardian must be present in the fitness center during all 13-14 year-old use. The fitness center is open during all regular facility hours, Monday-Sunday. Personal Training, Fitness Training and nutrition counseling is available for an additional fee.
  • Racquetball Courts (3): One-hour reservations
    Racquetball is included in a Recreation Pass. An individual, duo, trio or group may make one reservation per day. Reservations may be made 7 days in advance by monthly and annual pass holders. Day Pass Holders may ask for court availability as a walk-in participant only with no advance reservations. The racquetball courts may be reserved by anyone 15 years of age or older. Racquetball leagues are offered. Ask at the Front Desk for the next available league. Goggles are required for anyone under 18 years of age and available at the Fitness Desk. Individuals 13-14 years of age may play racquetball upon successful completion of an orientation session. A recreation pass holding adult must accompany youth 12 and under during all court use. For reservations call 623-930-4624.
  • Walking and Jogging Track:
    13 laps = 1 mile
    Walk or jog in climate controlled comfort. Pass Holders 13 years of age or older may use this area. Youth 12 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a responsible individual, at least 16 years of age. Walkers with strollers may use the outside lane. Sprinting, speed walking or walking side-by-side with strollers will not be allowed. Toddlers must remain in the stroller at all times. Closed-toe & heel athletic shoes, shirts, and shorts or pants are required during use. The daily track direction is designated by a sign near the entrance. Lap counters may be checked out at the Fitness Desk for tracking your laps. No shoes with wheels allowed on the track.
  • Gymnasium:
    The gymnasium is a regulation-size court including 6 individual basketball hoops. These hoops can be lowered to 8 feet for younger players. This facility provides maximum use by allowing 4 teams to play simultaneously. No dunking or hanging on the rims or netting. Also available are 2 regulation volleyball courts or 4 regulation badminton courts. Check the gym schedule for the scheduled volleyball and badminton times. Anyone 8 years of age or younger must be accompanied at all times, by a responsible individual 16 years of age or older. Participants may only wear non-marking, closed-toe athletic shoes. Shoes with wheels are not allowed on the gymnasium floor. Shoes, a shirt and shorts/pants are required at all times. No organized practices/drills or coaching allowed during open, recreation time. Open gym times are specified for recreational use only. No food (including sunflower seeds), soda, sports drinks, juice or gum allowed in the gym. Water in a sealed, plastic bottle is the only liquid allowed in the gym.


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Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center Employment Application

  • Download the two documents to apply for Temporary/Seasonal Employment (PDF): APPLICATION and SUPPLEMENT
  • CLICK HERE for information on becoming a Lifeguard
 

 

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