Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center

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Family Functions

• 2nd Annual Foothills Family Swim Night – June 27, 7-9 p.m.
  A special swim time for families. Per person – Resident: $3 • Non- resident: $5 (includes hot dog and lemonade). Parents/guardians must be present. No ice chests, swim toys or floatation devices. Limited to first 350 participants. Questions? Call 623-930-4610.
• 3rd Annual World Records Day – July 25, begins 10 a.m.
  Think you’ve got what it takes to break a world record? If so, come join the fun and give it your best shot. A variety of world records waiting to be broken will be showcased. Questions? Call 623-930-4610. FREE!

Youth & Teen Happenings

• Youth Foothills 360 Summer Program
  It’s that time of year to start looking for a fun, safe place for your child to enjoy this summer. Creative Foothills staff will provide entertaining activities for your children ages 5 to 11 years old. The Foothills 360 program begins May 26, with the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sign up begins April 3. Click here to download sign up information. For more information, call Jackie at 623-930-4608.
• Start Smart
  For ages 3 to 5, a family-oriented 5-session introduction to youth sports. Parent participation is a must! Resident: $35 • Non-resident: $42. Session 1: Saturdays 9 to 10:15 a.m. beginning May 30 (Code #363265-01); Session 2: Mondays 6:45 to 8 p.m. beginning July 6 (Code #363265-02). TO SIGN UP, call 623-930-4600 or click here. For more information, call 623-930-4609.
• Fitness 4-Teens
  Parents! Sign up your 13-17 year old for this 3-week session that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-Noon. Certified staff provides hands-on experiences with interval, cardio and weight training, nutrition and more. Glendale resident: $50 • Non-resident: $65. June 8-25: #333362-01 / July 6-23: #333362-02. TO SIGN UP, call 623-930-4600 or click here. Questions? Call 623-930-4608.
• Game Time at the Rec
  Dates/times to be announced. Recreation Pass required. Kids ages 12 to 15 are invited to participate in fun, interactive and challenging games/activities including floor hockey, 3-on-3 basketball and more! For more information, call 623-930-4610.

Adults Only Programs

• Friday Night Dances – June 5, July 10, August 7, 7-9:30 p.m.
  Looking for a place to dance in a relaxed environment? Join us for our Friday Night Dances featuring music from Country Western to 50’s & 60’s and more! Questions? Call 623-930-4609. Resident: $3 • Non-resident: $5.

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

THE RECREATION CENTER

Activity 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 the Activity Room 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. Rental spaces are available for 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. All individuals must be capable of swimming 25 yards continuously to qualify for lap swimming. The diving well is not available during lap swim. Stop at the front desk for information on lap swim schedules.
  
• Rock Climbing Wall:
  Included for 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. Individuals 12 and under must have a parent or legal guardian sign a Rock Wall Waiver prior to use. Rules and procedures provided through a mandatory waiver for each climber. 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. Youth 12 and under can go to the second floor when continuously supervised by a reccreation pass holding parent or legal guardian.

• Fitness 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 an orientation session. Pass holders 15-17 may use the fitness center after the completion of an orientation session. 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 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 throughout the year. 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. Anyone under 18 years old is required to use eye protection during 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.

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