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Villa Parke Community Center

3.9 (13 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 7:30 pm

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Weight room is well-stocked with dumbbells, barbells, etc (ellipticals/treadmills off screen here). Locker rooms with showers are available.

One of Pasadena's best kept secrets is the high quality, affordable fitness classes offered by the city Parks and Recreation department. These are available at several convenient locations around the city including Villa Parke, Robinson Park, and Victory Park. You can read about the classes currently being offered here: https://pasadena.civicrec.com/CA/pasadena-ca/catalog At the same page, you can also buy a membership to the Villa Parke gym for $65 per 6 months (Pasadena residents age 19-49) and only $25 for ages 15-17 or 50+. Prices are higher (but still a steal) for non-residents ($50/$130 for six months). Rates are the same for the Robinson Park gym membership. The fitness class coaches are knowledgeable and encouraging for all kinds of athletes. I'm currently taking the 210 Elite fitness class, which is really fun and challenging. The class meets for one hour, twice a week for 8 weeks (only $90). In that class, we warm up then rotate through 10 stations four times. I like that the stations are different each week, so it to gives us a variety of challenges. Instruction is primarily in English, but Coach Erik is always happy to give additional tips in Spanish if preferred. Most exercises can be adapted to make them easier as you're building strength, just watch out for Coach Emiliano who loves to come around and sneakily encourage you on how to make the exercises harder :-).

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Looks can be deceiving. Villa Parke Community Center is a hidden gem for the community. Although the park may seem rough around the edges the city has really began to clean it up. This is the 3rd year my son has attended their summer camp, and he enjoys it more than any other city park camp. The facilities are well kept, air conditioned, and have many amenities such as tennis courts, pool, library, community garden. Furthermore, they offer a variety of enrichment activities from toddlers to senior ages in the community. Prices are very reasonable and some activities are free. They also have a WIC office on site, sometimes have donated food (fruits, vegetables) for the community, and host health / wellness clinics/activities. Staff is very courteous and polite as well. The only things is parking can get tricky in both the small parking lot and residential area. Tip: Tuesday's they host a Farmers Market so parking is really full in the morning. We will definitely be back next year for summer camp. Price cannot be beat and the kids enjoy swimming, cooking/nutrition class, wacky science, lego robotics, dance and amazing field trips once per week. Breakfast and lunch are also provided for summer day camp kids.

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