Our Work
Filling an Urgent Need.
In 2019 the Palo Alto Park and Recreation Commission created a Recreation Opportunities Ad Hoc Recreation to begin discussion regarding facility needs. To answer the question “what goes in a gym”, the Ad Hoc toured other gyms in the area, talked to city recreation staff about current requests for indoor space that could not be filled, and contacted indoor sports user groups about their needs.
Flexible space is critical for multiple sports and wellness programs to accommodate a variety of sports activities and recreation/fitness programs, along with the ability to store sports equipment and easily set up for multiple sports and recreation/wellness programs.
Basketball
Volleyball
Indoor Soccer
Badminton
Table Tennis
Indoor Pickleball
Gymnastics
Tai Chi
Judo
Dance
Fitness Programs
Heart Fit for Life
Weightlifting & Exercise Equipment
Community Meeting Space
Exercise Classes for All
Community Suggestions
Where will the Recreation Wellness Center be located?
Currently discussions are taking place regarding the best location for the Center, based on the criteria developed by the Ad Hoc in cooperation with the City of Palo Alto and utilizing existing available space. Criteria include city control/ownership of the land, easy access by bicycle for all especially youth, current infrastructure and lack of impediments for moving forward to achieve success.