Community Centers

Glendale Community Center

5401 W. Ocotillo Drive

Glendale, AZ 85301

Hours of operation
Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM-8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

The Glendale Community Center is a small, vibrant neighborhood hub offering various free community programs. The center caters to all age groups, including youth, teens, adults, and seniors. Programs encompass educational, recreational, and fitness activities, aiming to enhance community engagement and well-being.

Membership is FREE

Become a member and enjoy access to a wide variety of classes and programs for youth, teens, adults, and seniors! By signing up, you'll receive updates on everything happening at the center, including a monthly calendar of classes and activities.

Join the Glendale Community Center today and be a part of an active, engaging, and supportive community!

Membership benefits include:

• Free access to educational, recreational, and fitness programs
• Monthly calendar of events
• Inclusive programs for all age groups
• Opportunities to connect with your community

How to Sign Up: To sign up for your free membership and start enjoying all the benefits please, click here: Catalog - Glendale AZ Parks & Recreation (rec1.com)

Youth Programs

GCC After School Program

August 2025-May 2026

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3 PM - 7 PM

Wednesday: 12:30 PM - 7 PM

The Glendale Community Center is thrilled to offer a Free, Drop-In afterschool recreation program for kindergarten through 8th grade youth for the 2024-2025 school year. This program will run from August 2025 through May 2026, Monday through Friday. Activities include daily scheduled events, crafts, homework assistance, sports, STEM activities, and more.

Landmark Elementary Bus Route #6 drops off directly at the center

Meals Provided daily by St. Mary’s Food Bank

Lego Club (Ages 7-12)

Mondays: 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Fall Session: August 11 – October 13
Lego Club encourages children to learn while having fun. It teaches creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills! There will be small group instruction by Staff. Builders will be grouped and build buddies as well as a unique building project using our Lego building kits. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.

Register Here: Lego Club         

Fun-Size Prehistoric Explorers

Saturday, September 27

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Step into a prehistoric adventure of dino crafts, dig for fossils, playing Jurassic games, and snack on dino-inspired treats. Reserve your spot today! 

Register Here: Fun-Size Prehistoric Explorers

Fun-Size Fairy Tales

Saturday, November 8 

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wishes will come true during this magical event for children who love princesses, princes and fairy tales. There will be imaginative play, themed photo setups, enchanting tales of princes and princesses, age-appropriate games, royal themed activities, crafts inspired by royalty and fairy tales. And of course, delicious snacks and treats.

Register Here: Fun Size Fairy Tales

Teen Programs

GCC Teens 
GCC Teens program is uniquely developed based on the needs and interests of the teens who come to the center. Recreational activities, guest speakers, and clubs are created to benefit the teens in the community and help them grow socially and academically, while also focusing on fun. GCC Teens Program is Monday-Friday 4:00 pm-8:00 pm, Saturdays 8:00 am-3:00 pm

Teen Pizza & Paint Nights: (Ages 12-17)
What could be more fun... and yummy? Our teen pizza and paint nights lets you unleash your artistic side with everything you need to create a masterpiece on canvas. Bing your friends; no skill required. Our recreation staff will guide you step by step.

• August 20^th 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
• September 12^th 5:00 pm-7:00pm
• October 17^th 5:00pm -7:00pm

Register Here: Teen Pizza & Paint Nights

G.O.L.D Program
The G.O.L.D. Program - Glendale's Onsite Leadership Program is about allowing young students ages 13 -15. Creating a work experience during our youth programs G.O.L.D. Members will learn and be supervised by quality leaders in the Recreation field while learning life/work skills, we will provide a fun, age-appropriate atmosphere in a variety of spaces within our facility. For more information on becoming a G.O.L.D Volunteer, please reach out to Raymond Jaimes at Rjamies@glendaleaz.com

Adult & Senior Programs

Seniors in the City
Glendale Community Center has partnered with the YWCA! Seniors are invited to the community center Monday-Friday 8:00 am-1:00 pm for coffee, loteria, exercise, karaoke, guest speakers, and much more! Join us for lunch served at noon and appreciate good conversations, activities, and events!

Sizzling Seniors BBQ
A fun filled morning of good food and great company! Enjoy delicious hot dogs fresh off the grill while mingling with friends and neighbors in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Test your skills with yard games like cornhole, connect 4 and giant Jenga or simply relax and soak up the community spirit. This event is a wonderful way to celebrate our seniors, connect with others and learn more about our programs.

• Friday, October 3^rd 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Register Here: Sizzling Seniors BBQ

All Ages & Family Events

Marvel Saturdays

Saturdays

10:00am-12:30pm
Marvel enthusiasts of all ages are welcome back to the Glendale Community Center for Marvel Movie Saturdays at 10 am! We will pick up where we left off in the chronological timeline, starting with Doctor Strange on August 16th, 2025. Join us again for new snacks and more superhero themed activities. With Marvel Movie Saturdays at GCC we create a fun, engaging, and interactive experience for any and all Marvel fans, allowing them to bond over their shared love of superheroes. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the MCU, this free program offers something for everyone to enjoy!

Register Here: Marvel Saturdays

Viva La Fiesta:
Kick off the Hispanic Heritage month with an exciting week full of delicious flavors, lively music, cultural performances, and fun games. Join us for a vibrant celebration honoring Hispanic cultures and traditions!

• September 15^th- September 19^th 10:00 am- 1:00 pm

Register Here: Viva La Fiesta

Winter Wonderland
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Feel the magic of Christmas at the Winter Wonderland event at Glendale Community Center. Come enjoy, special crafts, treats, hot coco and a free picture with Santa. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.

• Saturday, December 13^th 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Register Here: Winter Wonderland

If you have any questions or would like more information about our programs, please contact the Glendale Community Center at 623-930-4700.

You can also reach out to our team directly:
• Brittany Espinoza, Recreation Coordinator – bespinoza1@glendaleaz.com
• Raymond Jaimes, Recreation Programmer – rjaimes@glendaleaz.com
• Brittany Skaggs, Recreation Programmer – bskaggs@glendaleaz.com

We look forward to seeing you at the center!

O'Neil Recreation Center 

6448 W. Missouri Ave.

Glendale, AZ 85301

(623) 640-0893

HOURS

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday – 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday – Closed

O'Neil Recreation Center offers a variety of free community programs including Stay & Play hours for young families, Virtual Fitness classes, board & card games for adults/seniors, Afterschool and Teen programs, family weekend activities, and more! 

O’Neil Afterschool Program 
The O'Neil Recreation Center offers a free, accredited drop-in Afterschool Program for youth ages 6-14 (grades 1-8) that provides supervised recreational activities, crafts, games, sports, clubs, homework help, and special events. This is a non-licensed program. We work in partnership with the Glendale Elementary School District and follow their school release schedule. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday program hours are 3:15pm until 6:00pm. On Wednesdays, we will be open from 12:15pm until 6:00pm. 

Register for our waitlist here:  https://secure.rec1.com/AZ/glendale-az/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM2MzkzOTg= 

O'Neil Teen Program (15-17) 
MON – FRI 6:00pm-7:45pm  

The O'Neil Recreation Center offers a free, drop-in program for teens ages 15-17 that provides a safe, supervised space to hang out and also participate in recreational activities, workshops, and special events. This is a non-licensed program. 

G.O.L.D. Volunteer Program 
For teens ages 15-17, we offer the G.O.L.D. Program and the opportunity to provide hands-on work experience in a youth recreation facility. Volunteers receive work force training and develop skills such as professionalism, how to interview, and ways to become successful in their careers. 

For more information or to apply, please call the O'Neil Recreation Center at (623) 640-0893 or contact Recreation Coordinator, Aaron Crow at acrow@glendaleaz.com 

Stay & Play (Ages 2-5 w/ adult) 
MON – SAT 8am-2pm (Wednesdays 8am-12pm) 

We welcome young families to use our facility as a safe and enjoyable space for children to play. We provide toddler-friendly toys, crafts, and activities. Adult supervision is required. 

Movin’ & Groovin’ Dance Fitness (18+) 
MON – FRI 8:30am-9:30am 
Get on your feet and exercise to the beat in our virtually led fitness sessions for all skill levels. 

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Gentle Fitness (18+) 
MON – WED 10:00am-10:30am 
Exercise your mind and body with free, virtually led standing and chair exercises for all skill levels. 

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Crafty Saturdays at O'Neil 
Ages 6 & up (adult supervision required) 
Saturdays starting August 9th, 10am-12pm 
Join us every Saturday for a fun craft or art project - with free supplies provided! 
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Sip & Social at O'Neil (18+) 
Saturdays starting August 9th, 10am-12pm 
Sip & Social is an adult social program that has a rotating schedule of diverse activities. This program is for the community, and we are always taking suggestions for new social ideas. Free access to our coffee bar is included with your registration of the program. 
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Table Games at O'Neil (18+) 
MON – FRI 10:30am-12:00pm 
Join us for board games, card games, party games, strategy games, and ALL games in between! Play from our collection or bring your own. 

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Glendale Gamers 
Calling all Gamers to “level-up” at our free esports tournaments for a variety of ages! Check our flyers page to stay up to date on upcoming events. 

For more information regarding our programs or any further questions please call the O'Neil Recreation Center at (623) 640-0893 or contact Recreation Coordinator, Aaron Crow atacrow@glendaleaz.com

Rose Lane Community Center

5003 W. Marlette Ave

Glendale, AZ 85301

(623) 986-9170

Welcome to Rose Lane Community Center!
We proudly offer a variety of programs for individuals of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Our mission is to provide a fun, free, and safe environment where community members can learn, grow, and connect.

In addition to our regular programming, we also host exciting monthly events designed to bring our community together. Join us for fun and engaging gatherings such as Boys Night, Girls Night, Coffee & Treats, Mommy and Me, Casino Night, and much more. There’s always something new and exciting happening at Rose Lane!

If you're interested in attending these events, be sure to check out our monthly calendar and consider becoming a Rose Lane member to stay in the loop and enjoy all the great opportunities we offer.

Rose Lane Membership

We currently offer a FREE membership to the Rose Lane Community Center. This membership allows you to enter the center and participate in our classes and programs. Sign up to receive updates on everything happening at Rose Lane. We offer youth, teen, adult, and senior programs, and monthly calendars of classes and events are sent to members.

To Register, Please Click Here

Rose Lane Accredited After-School Program

Rose Lane Community Center will be offering a FREE, accredited drop-in after-school program for youth in K–8th grade. This registration is for the 2025–2026 school year. We offer scheduled daily activities, crafts, STEM activities, and more. This is a non-licensed program and will run from August 2025 through May 2026, Monday through Friday.

In partnership with the Glendale Elementary School District:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM

To Register, Please Click Here

Teen Program

Rose Lane Community Center will be offering a free, drop-in teen program for youth ages 15–17. This is a prevention program that provides a safe, supervised space for recreation and learning during the early evening hours. The Teen Drop-In Center includes leisure activities, academic enrichment, cultural arts, and technology.

• Program Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Meals: Daily meals will be provided by St. Mary’s Food Bank for all participants and any other youth in the community.

To Register, Please Click Here

G.O.L.D. Program

The G.O.L.D. Program (Glendale's Onsite Leadership Development) offers an opportunity for youth ages 15–17 to gain valuable work experience during our youth programs. G.O.L.D. members will learn and be supervised by experienced leaders in the recreation field while developing life and workplace skills in a fun, age-appropriate atmosphere across various facility spaces.

For more information, call the Rose Lane Community Center at (623) 986-9170 or contact Recreation Coordinator Isabelle Flores at iflores@glendaleaz.com.