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
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!
For more information regarding our programs, please call the O'Neil Recreation Center at (623) 640-0893 or contact Recreation Coordinator, Aaron Crow at acrow@glendaleaz.com
Special Programs
Lunar New Year Celebration
SAT February 14, 10am-1pm
All ages
We invite the whole family to celebrate the Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse. Participants will enjoy traditional crafts, games, snacks, and more!
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Glendale Gamers: Power-Up Party
SAT March 7, 10am-1pm
All ages
Get ready to take your excitement to the next level with a fun-filled day of video game-themed activities for the whole family!
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The Rec Games
SAT March 28, 9am-10:30am
Ages 10+ (youth and adult brackets)
Compete as you would in your favorite elimination game shows! Participants engage in classic playground games (such as Red Light, Green Light) where only the top players advance each round. By the end of the five mystery games, only one will remain and win!
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National Board Game Day
SAT April 11, 10am-2pm
All ages
Take a break from the screen and roll some dice with us for National Board Game Day! We invite the whole family to play classic games, learn some new ones, and maybe even win some prizes. The more you play - the more chances you get! Borrow a game from our library or bring your favorites from home.
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Glendale Gamers: Retro Rumble
SAT April 25, 11am-1pm
Ages 10+ (youth and adult brackets)
Calling gamers of all generations to compete for the highest scores in a mystery lineup of retro video games!
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Star Wars Family Day
SAT May 2, 10am-1pm
All ages
Set your coordinates to the Glendale galaxy for free Star Wars themed activities, snacks, watch parties, crafts, and more - Costumes are encouraged!
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Spring Break Youth Program
M-F March 16-20, 7am-6pm
Ages 6-14
Glendale Community Center, Rose Lane Community Center, O'Neil Recreation Center
The City of Glendale offers a free Spring Break day program for youth ages 6-14 that provides supervised recreational activities, crafts, games, sports, and special events. This is a Non-Licensed program and takes place during the GESD's Spring Break week. Program includes daily breakfast snacks and lunch meals provided by St. Mary's Food Bank.
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Regular Programming
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.
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G.O.L.D. Teen Volunteer Program
Ages 15-17
The G.O.L.D. Teen Volunteer Program (Glendale’s Onsite Leadership Development program) offers students work experience, learning and receiving supervision from experienced leaders in the recreation field. Volunteers can develop life skills in a fun, age-appropriate atmosphere within our facilities. To learn more and apply, contact your local community center.
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.
English Conversation Classes (18+)
MON – WED, morning and evening options available.
Learn and expand on your speaking skills in this English language class. Class focus will be on listening and conversational skills.
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Dance Fitness (18+)
MON – FRI 8:30am-9:30am & 6:30pm-7:30pm
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-10:45am
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
All ages (adult supervision required)
Saturdays, 10am-12pm
Join us every Saturday for a fun craft or art project - with free supplies provided!
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Glendale Gamers
Calling all Gamers to “level-up” at our free esports tournaments for a variety of ages!
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