Summer Hours of operation
Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm
Located in the heart of downtown Glendale at 5401 W. Ocotillo Drive, the Glendale Community Center is a small, vibrant neighborhood hub offering variety of free community programs. The center caters to all age groups, including youth, teens, adults, and seniors. Programs include educational, recreational, and fitness activities, aiming to enhance community engagement and well-being.
FREE Membership
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 events.
Membership includes:
- 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)
Contact Information:
Join the Glendale Community Center today and be a part of an active, engaging, and supportive community!
We want to let you know that our regular programs will be taking a break until August 2026. During this time, we’ll be focusing on our exciting Summer Camp programs! We look forward to bringing back new and engaging activities when regular programming resumes in August 2026.
Thank you for your continued support, and we hope everyone has a safe and fun summer!
Glendale Community Center Summer Program
The Glendale Community Center Drop-In Summer Program offers youth ages 6–14 a safe, fun, and engaging environment throughout the summer! Participants will enjoy age-appropriate activities including games, sports, arts & crafts, special events, and more. All activities are supervised by trained, on-site staff.
This is a non-licensed drop-in program, meaning participants may come and go at their own will.
This is a FREE program; however, registration is required for each multi-week session you plan on attending.
Program Status
OUR PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL.
We do have a waitlist available. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please register here: Catalog - Glendale AZ Parks & Recreation
Program Sessions
- Session 1: June 1 – June 26
- Session 2: June 29 – July 31
Registration Information
- April 6 at 8:00 AM – Registration opens for Glendale residents
- April 13 at 8:00 AM – Registration opens for non-Glendale residents
Registration is available on a first-registered, first-served basis due to limited facility space. Waitlists are also addressed in registration order for each session, so it is recommended to sign up for both waitlists if the program is full.
Meals & Snacks
Breakfast snacks (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM) and lunch meals (12:00 PM) will be provided daily by St. Mary’s Food Bank for all participants. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch if desired.
It is recommended that all participants bring:
- Additional snacks
- A refillable water bottle
Senior Programs:
The Glendale Community Center has partnered with the YWCA to offer Seniors in the City! This program continues throughout the summer and invites seniors to join us Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM for coffee, Lotería, exercise, karaoke, guest speakers, and much more.
Participants can also enjoy lunch served daily at noon while connecting with others through fun activities, events, and great conversations.
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!
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 2024 through May 2025, 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
Fun-Size Events (Ages 3–8)
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. Bring your friends; no skill required. Our recreation staff will guide you step by step.
- April 24th, 2026, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
- May 15th 2026, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Register Here: Teen Pizza & Paint Nights
G.O.L.D Program
The G.O.L.D. Program (Glendale’s Onsite Leadership Development Program) is designed for youth ages 15-17, creating hands-on work experience opportunities within our youth programs. G.O.L.D. members learn from experienced recreation leaders while developing life and job skills in a fun, age-appropriate environment. For more information on becoming a G.O.L.D Volunteer, please reach out to Raymond Jaimes at Rjaimes@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, Lotería, exercise, karaoke, guest speakers, and much more! Join us for lunch served at noon and appreciate good conversations, activities, and events!
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!