Ten community centers - open year round - offer an opportunity for you to discover the best that Citiparks has to offer. Most centers are open weekdays from 3-10 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. However, each center operates independently; therefore, operating hours, program schedules and fees vary. Call your local center and ask the staff to discuss programs that suit your interests - available at either your local center or at another center located in a different section of the City.

Are you interested in volunteering or offering ideas for new programs? Contact the director of your local center or a member of its Recreation Advisory Council. The Advisory Councils, comprised of people representing neighborhood civic, business and religious organizations, advise the staff concerning community needs and support the centers' fund-raising efforts.

Competitive Sports

• Archery (ages 10-15) - Learn special techniques and skills for target shooting, safety and archery terminology at Phillips Community Center.
• Basketball (ages 4-adults) - Community centers offer lots of playing, learning and league options for basketball lovers of all ages. Call your neighborhood community center for details. Select community centers offer the availability of "The Gun" basketball shooting machines by Shoot-A-Way.
• Basketball for Seniors - If you're a senior, call 412-422-6402 for more information about playing basketball.
• Boxing Fundamentals (all ages) - Individuals with all levels of experience are invited to the Brookline Community Center. Join the Pittsburgh Boxing Club for boxing instruction and physical conditioning. Exhibitions will be held in preparation for the Golden Gloves Tournament in March.
• Dek Hockey (ages 5-17) - At various recreation centers, dek hockey teams form each season.
• Football (ages youth-adults) - Gridiron action happens at community centers throughout the City. Flag football is organized at nearly every center.
• Soccer (ages 3-teens) - Soccer is among the best sports for all ages and co-ed play. Leagues and in-house competitions are available. Try Indoor Nerf Soccer, which is taught at many centers.
• Table Tennis (ages 12-adults) - If you're a serious table tennis player, head to a recreation center for a chance to play high-level competitions. Call your local center for more information.
• Volleyball (ages teens-adults) - Many recreation centers offer social and competitive volleyball games, including adult co-ed volleyball. Citiparks also collaborates with the Pittsburgh 3-Rivers Volleyball Club, Inc.

Activities

• Afterschool Study Halls & Tutoring (ages 6-15)- Build success through problem solving, mathematics, study skills, social studies, science and language arts assistance. Programs may include adult and teen tutors, workshops, field trips and guest speakers. Quiet study areas are provided to help youngsters complete homework assignments.
• Ceramics (ages 8-12)- Create, fire and paint ceramic pieces of general and holiday designs while an instructor teaches the basics and helps with creations.
• Dance (all ages)- A number of recreation and community enrichment centers offer dance classes, including African, modern and jazz, ballet, tap, bellydancing, country-western line dancing and folk dancing.
• Fitness, Exercise & Conditioning (ages teens-adults)- Join the low, medium and high-impact aerobic sessions, stretch exercises, tai chi, walking and stepping to music held at various community centers. Try weight training in Shape Up for Teens and Adults at most community centers.
• Games (all ages)- Try your luck at bumper pool, table tennis, chess, checkers, marbles and pool. Participate in tournaments in chess and table games. Some community centers offer computer and electronic games.
• Gym Games & Open Gym (ages 4-teens)- Kindersports - for children 4-6 years old - introduces the basics of motor development, catching, throwing, kicking a ball and running. Children 6 years and older play kickball, hockey, soccer, wiffleball, dodgeball, 3-on-3 football and other games with coaching by Citiparks staff. Open gym allows time for unstructured play at most community centers. Play equipment is available and staff work with individuals and groups to encourage good play and social skills.
• Karate (ages 5-12)- Gain confidence, increase self control and improve fitness by learning martial arts skills at the West Penn Community Center.
• Movie & Event Nights (all ages)- Bring along your friends to see the latest movies on video. All kids are welcome at these free family movie nights - complete with popcorn! Call your local community center for more information.
• Yoga (ages teens-adults)- Integrate your mind, body and spirit! Yoga's physical and mental disciplines allow you to increase strength and flexibility while reducing stress and tension.
• Youth Places Collaboratives (ages 8-18)- Jefferson, Paulson and Warrington Community Centers offer exciting afterschool programs including recreation, life skills lessons, career readiness, academic enrichment and cultural exposure and experiences. Call 412-422-6556 for details.

Special Programs

• Afterschool Feeding Program (kindergarten up to 18 years old) - Citiparks has added the Child and Adult Care Afterschool Feeding Program to its 10 Community Recreation Centers. Each site will provide a free and healthy, hot meal to school age children. The meals will be available at the centers between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Car Cruises (all ages) - Bring along the entire family for an evening of food and music-and the ultimate in cool cars-at the Brookline Memorial Park. Show off your own car and compete for trophies. Car Cruises take place in August.
• Halloween Haunted House (all ages) - The weekend before Halloween, Phillips Community Center opens its doors to celebrate Halloween in a special way!
• Line Dancing (all ages)- Soul Blast Line Dancing is an entertaining experience whether you're an experienced dancer or just a novice on the dance floor. Instructor Roland Ford incorporates R&B music in classes that begin with basic steps and finish with more advanced dances.
• Summer Trips (ages youth and teens) - Enjoy the summer by venturing outside the city! Call your local community center for details concerning field trips scheduled throughout the summer months.
• Talent Shows (ages youth-adults) - Community centers through the city help children and adults organize and present community talent shows, with proceeds benefiting their recreation centers' programs.

Community Centers