Recreation

RIVERDALE CITY RECREATION

COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS
Beginning January 4, 2021, the Community Center will be open from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday. There is no open play available at this time, however, a new appointment system is in place for use of the gym (see article below for details). The exercise equipment is available for use. All the Governor’s guidelines for recreation centers will be followed. This situation may change at any time. Please check the city website for updates or call us at 801-621-6084.

RECREATION PROGRAMS RESUMING
The Riverdale City Recreation Department is resuming some of their normally scheduled programs. As this is done, all precautions outlined by the State to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be followed. These precautions include the following:

Sanitize ALL EQUIPMENT before and after classes.

Participants will be assigned certain equipment during class.

Participants must acknowledge that they have not had any COVID-19 symptoms.

We will take temperatures of each participant as they arrive and log each temperature.

We will provide hand sanitizer.

Teachers will wear appropriate PPE equipment.

COMMUNITY CENTER GYM APPOINTMENTS
The Community Center has implemented a new appointment system for use of the gym. As of this writing, the following changes have been made:

The gym divider will be in place creating a west court and an east court.
Appointments will be taken for use of one of the two courts for activities such as basketball or pickleball (pickleball will not be allowed on the west court after
3:00 p.m.).
Appointments are available in 50 minute segments.
Groups making appointments are limited to no more than 10 people.
Groups do not need to be members of the same household.
Appointments can be made up to two days in advance.
There is no charge to make an appointment, however, the regular admission fees do apply.
When participants are not on the court they will be required to wear mask and social distance.
Only one appointment per person/group per day.
Appointments can be made in person at the Community Center or by calling 801-621-6084 during operating hours.

This situation may have changed or can change at any time. Please refer to the city website, www.riverdalecity.com for up to date information. You may also call or text the Community Center at 801-621-6084.

INTRAMURALS

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To register online click here.

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

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To register online click here.

COMMUNITY CENTER TEXTING SERVICE
Our Community Center has added a text message function to our phone system. The options currently available are:

Intramurals: text “intramurals” to 801-621-6084 to receive updates and information about Intramurals program.
Group Fitness: text “fitness” to 801-621-6084 to receive updates and information regarding our group fitness program.
Events: text “events” to 801-621-6084 to receive updates and information regarding our upcoming events including Live Fit activities.
Baseball/Softball: text “baseball” to 801-621-6084 to receive updates and information regarding Baseball, Softball, Coach Pitch, and T-ball.
Open Court: text “Open Court” to 801-621-6084 to receive updates and information about basketball open play.
Pickleball: text “Pickleball” to 801-621-6084 to receive updates and information about Pickleball open play.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Free online youth fitness class
https://watch.lesmillsondemand.com/born-to-move-free

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCM0C6GnrY

A list of all kinds of museum tours, zoo cams, and more.
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/

Free Online Art Classes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8&feature=emb_rel_end
https://www.drawspace.com/lessons/1525/overview/lesson-plan-topic-1-2

Free Online Yoga classes for kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhYtcadR9nw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZpkRAcgws4

Free entertainment options
https://www.cnet.com/news/free-entertainment-to-help-you-survive-coronavirus-social-distancing-april-14/

Live stream of major cities:
Paris, France
https://www.earthtv.com/en/webcam/paris-eiffel-tower/live-stream
New York, NY
https://www.earthcam.com/cams/newyork/timessquare/?cam=tsrobo1
National Parks tours
https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/parks

Sport drills
Basketball- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtJ8VGPqftQ
Baseball- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkPtSwn-tOk
Football- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzuzLXJS_1k
Soccer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ERmmge-8GM

Take a Virtual Trip to California! Click Here.

The Riverdale City Recreation Department oversees a variety of programs for the residents of Riverdale. Below is a list of current and upcoming events.

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES See Information Above
Meet our Instructors: Click Here

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY Suspended
To view the current Pickleball open play schedule please view the current edition of "Riverdale Connections" at this link or use the texting service listed above.

GAME ROOM can be reserved for families to use
The Community center is pleased to announce that we have added a new game room to the facility. The former Executive Room was an underutilized space and is now being used as a game room. The room offers foosball, air hockey, and ping pong. The game room is included with the entrance fee ($1 for residents, $2 for non-residents). To view a flyer click here.

OPEN COURT BASKETBALL Suspended
The Community Center has made a change to the afternoon and evening open court basketball time. When the courts are available, the east side of the gym will now be available for team play, while the west side will be reserved for individual players. Full court games will not be allowed during this time. To view a weekly schedule of open court availability click here.

ROY COMPLEX DISCOUNT OFFER
As a benefit to residents, the city will pay half of the cost of a discounted non-resident pass to the Roy Complex. The passes can only be purchased at the Riverdale Community Center, 4360 Parker Drive. For questions call 801-621-6084 or click here.

VISIT OUR BIKE PAGE! CLICK HERE

TENNIS COURTS INCLUDE PICKLEBALL
The tennis courts in Riverdale Park were resurfaced and now include lines for pickleball. Pickleball is a fast growing sport that is a cross between badminton and tennis. The courts are open to the public for tennis and pickleball during park hours and are available on a first come first serve basis. (Courts may be closed during the winter months.)