Recreation

RIVERDALE CITY RECREATION

The Community Center is now open for limited functions. The Community Center is open from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday. The exercise equipment will be available for limited use. The gym and game room will be available to family groups which can be reserved for 45 minute time slots. There will be no open play basketball or pickleball at this time. All the Governor’s guidelines for recreation centers will be followed. in-person recreation programs continue to be suspended at this time. For questions call us at 801-621-6084.

Community Center Open

ARCHERY CLASS

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To register online click here.

PAINTING CLASS TO BE HELD
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To register online click here. (register under Eduactional Classes)

INTRAMURALS
As of this writing, we are planning on offering outdoor Intramurals. Our activity will be Ultimate Frisbee and Flag Football. Registration begins August 19th. Cost is $5 for residents and $10 non-residents. Please visit the city website, www.riverdalecity.com, for details and registration. For questions please call 801-621-6084.

To register online beginning August 19th click here.

FREE ACTIVITY
Looking for something to do. We have a free activity. We will hand out craft kits at the Community Center with no contact pick up. Join our text group or join the Riverdale Community Center Facebook group for dates and times.

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 Suspended
Meet our Instructors: Click Here

SWIM DATES FOR 2020 Cancelled
For information on the summer 2020 free swim days 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.)