West Side Recreation & Park District
creating memories and providing quality recreation opportunities in the Taft area since 1947

Recreation Center
Recreation Center
500 Cascade Place, Bldg D, Taft
661-765-6677







Weight Room
The Recreation Center includes a 1,700 sq-ft weight room with free weights, kettle balls, dumb bells, recumbent bikes, treadmill, eliptical machines, curl bars/weights, chest press, extreme runners, extreme jump, ab rollers, leg press and more.  A trainer is on-site at various times throughout the day and available for questions and advice. 
Children 14 and under
must be accompanied by an adult.

Weight Room Hours
Monday - Saturday, 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Weight Room Daily Fees
$5 - Adults, students/youth (no ID)
$3 - Students/youth with ID





Gymnasium
The Recreation Center Gymnasium will be the home to many activities and will be available for drop-in use 7-days per week.  Drop-in activities are included in the cost of admission.  Activities/Programs include Open Gym, Ping-Pong, Indoor Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Indoor Football, 3-on-3 Basketball, Volleyball, Dodgeball, Batting Cage, Badminton, Ultimate Frisbee and Midnight Gym.  
   

Gymnasium Hours
Monday - Thursday, 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday - Saturday, 5:00 am - 12:00 am
Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Gymnasium Daily Fees
$3 - Adults, students/youth (no ID)
$2 - Students/youth with ID






Memberships - Weight Room/Gymnasium
Individual and family memberships are available!  Membership includes use of the weight room and/or gymnasium.  Bowling fees/use of the bowling alley is not included.  
Click here for an information flyer, including hours and prices.
Please note:  members 14 years and younger are not allowed in the weight room without an adult.

Individual Membership Fees
$30 - Monthly  (month-to-month; starts the day membership is purchased/renewed)
$150 - 6 Months
$240 - 1 Year

Family Membership Fees
$30 - Monthly, 1st person
$15* - Monthly, each additional person

$150 - 6 months, 1st person
$75* - 6 months, each additional person

$240 - 1 year, 1st person
$120* - 1 year, each additional person

*additional members must be immediate family, living within the same household.  To take advantage of the family discount pricing, additional members must be purchased at the same time as the 1st person membership.



Bowling Alley
The Recreation Center includes a Bowling Alley with four lanes.  Shoe and ball rental is included in the price to bowl.  During September, the Bowling Alley is open for Open Bowl, Fun Friday Bowling, Glo (cosmic) Bowl and Party Rentals.     


Bowling Alley Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 am
Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Fees per Game
$5 - Adult  (15 years+)
$3 - Child  (3-14 years)
*maximum 6 people per lane
Shoe Rental - $2 per person

Fees per Hour
$10 - First Person
$5 - Each additional adult  (15 years+)
$3 - Each additional child  (3-14 years)
*maximum 6 people per lane
Shoe Rental - $2 per person


Tiny Tot & Instructional P.E.
What a great way for your little one to burn off some
energy before nap time!  This is an open gym session
designed exclusively for little ones.  Enjoy this fun-filled
parent & me multi-sport/physical activity time with your
child by tumbling on mats, shooting baskets, catching
footballs, kicking soccer balls, running obstacle courses
and other fun activities.  A t-shirt is included in the price
of monthly memberships.  This program operates year-round...
new students are welcome at any time!
When:  Monday - Friday
Ages 2-3 (Tiny Tot):  11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages 4-6 (Instructional):  12:30-1:30 p.m.
Place:  Recreation Center Gymnasium
Fee:  $3 per child, per day  or  $25 per month 



Basketball & Volleyball Mini Leagues
Mini leagues are for ages 14 and older and are
held at the Recreation Center.  Each team plays
one night per week, 2 games per night. 
The leagues run for 4 weeks.  Each team must
have a minimum of 5 players and a maximum
of 7 players per roster.  New leagues are starting
regularly! 
Leagues:
**Basketball -
Wednesday Nights
**Volleyball - Thursday Nights
Place:  Recreation Center Gymnasium
Fees:  $50 per team (plus nightly official fee)


Fitness Buddies Kids Club
Getting to the gym can be difficult when you have kids.  We make it easier for you to focus on your workouts.  Bring your little ones to our Fitness Buddies Kids Club!  Get the exercise you need - and some well-deserved "me" time.  We'll focus on your kids in a safe and supervised environment that includes games, toys, movies, seasonal activities, coloring and the chance to play with new friends. 
Who:  Ages 18 months to 8 years
When:  
     * Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:00 p.m.  (18mos-4yrs)
     * Monday-Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.  (2-8yrs)
Place:  Recreation Center
Drop-In Fees (per child):  
      $5 - members
      $10 - non-members
      $2 - each additional child
(same household)
Monthly Fees (per child):
      $20 - members
      $25 - non-members
      $30 - family plan (up to 4 children in same household)


Fitness Camp
Whether you want to hold strong to your resolutions,
get ready for that beach body or just want to be
healthier and more fit, come to Fitness Camp and get
started on a healthier life.  Trainers Christian Ramirez,
Andrew LeClair and Andrew Matthews will lead the
Camp, ensuring that you have a safe and effectively
fun workout.  Registration is underway now at the
Recreation Center.
Who:  Ages 16 and older
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday Mornings
Time: 6:00-7:00 a.m.
Session: March 5 - April 27, 2012
Place: Recreation Center
Fees (per person): 
     $10 - daily
     $60 - 1 month   **registration deadlines - February 29 and March 30
     $100 - 2 months   **
registration deadline - February 29 





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