The City of Alhambra Community Services Department offers a wide variety of leisure service programs and activities to suit a variety of interests, ages, cultures and abilities. For more information, see the City of Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide.     

Alhambra Community
Services Department

Alhambra Municipal Golf Course

Senior Programs 
& Activities

After-School
Playground
Sites
 
Recreation Svcs.
Division Office
626-570-5081

After-School Playground Sites:

1. Baldwin School, 900 S. Almansor St.
2. Emery Park School, 2821 W. Commonwealth Ave.
3. Fremont School, 2001 Elm St.
4. Garfield Schol, 110 W. McLean St.
5. Granada School, 100 S. Granada Ave.
6. Marguerita School, 1603 S. Marguerita Ave.
7. Northrup School, 409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
8. Park School, 301 N. Marengo Ave.
9. Ramona School, 509 W. Norwood Pl

The Alhambra After-School Playground program enables participants to take part in team & individual sports, and alternative activities (arts & crafts, table game tournaments, four square, kickball, and other games). Participants can come and go without restriction.  In case of rain, sites may be closed.  

Badminton 
Recreation Office
626- 570-5081

Free "open play" badminton, for persons of all ages, is offered at the Almansor Park Gym. Players must bring their own rackets and birdies. See the City of Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for hours of play. Interested players can also join the Southern California Badminton Association-Alhambra: Contact: Daisy Sugiman, President (310) 398-6837.

Youth Baseball League
Recreation Office
626- 570-5081

For boys and girls, 7-16 years of age. Emphasis on enhancing baseball skills and knowledge of game fundamentals, motor skills and situations.  All games are played at Almansor Park and Granada Park. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Youth Basketball League 
Recreation Office
626- 570-5081

Students, in grades 3-8, learn the basics of speed, agility, strategy and sportsmanship. Practice takes place at the After-School Playground Sites during the After-School Program time. Games are played at Almansor Park. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Teen Basketball League
Recreation Office
626- 570-5081

Teen league play for grades 9-12, begins in March on Friday evenings. Fee includes officiating, and individual/team awards will be presented for 1st and 2nd place finishers.  See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Adult Basketball League
Recreation Office
626- 570-5081

Teams include those with no height limit and one with a 6'2" under height limit. All games are played at the Almansor Park Gymnasium. Individual and team awards are presented for 1st and 2nd place finishers. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Cheerleading 
Community Svcs Office
626-570-5044

For participants, in grades 3-8, provides basic cheerleading skills, including rhythm, choreography, showmanship, team cooperation and cheers. Practice is held weekdays at an "After School" site. Participants cheer at City of Alhambra Flag Football games held at Almansor Park. Cheerleading clinics are also held. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Dance 
Community Svcs Office
626-570-5044

Various classes for age groups. Classes include ballet, tap, Folklorico, Flamenco, Line Dance, Hawaiian / Polynesian / Tahitian / Hula, Middle Eastern, as well as jazz and hip hop movements. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Drill Team 
Community Svcs Office
626-570-5044

Teaches students the basics of participating on a drill team, including performing drills to music, choreography, showmanship, and team cooperation. Concludes with the All-City Drill Team Championships. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Flag Football 
Community Svcs Office
626- 570-5081

Teaches speed, agility, strategy, teamwork, sportsmanship and participation. Practice takes place at the After-School Playground Site, weekdays during the regular After-School Program time. League games and playoffs take place at Granada Park and other locations. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Free Play Gymnasium Sites
Recreation Office
626- 570-5081

1. Almansor Park Gym
   800 S. Almansor St., 626-570-5052
2. Granada Gym
   2000 W. Hellman Ave.
   626-570-5092 

Free play activities at the Almansor Park Gym include Adult Volleyball Leagues, Adult Basketball Leagues, Table Tennis, Open Play Badminton, Open Play Volleyball and Open Play Teen Basketball. Activities at the Granada Park Gym include Table Tennis. The schedule at the gym may change due to facility rentals and special events. For specific scheduling of activities, view the City of Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide.

Youth Gymnastics 
Community Svcs Office
626-570-5044

Teaches muscle development, coordination and overall motor skills, as well as discipline, skill, concentration, imagination and self-confidence. Increases strength through proper body balance, coordination and flexibility. Classes available for ages as young as 3 years old through a special collaboration between the City of Alhambra and Payke Gymnastics Academy. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Health & Fitness Classes
Community Svcs Office
626-570-5044

Classes in stretching and toning, rope jumping, as well as learning yoga and Tai Chi, which improves inner strength and balance, releases tension and improves circulation. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Horseshoes 
Recreation Office
626- 570-5081

Lighted horseshoe pits are located adjacent to the gym at Almansor Park for participants of all ages. There is no fee for this open-play activity, however, you must provide your own horseshoes. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Lawn Bowling 
Recreation Office
626- 570-5081

The Alhambra Lawn Bowling Club plays on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. The greens are located adjacent to the gym at Almansor Park. All interested persons are invited to join the club. Instruction classes are available for a minimal fee. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Martial Arts 
Community Svcs Office
626-570-5044

Classes include: Kung Fu (ages 8+), Nippon Kempo Karate, and self-defense and safety awareness training. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Table Tennis 
Recreation Office
626- 570-5081

Table tennis is an "open-play" activity offered at the Almansor Park Gym Activity Room. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information.

Tennis 
Community Svcs Office
626-570-5044

Beginning to advanced tennis instruction for all age groups, including very young children (Pee Wee Tennis). A tennis league is available for young players who wish to engage in league competition.See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information.

Youth Volleyball
Recreation Office
626- 570-5081 

Instruction in volleyball techniques such as setting, serving and spiking. Practice times are arranged at the After-School Playground Site during the After-School Program time. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information.

Adult Volleyball 
Recreation Office
626- 570-5081 

Adult co-ed volleyball activities are divided into divisions and are played at the Almansor Park Gym. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information.

Volleyball 
Recreation Office
626- 570-5081 

Open-play volleyball is available in the evening on weekdays and weekends. See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information.

Co-sponsored by the City of Alhambra and Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, this is an excellent exercise program that provides a good way to make new friends and chance to appreciate the outdoors. Group meets at Almansor Park at the walking track on Mondays/Wednesdays at 8 a.m. Annual $5 fee includes a T-shirt, membership card and incentive prizes.  See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information. 

Classes are offered in Hatha Yoga and Tai Chi.  See the Alhambra Leisure Activities Guide for more information.

 Other Recreational Sites in Alhambra

West San Gabriel YMCA  

401 E. Corto St., Alhambra, CA 91801
626-576-0226
Facility offers programs for all ages, including aquatics, basketball, Camp Ta Ta Pochon, Day Camp, Youth Health & Fitness, and Adult Health & Wellness programs. 

401 E. Corto St.
Alhambra, CA 91801 
626-576-0226
 
The YMCA offers Family Swim program, Adult Recreational Swimming, Aquacize, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program, Watercise, Swim Team and Group Lessons.
For more information, click here.

Vladimir Pavlov
"Tot to Twelve Sports"
626-799-6567  

- American Little League of Alhambra: (626) 576-8914
- East Alhambra Little League - (626) 551-2066;
   Email: eallbb@yahoo.com; Web: www.eallbb.com  
- Junior/Senior Baseball League: (626) 551-2066 

1400 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91801
626-289-5168