The Redwood Recreation Center offers a full spectrum of sports and recreation activities, as well as a computer lab with free classes. The classes range from basic to advanced levels.

Basketball is a favorite activity in the indoor gymnasium. When the gym isn't scheduled for something else, Open Gym is offered. The fitness/weight room is available to patrons who are at least 16 years old. Children under the age of 16 can take an hour-long course that provides a them with a Youth Weight Room Certificate. Use of the basketball court and weight room is inexpensive; see the website for details.

A few sports programs just for three to five year olds are available, including Rookie League Tee-Ball, First Kicks Soccer, Itty-Bitty Kickball, and Itty-Bitty Basketball. All programs are four-session instructional leagues designed to introduce the game and emphasize fundamentals in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Youth sports offerings include Jr. Jazz Basketball (runs throughout the year), Seniors League Jr. Jazz Basketball, indoor and outdoor soccer, Special Olympics soccer, tennis, NFL Flag Football, Jr. Golf, Youth Accelerated Softball, and Jr. Racquetball.

Most of Redwood Recreation Center's youth sports programs have an income based fee program for individuals and families that qualify for reduced or free lunches at school.

Online registration is available for many of the center's programs at www.activityreg.com. People can also register and check prices and availability by phone or in person at the recreation center.

Classes, and clinics at Redwood Recreation Center include scrapbooking, dance (ages 6-12), cheerleading (ages six and up), self-defense/karate (ages five to adult), arts and crafts, and open recreation (arts, crafts, games, sports, and activities for children ages 6-12). After school and summer programs are available. Some specific summer offerings include Super Summer (a summer camp featuring arts, crafts, games, sports, educational activities, and swimming), and Field Trip Frenzy .

Racquetball courts can be used for leagues and open play. Memberships are inexpensive and include unlimited play and advance reservations. Learn to Play family lessons can be arranged, as well as individual lessons.

The outdoor pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming lessons and open plunge are available all summer long. Lessons and pool admission are inexpensive. The pool can be rented for private parties. Call for more information or for pool hours. The pool can be accessed from the north parking lot.

The following sports leagues are offered: Spring and Fall Girl's Accelerated Softball, Spring and Fall Men's, Women's, and Co-ed Softball, Year-round Men's and Women's Basketball, Outdoor and Indoor Women's Soccer, and Adult Dodgeball.

Redwood Recreation Center rents rooms for birthday parties, family reunions, business meetings, and more. Birthday parties packages are inexpensive (less than $50) and include a private, decorated room for one hour, food and drinks for eight kids, a shirt for the birthday child, plates, napkins, cups, and admission to the rec center for eight children and two adults. Call for reservations.

A multi-use trail takes off across Lester Street from the parking lot and meanders through the Redwood Nature Area, connecting with the Jordan River Parkway.

The Redwood Recreation Center participates in a recycling program. Bring old ink and laser jet cartridges and cell phones to the center.

Staff members can be contacted as follows:

Jeremy Hart, Program Manager - jhart@slco.org

Tara Nichol, Program Coordinator - tnichol@slco.org

Ruth McGovern, Program Coordinator - rmcgovern@slco.org

Amelia Watts, Program Coordinator - awatts@slco.org

The Sorenson Center is a community center offering sports, arts, and educational opportunities for children and adults. An afterschool and summer program is offered to children in grades K-6. Activities in the program include swimming, arts & crafts, computers, cooking, field trips, social skills, and community service. Cost is dependent on income. A free year-round Open Recreation for elementary school children is offered Mon-Thu 6pm-8pm. Pre-teens and teens can take part in the dance program on Wednesdays. Sports programs at the center include tennis, t-ball, basketball, boxing, and Taekwondo. Sports leagues, teams, and camps are also offered, including coach pitch baseball, girls' softball, t-ball, outdoor soccer, basketball camp, flag football, pee wee sports class, soccer camp, volleyball camp, Jr. Jazz basketball, and indoor soccer; check the website for details.

The Sorenson Center also houses an IHC Neighborhood Clinic. The clinic provides healthcare to people living within the 84104 zip code area. Fees are charged on a sliding scale, and CHIP, Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurances are accepted. The clinic can be reached at 801.977.0502.

The Steiner West Pool is located in the east end of the center. Programs offered at the indoor pool include lap swimming, open plunge, diving, water aerobics, swimming lessons, Water Safety Instruction, and Lifeguard Training. Use of the pool costs $2 for adults, $1 for kids ages four to 12, and free for children ages three and under. For information, call 801.908.6231.

YouthCity offers afterschool and summer programs for children. Topics include arts, academics, cooking, technology, dance, community service, martial arts, swimming, filmmaking, yoga, comic book design, chess, and more. The afterschool and summer programs also include field trips to places like Tracy Aviary and Wasatch Community Gardens.

YouthCity also has a Youth Employment program and a Youth Government program that are available to high school students.

Programs are offered at several locations around Salt Lake City; check the website for details.

YouthCity offers afterschool and summer programs for children. Topics include arts, academics, cooking, technology, dance, community service, martial arts, swimming, filmmaking, yoga, comic book design, chess, and more. The afterschool and summer programs also include field trips to places like Tracy Aviary and Wasatch Community Gardens.

YouthCity also has a Youth Employment program and a Youth Government program that are available to high school students.

Programs are offered at several locations around Salt Lake City; check the website for details.