Make Parks and Recreation your resolution solution for fitness in 2009. We have hundreds of healthy, fun and affordable activities for you and your family to enjoy this winter. To get you started, we are offering special deals for swim, tennis, dance, fitness and golf for the months of January and February.
DANCE
2-for-1 Ballroom & Salsa classes
Dance is a great way to keep your fitness resolution…bring a friend and you'll have mutual support to keep returning for weekly classes. Learn some new steps, meet new people and have a blast!
FITNESS
First class free - Foam Roller & Hoopdance
Looking for something new to kick-start your workout? We have an entire program built around the new foamrollers you see in all the gyms and hula hooping like you've never seen before.
SWIM
One free swim at Los Baños Pool
Dive in to our heated, 50-meter pool…did you know you can burn 750 calories an hour swimming compared to under 200 calories walking for an hour?
TENNIS
First class free: Cardio Tennis
First class free any adult beginning 4-week lessons
Haven't picked up a racket since high school? Now is the perfect time to get back in the swing!
GOLF
2-for-1 individual golf lessons
Special Twilight rates for 9 holes of golf starting at 2pm
Santa Barbara Golf Club boasts a great 18-hole course with beautiful views. Take this opportunity to get on the course.
FREE PARK MAP!
Looking for a great place to hike, have a picnic, go for a walk, take your dog, or bring your kids to a playground? Pick up your free City park map at 620 Laguna Street or 100 E. Carrillo Street today. Make a commitment to visit a different park each week …there are 57 parks in the City so there are plenty of choices!
Helpful Tips to Keep Your Fitness Resolutions
- Be realistic…limit your resolutions
- Choose activities you enjoy
- Write down your goals, both short and long term
- Track your progress
- Always work towards improvement
- Do different activities on different days
- Keep your eye on the big picture
- Be persistent…it pays off
- Make exercise dates with friends
- Have fun