ENSURING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: RECREATION & WELLNESS
The Community Gym is a hub for recreation and wellness across generations. From youth sports to adult open gyms, it builds connection through active, healthy living. Signature events like HoopFest and the Valley Games further strengthen community bonds and celebrate sports as a powerful force for belonging.
The Community Gym turned 15 this year and remains a vital community asset for fun and wellbeing!
Page 9 Basketball open gym volunteer Eddie Joe Chavez shared, “I have seen youth on the wrong path, show up at the gym and begin to make healthier changes in their lives through engaging in activities at the gym. The gym is a respite for people who come in feeling tense, dealing with hardships, and then they leave energized having figured it out on the court—leaving more clear-headed and at ease.” Everyone is welcome at the gym, each activity and sport has it’s own demographic, whether that’s basketball, pickle ball, or volleyball. Our community gym is a place for community, both young and old, where people find a sanctuary for play. There are so many stressful things out in the world, and the gym is a place for connection, a place to stop in and meet with your friends or meet new ones.
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