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Community Centers – The Community Recreation Division manages 24 Community Centers located throughout the city of Albuquerque. Besides the traditional recreational programs that take place at the centers, many new and innovative programs are now part of the services offered for children (from 6 through 12 years old), youth and adults at these facilities. Four Centers: Cesar Chavez, Los Duranes, Taylor Ranch and Thomas Bell, serve as a senior meal site. Select community centers are also available for various types of rentals, when available.
Gymnasiums, ceramic rooms, meeting rooms, kitchens, multipurpose activity rooms, weight/fitness rooms, pre-school rooms, and restrooms with showers are some of the components found in the centers. Outdoor amenities vary from center to center and include combinations of play equipment, athletic fields, multipurpose courts and parks.
Playground Recreation – Programs provide a quality, structured and developmentally guided recreational program for children 6 through 11 years of age. All children will be offered an opportunity to participate in a variety of recreational activities in a friendly and nurturing environment. Programs will help to facilitate social, physical and mental growth within a recreational setting. These programs are held at various elementary schools. For more information, call 767-5885 from 8 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Therapeutic Recreation – programs are offered throughout the city for persons with and without disabilities, age 6 through adult. The program offers a variety of services that may include: art, leisure education, performing arts, gross motor activities, and games. The Loma Linda Community Center was remodeled to house the administrative offices for the Therapeutic Recreation program. The Center provides fully inclusive programs for youth and adults with and without disabilities. The dates and times of programs vary according to the specific program. For more information, call 764-1525 from 8 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Facility Rental – Select Community Centers are open for rental to the general public for events such as birthdays, weddings, baby or wedding showers, and other specialized events. All events have a rental fee, deposits, insurance requirements, and City permits/licenses for different types of usage. Renters and event attendees are required by the City of Albuquerque to comply with the set rules and regulations for each event. For more information on renting a facility, call 767-5834 from 8 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday, fax 767-5863.
School Year Recreation – Before School and After School Recreation programs are offered at the Community Centers
and various elementary schools throughout the school year. The
program begins on the first day of school and continues through
the last day of school.
Winter Break and Spring Break Recreation programs – Offered
at the Community Centers and various elementary schools.
Summer Recreation– Offered every year to school age children (from 6 through 12 years old) at various Community Centers and elementary schools. This program is offered for six to eight weeks, from June to July.
Registration at each Center or program site is required. Registration will be done on a first-come-first-served basis. Once we reach our limit, any additional registration forms will be placed in a waiting list.
There is no fee to attend this program during normal hours (9:00 am to 3:00 pm from Monday to Friday). Some program sites charge a fee for the extended hours, which are from 7-9 am, and 3-6 pm.
Information on registration and summer program dates are posted in May or early June.
Summer Food Service Program - Offered at various locations throughout the City. Provides free lunches and at some sites, free breakfasts, for children 1 - 18 years of age.
Summer Job – In March, the Division hires
individuals, 16 years or older, to fill Recreation Leader or Recreation
Specialist positions during the summer months. Starting hourly wage
is $6.75 or more, depending on experience. Applicants may be required
to pass a physical examination, background investigation, TB and/or
drug test. However, passing these tests does not guarantee selection
to the position. Apply online at http://www.cabq.gov/jobs/.
Other Services/Activities Held at Some Facilities: