Programs

Youth Open Gym                                  
Daily                                               
3:30pm-6:30 pm

Adult Open Gym                                
Wednesdays                                      
5:00pm-7:00 pm

Residents and guest are welcome to participate in a variety of recess activities or simply free play in the gymnasium. It’s first come first serve on the basketball courts. No personalized training sessions, team practices or league play during this time. 

Senior Fitness Class
($4.00)                  
Tuesdays & Thursdays                 
9:15am – 10:15am

Exercising with a chair has never been so much fun. Improve balance, strength, flexibility, and overall health at any age.

Line Dance                
($4.00)                  
Thursdays                                    
10:30 am -12:00 pm

All ages, genders shapes and sizes are welcome.

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)    
Mondays                                      
6:45pm- 8:00pm

TOPS is a weight loss support group that doesn’t promote one specific diet plan. Instead, its purpose is to encourage members to seek the advice of their physicians to obtain a diet tailored specifically to their physical needs. TOPS discourages fad diets, weight loss pills and fast weight loss plans and instead encourages a balanced diet that includes a regular exercise regimen.

Morning Walking Class                        
Mondays and Wednesdays             
9:00 am – 11:00 am

Grab some fresh air with neighbors and get in some healthy steps
Weather permitting*  

Fitness Center                                        
Monday-Friday                              
9:15 -7:00 pm

District Heights adults 18-54, the fee is $25 for 3 months. For non-District Heights adults 18-54, the fee is $50 for 3 months. For Seniors 55 years or older, the membership is free (City residents only).

Teen Workout Hours:              
Monday-Friday                             
4:00pm -6:00pm

Must be ages 13 to 18 and have a parent/guardian complete and sign registration form. 

All participants must complete an equipment orientation with a recreation department staff before membership access can be approved.

Private Workout Space                        
Monday-Friday                             
9:15am -7:00pm

Schedule your next workout with us. Reservations go fast. Private workout times are for up to 50 minutes and can be used for one-on-one personal training sessions. Workout space contains a recumbent bike, row, dumbbells, and workout bench.   

Financial Literacy for Youth:                               
Virtual classes

Piggy Bank Pioneers (ages 4-7)
Kids have fun learning financial concepts through interactive games and activities.

Mini Money Managers (ages 8-12)
Children learn basics about money, savings, needs vs wants.

Economically Empowered Teens (ages 13-17)
Youth learn basic ideas and strategies about how to use debt as an advantage for building wealth and more

Fall and Spring Fun Field Activities       
Mondays  and Wednesdays            
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Intramural style coed sports and fitness activities for kids ages 8 – 17.

Please contact the Recreation, Parks and Culture Department to register or obtain complete details about our programs and classes at (301) 336-5633.

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