4040 N. 14th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 | Phone: (602) 534-6570 | Fax: (602) 534-0573


Kids enjoying Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center

 

Hours of Operation
Mon - Thur 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed Sundays and holidays


Learn about the
Recreation Membership Program

The Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center is a 13,000 square-foot, multi-generational facility. This architecturally distinctive structure opened on Aug. 8, 1998. The Center’s professional recreation staff programs a variety of educational, recreational and social programs for people of all ages. The Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center offers something for the entire family.



The teen game room provide an array of activities
in a fun safe environment


Mr. Leland Morse was instrumental in the planning
of the Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center
   

Amenities

The facility has various amenities, including a gymnasium, a game room, classrooms, and a kitchen. The full-size gymnasium has open gym periods so participants may enjoy a variety of activities. It also houses youth and teen basketball programs and a walking club that meets Monday through Friday. The reception area and game room provide an array of activities, including chess, Ping-Pong, fooseball, TV/VCR, video and board games (Wii).

People enjoying Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center

Gymnasium: Variety of activities, such as: basketball, floor hockey, walking club (17 laps equals 1 mile)

Game Room: billiards, foosball, TV/VCR, video games, board games

Classroom: classroom can accommodate 30 people theater style or 15 people classroom style. One room with tile floor and easy access to the kitchen is used as a food-serving area, cooking and arts/crafts classes

Kitchen: a full-size kitchen with amenities. (Not a commercial kitchen)

 

Facility Rental

 
The Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center offers a single classroom for meetings, classes, parties and other social gatherings. Space can accommodate 15 individuals classroom style and 30 theater style. The gymnasium can be reserved for meetings, parties, social gatherings and sporting events. Space can accommodate 250 people. Please contact the Center at (602) 534-6570 for availability and rental information.

Programs

Boy enjoying Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center

New! Register on-line for all programs If you have not already received your ID and Password, you will need to set up your account first at "My Account", then choose "Apply for New Account" and follow the instructions. If you already have your account set up, go to "Activities", and Click on the "Activity or Keyword Search " link, click on the "Location" down arrow, choose Longview Rec. Center and hit enter. Scroll down to the programs listing. Click on details for more.

Special Interest Classes:
Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center strives to provide a variety of educational and recreational classes at minimal or no cost. Classes are designed for all ages and are offered throughout the year during four, eight-week sessions. Some examples of our most popular classes include after school program, basketball, karate, dance and arts and crafts for youth and teen as well as karate, Lunchtime Basketball and walking club for adults.


Teen Volunteers/Teen Time: offers teens 13-17 years old a variety of activities, including sports, games, movie nights, music, dances, fundraisers, food, fun and more. Teen Time is popular because teens plan their own activities and recruit additional participants themselves. The program is free.
Walking Club:
A a free introduction to exercise for adult’s aged 18 and up. Participants can enjoy walking in a safe, cool and comfortable gymnasium as an alternative to walking on the busy streets.



Summer Spectacular:
This program is offered exclusively in the summertime and is designed specifically for youths, 6-12 years old. Summer Spectacular blends art, a variety of sports activities, and guest speakers, and concentrates on fundamentals, fun, cooperation and physical fitness and cooperative games to emphasize creativity and development. Program is operated Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. Please contact Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center at (602) 534-6570 for specific time, dates, and availability of our programs.


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Sports Leagues

Youth & Teen Basketball Leagues: youth basketball programs are offered four times per year. Each session is eight weeks long. The league fee covers jerseys, player awards, referees and end of season banquet. Please contact the Center at (602) 534-6570 for league dates and times. On-line registration for youth basketball
This program is a co-ed basketball league for youth ages 7-15. Participants will meet twice a week with their team, once for practice and a second time for their game. This league emphasizes participation, fun and sportsmanship.

Ages 7-9: $50 (fee includes: jersey, award, referee and banquet)

Ages 10-12 $55 (fee includes: jersey, award, referees and banquet)

Ages 13-15: $55 (fee includes: jersey, award, referees and banquet)

Register on-line or

Walk-in registration is accepted at:
Longview Neighborhood  Recreation Center only from:
9:30 A.M. – 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
9:30 A.M. – 5:30 p.m. Friday
10:30 A.M. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday

For more information please call 602-534-6570.

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Open Gym Schedule

Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center offers a variety of activities in the gymnasium such as men’s and women’s basketball, walking club, volleyball, and summer programs for youth. Please contact Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center at (602) 534-6570 for the most current schedule.

Annual Special Events

  • October - “Halloween Carnival” a safe and fun carnival for the entire community
  • November - "Day of Thanks" enjoy a turkey dinner and socialize with the Longview community  
  • December - “Holiday Dinner” Bring the family and have a meal with the Longview family

Call (602) 534-6570 for additional information.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are opportunities to volunteer for both teenagers (13-17) and adults 18 and older.
Volunteers work with Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center staff to enhance programs and add to participant satisfaction. The Center needs volunteers for the front desk, coaching youth and teen basketball teams, special-interest classes, special events and other activities. Call (602) 534-6570 for additional information.

Donations

If you would like to donate money or items, please call 603-534-6570.Items needed: Children’s Books, Coloring Books, Snacks-Packages, Color Paper, Copy Paper, Arts Supplies, Sport Equipment, Wii Games, Children’s DVD’s (Rated G or PG), Pencils, Pens.
Instructors Needed

The Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center is looking for Instructors to teach classes such as Gymnastics, Dance, Toddler, CPR & First Aid, and more.  Please submit your resume, instructor application, and a description of the course you are interested in teaching with an accompanying curriculum.  For more information, please call 602-534-6570.

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Last Modified on 05/01/2009 13:31:59