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Recreation Programs and Facilities

Newark Recreation and Community Services is committed to offering fun, healthy activities and encouraging healthful living for our community, from preschool to seniors. To view a description of our many exciting classes and programs, or to register for recreation programs and activities, see our Activities Guide. Effective May 1st, 2008, we are no longer able to take registrations over the phone. Registrations can be done during limited hours at any of our centers (below), online, by mail, or by fax.


The Silliman Activity Center phone (510) 578-4400
offers a variety of entertainment for all ages (entrance fees):

The Silliman Family Aquatic Center (510) 578-4620 . Pool Features and information:


**SPECIAL** - 5 Year Anniversary Friday Night Special Events through Sept.
**June Calendar**
** July Calendar**

  • 45'x75' Activity Pool with zero depth entry and water play structure
  • 25 yard 4 Lane Lap Pool with depth of 42" at the end and 54" at the center
  • 245' Lazy River complete with inner tubes to ride on
  • 15 person warm-water spa; size 18' by 13' with depth of 42"
  • 2 Water Slides with the tower rising 20 feet above the pool deck; one slide is a full chute and 1 slide is a half chute, guest must be at least 48" to ride
  • Men's and Women's locker rooms with showers, restrooms and baby changing stations as well as family changing rooms.
  • OTTER ALLEY CAFE
    NEW Round Table Pizza Menu Options for party/group reservations - - - Round Table Menu Other menu items such as chicken nuggets, hot dogs, nachos, burritos, smoothies, pretzels and churros etc. are also available. - - - cafe/menu packages
  • GROUP RESERVATIONS are available for pool entrance for groups of 20 or more with a $50.00 damage deposit which is refundable and payment for first 20 guests (your balance of more than 20 guests is due the day of your event).
    group information - - - group reservation form
  • PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS (for all ages) to help identify areas and focus on stroke improvement, cost is: Newark Resident $38.00 for one half hour lesson or $152.00 for five half hour lessons. Newark non-Resident fee: $40.00 for one 1/2 hr. lesson or $160.00 for five half hour lessons. We are currently accepting Summer Registration for private lessons. The summer private swim lesson schedule runs June 29-August 27, 2009. All confirmation phone calls will begin JUNE 20, 2009; priority is given by the date/time that the private registration forms are received until this program is full. Summer Private Swim Lesson Registration Form
  • POOL HOURS - - Open Rec Swim (all pools), River Walking, Spa, Lap Swim
    Lane Availability - - - Lap Swim Age Policy, lap swimmers who are under age 16 must be approved swimmers from our lifeguard staff.
The Newark Community Center (510) 578-4437 offers a variety of programs and classes for adults, seniors, and children of all ages, including year round Licensed Child Care and Preschool for 3-5 year olds, Summer Day Care for school age children, holiday and cultural programs, as well as rental of the facility.

The Newark Senior Center (510) 578-4840 offers a variety of drop-in activities such as billiards, classes, daily lunch, transportation, case management services, and many other activities and services as well as rental of the facility.

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