Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center

Hours of operation:

Monday – Friday: 5:30am-7:30pm
Saturday: 7am – 5pm

Located at 5600 W Union Hills Drive, the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center (FRAC) is a full-service, recreation and aquatics center serving the Glendale community. The center provides educational, recreational, fitness and social activities through classes, special events and ongoing center activities. Select areas and programs are free to anyone. Recreation Memberships may be purchased for additional opportunities. No joining fees or contracts! Daily, monthly, 15-punch and annual recreation memberships are available; see membership rates.

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The facility features:

  • A full-size open gymnasium featuring basketball, badminton, and pickleball.
  • Recreation and aerobic classes
  • An indoor walking/jogging track
  • A rockwall
  • Locker room facilities
  • Racquetball courts
  • Room Rentals for events
  • A full fitness center with free weights, a strength training circuit, and cardio equipment.
  • Year-round lap swimming, water aerobics, and Red Cross Lifeguard and instructor certification programs in the outdoor, heated pool.
  • A summertime Aquatics Center featuring 2 giant slides, a kiddie slide, a zero depth entry leisure pool with spray features, a water playground, a lazy river, diving wells with 2 diving boards and 6 lap lanes, and a snack bar.

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Contact Us

Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center
5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Glendale AZ 85308
P:623-930-4600