Further resources are available through the Contra Costa Crisis Center Online Resource database:

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1 This is not an all-inclusive list but focuses on free and low cost resources available to most people in Contra Costa County. Listing of a resource does not imply any endorsement or evaluation of the service. Information is subject to change. Further resources are available through the Contra Costa Crisis Center Online Resource database: 2/04 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Information...1 Table of Contents...2, 3 Overview of Exercise Resources for Contra Costa County...4, 5 Overview of Weight Loss Resources for Contra Costa County... 6 Summary of West County Exercise and Weight Loss Resources...7, 8 Albany...10, 18 Berkeley...10, 11, 18 El Cerrito...11, 12 Hercules...12 Oakland...12, 13, 18, 19 Richmond...13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20 San Pablo...17 Pinole...18 Vallejo...18 Weight Watchers...20 West County...18 Summary of Central County Exercise and Weight Loss Resources...21, 22 Concord...24, 30 Crockett...24 Dublin...25 Martinez...26, 26, 27, 31 Pleasanton...31 Pleasant Hill...27, 28 San Ramon...28, 29 Walnut Creek...29, 30, 31, 32 Weight Watchers /04 2

3 Summary of East County Exercise and Weight Loss Resources...33 Antioch...35, 36, 39, 40 Bay Point.38 Brentwood...36, 37, 39 Hercules...39 Oakley...37 Pittsburg...37, 38, 40 Weight Watchers /04 3

4 Overview of Exercise Resources in Contra Costa County and Surrounding Areas WEST City Organization Phone Address Activities & Fees Who Albany Albany Community Pool (510) Portland Ave. Swimming adult $5.00, senior $4.50, child $3.00; aqua aerobics classes, Berkeley El Cerrito Oakland Richmond San Pablo Sun AM group for women YMCA (510) Alston Way Swimming classes, fitness $62 yr + enrollment fee YWCA (510) Bancroft Way Dance & yoga $15 yr for membership + fee/class City of EC Community Ctr (510) Moeser Lane Tennis, swimming, sports, dance & martial arts: price vary depend on class Open House Senior Center (510) Stockton Ave. Senior exercise: $4res. $5.00 non-res. W. Oakland Senior Center (510) Adeline St. Exercise,yoga, line dancing: $12/year membership YMCA (510) Broadway Swimming, fitness: $61.49 /yr + class fee Bay Trail Richmond Marina S. Marina Way Walking trails, playground: free Miller/Knox Shoreline Park (510) Call for directions Swim/bike/hike: $4 parking fee MLK Community Center (510) Harbour Way S. Fitness, martial arts: $10/12 wks Nevin Community Center (510) Nevin Ave. Weight training, youth sports: free Point Isabel Park, Bay Trail (510) Call for directions Outdoor recreation, walking trails:$4 parking fee Richmond Annex Senior Ctr (510) Huntington Ave. Seniors exercise and dance: $0.50 seniors Richmond Fitness Center (510) MacDonald Ave Exercise classes $30/3 months Richmond swim center (510) Kennedy high school Swimming: $3/day adults, $1/day kids all Richmond Senior Center (510) Macdonald Ave. Exercise classes, martial arts,dancing class fee $2-$3 Wildcat Canyon Regional Park (510) East end of McBryde Playground, Trails, biking, walking: free YMCA-Hilltop (510) Lakeside Drive Swim/classes/ sports: $ 59/yr, basic membership $35/yr plus a $5 fee/class. Point Pinole Park (510) Call for directions Outdoor recreation, walking trails: $4 parking fee San Pablo Senior Center (510) Church Lane Exercise class older adults: free, tues/ thurs 9:30am CENTRAL City Organization Phone Address Activities & Fees Who Crockett Carquinez Strait Park (925) call for details Hiking/biking trails: free all 4 all seniors all seniors 2/04

5 Concord Dublin Martinez Pleasant Hill San Ramon Walnut Creek Concord Community Pool (925) Cowell Rd. Classes & open swim: $4 adult/swim Loma Vista Adult School (925) San Carlos Ave. Exercise/ martial arts: $20-30/8-12 wks adults Dublin Recreational (925) civic plaza Swim/sports/classes: call for details all Dublin Senior Center (925) Amador Valley Rd Senior aerobics: low cost seniors Boys and Girls Club (925) Alhambra Ave. Sports/youth recreation: $24/year youth Briones Park (510) 562-PARK call for details Hiking/biking trails: $4 parking fee all Martinez Adult School (925) F. Street Exercise, weight training, yoga, pilates, adults dance,$2-$3 a session Martinez Shoreline Park (510) 562-PARK call for details Hiking, fishing, ball fields: $4 parking All fee Mt. Diablo YMCA & Pool (925) Civic Drive Yoga, Classes, sports, swimming, adult $66.50, teen $44.50 membership P.H. Education Center (925) Oak Park Blvd. Exercise classes: $5-50 up to 11 weeks adults Senior Center (925) Gregory Lane Senior exercise, low impact aerobics, seniors yoga, line dancing. Cost ranges from $0-$40. Pleasant Hill Community Center (925) locations: 147 Gregory Lane, Swimming, physical fitness and dance: all 320 Gregory lane $27-56 for 3-9 classes Danville YMCA (925) La Gonda Way Classes, sports, swimming: $30-50/mo kids San Ramon City Parks & (925) Alcosta Boulevard Health & fitness classes, swimming. All Community Services Call for rates San Ramon Senior Center (925) Alcosta Boulevard Aerobics, yoga, tai chi, sit-down seniors classes: non-resident $1.50/class, resident $1.00/class San Ramon Valley YMCA (925) La Gonda Way Swimming and fitness classes. Call for all rates Castle Rock Park (510) 562-PARK call for details Outdoor recreation, sports swim: $4 all parking fee WC Youth Athletic Association (925) N. San Carlos Drive Youth sports, martial arts: $40-50 youth EAST City Organization Phone Address Activities & Fees Who Antioch Antioch Shoreline Park (510) 652-PARK Wilbur exit Hwy 4 (Call for details) Fishing, walking trails: $4 parking fee all Black Diamond Mines Park (925) Somersville Rd (Call for details) Hiking trails: $4/parking Contra Loma Park (510) 562-PARK Lone Tree Exit Hwy 4 Call for details Swimming, boating, hike/bike: $4 parking fee 5 2/04

6 Senior Citizens Center (925) W. 2 nd. Street Older adult aerobics: $12/year seniors Brentwood Delta Com. Svc. Center (925) rd. Street Senior exercise: $16-29 /3 weeks Morgan Territory Park (925) Call for details Hiking trails, outdoor recreation: free all Round Valley Park (510) 562-PARK Call for details Hiking, biking: $4 parking fee Aquatic Family Park (925) Griffith Lane Swimming: $3/ swim Bay Point Ambrose Community Center (925) Willow Pass Rd. Exercise classes, weight room and swimming. Call for rates Hercules Hercules Community Swim Center (510) Refugio Valley Rd. Swimming, cardio and weight machines: $3- all 4 per day Oakley Delta Family YMCA (925) Ohara Ave. Classes, sports, swimming: $17-$44/mo all Pittsburg E. County Boys/Girls Club (925) Stoneman Ave. Gym & equipment: $90/year, financial help youth available Los Medanos College (925) Leland Road P.E. classes: $18/unit adult Pittsburg Adult School (925) Stoneman Ave. Dancercise classes: $8.25/ 3 session Overview of Weight Loss Resources in Contra Costa County and Surrounding Areas WEST City Organization Phone Address Activities & Fees Who Oakland Blue Oak Therapy Center (510) Telegraph Weight loss therapy: $25-60 adults Richmond Kaiser Lifestyle & Wt. Class (510) Nevin Weight loss class: $60-120/8 wks Richmond Take Off Pounds Sensibly (510) Nevin Support Group: $10/year adults Multiple sites Jenny Craig (510) call for details Membership fees & charge for food all Overeaters Anonymous (510) Oakland Self help group: free or donation Weight Watchers (800) Albany, Oakland, Pinole, Vallejo Weight loss plan, meetings: $24 enrollment fee + $10-13/meeting CENTRAL City Organization Phone Address Activities & Fees Who Martinez Kaiser Lifestyle & Wt. Class (925) Muir Rd Weight loss class: $95-150/11 wks adults Walnut Creek Oak Creek Counseling (925) Quail Court Kaiser Lifestyle & Wt. Class (925) S. Main Weight loss class: $95-150/11 wks Multiple sites Jenny Craig (510) call for details Membership fees & charge for food Overeaters Anonymous (925) Concord, Oakland Self help group: free or donation Weight Watchers (800) Many locations Weight loss plan, meetings: $24 enrollment fee + $10-13/meeting EAST City Organization Phone Address Activities & Fees Who Antioch Kaiser Lifestyle & Wt. Class (925) Delta Fair Weight loss class: $95-150/11 wks adults Multiple sites Jenny Craig (925) Buchanan Rd. Antioch Membership fees & charge for food 6 2/04

7 Overeaters Anonymous (925) Many locations Self help group: free or donation Weight Watchers (800) Many locations Weight loss plan, meetings: $24 enrollment fee + $10-13/meeting 7 2/04

8 Summary of Exercise and Weight Loss Resources in WEST Contra Costa County and Surrounding Areas WEST COUNTY CITY ORGANIZATION PHONE ADDRESS ACTIVITIES & FEES WHO EXERCISE: Albany Albany Community Pool (510) Portland Ave. Swimming & Sun a.m. group for women Berkeley YMCA (510) Allston Way Swimming, fitness classes $40 yr + class fee all YWCA (510) Bancroft Way Dance & yoga $15 yr + fee/class El Cerrito City of EC Community Ctr (510) Moeser Lane Tennis, swimming, sports, dance & martial arts price vary depending on classes Open House Senior Center (510) Stockton Ave. Senior exercise $3.00 res. $3.75 non-res. seniors Oakland W. Oakland Senior Center (510) Adeline St. Exercise & yoga $12/year membership YMCA (510) Broadway Swimming, exercise classes $35/yr fee/ class Bay Trail Richmond Marina Walking trails, playground all Richmond Miller/Knox Shoreline Park (510) Call for directions Swimming, outdoor recreation: $4.00 parking fee MLK Community Center (510) Harbour Way S. Fitness, martial arts: $10/12 wks Nevin Community Center (510) Nevin Ave. Weight training, youth sports: free Point Isabel Park, Bay Trail (510) Call for directions Outdoor recreation, walking trails: $4.00 parking fee Richmond Annex Senior Ctr (510) Huntington Ave. Seniors low-impact exercises: $0.50 seniors Richmond Fitness Center (510) MacDonald Ave Exercise classes $30/3 months Richmond Plunge (510) E. Richmond Ave. Swimming: $40/15 uses all Richmond Senior Center (510) Macdonald Ave. Exercise classes, martial arts: class fee Wildcat Canyon Regional Park (510) East end of McBryde Trails, biking, walking YMCA (510) Lakeside Drive Swimming, exercise classes, youth sports: $57/yr San Pablo Point Pinole Park (510) Call for directions outdoor recreation, walking trails, $4.00 parking fee San Pablo Senior Center (510) Church Lane Exercise class older adults: free seniors Multiple sites West Contra Costa Adult Ed. (510) Multiple locations Exercise & dance classes, call for prices all 8 2/04

9 WEIGHT LOSS: Oakland Blue Oak Therapy Center (510) Telegraph Weight loss therapy: $25-60 Richmond Kaiser Lifestyle & Wt. Class (510) Nevin Weight loss class: $60-120/8 wks Richmond Take Off Pounds Sensibly (510) Kaiser 901 Nevin Support Group: $10/year adults Multiple sites Jenny Craig (510) call for details Membership fees & charge for food Overeaters Anonymous (510) Oakland Self help group: donation (or free) Weight Watchers 1 (800) Albany /Pinole/Vallejo Weight loss plan/ meetings: $24 enrollment fee + $10-13/meeting 9 2/04

10 West County Exercise and Weight Loss Resources by City 2/04 10

11 exercise in Albany Organization: Community Pool Phone: Address: 1311 Portland Avenue Activity: Swimming Schedule: Daily; Sun women's group Cost: Sliding scale Details: Laps $5.00 adults, $4.50 seniors. Aquatic exercise classes (deepwater,back and arthritis) $6.00 per drop-in. "Making Waves Program" specifically for women over 250 pounds, need to enroll first to be able to use pool on Sunday, call (510) Cost is on a sliding scale ( $6 - $8 per swim). Organization: Kennedy Grove Park Phone: Address: call for details Activity: Schedule: Eligibility: Cost: Details: exercise in Berkeley Outdoor recreation 8 AM to 8 PM Open to all $3 parking fee This 218-acre park has trails for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling. There is also room for picnicking, frisbee, football, softball, volleyball, and horse shoes. Sports equipment may be rented at the park for a fee. exercise in Berkeley Organization: YMCA Phone: Address: 2001 Allston Way Activity: Swimming and fitness classes Cost: 40/year for adults, $25/year for kids + cost of class Details: This is a large facility that offers a gym and a variety of fitness classes including aerobics, personal trainers, a complete fitness and cardio center. Call for more details. 2/04 11

12 exercise in Berkeley Organization: YWCA Phone: Address: 2600 Bancroft Way Activity: Dance classes and yoga Cost: $15 yr. + class Details: A variety of dance classes and yoga is available. Pre-registration and payment of all fees is recommended before the first class of a workshop or class. You may register in person, by mail or by phone. Class fees are not refundable. exercise in El Cerrito Organization: City of EC Comm. Ctr Phone: Address: 7007 Moeser Lane Activity: Tennis, dance, swimming, sports, and martial arts Schedule: Monday through Friday Cost: Price vary depending on classes Details: Activities include tennis dance, swimming, sports and martial arts. Call for schedules and more details. Registrations are taken in person or can be mailed in to the Community Center. Office hours are 8:30 am 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Non-residents. exercise in El Cerrito Organization: Open House Sr. Center Phone: Address: 6500 Stockton Ave. Activity: Senior exercise and low-impact aerobics Schedule: M, T, W & Th AM Eligibility: Open to Seniors Cost: Residents $3.00, Non-residents $3.75 Details: Low-Impact Aerobics open to seniors. Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:45 am to 10:30 am. Exercise classes Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:00am. Call for more details. 2/04 12

13 exercise in El Cerrito Organization: Wildcat Canyon Regional Park Phone: Address: Call for details Activity: Outdoor recreation Schedule: 5 AM to 10 PM Cost: Free Details: Park includes 2,428 acres with trails for walking, hiking, bike riding, and horseback riding. Playground equipment is available. You can take public transit to this park (call AC transit at for details). exercise in Hercules Organization: Sobrante Ridge Park Phone: Address: Call for details Activity: Outdoor recreation Schedule: 8:00 4:30 pm (winter), 6:00pm (spring), 8:00pm (summer) Cost: $4.00 parking fee weekends and holidays Details: This 227-acre park has a 2 1/2 mile trail system for hiking. exercise in Oakland Organization: W. Oakland Sr. Center Phone: Address: 1724 Adeline Street Activity: Exercise and yoga for older adults Schedule: Tu/Th/Fri AM Eligibility: Open to seniors Cost: $12/year then free classes Details: Exercise and Yoga offered to seniors. Exercise class on Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 am and on Friday at 10:45 am. Yoga is offered on Friday become a member. Membership is $1 per month or $12. 2/04 13

14 exercise in Oakland Organization: YMCA Phone: Address: 2350 Broadway Activity: Exercise classes, strength training, swimming, martial arts, and stationary bike riding Schedule: M-F 5:00am 10:00pm; Sat. 7:00am 8:00pm; Sun. 8:00am 6:00pm Cost: $35 yr + class Details: Activities include strength training, fitness evaluations, weight loss (nutrition and exercise) classes, martial arts, water aerobics, walking classes, swimming, and stationary bike riding. See flyer for membership rates. exercise in Richmond Organization: Phone: Address: Activity: Schedule: Eligibility: Cost: Details: Bay Trail Richmond Marina Walking trails, playground Open to all Free Walking trails, fishing, playground exercise in Richmond Organization: MLK Community Ctr Phone: Address: 360 Harbour Way S Activity: Fitness equipment and martial arts classes Schedule: Mon-Sat Cost: $10/12 weeks Details: Fitness equipment and training is offered as well as some martial arts classes. Fitness is Monday through Friday from 11 am to 2 pm and from 4pm to 8pm, and on Saturday from 9am to 2pm. Martial arts class offered Monday through Friday from 4pm to 8pm. 2/04 14

15 exercise in Richmond Organization: Phone: Address: Activity: Schedule: Eligibility: Cost: Details: Miller/Knox Shoreline Park PARK Call for details Outdoor recreation and swimming Call Open to all $4.00 parking fee when required This park has 295 acres with a mile-long jogging and biking trail, a picnic area, and swimming. There is also a good place for kite flying. exercise in Richmond Organization: Nevin Community Ctr Phone: Address: 598 Nevin Ave. Activity: Weight training and sports teams Schedule: Mon-Fri PM Cost: Free Details: Weight training and youth sports teams are offered. Weight training is after school (4pm to 6pm) and youth sports teams are on-going. (Call for information about league schedule). There is no charge for participation unless joining a sports tournament. exercise in Richmond Organization: Point Isabel Phone: PARK (7275) Address: Call for details Activity: Outdoor recreation Cost: $4.00 parking fee when required Details: This 21-acre park offers space for fishing, jogging, running, walking trails, bird-watching, kite flying, picnicking and dog walking. 2/04 15

16 exercise in Richmond Organization: Richmond Annex Sr. Ctr Phone: Address: 5801 Huntington Ave. Activity: Low-impact exercise for older adults 80+ Schedule: M, W, F 9:00 am 10:00am Eligibility: Open to seniors Cost: fifty cents Details: Chair exercises and gentle gym are offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Open to seniors for 50 cents each session. Call center for more details. exercise in Richmond Organization: Richmond Fitness Center Phone: Address: 3230 MacDonald Ave Activity: Exercise Classes Eligibility: Open to All Cost: $30/3 months Details: Aerobic exercise classes exercise in Richmond Organization: Richmond Plunge Phone: Address: 1 E. Richmond Ave Activity: Exercise classes and swimming Schedule: Mon Sat Eligibility: Open to All Cost: $40/15 uses Details: Aqua Aerobics, Aqua Gymnastics and Arthritis classes are offered. The Aqua aerobics class meets Monday through Friday from 8am to 9am. Aqua gymnastics M - F 9:00am 10:00am. Arthritis class is M- F 10:00 am 11:00am and also at night M - W 4:00 5:00pm. 2/04 16

17 exercise in Richmond Organization: Richmond Senior Ctr Phone: Address: 2525 Macdonald Ave. Activity: Exercise classes and martial arts Schedule: M. W. F 10:00 11:00 am Cost: $1.50/class Details: Activities include aerobics, exercise, dancing, and Tai Chi. Class fees range from $1.50. Call for more details. exercise in Richmond Organization: Wildcat Cyn Regional Park Phone: Address: East end of McBryde Activity: Trails: biking & walking Cost: Free Details: Public park with multiple trails, picnic area. exercise in Richmond Organization: YMCA Phone: Address: 4300 Lakeside Drive Activity: Exercise classes, youth sports, and swimming Schedule: M F 5:30 10:00 pm; Sat. 7:00 7:00 pm; Sun. 9:00 6:00 pm Cost: $57/month Details: Activities include strength training, martial arts, water aerobics, senior water exercise, "Rusty Hinges" water exercise for those with arthritis or limited mobility, youth sports, and open swimming. Call for more details. 2/04 17

18 exercise in Richmond Organization: W. Contra Costa Adult Ed. Phone: Address: multiple sites Activity: Exercise & dance classes Schedule: M Thu. 8:00 5:30 pm ; Fri. 8:00 1:00 pm Cost: Call for rates Details: Adult classes throughout W. county. Exercise, dance, nutrition,older adults programs; variable cost. exercise in San Pablo Organization: Point Pinole Park Phone: Park (7275) Address: Call for details Activity: Outdoor recreation Cost: $4.00 parking fee when required Details: Park includes 2,147 acres with trails for walking, hiking, bike riding and horseback riding. Point Pinole also has a fishing pier. exercise in San Pablo Organization: San Pablo Senior Ctr Phone: Address: 1943 Church Lane Activity: Exercise class for older adults Schedule: Tu & Fri 10 am Eligibility: Open to seniors Cost: Free Details: Exercise class is offered on Tuesday and Friday at 10 am. It is open to seniors and there is no charge to participate. The class is held at Maple Hall (you can walk to Maple Hall from the Center). Call for more details. 2/04 18

19 exercise in West County Organization: W.Contra Costa Adult Ed Phone: Address: multiple sites Activity: Exercise & dance classes Schedule: M Thu. 8:00 5:30 pm; Fri. 8:00 1:00 pm Cost: Call for rates Details: Adult classes throughout W. county. Exercise, dance, nutrition,older adults programs; variable cost. Organization: Weight Watchers Phone: Address: Call for address Activity: Schedule: Eligibility: Cost: Details: Support group and weight loss program Call for details Open to all $24 registration fee +$10-13 per meeting Call for meeting time and location near you. weight in Albany, Oakland, Pinole, and Vallejo weight in Berkeley Organization: Blue Oak Therapy Ctr Phone: Address: 3101 Telegraph Activity: Weight loss therapy/support Cost: $25-60 Details: Individual therapy for adults and adolescents with eating disorders. Cost depends on family size and income. Call Deborah for more information. 2/04 19

20 weight in Oakland Organization: Jenny Craig Phone: Address: 3207 Lakeshore Ave Activity: Support group and food plan for purchase Cost: Call Details: This business offers a support group and food plan for purchase. Call for more information about membership options and fees. weight in Oakland Organization: Overeaters Anonymous Phone: Address: Call for details Activity: Support/self-help details Cost: Free Details: Support/self-help groups for compulsive overeaters; support groups for anorexia/bulimia and discussion groups for eating issues. Call for meeting locations and times. weight in Oakland Organization: YMCA Phone: Address: 2350 Broadway Activity: Nutrition and exercise classes Schedule: M-F 5:30am 10:00pm; Sat. 7:00am 7:00pm; Sun. 9:00am 6:00pm Cost: $12 yr + class Details: Activities include strength training, fitness evaluations, weight loss (nutrition and exercise) classes, martial arts, wateraerobics, walking classes, swimming, and stationary bike riding. See flyer for membership rates. 2/04 20

21 weight in Richmond Organization: Kaiser Lifestyle & Wt. Class Phone: Address: 901 Nevin Activity: Weight loss class Schedule: M F 9:00 12:30 & 1:30 4:30 pm Cost: $120 / 8 weeks non-members; $60 / 8 weeks members Details: Behavioral approach to weight loss with education about nutrition and exercise and how to achieve lifestyle changes. weight in Several Locations Organization: Weight Watchers Phone: Address: Call for details; Many locations Activity: Support group and weight loss program for details Cost: $24 registration fee + $10 13 per meeting Details: Call for meeting times and locations near you. 2/04 21

22 Summary of Exercise and Weight Loss Resources in CENTRAL Contra Costa County and Surrounding Areas CENTRAL COUNTY CITY ORGANIZATION PHONE ADDRESS ACTIVITIES & FEES WHO EXERCISE: Crockett Carquinez Strait Park (925) Trails from Crockett-Martinez Hiking/biking trails/fishing: free all Concord Concord Community Pool (925) Cowell Rd. Classes & open swim: $3/swim Loma Vista Adult School (925) San Carlos Ave. Exercise/ martial arts: $16-24/8-12 wks adults Dublin Dublin Rec/Shannon Com.Center (925) Shannon Avenue Swim /sports/classes: call for details all Dublin Senior Center (925) Larkdale Ave. Senior aerobics: low cost seniors Martinez Boys and Girls Club (925) Alhambra Ave. Sports/youth recreation: $24/year youth Briones Park (510) 562-PARK call for details Hiking/biking trails: $4 parking fee all Martinez Adult School (925) F. Street Exercise /weight classes: $2 /visit adults Martinez Shoreline Park (510) 562-PARK call for details Hiking, fishing, ball fields: $4 parking all fee Pleasant Hill Mt. Diablo YMCA & Pool (925) Civic Drive Classes, sports, swimming: $48/mo P.H. Education Center (925) Oak Park Blvd. Exercise classes: $7-40 up to 11 weeks adults Senior Center (925) Gregory Lane Senior exercise: free Seniors Pleasant Hill Community Center (925) Gregory Lane Swimming, physical fitness and dance: all $27-56 for 3-9 classes San Ramon Danville YMCA (925) R. Romero & Alamo Schools Classes, sports, swimming: $30-50/mo kids San Ramon City Parks & (925) Alcosta Boulevard Health & fitness classes, swimming. all Community Services Call for rates San Ramon Senior Center (925) Alcosta Boulevard Aerobics, yoga, tai chi, sit-down classes: $1.50 per class seniors San Ramon Valley YMCA (925) La Gonda Way Swimming and fitness classes. Call for all rates Walnut Creek Castle Rock Park (510) 562-PARK call for details Outdoor recreation, sports swim: $4 all parking fee WC Youth Athletic Association (925) N. San Carlos Drive Youth sports, martial arts: $40-50 youth WEIGHT LOSS: Martinez Kaiser Lifestyle & Wt. Class (925) Muir Rd Weight loss class: $95-150/11 wks Walnut Creek Oak Creek Counseling (925) Quail Court Kaiser Lifestyle & Wt. Class (925) S. Main Weight loss class: $95-150/11 wks adults 2/04 22

23 Multiple sites Jenny Craig (510) call for details Membership fees & charge for food Overeaters Anonymous (925) Concord, Oakland Self help group: free or donation Weight Watchers (800) Call for locations Weight loss plan, meetings: $34 enrollment fee + $10-15/meeting 2/04 23

24 Central County Exercise and Weight Loss Resources by City 2/04 23

25 exercise in Concord Organization: Concord Community Pool Phone: Address: 3501 Cowell Rd. Activity: Swimming Schedule: All week Cost: $3/swim Details: Open swimming is offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6am to 2pm, and Tuesday and Thursday from 7am to 2pm. Open swimming is offered in the evening on Monday through Thursday from 7pm to 8:30pm. Weekend open swimming is also available call for information. exercise in Concord Organization: Loma Vista Adult School Phone: Address: 1266 San Carlos Ave. Activity: Exercise classes and martial arts Cost: $16 25 / 8-12 weeks Details: Classes include a variety of dance, aerobics, and martial arts. Call the adult school for more information. exercise in Crockett Organization: Carquinez Strait Park Phone: Address: Call for details Activity: Outdoor recreation Schedule: Dawn to Dusk Cost: Free Details: This park has 1,305 acres with hiking, horseback riding and bicycle trails. It is accessible by public transportation (call for info). 2/04 24

26 exercise in Dublin Organization: Dublin Rec/Shannon Com. Ctr Phone: Address: Shannon Avenue Activity: Outdoor recreation and exercise classes Schedule: All week Cost: Call Details: See flyer: A wide variety of parks and activities are available in several locations. Classes and other activities include swimming, youth sports dance, martial arts, in-line and ice skating, kickboxing, and Jazzercise. Call Shannon Community Center for information. exercise in Dublin Organization: Dublin Senior Center Phone: Address: 7437 Larkdale Ave. Activity: Aerobics for older adults Schedule: M/W/F 9:30 10:25 am Eligibility: Open to seniors Cost: $17 a semester + 4 admin fee cents a class Details: Low-impact aerobics are offered to seniors on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Sit and strech Thursdays 9:00 10:00am. The cost is variable, but low. Call the Dublin Senior Center for more details. exercise in Martinez Organization: Boys and Girls Club Phone: Address: 1301 Alhambra Ave. Activity: Sports and recreational activities for youth. Schedule: Mon-Fri Eligibility: Open to youth Cost: $24/year Details: Sports and recreation activities are offered. Call for more details about costs and scheduling. 2/04 25

27 exercise in Martinez Organization: Briones Park Phone: PARK (7275) Address: Call for details Activity: Outdoor recreation and camping Cost: $4.00 parking fee when required Details: This 5,756-acre park has hiking, running, bicycling, and horseback riding trails. There is also an archery range and room for picnicking and youth camping (call for info). There are five major access points to the park. exercise in Martinez Organization: Martinez Adult School Phone: Address: 600 F. Street Activity: Exercise classes and weight training Schedule: M/W/F PM call to check on other times Cost: $2/visit Details: Jazzercise (M/W/F from 4:45-5:45 in Multi-Purpose Room), Senior Stretching at the Senior Center, Weight Training at high school gym. A nutrition education class called "Feeding Your Overweight Child" (under Weight Watchers) is also offered for $20. exercise in Martinez Organization: Martinez Shoreline Park Phone: PARK (7275) Address: Call for details Activity: Outdoor recreation and sports Cost: $4.00 parking fee when required Details: This park offers a horse arena, fishing, and exercise course, scheduled hikes (call extension 2202 for info), boating (call (call for info), and softball. 2/04 26

28 exercise in Pleasant Hill Organization: Mt. Diablo YMCA & Pool Phone: Address: 350 Civic Drive Activity: Exercise classes, martial arts, sports, and swimming Schedule: M F 5:00 10:00 pm Cost: $48/month Details: Fitness training and equipment, martial arts, group exercise classes (including beginning fitness classes), racquetball, handball, fitness assessments and programs, youth sports, skating, swimming, water exercise classes, arthritis aquatics, and older adults activities. exercise in Pleasant Hill Organization: P.H. Education Cntr Phone: Address: 3100 Oak Park Blvd Activity: Exercise classes Cost: $7 40 up to 11 weeks (vary depending on terms) Details: Classes include a variety of dance, aerobics, and martial arts. Call the adult school for more information. exercise in Pleasant Hill Organization: Senior Center Phone: Address: 233 Gregory Lane Activity: Stretching class for older adults Schedule: Fri AM Eligibility: Open to seniors Cost: Free Details: Low-impact stretching is offered to seniors at no cost. Classes are held in the building at the back. Home-made soup is served after class for $1.50 per bowl. Call for more details. 2/04 27

29 exercise in Pleasant Hill Organization: Pleasant Hill Community Center Phone: Address: 147 Gregory Lane Activity: Swimming, physical fitness, dance and exercise classes for older adults and seniors Cost: Vary depending on number of classes per month $27-56 for 3 9 classes Details: Dance and Aerobic classes for adults and older adults 50+ in the mornings and afternoons. Pool open in May call for rates. exercise in San Ramon Organization: San Ramon City Parks and Community Services Phone: Address: Alcosta Boulevard Activity: Health and fitness classes classes mornings and nights Cost: Call Details: Yoga, pilates, dance, jazzercise, golf, tennis and martial arts for adults. Low-impact aerobics, tonning with weights, yoga and dance for seniors. Recreation swim available too. exercise in San Ramon Organization: San Ramon Senior Center Phone: Address: 9300 Alcosta Boulevard Activity: Exercise, yoga and sitting down exercises classes mornings and nights Eligibility: Open to older adults Cost: Depends on classes resident and non-resident fees, most of them $1.50 for class Details: Provides aerobic, dance, yoga, tai chi and sit-down exercises for seniors. 2/04 28

30 exercise in San Ramon Organization: San Ramon Valley YMCA Phone: Address: 1029 La Gonda Way Activity: Swimming and fitness classes Schedule: M- F 5:00 am to 10:00pm Cost: Call Details: Provides recreation and fitness programs, recreational swimming, aerobic classes, weight room, racquetball and basketball. exercise in San Ramon Organization: Danville YMCA Phone: Address: R. Romero & Alamo Schools Activity: Exercise classes, martial arts, swimming, sports and dance Schedule: After school Eligibility: Open to kids Cost: $30-50/month Details: Cost is $30-$50/month or $8-10 per class. Activities include skating, martial arts, older-adult fitness class, tennis, swimming, youth sports, and dance. Call for more details about fees and schedules. exercise in Walnut Creek Organization: Phone: Address: Activity: Schedule: Eligibility: Cost: Details: Castle Rock Park PARK call for details Outdoor recreation, sports and swimming Call; reservations accepted Open to all $4.00 parking fee when required Reservations can be made to secure picnic grounds in the 18,000 acre park. Call for more details. There is also playground equipment, swimming, volleyball courts, a softball field, and group horseback rides from a private stable in the park. 2/04 29

31 exercise in Walnut Creek Organization: WC Youth Athletic Assoc Phone: Address: 500 N. San Carlos Drive Activity: Sports, dance, beisbol and martial arts for youth Eligibility: Open to youth Cost: $40 - $50 Details: Soccer, football, basketball and baseball are offered seasonally. Dance and martial arts are also offered. Call the Youth Association for more details about classes, schedules and fees. Visit for registration. weight in Concord Organization: Overeaters Anonymous Phone: Address: many central locations Activity: Weight loss support group Cost: Free Details: Provides support and self-help groups for compulsive overeaters; provides support groups for anorexia/bulimia and discussion groups for eating issues. Call for more information and call for meeting times. weight in Concord Organization: Jenny Craig Phone: Address: 508 Contra Costa Blvd. #M2 Activity: Support group and food plan for purchase Cost: Call Details: This business offers a support group and food plan for purchase. Call for more information about membership options and fees. 2/04 30

32 weight in Martinez Organization: Kaiser Lifestyle &Wt Loss Class Phone: Address: 200 Muir Rd Activity: Weight loss class: Cost: $95 /11 weeks members, $150 / 11 weeks non-members Details: 11 week class providing education about healthy living including how to change habits,m nutrition and exervise. weight in Pleasanton Organization: Valley Care Medical Center Phone: Address: Valley Care Medical Center Activity: Support group and weight management class Cost: Call Details: "Think Light" is a weight management class for adults who are compulsive overeaters, obese, or have weight issues; healthy option involving group therapy/support groups and nutritionist appointments. Call for more details. weight in Walnut Creek Organization: Oak Creek Counseling Phone: Address: Call for address Activity: Weight loss therapy Cost: Sliding scale Details: Counseling center with multiple therapists, mainly individual therapy. 2/04 31

33 weight in Walnut Creek Organization: Kaiser Lifestyle & Wt. Class Phone: Address: 1425 S. Main Activity: Weight loss class: Cost: $95 /11 weeks members, $150 / 11 weeks non-members Details: Behavioral approach to weight loss with education about nutrition and exercise and how to achieve lifestyle changes. weight in Several Locations Organization: Weight Watchers Phone: Address: Call for details; Many central locations Activity: Support group and weight loss program for details Cost: $ 24 registration fee + $10-13/ meeting Details: Call for meeting times and locations near you. Some central locations include Benicia, Byron, Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakland, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek. 2/04 32

34 Summary of Exercise and Weight Loss Resources in EAST Contra Costa County and Surrounding Areas EAST COUNTY CITY ORGANIZATION PHONE ADDRESS ACTIVITIES & FEES WHO EXERCISE: Antioch Antioch Shoreline Park (510) 562-PARK Wilbur exit Hyw. 4 (Call for info) Fishing, walking trails: $ 4 parking fee all Black Diamond Mines Park (925) Somersville Rd (Call for details) Hiking trails: $4/car Contra Loma Park (510) 562-PARK Lone Tree Exit Hwy 4 Swimming, boating, hiking: $4 parking fee Senior Citizens Center (925) W. 2nd. Street Older adult exercise: $12/year seniors Brentwood Delta Com. Svc. Center (925) rd. Street Senior exercise: $16-29/3weeks Morgan Territory Park (925) Call for details Hiking trails, outdoor recreation: free all Round Valley Park (510) 562-PARK Call for details Hiking, biking: $4 parking fee Aquatic Family Park (925) Griffith Lane Swimming: $3/swim Bay Point Ambrose Community Center (925) Willow Pass Rd. Exercise classes, weight room and Swimming. Call for rates Hercules Hercules Community Swim Center (925) Refugio Valley Rd. Swimming, cardio and weight all machines: $3 4 per day Oakley Delta Family YMCA (925) Main Street Classes, sports, swim: $17-$44/mo all Pittsburg E. County Boys/Girls Club (925) Stoneman Ave. Gym equipment $90/year, financial youth help available Los Medanos College (925) Leland Road P.E. classes $18/unit adult Pittsburg Adult School (925) Stoneman Ave. Dancercise classes: $8.25/ 3 classes WEIGHT LOSS: Antioch Kaiser Lifestyle & Wt. Class (925) Delta Fair Weight loss class: $95-150/11 wks Multiple sites Jenny Craig (925) Buchanan Rd. Antioch Membership fees & charge for food Overeaters Anonymous (925) Many locations Self help group: free or donation Weight Watchers 1(800) Many locations Weight loss plan: $24 enrollment fee + meetings: $10-15/wk adult 2/04 33

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36 exercise in Antioch Organization: Antioch Shoreline Park Phone: PARK Address: Wilbur Exit Hwy 4 Activity: Outdoor recreations Schedule: 5am to 10pm Cost: $4.00 parking fee when required Details: This 7 1/2 acre park offers fishing, picnicking and nice river scenery. This is a nice park for a relaxing walk near the 4-acre meadow. exercise in Antioch Organization: Black Diamond Mines Park Phone: Address: Somersville Rd. Outdoor recreation 8am to dusk Open to all $4 per car starting March This 3,914-acre park has a lot to see and learn about. It also has 34 miles of trails for hiking. Be sure to stop by the underground visitor's center and pick up information on tours of the mines and other sites in the park. Camping is available. Activity: Schedule: Eligibility: Cost: Details: exercise in Antioch Organization: Contra Loma Park Phone: PARK Address: Lone Tree Exit Hwy 4 Activity: Outdoor recreation, swimming, and boating Cost: $4.00 parking fee when required Details: This park has 776 acres including an 80-acre reservoir for swimming and boating. People can bring their own boats or rent sailboard, pedal boats, and kayaks during the summer. There is a picnic area and trails for hiking and walking. 2/04 35

37 exercise in Antioch Organization: Senior Citizens Ctr Phone: Address: 415 W. 2nd Street Activity: Exercise classes for older adults Schedule: M/W/F AM Eligibility: Open to seniors Cost: $12/year membership Details: Low-impact aerobics are offered to seniors on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 to 11:45 am. Call the Senior Citizen's Center for more information. exercise in Brentwood Organization: Delta Com. Svc. Ctr Phone: Address: 730 3rd Street Activity: Aerobics for older adults Schedule: Mon-Fri Eligibility: Open to seniors Cost: $24 29/3weeks Details: Low-impact water-aerobics and Premier exercises are offered to seniors on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am to 10am and 10am to 11:30am. Water aerobics are also offered on Tuesday and Thursdays from 7-8:00pm. exercise in Brentwood Organization: Morgan Territory Park Phone: Address: Call for details Activity: Outdoor recreation Schedule: 5am to 10am Cost: Free Details: This park offers trails for hiking and walking. There are excellent views of Mt. Diablo, Mt. St. Helena and the Sierra mountains for this park. 2/04 36

38 exercise in Brentwood Organization: Phone: Address: Activity: Schedule: Eligibility: Cost: Details: Round Valley Park PARK Call for details Outdoor recreation 8am to dusk Open to all $4.00 parking fee when required This is an undeveloped land preserve open for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling (with some restrictions). The climate is very hot in the summer months and drinking water is not available at the park, so be sure to bring plenty of water for drinking. exercise in Oakley Organization: Delta Family YMCA Phone: Address: 3460 Main Street Activity: Exercise classes, sports, martial arts and swimming Schedule: All week Cost: $17-$44/mo. Details: Activities include personal training, fitness assessment, youth marital arts, aerobics, swimming, youth sports and a teen "GET FIT" program. exercise in Pittsburg Organization: Los Medanos College Phone: Address: 2760 Leland Road Activity: PE type classes for details Eligibility: Open to Adults Cost: $18 per unit Details: PE type classes are offered to the community during the semester for $18 per unit. The admissions office is open from 8:30 am to 4:40 pm. Call the admission office at extension 7500 for more details. 2/04 37

39 exercise in Pittsburg Organization: East County Boys/Girls Club Phone: Address: 1001 Stoneman Ave. Activity: Fitness equipment Schedule: Mon-Fri Eligibility: Open to youth Cost: $90/year sliding scale call to talk to executive director Details: This facility offers homework room, all sports, gamne room, cooking, baking, quiet games, fitness equipment and cheerleading classes. Call for more details. exercise in Pittsburg Organization: Pittsburg Adults School Phone: Address: 1151 Stoneman Ave. Activity: Dancercise classes Schedule: M/Tu/Th/ Cost: Call for more info Details: Dancercise is offered for those age 18 and over. exercise in Bay Point Organization: Ambrose Community Center Phone: Address: 3105 Willow Pass Road Activity: Exercise classes, weight room and swimming for details Cost: Call for fees Details: Provides a variety of recreational activities for all ages. Services for seniors age 60+ include a hot meal Mon Fri. Offers exercise classes for adults, a weight room for 16+, self-defense classes. Recreational swimming, tennis and basketball courts, baseball fields and picnic tables. 2/04 38

40 exercise in Brentwood Organization: Aquatic Family Park Phone: Address: 195 Griffith Lane Activity: Swimming for details Cost: Recreational swimming $3, Lap Swimming $2 Details: This facility offers recreational and lap swimming. Swim passes available. Call for schedule Organization: Hercules Community Swim Center Phone: Address: 2001 Refugio Valley Rd. Activity: Swimming, cardio and weight machines Schedule: M-F 10 am-10pm, Fri. 10am 5pm, Sun. 10am 2pm Cost: Details: exercise in Hercules This facility offers recreational and lap swimming $3 4. The fitness center has a variety of equipment (Youth $ , Adults $ ) weight in Antioch Organization: Jenny Craig Phone: Address: 2356 Buchanan Road Activity: Support group and food plan for purchase Cost: Call Details: This business offers a support group and food plan for purchase. Call for more information about membership options and fees. 2/04 39

41 weight in Antioch Organization: Kaiser Lifestyle &Wt Loss Class Phone: Address: 3400 Delta Fair Activity: Weight loss class: Cost: $95 / 11 weeks members - $150/11weeks non-members Details: 11 week class providing education about healthy living including how to change habits,nutrition and exercise. weight in Pittsburg Organization: Overeaters Anonymous Phone: Address: Call for directions Activity: Support and self-help group for details Cost: Free Details: Provides support and self-help groups for compulsive overeaters; provides support groups for anorexia/bulimia and discussion groups for eating issues. Call for more information and call (925) or for eating issues. weight in Several Locations Organization: Weight Watchers Phone: Address: Call for details; Many locations Activity: Support group and weight loss program for details Cost: $24 registration fee + $10-13 per meeting Details: Call for meeting times and locations near you. 2/04 40