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PROGRAM / ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION REGION TARGET POPULATION COST
Basketball        
Fast Break Open Gym Basketball
247 W. Ferguson Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4365
http://ci.visalia.ca.us/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=7732
Open gym basketball pick-up games. Get daily exercise in a stress free atmosphere. Visalia All Cost: $2
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Bicycling        
St. John's River Parkway
N Ben Maddox Ave to McAulliff St. Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/parkinfo/
    st_johns_parkway.asp
This 111 acre park includes a 1.5 mile bike path. Visalia All Free
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Boating        
Lake Kaweah
Kaweah Lake Marina  Visalia CA 93291
(559) 597-2526
http://www.visitvisalia.org/Lake-Kaweah
Boating available at nearby Kaweah Lake and Terminus Dam located just 20 miles east of Visalia on Highway 198. Houseboat rental and launching ramps are available. Visalia All Varies
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Camping        
Horse Creek Campground
P.O. Box 44270
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 597-2301
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Horse_Creek_Ca/
   r/campgroundDetails.do?page=details&contractCode=
   NRSO&parkId=73511&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
A year-round campground located along Highway 198 and offers 100 units. No hook-ups. Restrooms with hot showers. Lemon Cove All $16/day 
KOA Campground of Visalia
7480 Avenue 308
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 651-0544
Camping facilities include 60 shady and grassy sites, full hook-ups, swimming pool, clean restrooms, hot showers, laundry, recreation room, and convenience store. Visalia All Varies per season
Lemon Cove Sequoia
32075 Sierra Dr
Lemon Cove, CA 93244
(559) 597-2346
http://www.lemoncovesequoiacamp.com
Facilities include 55 campsites with recreation room, playground, swimming, and laundry facilities. Lemon Cove All Varies per season
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA 93271
(559) 565-3341
http://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm 
There are 4 campgrounds at lower elevations and 3 campgrounds at higher elevations. Bathrooms, pay showers, waste disposal. Three Rivers All Varies per season
Sierra Lakes Campground
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 361-9705
http://www.sierralakescampground.com/
Campsites overlook lakes, Full hook-ups, showers, restrooms, laundry facilities and convenience store. Visalia All Varies per season
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Dance        
Senior Center Saturday Night Dances
310 N Locust
Visalia, CA 93921
(559) 713-4381
http://ci.visalia.ca.us/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=7727
Dance every Saturday evening to live music  Visalia 55+ $6
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Football        
Visalia Youth Tackle Football
P.O. Box 3978
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 804-0110
http://www.visaliayouthfootball.net/
Sign up to play tackle football Visalia Youth Cost:$125
Woodlake YMCA Flag Football
497 Palm Ave Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 627-0700
http://www.goldenstateymca.org/programs.php?p=36
Beginning players are introduced to flag football through demonstration and teamwork, while developing skills and good sportsmanship through fun and play. Offered during the fall. Woodlake 3-12 yrs old $50
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Golf        
Woodlake Ranch Golf Course
21730 Avenue 332
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-1503
http://woodlakeranchgolfcourse.com/default.aspx
This 18 hole golf course is an excellent learning facility with small, well-maintained greens that cater to run-up shots. Woodlake All $10-$20
Sierra View Public Golf Course
12608 Avenue 264  Visalia, CA 93277
  (559) 732-2078
http://www.thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/CA/11568.htm
This primary flat course has many trees lining its narrow fairways. There are some water hazards and sand bunkers coming into play throughout the course. Visalia All $15-$36
Tulare Golf Course
5320 S Laspina St
Tulare, CA 93274
  (559) 686-5300
http://www.thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/CA/11545.htm
18-hole regulation length golf course. This course is heavily sloped and has numerous trees lining its fairways.  Tulare All $34-$40
Valley Oaks Golf Course
Address:1800 S. Plaza Street Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 651-1441
http://www.playvalleyoaks.com/
This club has three 9 hole courses that are played on all three 18 hole combinations. Water comes into play on all three couses. Visalia All $17.50-$32
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Gymnastics        
Central California Gymnastics Institute
9514 W Pershing Ave Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 651-2244
http://www.iloveccgi.com/
Camps, child care, cheer, dance, martial arts, and gymnastics are just some of the fun things going on at CCGI. Visalia All Varies
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Martial Arts        
Farley's Tae Kwon Do Center
1525 B East Acequia Ave
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 627-4339
http://www.farleystaekwondo.com/home.nxg
Dedicated to teaching the traditional practice and unity of Tae Kwon Do.  With our dedicated staff and instructors, we pursue the very best in each and everyone. Visalia All $55-$100
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Recreational Activities        
Boys & Girls Club of Tulare County
215 W. Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA  93277
(559) 625-4422
After school recreation, education, guidance, arts, character development, and health programs. Visalia Target Population:Youth $10/year
Golden State YMCA
211 West Tulare Ave Visalia, CA 93277
  (559) 627-0700
http://www.goldenstateymca.org/
Recreational activities such as sports, board games, youth committee, and martial arts. Visalia 4-25 yrs old Varies
Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center
Address:247 West Ferguson Visalia, CA 93291
  (559) 713-4374
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_old/community_centers/manuel_f
    _hernandez_community_center.asp   
Recreation and educational games, movies, and lots of activities. Region:Visalia Youth Free
Police Acivities League
701 E. Race Ave. Visalia, CA 93292
  (559) 732-2233
http://www.visaliapal.org
A variety of educational and recreational programs and activities. Visalia 7-17 yrs old Free
Porterville Community Youth Center
256 E Orange Ave
Porterville, CA 93257-4950
Phone Numbr:(559) 791-7695
http://www.ci.porterville.ca.us/offices/departments/
   content.cfm?did=70&sdid=142
Activities include homework tutoring, computers, pool, ping pong, arcade games, basketball, arts and crafts, foosball, and more. Porterville 10-18 yrs old Free
Star Project
211 W Tulare Ave Visalia, CA 93277
  (559) 627-0700
http://www.unitedwaytc.org/resource-directory/alpha/g 
Offers a drop-in youth center, recteation activities such as sports, computers, board games, special weekly porgrams such as young austronauts club, youth committee and martial arts.   Visalia 4-25 yrs old Free
The Spot
3737 W Walnut Ave.   Visalia, CA 93277
    (559) 713-4528
Have fun with friends. Skate ramp, game room, X-Box, blow up boxing, and a snack bar are all available. Visalia All Varies
United Community Youth Center 
345 N Jacob Ave. Visalia, CA 93291
  (559) 713-4967
Activities include basketball, board games, a high speed internet computer lab, homework help and tutoring, literacy programs, arts and crafts, billiards, air hockey, foosball, hip-hop classes, teen clubs, leadership programs and much more. Visalia Youth Free
Visalia Senior Center
310 N. Locust St.
Visalia, CA 93291
Phone Number: (559) 713-4381
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/community_centers/
    visalia_senior_center.asp
Exercise, games, physical and psychological stimulation, and socialization for seniors. Visalia Senior Citizens Donation
Visalia YMCA Camp Tulequoia
211 W. Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
Phone Number:  (559) 627-0700
http://www.camptq.org
Explore the giant Sequoias on a nature hike, learn to sail, canoe, and windsurf. Learn how to cook your own campfire dinner, experience personal growth on the Ropes Course, and make new friends. Visalia  Target Population: Youth Varies
McDermont Field House
365 N. Sweet Brier Ave. Lindsay, CA 93247
(559)562-3326
Anything physically activity that you can think of. Rock climbing to skateboarding. Lazer tag to Giant Sequoia Tree house. Lindsay All Varies
Woodlake YMCA
179 N Magnolia St
Woodlake, CA 93286-1523
(559) 564-9622
Health Clubs and gyms, fitness consultants, senior citizens' products and services, youth organizations centers and clubs. Woodlake Target Population:Youth Varies
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Recreational Parks        
Alejandro R. Ruiz Park
639 E Buena Vista Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/alejandro_
    r_ruiz_sr_park.asp  
Park's facilities include picnic tables, barbeque, multi-purpose field, children's playground, open play, and a walking path. Visalia All Free
Blain Park
3101 S Court and Parkview
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 713-4365
http://ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
   parkinfo/blain_park.asp     
Restrooms, children's playground, barbeque, multi-purpose fields, picnic tables, open play, walking path, and fitness course for the disabled. Visalia All Free
Cherry Meadow Park
2348 S Pinkham Ave. Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 713-4365
http://ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks/parkinfo/cherry_meadow_park.asp   
New park features a tot lot, playground for children, small picnic shelter, open turf play area, and a quarter mile walking path. Visalia All Free
Combs Park
3132 S Crenshaw St.  Visalia, CA 93277
(599) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/combs_park.asp
Open play, children's playground, practice soccer field, and a walking path. Visalia All Free
Constitution Park
1139 S Crenshaw Ct. Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/constitution_park.asp
Facilities include children's playground, picnic tables, barbeque, and multi-purpose field. Visalia All Free
Crestwood Park
2845 S County Center Dr.Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/crestwood_park.asp
Picnic tables, barbeque, children's play area, and open play. Visalia All Free
Fairview Park
Address:2645 N Conyer St. Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parkinfo/fairview_park.asp
Walking path, playground, soccer field, and restrooms. Visalia All Free
Houk Park
1515 Woodland St. Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/houk_park.asp
Park's facilities feature restrooms, picnic tables, barbeque, open play, children's playground, and multi-purpose fields. Visalia All Free
Jefferson Park
700 S Watson St.  Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
   parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/jefferson_park.asp
Facilities include restrooms, children's playground, picnic tables, barbeque, multi-purpose, field, lighted softball field (reservations), lighted basketball court, and open play. Visalia All Free
Lincoln Oval Park
800 S Church St. Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/lincoln_oval_park.asp
Restrooms, picnic table, barbeque, children's play area, open play, and an Oval Service Center. Visalia All Free
Mill Creek Garden Park
3001 E Millcreek Pkwy Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
   parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/mill_creek_garden.asp
Parks facilities include picnis tables, barbeque, multi-purposee field, walking path, open play, and soccer field. Visalia All  Free
Pinkham Park
Address:1000 S Pinkham St.  Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
   parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/pinkham_park.asp
Facilities include picnic tables, barbeque, multi-purpose field, children's playground, and open play. Visalia All Free
Plaza Park
700 S Plaza St. Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/plaza_park.asp
Restrooms, 2 children's playgrounds, 7 picnic tables, barbeque grills, open play areas, 8 lighted tennis courts, outdoor arena, horseshoe courts, pond, 4 lighted softball diamonds, 1 unlighted softball diamond, bike path, plaza racing arena, Valley Oaks Golf Course, and leash-free dog park. Visalia All Free
Recreation Park
345 N Jacob St. Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parkinfo/recreation_park.asp
Park's facilities include restrooms, picnic tables, barbeque, children's play area, lighted basketball court, lighted volleyball court, open play, Provident Skate Park, Visalia Oaks Baseball Stadium Visalia All Free
River Bend Park
 2534 N Court St.  Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/river_bend_park.asp
Covered picnic area, playground with sand and water play area, walking path, and play field. Visalia All Free
Rotary Park
1600  S Divisidero St.  Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
   parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/rotary_park.asp
Park's facilities include restrooms, picnic tables, barbeque, and children's playground. Visalia All Free
Seven Oaks Park
900 S Edison St.  Visalia, CA 93272
(559) 713- 4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/seven_oaks_park.asp 
Discription of activity: Children's play area, basketball court, covered picnic tables, and a disc golf course. Visalia All Free
Soromtimist Park
Santa Fe and Burke Visalia, CA 93292
Phone: (559) 713 4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    news/soroptimist_park_/default.asp
Discription of activity: Solar system themed playground, shade shelter,  half court basketball court, play area, walking path, and picnic tables. Visalia All Free
Stonebrook Park
1200 W Hemlock Ave.   Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/stonebrook_park.asp
Discription of activity: Facilities include children's playground, picnic tables, practice backstop, open play areas, practice soccer field, walking path, and basketball hoops.  Visalia All Free
Summers Park
248 W Perez Ave Visalia, CA 93291
  (559) 713- 4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
   parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/summers_park.asp    
Discription of activity: Park's faclilities include 3 lighted basketball courts, picnic tables, barbeque, children's play area, and open play. Visalia All Free
Sunset Park
5743 W Lisendra Dr 
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/sunset_park.asp
Discription of activity: Restrooms, picnic tables, children's play area, multi-purpose field, practice backstop, practice soccer field, open play, and walking path. Visalia All Free
Wittman Village Park 
319 Pearl St. Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/wittman_village_park.asp    
Discription of activity: Picnic tables, barbeque, open play, children's playground, and basketball court. Visalia All Free
West Main Park
Mill Creek Dr and W Main St. Visalia, CA 93277
  (559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
   parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/west_main_park.asp  
Discription of activity: Facilities include picnic tables, open play, and lots of shade provided by oak trees. Visalia All Free
Whitendale Park
S. West and W Beech St.  Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/whitendale_park.asp
Discription of activity: Park's facilities include Whitendale Community Center, restrooms, walking path, picnic tables, barbeque, children's play area, multi-purpose field, open play, and 4 softball fields. Visalia All Free
Willow Glen Park
5200 Hurley Ave. Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/willow_glen_park.asp
Discription of activity: Picnic tables, barbeque, children's play area, multi-purpose field, open play, and practice backstop. Visalia All Free
Woodland Park
1701 N Woodland St. Visalia, CA 93291
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/woodland_park.asp
Discription of activity: Park's new facilities include covered picnic tables, barbeque, children's play area, basketball court, practice ball field, walking path, and open play. Visalia All Free
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Running        
College of the Sequoias
915 S Mooney Blvd.  Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-3911
Discription of activity: Provides lighted running track which is available during non-school hours. Visalia All Free
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Skateboarding        
Element YMCA Skate Camp
211 W Tulare Ave  Visalia, CA 93277
  (559) 627-0700
http://www.skatecamp.org
Top professional and amateur skaters from around the world provide skate instruction, demonstrations, and workshops.  Visalia All Varies
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Soccer        
Youth Soccer League
315 N Jacob St.  Visalia, CA 93277
  (559) 713-4528
http://ci.visalia.ca.us/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp
    ?BlobID=7731 
Six week soccer league for children interested in learning the fundamentals. We provide a fun soccer experience while learning a few basic skills. Visalia 3-8 yrs old $50
Visalia YMCA
211 W Tulare Ave. Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-0700
http://www.goldenstateymca.org/programs.php?p=27
Non-competitive boys and girl soccer. Beginning players are introduced to soccer through demonstration and teamwork, while developing skills and good sportsmanship through fun and play. Visalia 2-12 yrs olds $60
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Softball        
Softball Leagues
345 N Jacob St. Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4528
Divisions for all levels of play, excellent fields and no non-residential fees. Visalia Adults Call for more info
Woodlake Recreation Center 
179 Magnolia Ave. Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-9622                                      
Beginning girl players are introduced to softball through demonstration and teamwork, while developing skills and good sportsmanship with fun and play. Offered during the spring. Woodlake Girls 10-13 yrs old Call for more info
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Swimming        
Golden West High School
1717 N McAuliff Rd. Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 713-4365
Open during the summer months only. Swimming pool is 75 ft by 115 ft and has two diving boards. Visalia All Free
Mt. Whitney High School
900 S Conyer  Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 713-4365
Open during summer months. Swimming pool is L-shaped and 25 yards long and has two diving boards. Visalia All Free
Redwood Community High School
1001 W Main St. Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4365
Open during the summer months. The pool is 75 ft by 82 ft and two diving boards. Visalia All Free
Woodlake Recreation Center
179 Magnolia Ave.Woodlake, CA 93286
  (559) 564-9622
http://www.goldenstateymca.org/programs.php?p=44
Swimming lessons are offered to youth and private adult lessons are available. Recreational swim and lap swim. Available during the summer. Woodlake All Varies
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T-ball        
Visalia YMCA
211 W Tulare
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-0700
http://www.goldenstateymca.org/programs.php?p=26
Non-competitive t-ball league. Visalia 2-9 yrs old $60
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Tennis        
Plaza Park
700 S Plaza Dr. Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4365
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/
    parks_n_facilities/parkinfo/plaza_park.asp 
Eight lighted tennis courts available (reservable). Visalia All Free
Anthony Community Center
345 N Jacob St. Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4528
Pee wee class helps children develop eye-hand coordination. Starter class introduces tennis basics. Visalia All Call for more info
Golden West High School
1717 N McAuliff Rd. Visalia, CA 93292
Phone: (559) 730- 7813
Tennis courts available to public. Call in advance. Visalia All Free
College of the Sequoias
915 Mooney Blvd. Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-3911
Tennis courts available during non-tennis season. Visalia All Free
Mt Whitney High School
900 S Conyer Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7601
Lighted tennis courts available during non-school hours Visalia All Free
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Volleyball        
Summer Adult Volleyball Class
345 N Jacob St. Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4528
Play volleyball during summer nights.  Visalia Adults Varies
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Yoga        
Valley Yoga
1616 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 561-1017
http://www.valleyyoga.net/
A wide variety of classes and levels allow you to choose the yoga that will fit your particular needs. Private lessons are also available Visalia All $15 and up
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Youth/Adult Sports Organization        
City of Dinuba Parks & Community Services
1390 Elizabeth Way
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-5940
http://www.dinuba.org/parksrec.html
Provides a variety of youth and adult sports activities and a youth center.  Dinuba All Call for more info
City of Porterville Parks and Leisure Services
291 North Main St. Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4053
http://www.ci.porterville.ca.us/
Provides a variety of programs for infants to senior citizens which include recreational after school programs (fee), Tiny Tots Program (fee), and youth, teen, and adult sports. Porterville All Call for more info
City of Tulare Recreation, Parks & Library Department
830 South Blackstone St. Tulare, CA 93274
Phone Number: (559) 684-4310
http://www.tulareparksandrec.com/ 
Provides a variety of youth, teen, and adult sports activities including Tulare Youth Center (Klub Kaos), B.E.S.T. After School Programs, Rockin' Rec (School Readiness Program), Summer Neighborhood Recreation Program, movie nights and much more. Tulare All Call for more info
Golden State YMCA Woodlake Recreation Center
179 Magnolia Ave. Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-9622
http://www.goldenstateymca.org/index.php
YMCA sports programs are a great way to become involved in the community while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Woodlake All Varies-call for more info
Anthony Community Center 
345 N Jacob St. Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4528
Youth and adult volleyball and basketball leagues, specialized leagues for adults and seniors that are less competitive and for people living with disabilities. Visalia All Call for more info
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Starr Cloyd
Physical Activity Specialist
Central Valley Health Network/ Network for a Healthy California
1987 N. Gateway Blvd. Suite 101 Fresno CA, 93727
559-255-4300
Provides technical assistance and resources on Nutrition Education and Physical Activity to Central Valley Partners. Region Central Valley All Free

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