Active Climbing is an indoor rock climbing gym that accommodates everyone from beginner climbers to advance professionals. Activities include climbing, bouldering, fitness, yoga and climbing camps. There is a bistro and cafe in the building, and you can even book the location for your child's next birthday party for a unique celebration experience/ Instructors are on-site and equipment rentals are provided.
A little studio where their mission is to teach teachers. They find it important to continue instruction past the level of a black belt. At Akf Itto Martial Arts there is a class for everyone from beginners to experts. Come in and have some fun today!
Launched in 2010 by locals Gisela Hodgson and Ben Fitzpatrick, Fitness @ Five is a gym that avoids the red tape of larger chains. There are no sign-up, maintenance or cancellation fees. In fact, there are no long-term contracts—just a month-to-month payment plan. The staff here is laid-back and not pushy, and the facilities are conveniently open 24 hours a day with key card access. Equipment includes cardio machines, LifeFitness machines, Hammer Strength machines and free weights. Fitness @ Five schedules personal training, group training and massage therapy. After a workout, patrons can enjoy treats from the smoothie bar as well as use the shower facilities.
The East Athens Educational Dance Center is located just west of the North Peter Street exit on the Athens Perimeter. This 15,500-square-foot facility offers a range of dance classes for all ages. The Center features state-of-the-art dance studios and audio/visual instructional systems. Classes include Youth, Adult, and Accelerated Youth Dance; dance camps are offered as well. Registration is offered on a first-come, first-served basis; see the website for a class calendar and more details.
Athens Skate Inn is a rollerskating rink located in Bogart, Georgia. The Inn is committed to providing a safe, fun and clean environment for all customers. Athens Skate Inn also offers special nights such as Old School Night (Wednesdays), Family Night (Thursdays) and TGIF Teen Night (Fridays).
The boys and girls club is a great place for any child or teen to go and hang out with other kids their own age. It is a safe and clean environment for children.
The Westside Heights apartment complex is located in northwest Athens, just north of the Tallahassee Road/Oglethorpe Avenue exit on the Athens Perimeter. Tucked away in a beautifully landscaped lot, this community features brick buildings with white woodwork and touches of Old World architecture. Westside Heights’ one-, two- and three-bedroom homes include full kitchens with stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and garbage disposals, as well as wall-to-wall carpeting, washer and dryer connections and central air conditioning. Community amenities include off-street parking, a well-maintained pool and a picnic area with grills. For more information about the complex, call Westside Heights Apartments during office hours.
Sangha Yoga Studio offers many different classes, from belly dancing to Vinyasa yoga, for all experience and age levels. Classes are held in a large studio room throughout the day to accommodate various schedules. If you're looking for a tranquil way to get toned, reduce stress and become more flexible, visit Sangha Yoga Studio.
This cutting edge, fully equipped and modern self-defense and fitness studio specializes in martial arts, martial arts training, self defense, mixed martial arts, fitness, karate and jujitsu. Programs are available for children, teens and adults of all ability levels. Call for more information.
Georgia Elite Gymnastics offers a fun and friendly learning environment for beginning gymnasts while challenging experienced gymnasts. The coaching staff has more than 20 years of gymnastics experience.
Southeast Clarke Park is the largest volunteer-built playground in Georgia. Its World of Wonder playground was constructed in 2004 as a labor of love by 1,500 volunteers. There is a special area designed for the safety of young children ages two to five called The Tot Lot, whose playground and the covered shelter are available for birthday parties. Wiggly Field, at Southeast Clarke Park, contains a dog park with one area for large dogs and one for small dogs. Finally, the 14,000-square- foot Skate Park of Athens was designed for skateboarders and BMX bikers. Prominent skateboarder Tony Hawk not only donated money to build the Skate Park, but visited the park in 2005 and 2010.
Friends of Southeast Clarke Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the park a wonderful place for kids and adults.
This little yoga studio is located in the heart of Athens' Five Points neighborhood. Local residents can walk to classes, which are held throughout the day. The space is small, which adds to its charm and, the instructors are friendly and welcoming. A full class schedule can be found on their website.
This par 71, 18-hole course, which serves the University of Georgia community, was first developed in 1968. It annually hosts numerous competitions, including the annual Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic. It has also hosted the SEC championships for men and women and, on three different occasions, the Women's NCAA championships. The UGA Golf Course is open to the general public (for more information click here). Discounts are available for senior citizens.
The Omni Club provides a welcoming and fun atmosphere for anyone interested in staying active. The friendly staff invites newcomers to try the free five day pass to try out the facilities. Some unique features of the gym are kids' classes, women-only facilities and Zumba classes as well as special workshops and events.