Welcome to Cañada College Athletic Center
Your community connection to education and fitness.
In collaboration with the Kinesiology, Athletic & Dance (KAD) division, the Cañada College Athletic Center is pleased to offer world-class facilities, programming and services.
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Start TodayContact & Membership Hours
Monday – Friday
6:00 a.m.
–
2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
7:00 a.m. –
5:00
p.m.
Sunday
7:00 a.m. –
2:00
p.m.
Athletic Center Access: 5-minutes prior to opening hours only.
Email: comfit.cc@smccd.edu
Phone Number: (650) 381-3575
Cañada College Athletic Center Kinesiology & Wellness Building, Building 1 4200 Farm Hill Blvd. Redwood City, CA 94061
Academic Partnership
Your Community Connection to Education & Fitness
Members of the Cañada Athletic Center will have the exclusive opportunity to be a part of an active instructional space. Combining the Athletic Center membership community with a mix of students, athletes and college employees exercising side by side provides an inspiring environment where all individuals can thrive!
We are also unique, in our hours of operation.
As an Athletic Center on a college campus, we close the Athletic Center to Athletic Center Members from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. This allows student athletes, coaches and academic instructors to fully utilize the Athletic Center in its active instructional space.
The Cañada College Athletic Center is open to Athletic Center Members:
Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
There are many ways to experience the planned curriculum in an academic class as a Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance (KAD) division student. To learn more about the advantages of becoming an enrolled student in the Kinesiology, Athletics or Dance (KAD) programs click learn more below.
We encourage you to become a student of the College or member of the Athletic Center and experience education and community at its finest. While our partnerships develop, you may see a professor of Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance also instructing a class for Community Fitness members, a student working the front desk or a student-athlete working as a tour ambassador!
Members at Cañada College Athletic Center will always be encouraged to become their best selves
It all begins with an orientation to the facility, a general outline of exercises that are right for you and communication about our huge selection of group fitness classes and aquatics programs. Members seeking more individualized instruction can choose a Private, Personal Trainer or take part in Semi-Private Training. Both options focus on your personal goals with direction towards achieving excellence in your sport or overall fitness and health.
The Athletic Center trainers are nationally certified, and many are Cañada College Kinesiology students and graduates. Having covered a few of the details, we look forward to having you meet and get to know your fellow members, staff, facility, and programs. Thank you for your energy and being a part of our collective, “upward spiraling.”
Community Fitness Membership. What’s offered?
Access to the Fitness Floor & Locker Rooms
60+ Group Fitness Classes
Complimentary 1-st Exercise Equipment Orientation
Access to the Rooftop pickle-ball courts & workout out area
Access to the Pools & Group Exercise Classes
Aquatics Exercise Classes
Day Use – Spacious Locker Room Facilities
Personal Training: “Pure Potential Packages”
Two-to-one: “Team-Training Packages"
***Basketball Court, The Team Sport - Athletics Training Center and Student Athletics Locker Room are not available to Community Members.
Modern Facility
The Cañada College Athletic Center’s incredible 116, 000 sq. foot facility is generously community funded through Bond Measure H and provides state-of-the-art fitness equipment, aquatics programming, indoor and outdoor group exercise classes, roof-top running track, pickle-ball courts and outdoor strength training area.
The Athletic Center’s swimming program is hosted in two outdoor, year-round heated pools. An 8-lane lap pool, (78-80°F) and a 6-lane instructional pool (86-88°F). The pools programming is developed around academic instruction, community fitness and in support of local parks and recreation and swim events. Cañada College Athletic Center is used for Cañada College special community events, as well as enterprise endeavors including rental of the pool to various clubs and groups throughout the San Mateo County area.
Cañada College Athletic Center provides a massive strength training area inclusive of a large equipment selection. The Athletic Center also houses some of the finest functional training equipment on the market. This carefully selected equipment provides you with the best possible workout experience and caters to a broad group of fitness enthusiasts.
The Cañada College Athletic Center is dedicated to the collaborative space and hybrid use of Community Fitness Members, alongside students from the Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance Division.
Included for Cañada College Athletic Center Members
- Indoor Cycling
- Group Exercise
- Yoga Indoor & Outdoor Classes
- Pilates Mat Classes
- Cardiovascular equipment with integrated TV’s
- Strength Training Machines and Free-weights
- ARC Trainers
- Versa Climbers
- Treadmills
- Recumbent and Upright Bikes
- Power-Mills
- Cross Trainers
- Hammer Strength
- Multi-station Strength Training Circuits
- Free-weights
- Power-Lifting Stations
- Cable Systems
- Outdoor Running Track
- Outdoor Strength & Functional Training Area
- TRX – Exclusive Indoor and Roof-top training centers
Aquatics Options
- 8-Lane Competition Swimming Pool
- 6-Lane Club Swimming
- Aquatics-Group Exercise Classes
- Group Exercise Instructor Certifications
- Water Safety Instructor (Lifeguard) Certification
Healthy Lifestyle, Learning & Productivity
Why not consider becoming a student at Cañada College? Student carrying 6-credits or more receive a discounted student membership rate. Consider enrolling in an academic class and enjoy the benefits of new-found knowledge and Cañada College Athletic Center membership.
Making positive decisions to improve learning while also experiencing the health and wellbeing benefits of exercise are two journeys we hope you embark on. It’s never too early or too late to start making good lifestyle decisions that lead to habits that stay throughout our lives.
Research shows that individuals who participate in physical activities on a regular basis learn new skills and improve performance, while gaining the self-discipline to excel in individual and group activities.
Physical fitness promotes mental alertness and the ability to concentrate. Additionally, physical fitness helps to manage stress and express emotions in healthy way, and encourages positive relations with family and peers.
Our Mission
The mission of San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) Community Fitness and Athletic Centers is to create a healthy environment that engages students, staff and community members in the pursuit of health and physical fitness. The Community Fitness emphasis is on enjoying exercise for its own sake and learning fitness habits for life. This also means that students have a place where they can integrate with the Community Members, relax in their efforts, make friends and develop individual improved lifestyle achievements side-by-side with the Community Membership who seek similar efforts to improve their health and well-being.