group exercise classes at council-run facilities: a guide

Santa Ana residents can sign up for group exercise classes at three city-run recreation centers this summer, with sessions priced from $6 to $12 and running through August 31.

Interest in these classes has grown since the city expanded its recreation budget by 12 percent in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, giving more residents access to indoor spaces during peak heat hours. Council data shows enrollment in group fitness rose 18 percent from the prior year, driven by working adults in neighborhoods such as Delhi and the West End looking for low-cost alternatives to private gyms.

Key locations and schedules

The Delhi Community Center at 505 E. Central Ave. runs morning yoga and evening Zumba classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The West End Community Center at 1801 W. 5th St. offers circuit training on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 7 p.m. Both sites require proof of Santa Ana residency for the lowest rates and accept walk-ins only when space remains after online registration closes 48 hours ahead.

Classes at these centers use the same equipment inventory purchased last fall, including resistance bands and mats that staff sanitize after each group. Instructors hold current city certifications and limit groups to 20 participants to maintain spacing on the gym floors.

Costs and next steps

City records list an average attendance of 1,450 residents per month across all group fitness offerings in 2025. Drop-in fees stand at $8 for adults at both centers, with a $25 monthly pass available through the recreation portal. Residents can register at santaana.gov/recreation or by phone at the main recreation office on Civic Center Drive.

Those new to the programs should check the city website for updated class times before the next cycle begins September 1. Walk-up participants are advised to arrive 15 minutes early with a towel and water bottle to secure a spot.