FAQ
The Dan Diaz Recreation Center is open:
- Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Closed on Sundays and most major holidays
Please contact the center for exact holiday closure dates at 626-430-2224.
All registration must be done in person at the Dan Diaz Recreation Center.
- For Resident only (which includes City of Irwindale employees) a resident ID card or employee ID card is required to register.
- Payment is required at time of registration.
For more detailed information on any of the programs / classes we offer please pickup a flyer at the Dan Diaz Recreation Center or find more information on our Classes / Programs page.
Becoming a monthly member is easy; come and visit us at the Dan Diaz Recreation Center, complete a biographical form and release of liability waiver form, bring your valid California driver's license or ID and the $30 fee. Annual Memberships are also available for a $200.
Facility rentals are available on a first come, first serve basis for all Irwindale residents. Non-residents may request a rental no more than 30 days prior to their requested date.
All rentals must be handled in person at the Dan Diaz Recreation Center during regular business hours, but please note all transactions must be completed 30 minutes prior to closing. Rentals must be made at least one week prior to rental date and if renting within two weeks of requested date, must be paid in cash.
For rental information on the Mission or Community Center, please contact the Senior Center at 626-430-2283
Yes. The Irwindale Recreation Department welcomes anyone interested in volunteering for our special events.
Volunteer and Teen Volunteer (Volunteen) applications are available on the website and at the Dan Diaz Recreation Center. Volunteers must submit a form, be approved and must be cleared through LiveScan to be accepted.
The skate park is located at Jardin de Roca Park and although the park is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. the skate park hours are dawn to dusk.
In order to be considered, all instructors should complete a Class Proposal Form.
All class proposals should be sent directly to the Recreation:
Attn: Melissa Marez
5050 N. Irwindale Ave.
Irwindale, CA 91706.
Anyone requesting a refund must fill out a Refund Request Form. Refunds may be subject to an administrative fee, take four to six weeks to process, and are subject to approval.
For classes/programs (cost is greater than $10.00):
a $3.00 Administrative Fee will be charged
For rental cancellations:
10% of fee if cancelled 60+ days prior to rental
30% of fee if cancelled 6 - 59 days prior to rental
100% of fee if cancelled 0 - 5 days prior to rental
The Irwindale Recreation Department has several areas available for reservation and/or rent.
- Irwindale Park:
Picnic Areas, Picnic Shelter, Alfred F. Herrera softball field, meeting room, banquet room, kitchen, and basketball court - Jardin de Roca Park:
Picnic areas
Visit the Facilities / Rentals page for applications and more information.
The Irwindale Parks and Recreation Commission meet the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Irwindale Council Chambers:
5050 N. Irwindale Ave.
Irwindale, CA 91706