Get fit in 2011 at the Manassas Park Community Center

 Millions of Americans are more than two-weeks deep into their new years' resolutions to get back into shape and fit in 2011.

Whether you've already fallen off the bandwagon or are still going strong, the state-of-the art, multi-million dollar Manassas Park Community Center has what you need. 

It's easier than ever for Manassas Park residents to meet and keep their fitness goals by accessing the user-friendly gym facilities and classes offered at the newly completed community center, which celebrated its one-year anniversary this week.

The gym opened on Jan. 16, 2010.

Center operations manager Jay Swisher encourages residents of Manassas Park and neighboring communities to pay a visit to the center and see all the available amenities.

 “We have two, full basketball courts, a fitness center with cardiovascular and training equipment, an indoor pool, multi-purpose rooms and exercise studios where we host a variety of aerobic classes,” said Swisher.

Indeed, the center is impressive.  The gym boasts several ellipticals, treadmills, exercise bikes and rowing machines.  There is also a full strength-training line. 

Aerobic classes are offered daily and range from the wildly popular zumba and yoga classes to the muscle conditioning and senior strength and sculpt classes. There’s something for everyone.   This week, Patch will visit some of these classes to provide further insight into the individual programs.

There are also children’s classes available such as “biddy basketball,” so adults can participate in classes while their children are entertained on the courts.

“The center is open to anyone. Manassas Park residents get a price break on the programming, but anyone can join.  The center is located to where it’s beneficial for Centerville, Manassas and all over Prince William County,” Swisher said.

Here are the annual rates for the community center:

Single Adult-$420 non-residents $546

Family: $900 non-residents $1,170

Couple:$660 non-residents $858

Senior Citizen:$240 non-residents $390

Teen  $240 non-residents $312

For an additional fee, members can upgrade to a "Splash" membership which includes access to the Signal Bay Water Park.

While annual, six-month and now three-month memberships are available, residents and non-residents can also use the facility by purchasing a daily pass that grants them access to all gym facilities. 

Daily “drop-in” passes can be purchased at the front desk of the recreation center.  Residents of Manassas Park pay $4, while non-residents pay $5.  Non-members wanting to take advantage of aerobic classes for the day are charged an additional $4 or $5, depending on their residence.

The recreation center is located on Adams Street in Manassas Park and is open Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. , Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(Editor's note: The hours of operation for the recreation center were incorrect when this article first published. The hours now in the article are correct.)