Children are the most vulnerable and important part of any community. Healthy Glendale seeks to connect caring parents and community leaders with the resources to help ensure that the children in our neighborhoods continue to thrive.
Child Health
Champions for Change
The Glendale Adventist Medical Center Champions for Change Initiative is a program funded by the USDA that seeks to reduce the incidence of diabetes and obesity in Glendale by providing nutrition education and physical activity classes to both low-income residents and elementary school children.
In addition to our nutrition and physical activity classes, GAMC-Champions for Change also seeks to make healthy changes in the environments through the expansion and development of edible vegetable gardens in local Glendale elementary schools and community organizations.
For more information about our program, please click here or contact:
Martha Rivera, Project Director
(818) 409-8000 x. 5860
Martha.Rivera@ah.org
Glendale Healthy Kids
Glendale Healthy Kids (GHK) ensures that our community’s children have access to health care and health education. Founded by the Glendale Healthier Community Coalition and partnering with Glendale Unified School District, GHK matches children who need medical care with donated services from physicians, dentists, specialists, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, Verdugo Hills Hospital, and Glendale Adventist Medical Center. We envision a community in which every child has optimal health. We serve a culturally diverse group of underprovided children, many of whom are foreign-born or first generation citizens, who are either uninsured or underinsured. Because of poor diets and unhealthy lifestyle choices related to poverty, a disproportionately high number of our clients and their families are impacted by chronic illnesses including diabesity and heart disease.
For more information, please click here.
Low-Cost Dental Services
Glendale Healthy Kids
Telephone: (818) 548-7931
Address: 735 E. Lexington Dr. Glendale, CA 91206
Website: www.glendalehealthykids.org/contact-us
Description: School site referral program, USC Mobile Dental Clinic services, dental education program and dental sealant program, and referrals for medical and dental services
Kids Dental Place
Information: (818) 244-5052
Website: www.kidsdentalplace.com
Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Location: 418 E. Glenoaks Blvd. #202, Glendale, CA
Dr. Peter S. Suh, DMD
Information: (818) 790-5959
Website: www.pediatricdentistryla.com
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: 1346 Foothill Blvd. #305, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Child Mental Health
Pacific Clinics – HYE Wrap Program
Telephone: (818) 547-9544
Address: 237 N. Central Ave. #C Glendale, CA 91203
Classification: Outpatient
Age Group: Youth
Glen Roberts Child Study Center
Telephone: (818) 244-0222
Address: 1530 E. Colorado St. Glendale, CA 91205
Classification: Outpatient
Age Group: Child, youth
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Telephone: (818) 244-7257
Address: 1540 E. Colorado St. Glendale, CA 91205
Classification: Outpatient
Age Group: Child, youth, adults, older adults
Community Assistance Programs
Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
Description: Supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. Provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, and health care referrals for low income pregnant, breastfeeding, non-breastfeeding postpartum women and their infants up to 5 years of age
Telephone: (818) 361-7541 for an appointment or (800) 313-4942
Address: 801 S. Chevy Chase Dr. #40 Glendale, CA 91205
Website: www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/wicworks
Requirements: Pregnant or postpartum woman, infant or child under 5 years old, must meet income guidelines on website
Cal Fresh
Telephone: (866) 613-3777
Participant Help Line: (818) 701-8200 or (626) 569-1399
Website: www.calfresh.ca.gov
Address: 4680 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 91204
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Healthy Start Program
Description: Glendale Healthy Start’s mission is to improve lives of students and their families in need by providing social emotional, academic and assist families with basic needs such as food, bus passes/tokens and shoes. Some of the services that have been offered are: mental health, tutoring, transportation, school supplies, toys, books, back packs, housing, parenting classes, shoes, assistance with employment and applying for various programs throughout the city of Glendale
Location: Healthy Start Family Resource Center 223 N. Jackson Street Room 101, Glendale, CA 91206
Website: www.gusd.net/Page/347
Telephone: (818) 241-3111
Parks and Recreation Centers
Pacific Recreation and Community Center Park
Telephone: (818)-548-4098
Website: www.glendaleca.gov
Hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Indoor Facilities: Multi-purpose gymnasium, computer lab, arts and science room, game room, conference room, and 5 meeting rooms
Outdoor Facilities: Basketball court and baseball area picnic area, upper terrace with picnic tables and umbrellas
Walk/Jog Facilities: No
Accessibility: Handicap accessible
Lights after Dark: Yes
Classes: Mon – Thurs
Sports Leagues: Various programs
Registration: Call (818) 548-2184
Cost: Some classes are free please call for information
Location: 501 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale, CA 91204
Transportation: MTA
Maple Park
Telephone: (818) 548-3783
Website: www.glendaleca.gov
Hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Indoor Facilities: 2 meeting rooms, full kitchen, computer lab, recreation room and full court gymnasium with kitchenette and outdoor terrace
Outdoor Facilities: Exercise equipment area, playground and grass area
Accessibility: Handicap accessible
Classes: Tiny Tot Time, Mon & Wed 10am – 12noon
Registration: No registration needed
Cost: Free
Register online for other classes: www.parksonline.glendaleca.gov
Location: 820 E. Maple St. Glendale, CA 91205
Transportation: MTA
Bee Line: (818) 548-3960
Dunsmore Park
Telephone: (818) 548-2752
Website: www.glendaleca.gov
Hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Indoor Facilities: Ball field, children’s play area, community building, picnic area
Outdoor Facilities: Tennis courts, wading pool
Walk/Jog Facilities: Yes
Location: 4700 Dunsmore Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214
Emerald Isle Park
Website: www.glendaleca.gov
Facilities: Basketball court, children play area, 2 tennis courts and picnic area
Registration: Online https://parksonline.glendaleca.gov
Cost: Visit website for details
Location: 2130 Lenore Dr. Glendale, CA 91206
Transportation: MTA
Sparr Community Center
Telephone: (818) 548-2187
Website: www.glendaleca.gov
Facilities: Dining hall with stage, multi purpose room, activity room, and outdoor patio with patio tables and chairs
Walk/Jog Facilities: No
Accessibility: Handicap accessible
Classes: Tiny Tot Time Tues 8am – 10am
Registration: No registration needed
Cost: Free
Location: 1613 Glencoe Way, Glendale, CA 91208
Transportation: MTA and
Bee Line: (818) 548-3960
Fremont Park
Telephone: (818) 241-6022
Website: www.glendaleca.gov
Facilities: Basketball court, children’s play area, 4 horseshoe courts, picnic areas, 8 tennis courts, volleyball, and wading pool
Classes: Youth Tennis
Registration: (818) 548-2184
Cost: $75.000
Location: 600 Hahn Ave. Glendale, CA 91203
Transportation: MTA and
Bee Line: (818) 548-3960
Verdugo Skate Park
Telephone: (818) 548-2786
Website: www.glendaleca.gov
Facilities: 5 picnic areas, baseball field and basketball court
Accessibility: Handicap accessible
Classes: Skate Classes
Registration: Online www.parksonline.glendaleca.gov
Cost: $100.00
Location: 1621 Cañada Blvd. Glendale, CA
Transportation: MTA
Bee Line: (818) 548-3960
Glorietta Park
Telephone: (818) 903-5049
Website: www.glendaleca.gov
Facilities: Tennis courts
Classes: Soccer/MiniKickers other classes available
Registration: (818)548-2184
Cost: $95 for 8 classes, plus $15 equipment Fee
Location: 2801 N. Verdugo Rd. Glendale, CA 91208
Transportation: MTA
Palmer Park
Facilities: 2 picnic areas, barbeque grills and sinks
Location: 610 E. Palmer Ave. Glendale, CA 91205
Lower Scholl
Facilities: 2 picnic areas, 2 playground sets and barbeque grills
Location: 2849 E Glenoaks Blvd. Glendale, CA 91206
Glendale Sports Complex
Telephone: (818) 548-6420
Facilities: 2 soccer fields, baseball fields, 2 softball fields, concession building, and meeting room
Location: 2200 Fern Lane Glendale, CA 91208
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
Telephone: (818) 548-2752
Facilities: Picnic area, amphitheater, and grass area
Location: 3429 Markridge Rd. Glendale, CA 91214
For a full list of parks please visit
Website: www.glendaleca.gov
Pacific Community Pool
Telephone: (818) 937-7442.
Website: www.glendaleca.gov
Hours: Mon – Thurs classes run 4 days a week for 25 minutes per class 9:00am – 4:00pm
Classes: Parent & Me (6 mo.-3.5 yrs.) Levels 1-6 (3.5 yrs.-15 yrs.)
Cost: Private one-on-one lessons are available for $30 per child, per 30 minutes
Location: 509 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale, CA 91204
Transportation: MTA
YMCA/YWCA
YMCA/YWCA: Foothills
Telephone: (818) 790-0123
Website: www.ymcacc.org
Hours: 5am – 10pm Weekdays
Saturday: 7:00am – 7:00pm. Visit the website for holiday schedule
Child Care: Yes
Facilities: Fitness center, cardio room, gymnasium, indoor pool, and more
Classes: Day camp, swimming lessons, after school programs and Yoga
Sports Leagues: Youth basketball, soccer and volleyball
Registration: Visit site for information
Cost: Choose membership categories on their website
Location: 1930 Foothill Blvd. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Transportation: MTA
YMCA/YWCA: Glendale
Telephone: (818) 240-4130
Website: www.ymcacc.org
Hours: 5:00am – 10:00pm Weekdays
Child Care: Yes
Facilities: Fitness center, cardio room, gymnasium and indoor pool
Classes: After school programs
Registration: Visit site for information
Cost: Choose membership categories on their website
Location: 140 N Louise St, Glendale CA 91206
Transportation: MTA
Sports Leagues for 0-5
KidZ Love Soccer
Ages: 2-5 Yrs.
Description: MiniKickers program focusing on the development of children aged 2-5 years old
Registration: See Website for details
Cost: $95
Website: www.kidzlovesoccer.com
Schedule: Thursdays, March 26 – May 14, 2015
Equipment Fee: $15 per player payable to Challenger Sports
AYSO Soccer Leagues for children under 5 Jamboree
Ages: Visit website for information
Website: www.ayso88.org
Description: AYSO program provides a quality soccer experience for children, and teaches the youngest players the basics of soccer, without the pressures of the adult game
Registration: Online for information
Cost: Early registration is $100 and $120 after April 19
Schedule: 4 series of 5 minute games