Activities and Adaptive Sports
Social and Community Activities
Adrian's Place is a community hub for teens and young adults to come together, share and spend time with friends. Offering dance, social skills, sports, cooking, and arts classes, as well as camps and events
Location: Santa Monica
Contact: (310) 581-8101
Website: Adrian's Place
Friendship Circle exists to bring friendship and inclusion to children and young adults with special needs through a variety of social, recreational and educational programs and offers support and respite to their families.
Social, sports, dance, and arts activities for children, adults, and their families.
Location: Newport Beach
Phone: 949-721-9800
Email: [email protected]
Website: Friendship Circle
Adaptive Sports and Recreation
PlayLA Adaptive Sports
Multiple Los Angeles locations
Free swimming, equestrian, volleyball, archery, tennis, JUDO, surfing, basketball, soccer, and skateboarding classes
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (310) 202-2803
Website: PlayLA Adaptive SportsAngel City Sports
Multiple Los Angeles locations
Free adaptive sports and recreation events for youth and adults: swimming, functional fitness, golf, track and field, air rifle, and more
Adaptive sports camps
Angel City Games: adaptive sports festival (Summer 2025)
Contact: [email protected]
Website: Angel City SportsSoCal Adaptive Sports
Riverside County
Free and low-cost adaptive sports and recreation events for youth and adults: golf, bowling, hiking, archery, and many more
Adaptive sports after school programs
Contact: [email protected]
Website: SoCal Adaptive SportsPlaymakers
Long Beach
Adaptive baseball and basketball leagues, dance lessons
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (562) 689-5939
Website: PlaymakersIsla Vista Community Services District
Santa Barbara
Accessible recreation and adaptive fitness, including cycling, golf, kayaking, yoga, and wheelchair sports
Contact: (805) 569-8999 x82101
Website: Isla Vista Community Services DistrictKEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Downtown Los Angeles
Free accessible physical activities and fun: basketball, swimming, dance, art, and more
Virtual library of physical activities to participate in at home
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (213) 276-1777
Website: KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)SoCal Trykers
Assisting people in obtaining Amtryke adaptive tricycles to encourage mobility and independence
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (714) 356-4475
Website: SoCalTrykersCasa Colina Progress After Therapy
Independent fitness programs (Pool and Land) – initial evaluation and development of an exercise program, followed by open access to the gym or pool during opening hours. Participants may work out independently or with the help of a family member/caregiver
- For those who are unable to use the equipment independently and do not have someone to assist them, rehabilitation aides are available for an additional fee
Location: Pomona, CA
Contact: (909) 596-7733, ext. 3500
Website: Casa Colina Fitness After TherapyC.O.R.E (Center of Restorative Exercise)
Inclusive fitness facility with specialized equipment
Location: Northridge, CA
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (818) 718-2673
Website: C.O.R.E (Center of Restorative Exercise)Staying Driven
Inclusive virtual group fitness classes
Location: Zoom
Website: Staying DrivenAdaptFit
Inclusive group fitness classes and yoga
Location: Los Alamitos, CA
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (562) 794-9330
Website: AdaptFitPlanet Fitness
Most locations now have adaptive exercise equipment, including hand cycles and adaptive ellipticals. We recommend calling your preferred location to confirm!
Website: Planet Fitness
ZOOZ Fitness
Personal training, group workouts, and virtual sessions for kids, teens, and adults
Vendored through North LA County and Westside Regional Centers
Location: Woodland Hills, CA and virtual
Contact: (818) 646-6914
Website: ZOOZ FitnessCrossFit 1904
Adaptive strength and conditioning classes
Location: San Diego, CA
Contact: (619) 693-6784
Website: CrossFit 1904The Adaptive Athlete
Group fitness, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, dance
Location: Upland, CA
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (909) 931-2764
Website: The Adaptive AthleteW.O.W. Fitness and Wellness
Wheelchair fitness classes and personal trainers
Virtual classes available
Contact: [email protected]
Website: W.O.W. Fitness and WellnessTOPSoccer CalSouth
A community-based recreational program specifically designed to help athletes with physical and mental disabilities participate in soccer
Main website: TOPSoccer CalSouth
Multiple Locations:
- Los Angeles County
- Riverside/San Bernadino Counties
- Orange County
- Ventura County
- San Diego County
A Walk on Water
Free surf therapy events
We welcome Athletes of any disability or need to experience life-changing AWOW Surf Therapy
Location: Multiple locations in Southern California
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (424) 334-1773
Website: A Walk on WaterMighty Under Dogs
A dedicated team of surfers who understand and share the healing powers of ocean therapy
Location: Malibu
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (310) 579-5093
Website: Mighty Under DogsLife Rolls On
Free adaptive sport events: surfing, skating, and fishing
Location: Multiple locations in Southern California
For more information: fill out the contact form for the event you’re interested in or call (424) 272-1992
Website: Life Rolls OnTHERAsurf
Free surf therapy events
Location: Multiple locations in Southern California
Contact: [email protected]
Website: THERAsurfWaves4All
Free adaptive surfing sessions and adaptive sailing
Location: San Diego, CA
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (858) 531-0442
Website: Waves4AllUnited States Adaptive Recreation Center
Adaptive skiing, snowboarding, and sit-ski lessons
Location: Big Bear, CA
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (909) 584-0269
Website: USARCPlayLA Adaptive Swim Lessons
Group lessons for ages 4+
Location: Los Angeles County
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (310) 202-2803
Website: PlayLA swim lessons
For more information: PlayLA English flyer, PlayLA Spanish flyerAngel City Sports
Monthly adaptive swim lessons
Location: Studio City
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (424) 286-4227
Website: Angel City adaptive swimmingOne with the Water
Special needs swim lessons for children and adults; Westside Regional Center vendor
Location: Culver City, Burbank, Los Angeles, Laguna Niguel, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara
Phone: (323) 364-7946
Website: One with the WaterSNAP with Stepping Stones
Adaptive swim lessons and aquatic therapy
Location: Ventura County
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (805) 557-8540
Website: SNAP with Stepping StonesWaterworks Aquatics
Adaptive swimming lessons
Location: Multiple Los Angeles and Orange County Locations
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (562) 794-9330
Website: Waterworks AquaticsSwim SCAAPE
Swim lessons and swim therapy for all abilities; Westside Regional Center funding and scholarships may be available
Location: Culver City, Inglewood, Santa Monica, and Reseda, CA
Phone: (323) 622-9468
Website: SwimSCAAPEPools of Hope
Swim lessons, aquatic wellness programs, and aquatic therapy for children and adults of all abilities
Location: Long Beach, CA
Phone: (310) 537-2224
Website: Pools of Hope