Activities and Adaptive Sports

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

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 Sports

Angel 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 Sports

SoCal 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 Sports

Playmakers

Long Beach

Adaptive baseball and basketball leagues, dance lessons

Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (562) 689-5939
Website: Playmakers

Isla 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 District

KEEN (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: SoCalTrykers

Casa 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 Therapy

C.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 Driven

AdaptFit

Inclusive group fitness classes and yoga

Location: Los Alamitos, CA
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (562) 794-9330
Website: AdaptFit

Planet 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 Fitness

CrossFit 1904

Adaptive strength and conditioning classes

Location: San Diego, CA
Contact: (619) 693-6784
Website: CrossFit 1904

The Adaptive Athlete

Group fitness, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, dance

Location: Upland, CA
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (909) 931-2764
Website: The Adaptive Athlete

W.O.W. Fitness and Wellness

Wheelchair fitness classes and personal trainers

Virtual classes available

Contact: [email protected]
Website: W.O.W. Fitness and Wellness

TOPSoccer 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
  • La Mirada
• Riverside/San Bernadino Counties
  • Colton
  • Grand Terrace
  • Murrieta
• Orange County
  • Laguna Nigel
  • Orange
• Ventura County
• San Diego County
  • La Jolla
  • Del Mar Carmel Valley

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 Water 

Mighty 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 Dogs

Life 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 On

THERAsurf

Free surf therapy events

Location: Multiple locations in Southern California
Contact: [email protected]
Website: THERAsurf

Waves4All

Free adaptive surfing sessions and adaptive sailing

Location: San Diego, CA
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (858) 531-0442
Website: Waves4All

United States Adaptive Recreation Center

Adaptive skiing, snowboarding, and sit-ski lessons

Location: Big Bear, CA
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (909) 584-0269
Website: USARC

PlayLA 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 flyer

Angel City Sports

Monthly adaptive swim lessons

Location: Studio City
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (424) 286-4227
Website: Angel City adaptive swimming

One 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 Water

SNAP with Stepping Stones

Adaptive swim lessons and aquatic therapy

Location: Ventura County
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (805) 557-8540‬
Website: SNAP with Stepping Stones

Waterworks Aquatics

Adaptive swimming lessons

Location: Multiple Los Angeles and Orange County Locations
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (562) 794-9330
Website: Waterworks Aquatics

Swim 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: SwimSCAAPE

Pools 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