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Arrillaga Family Gymnastics Center is temporarily closed due to storm damage that occurred at the end of December
The city of Menlo Park discovered storm-related flooding on Dec. 30 and hired a contractor to clean up the water damage, said city spokesperson Kendra Calvert.
During the cleanup, contractors discovered damage to drywall, floor mats and equipment. Classes were set to resume on Jan. 6 after the holiday break but were postponed to Jan. 12 due to the flooding. The closure has now been extended to allow more time for repairs and cleaning. City staff estimate the closure will last an additional two weeks, Calvert said.
Arrillaga Family Gymnastics Center is located at 501 Laurel Street and offers youth gymnastics programs to kids as young as 1 year through the city’s recreation department. In the 2025 winter season alone, some 1,333 participants attended gymnastic classes at Arrillaga.
Participants were refunded for canceled classes and city officials hope to schedule make-up sessions.
“The City is committed to ensuring that all water damage is repaired and the facility is completely dry, clean and safe for users before reopening,” Calvert said in an email.
The 22,500-square-foot gymnastics center at Burgess Park opened in 2012 and cost $12 million. It is named after Palo Alto developer John Arrillaga.
