Paul Koojoolian, General Manager at the Palo Alto, Calif. property, says his club — including the wellness center — operates with the family in mind. “We consciously design all our programming with the entire family in mind, from the toddler to the great-grandparent,” Koojoolian says.
Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club in Palo Alto, Calif. opened its state-of-the-art wellness center in 2010 as a fitness-minded and family-oriented addition to its club. The wellness center is, according to club officials, a mini “club within a club” offering plenty of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, two group exercise rooms (which host 15-20 weekly classes), full-service spa, locker rooms, competition infinity swimming pool, and tennis and pickleball courts.
The pool is heated year-round, the tennis and pickleball courts are always active, the Acqua spa provides members with a sanctuary to relax, and the complimentary group exercise classes give members a chance to stay in shape. The club’s private personal training activity has tripled in the past 12 months, which is due to the world-class instructors the club has on a staff, consisting of 11 full-time employees and 34 part-time workers.
Paul Koojoolian, General Manager at Palo Alto Hills G&CC, says his club — including the wellness center — operates with a “family first” philosophy.
“We consciously design all our programming with the entire family in mind, from the toddler to the great-grandparent,” Koojoolian says. “We aim to accommodate everyone and enhance the quality of life for all our members. We extend that philosophy to our staff as well, which sets the standard for how our members and employees interact.”
Families often arrive together at the club, each member attends their own activity and then they reunite later in the day for a meal. The design of the fitness center reflects Palo Alto Hills’ goal of being a family-friendly site. Koojoolian notes the weight room and the exercise studios on the second floor overlook the pool, playground and tennis courts.
“When parents are working out on a piece of cardio equipment or participating in one of the 20-plus complimentary group exercise classes, the floor-to-ceiling windows provide a clear view of their kids in a swim or tennis lesson – providing a sense of connection with personal space,” Koojoolian says.
The youth room provides a dedicated safe space where children can enjoy time with their peers. Additionally, the club hosts many events for youth annually, including Kidz’ Night Out, sports camps and clinics, the Sharks Swim Team, Floating Movie Nights and Game Truck Arcade night. More than 70 youth and family events are listed in the club’s annual family guide.
There are plenty of summer activities geared toward fitness and wellness, too.
“We partner with KE Camps to run our summer camp program which has grown over the past few years,” Koojoolian says. “When you have kids begging their parents to not go home, we know we have exceeded their expectations and those of their parents as well.”
Club members can also enjoy homegrown meals during the warmer months.
“In the summer… the pool grille, which is adjacent to our fitness center, becomes the hot spot to enjoy fresh meals created from produce grown in the chef’s garden,” Koojoolian says. “The heirloom tomatoes and strawberries are grown just a stone’s throw from the playground and [our] chef willingly shares an impromptu taste with the little ones that stroll through.”
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