Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Premier Swim, Tennis & Fitness Club in Portola Valley
Founded in 1958, Ladera Oaks is a private, member-owned Swim, Tennis & Fitness Club located on four oak-studded acres in Portola Valley. Our mission is to create a space where families grow through high-quality recreation and competitive programs in swimming, tennis, and fitness. We offer year-round opportunities for all ages, from swim lessons and competitive teams to tennis clinics and state-of-the-art fitness facilities. Our experienced instructors and coaches prioritize personalized development, fostering confidence and skill both in and out of the water. With two heated pools, six lighted tennis courts, and a fitness center overlooking Los Trancos Creek, we provide a family-friendly environment for lifelong learning and community building.Our programs extend to non-members through swim lessons, tennis instruction, and youth camps, ensuring accessibility to our resources. We emphasize balanced growth, combining athletic excellence with social engagement through events like movie nights, mixers, and themed camps. Our facility operates with extended hours to accommodate diverse schedules, and our teen-friendly policies promote intergenerational participation. With decades of experience, we remain committed to evolving with our community's needs while maintaining our founding principles of inclusivity and excellence.
Services
Swim Lessons
Tennis Programs
Fitness Center
Youth Camps
Pickleball Courts
Group Fitness Classes
Personal Training
Water Polo Camp
Junior Lifeguard Camp
Holiday Camps
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- Established in 1958 with proven expertise in aquatic and racquet sports
- Offers comprehensive programs from beginner lessons to competitive teams
- Features two full-size heated pools and six lighted tennis courts
- Provides personalized instruction with certified professionals
- Maintains a family-friendly environment with intergenerational programming
Services
Swim Lessons
Private and semi-private swim lessons for ages 3 months to adults focus on water safety, confidence building, and technique development. Certified instructors create personalized learning environments with two heated 25-yard pools. Members and non-members can schedule lessons year-round through our registration system.
Tennis Programs
Junior and adult tennis programs include private lessons, clinics, and competitive USTA teams. Six lighted courts accommodate all skill levels with instruction emphasizing stroke technique, strategy, and sportsmanship. Non-members can participate through our structured appointment system.
Fitness Center
Our fitness center features Peloton bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, and strength-training equipment with scenic creek views. Open 16.5 hours daily, it offers teen-friendly policies and free group classes like yoga and circuit training for members and guest visitors.
Youth Camps
Camp Ladera provides summer day programs for ages 5-10 with swimming, tennis, arts, and field activities. Specialized camps include water polo instruction, junior lifeguard training, and holiday-themed activities with certified staff ensuring safety and engagement.
Pickleball Courts
Six multi-purpose courts support pickleball programs with open play hours for all skill levels. Equipment rentals available for newcomers. Organized play options and social events create community-building opportunities through this fast-growing racquet sport.
People
Kayla Gill
Director of Competitive Swimming
Kayla Gill leads our competitive swimming programs with expertise in athlete development and team management. She oversees the USA Swim Team and Masters program, focusing on technical excellence and community building through aquatic sports.
Questions
What membership options are available at Ladera Oaks?
We offer proprietary memberships that include full access to all facilities and programs. Non-members can participate in specific programs through our structured registration process.
Are swim lessons available for non-members?
Yes, non-members can enroll in private and semi-private swim lessons by completing our participation form to schedule sessions with certified instructors.
What youth programs do you offer during summer?
Our Camp Ladera runs weekly from June through August with swimming, tennis, arts, and field activities for ages 5-10 in a supervised environment.
Do you have fitness classes for adults?
We offer free group fitness classes including yoga, Pilates, and circuit training for members, with non-member guests welcome for a participation fee.
Are pickleball courts open to the public?
Pickleball open play hours are available to members with equipment rentals provided. Non-members can participate through our structured program registration.
What are your fitness center operating hours?
The fitness center is open daily with extended hours: 5am-9:30pm Mon-Fri, 6am-9:30pm Sat-Sun for member convenience.
Reviews (4)
Jenny Redo
Aug 20, 2018
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A couple of the tennis courts are faced the wrong way but they are clean. More bathroom are needed but the single ladies bathroom is nice. Parking can be a bit tight. Employees are friendly.
Anne Arjani
May 03, 2018
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The new pool and locker room renovations are gorgeous. Their large white fluffy towels feel most luxurious. Very high quality tennis program and fitness facility. Located minutes from Hwy 280 on Alpine Rd in Portola Valley just across from the Ladera Shopping Center, makes the sylvan setting just a minute from the Hwy a total winner. This is a great club if the social part of it is not your primary motivation.
Liz O'Grady
Aug 21, 2016
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Really great pool configuration. Warm and inviting. Great gym and space for fitness classes and events. A gem tucked nearby to Portola Valley, Los Altos. Convenient to 280.
Ann Bolinger Churukian
Jul 12, 2014
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A wonderful, family friendly club with outstanding facilities (two amazing pools, beautiful lighted tennis courts and a well equipped fitness center)!
