Gymnastics is an ideal outlet for kids who need more bouncing around than their school day offers. Each gym runs its program a little bit differently. Here’s a summary of gymnastics classes in Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, Union City, and Fremont.
Special thanks to Park Gymnastics Oakland for sponsoring this post. Kids ages 6 months to 8 years are welcome to build their skills and have a blast. As a locally owned and operated space, Park Gymnastics is on a mission to inspire young gymnasts, spark confidence, and build strong gymnastics foundations in a safe and supportive environment.
Gymnastics for ages 0 to 5 | Gymnastics for grades K to 12
Gymnastics Classes for East Bay Babies & Toddlers
Park Gymnastics was founded by a Montclair, Oakland mom, former competitive gymnast, and coach who understands what families are looking for in a great kids’ program. The gym offers year-round gymnastics for ages 6 months to 8 years, including baby, toddler, preschool, and grade-school classes, plus drop-in open gym and an Xcel competitive team.
Explore Park Gymnastics' preschool programs, including Baby Gym, Caregiver & Me, and Pre-K–TK, and K classes for babies and children 6 months to 5 years old. Kids build coordination, confidence, and a love for movement while families connect and share the joy of gymnastics together.
- Pre-crawlers
- Crawlers
- Age One
- Age Two
- Age Three
- Age Four +
- Oakland / Piedmont
Parent and tot tumbling classes lead to preschooler gymnastics and parkour. See class schedule for specifics.
- Age Two
- Age Three
- Age Four +
- Richmond / Point Richmond
Parkour classes begin at age 1 with parents accompanying as needed. Mini Movers is a class for both child and parent.
- Age One
- Age Two
- Age Three
- Age Four +
- Emeryville
Sweet Peas gymnastics starts at age 4 months.
- Pre-crawlers
- Crawlers
- Age One
- Age Two
- Age Three
- Age Four +
- Fremont / Newark / Union City
Gymnastics for toddlers and preschoolers goes to age 5. Ninja Warrior class begins at age 4.
- Age Two
- Age Three
- Age Four +
- Oakland / Piedmont
Kids Tumbling Judo offered for ages 4 to 6.
- Age Four +
- Albany / Kensington / El Cerrito
Gymnastics classes with parent participation begin at age 18 months.
- Age One
- Age Two
- Age Three
- Age Four +
- Emeryville
Pac West’s Mini Tumblers program is designed for boys and girls, ages walking to age 5. Located in Fremont and Union City.
- Age One
- Age Two
- Age Three
- Age Four +
- Fremont / Newark / Union City
Toddler gymnastics classes start at 12 months with parent participation. Offers drop-off childcare on some Fridays. Look for "night care".
- Age One
- Age Two
- Age Three
- Age Four +
- Alameda
Kang & Roo classes are for crawlers to age 3. Preschool gymnastics & developmental girls classes begin at age 3.
- Crawlers
- Age One
- Age Two
- Age Three
- Age Four +
- Walnut Creek / Concord / Pleasant Hill
Gymnastics Classes for East Bay Kids & Teens
Park Gymnastics offers year-round, progression-based gymnastics for beginners through competitive athletes in grades TK–3rd. Programs include session-based gymnastics classes, tumbling, open gym, skill clinics, Pre-Team program, a USA Gymnastics Xcel Competitive Team, and a high-energy summer camp designed to build strong fundamentals, confidence, and a love of the sport.
Park Gymnastics offers age-based classes through Kindergarten and skill-level classes for grades 1–3 (ages 6–8): Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Xcel competitive team. Gymnasts build on foundational skills while gaining strength, confidence, and a lifelong love of movement.
- TK or bridge kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- Oakland / Piedmont
Traverse offers fun, movement-based classes for ages 6-15, focusing on confidence, fitness, and friendships. Kids learn to jump, swing, and climb through six progressive classes covering 12 beginner obstacles, with options to advance or join the competitive ninja team.
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- Middle School
- High School
- Richmond / Point Richmond
Gymnastics classes for all ages and all skill levels, starting with sweetpeas (6 months+). Girls gym is ages 6-18, Fremont Ninjas is ages 6-12, and aerial classes are ages 7-adults.
- TK or bridge kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- Middle School
- High School
- Fremont / Newark / Union City
Gymnastics for Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced. After-school classes guide students aged 6-17 in the basic fundamentals of fitness and gymnastics in a fun and goal-oriented manner. Also offer toddler classes up to age 5. Ninja Warriors class is 4-17.
- TK or bridge kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- Middle School
- High School
- Oakland / Piedmont
Head Over Heels offers school age classes in gymnastics for beginners, intermediate, advanced, and special needs.
- TK or bridge kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- Middle School
- Emeryville
Girls Gymnastics begins at age 5.5. Co-Ed Tumbling is for any gender beginning at age 6--considered a precursor to Martial Arts & Cheerleading. Fremont and Union City.
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- Fremont / Newark / Union City
Recreational gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, and developmental gymnastics classes are available for school age kids, 5-13.
- TK or bridge kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- Middle School
Find lots more East Bay classes for kids >
Thanks again to Park Gymnastics in Oakland for sponsoring today’s round-up. They love kids who want to move, jump, and challenge themselves, and whether they’re learning their first cartwheel or perfecting their back handspring, every child feels like a champion!
