Kiwanis Park is a great destination for outdoor activity in South Tempe — the lake, the trails, the rec center. But if you want weights, machines, climate-controlled training, and the option to work with a certified personal trainer, Anytime Fitness Ahwatukee is your next stop. We're located at 4855 E Warner Rd at 48th Street, about 7 to 10 minutes west of the Kiwanis Park area.
South Tempe residents who already have an active lifestyle often find us to be the perfect complement — the kind of gym that fills in where outdoor parks and local rec centers leave off. When it's 115 degrees in July and the lake isn't cutting it, we've got air conditioning, squat racks, and a treadmill waiting for you.
Kiwanis Park sits near Warner Rd and McClintock Drive in South Tempe. From there, the drive to our gym is entirely on Warner Rd — no complicated turns, no freeway:
Free parking is available throughout the Basha's lot. We're in Suite 24-28. The Basha's grocery store and Philly's restaurant are your landmarks — look for those and you'll find us.
Kiwanis Park draws a diverse crowd — families using the recreation center, older adults walking the lake path, younger residents doing laps or pickup sports. We serve many of those same people when they want a structured gym environment to complement their outdoor activity.
South Tempe residents who train near the park often look for a gym that's accessible from Warner Rd without a long detour. We're on that corridor, making us a natural fit for anyone who already travels west on Warner Rd regularly. Families in the South Tempe area also appreciate our key fob access — parents can come at 5:30am before school drop-off, or at 9pm after bedtime routines are handled. The gym doesn't close.
If you've been relying on the Kiwanis Recreation Center for gym access, you already know how limited the hours and equipment can be during peak times. Anytime Fitness gives you the full private gym experience with no waiting for equipment and 24/7 availability.
Staffed hours: Mon–Thu 9am–7pm, Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm. Outside those hours, key fob access gets you in.
South Tempe residents near Kiwanis Park who want more than outdoor walks and rec center machines train with Justin Sims at Anytime Fitness Ahwatukee. Justin is NASM-certified with 15+ years of experience in kinesiology and biomechanics. He works with Kiwanis Park area residents on weight loss, functional fitness, injury recovery, and senior fitness — building programs that complement the active outdoor lifestyle South Tempe is known for.
For the many active adults who walk the Kiwanis Lake path daily, Justin adds the progressive resistance training that outdoor walks cannot provide — building bone density, muscle strength, and joint stability. His Functional Aging certification makes him one of the best-qualified trainers in the area for adults over 55.
Your free 7-day trial includes a complimentary personal training consultation with Justin. Learn more about personal training near South Tempe →
Justin only takes a limited number of challenge members per month. Your $49 gets you 2 training sessions with Justin, a personalized workout plan, a nutrition guide, body comp measurements, and 28 days of full 24/7 gym access — no credit card, no commitment. He is the coach who keeps you showing up.
Call (480) 900-1616 or find us at 4855 E Warner Rd Suite 24-28, Phoenix, AZ 85044.