Pantera Park occupies 15.5 developed acres and 7.5 undeveloped acres of land overlooking Diamond Bar and the San Gabriel Valley, right across the street from Pantera Elementary School. The park's athletic fields are all lighted, including two baseball fields, two tennis courts, three basketball courts, one multi-purpose court and two soccer fields. All of the park's athletic fields and courts are lighted until 9 p.m. The park also offers space for picnics, barbecues, a playground, meeting facilities with offices and storage and a total 160 parking spaces.
A trail entrance on the east side of the park, up the hill beyond the tennis and basketball courts, offers a 0.6 mile hike.
Magical Steps Music and Dance Academy offers instruction in numerous forms of creative expression. From ballet and tap dancing to violin and guitar playing, this academy sets its young students on the path to the performing arts. Evening hours accommodate most school and work schedules. A summer camp program is available, too. Call for the full schedule. Group and private lessons are available. Magical Steps can also handle birthday parties.
Diamond Bar Golf Course is a public golf course with a clubhouse, pro shop and cocktail lounge. It offers a full-service driving range with 75 to 250 yards of driving distance, four putting greens and a chipping green. The course offers private and group lessons for any level golfer. The golf club was founded in 1964 by Los Angeles County and in 1987, the Club Corporation of American formed a subsidiary to manage it and to ensure clean facilities and happy customers. The course also houses a beautiful banquet room perfect any occasion including private parties and weddings. The banquet provides foods, specializing in continental and exotic cuisines.
All Star Taekwondo is located in The Sunset Village Plaza on Grand Avenue. The facility offers taekwondo instruction for all ages. Staff members include four instructors, two of which are black-belt-decorated masters. Discounted rates for siblings are available.
Y I C Taekwondo is located in the County Hills Town Center on Cold Springs Lane. Grand Master Young In Cheon is the owner and head instructor at the academy and has been for the past 19 years. Although the commercial center the academy is located in is currently undergoing construction, the classes here are still in full swing.
Children as young as three and adults alike learn respect, positive attitude, patience, concentration, leadership and confidence from their training. Levels range from basic beginners to more advanced brown belt classes.
There is a two-week trial lesson package with free uniforms for just $39. New students considering the school can also download special coupons on the website.The school's "Dream Team" is the most intense of classes for young students in which they learn sparring technique for tournaments and competitions.
Peterson Park, nestled next to the 60 freeway, provides playgrounds, a baseball field, a skatepark and an iconic view of Diamond Bar. The trailhead for the unofficially named "Diamond Bar Sunset Vista Trail," which leads to the top of the hill beside Peterson Park, is somewhat hidden in the treeline along the park's pathway. However, the steep 0.2 mile climb provides a rewarding westward view and offers a perfect spot to watch sunsets over Diamond Bar.
There are 36 lanes ready to roll at Oak Tree Lanes. Open bowling is offered every day, with specials on most days. League play is also available here. Call for schedules and availability. Special family nights are especially popular, and feature pizza and soda included with shoes and lane rental. Cosmic and Thunder bowling provide other unique bowling experiences. Oak Tree Lanes also hosts birthday and corporate parties. In additional to bowling, Oak Tree offers a children's playroom, a snack bar and an arcade area. A pro shop at the far end of the lanes stocks supplies of all kinds. The attached Oak Tree Sports Bar is a lively spot that's just steps from the lanes.
The YMCA is more than just a gym facility; it is a community gathering place that offers a low-cost alternative for staying healthy. It provides a variety of classes including swimming, aerobics, pilates, yoga and more. The facility boasts a huge three-lane outdoor lap pool. A summer day camp, day care and after school care programs are also on-site. Financial aid is offered to low-income families.
The Diamond Bar Pony baseball fields are located across from the YMCA at the end of Sunset Crossing Road. The facility's four baseball fields, batting cages and snack bar are privately owned and managed by the Diamond Bar Pony Baseball league.
There are six divisions that play at the fields.