in LA (and surrounding cities), we have an amazing system of recreational/community/senior centers that are used by all classes of people. sure, the (wealthier)

in LA (and surrounding cities), we have an amazing system of recreational/community/senior centers that are used by all classes of people. sure, the (wealthier) west side has fancier activites (e.g., tennis) and generally larger/nicer facilies, but everyone has equal access to all of them. i've both played rec basketball (for a fee) and volunteered as a youth basketball coach at them. the centers are run almost entrepreneurially, with a blend of public funding (based on service metrics) and direct revenue (by charging for activities). it works great.