Welcome to Gymnastics North & Gym-Master Fun Centers

Gene Johnson began his gymnastics career at Westminster (CA) High School and Golden West Jr. College, where he competed at state level meets. He moved on to Washington State University on Gymnastics scholarship, competing in NCAA and AAU competitions, and received 3rd in the nation on Rings in 1974. Gene graduated with a degree in Physical Education in 1978. His first job out of college was Head Boy's Coach and primary instructor at a huge gymnastics club in Palo Alto, where he worked for two years. The Johnson's moved back to Pullman, Washington to allow Debra to complete her M.A. degree in Archeology, and Gene decided to put his work, education, and gymnastics experience to good use. In January 1981 the doors opened on Gymnastics North. We moved gym and family to Lompoc, CA in 1987, where we've been offering fun and fitness for nearly a quarter century.

Gene started building playground structures in 1983, and has been improving both his products and credentials ever since. He is a Licensed California Contractor for playgrounds (#799071) and a National Playground Safety Institute certified inspector (15941-0413). He has also created a line of exciting gymnastics equipment that is used and loved in gyms across the country. We are your all-purpose playground specialists!