However, while most remained a night shelter from where people can rush to Mumbai for work, Dombivli gained an identity of its own. Thanks to People whose ambitions spanned beyond personal and who believed in making life more beautiful by creating better community. As early as 1981, twenty five people with a view to create a cultural fabric for Dombivli, founded Dombivli Gymkhana. The first venture of Dombivli Gymkhana was swimming pool where the budding generation of Dombivlikar's could train for competitive swimming. Inaugurated in 1985, this swimming pool is of semi Olympic standards; hence it has become the natural choice for district competitions. Today, Dombivli boast of talent that represents the state. Also, there are many who has swam not only the challenging Dharmtar-Gateway of India but English Channel as well. Dombivlikar's taking it to national & International level swimming is a routine today. By the year 2009, the gymkhana has registered 1600 Member from Thane Dist. Who can look forward to enjoy an unthought of leisure facilities for the whole family. The Gymkhana offers an impressive range of sports and leisure activities such as Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis, Billiards, Chess, Card games, Carrom, Library, Badminton, Health Club with Gymnasium, Restaurant and Residential Rooms. The Gymkhana also has an AC Conference Hall, Jogging Track, Cricket, Athletics and many more. The Gymkhana membership is open to individuals, families and corporates, so as to give them the leisure times they desire and more importantly deserve.
